Huang Jing (Polygonatum sibiricum) is a nutritious traditional Chinese medicinal herb with high medicinal and health value. Many people like to soak Huang Jing in water and drink it. Can Huang Jing be soaked in water and consumed alone?
Can Huang Jing be soaked in water and consumed alone?
Yes, it can.
Huang Jing is a medicinal herb with both medicinal and food properties. It has a sweet taste and neutral nature. It has multiple effects such as replenishing Qi and nourishing Yin, tonifying the spleen and moistening the lungs, nourishing the kidneys and enhancing immune function, and lowering blood sugar. It does not have any obvious toxic side effects, so it is generally safe to soak Huang Jing in water and consume it alone. However, it is recommended to combine it with other medicinal herbs to enhance its therapeutic effects.
What can Huang Jing be soaked in water with?
Huang Jing has a neutral nature and enters the lung, spleen, and kidney meridians. It can be combined with various medicinal herbs such as He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum), Suo Yang (Cynomorium songaricum), red dates, goji berries, cooked Rehmannia root, and Radix Asparagi to make herbal tea. Below are two common methods:
Huang Jing and He Shou Wu
Ingredients: 10g Huang Jing, 10g He Shou Wu, 5g licorice, honey as needed.
Instructions:
1. Put Huang Jing, He Shou Wu, and licorice into a teapot. Add an appropriate amount of water and bring it to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
3. Filter out the residue and collect the liquid.
4. Let it cool slightly, then add honey and mix well.
Huang Jing and Goji Berries
Ingredients: 10g Huang Jing, 10g goji berries.
Instructions:
1. Wash Huang Jing and goji berries.
2. Put Huang Jing and goji berries into a teapot.
3. Add an appropriate amount of water and boil for about 20 minutes.
4. Strain out the residue and drink the liquid.
Can Huang Jing soaked in water be consumed for a long time?
Yes, it can be consumed in moderation for a long time.
Huang Jing is a medicinal herb with both medicinal and food properties, and it does not have any obvious toxic side effects. Therefore, it is generally safe to soak Huang Jing in water and consume it for a long time. However, the dosage should be noted. The usual dosage of Huang Jing is 10-30g, and soaking 10g in water is sufficient. Excessive long-term consumption may lead to the generation of internal dampness and hinder the normal functioning of the spleen and stomach.
What should not be combined with Huang Jing when soaked in water?
Sour and cold foods.
Huang Jing has a neutral nature and generally does not have any obvious drug contraindications. However, because Huang Jing has strong nourishing effects, it is not recommended to consume it with sour and cold foods. The sourness may affect the nourishing effects of Huang Jing.
Who should not drink Huang Jing soaked in water?
1. People with excessive phlegm-dampness should not consume it
Symptoms of excessive phlegm-dampness include obesity, edema in the limbs, oily facial skin, pale complexion, a thick and greasy tongue coating, and sticky phlegm in the mouth. Huang Jing itself has a nourishing and sticky nature, and consuming it may further hinder the digestion and absorption functions of the spleen and stomach, worsening the existing symptoms.
2. People with deficient cold in the middle and diarrhea should not consume it
If there is deficiency cold in the middle and symptoms of diarrhea, it is not suitable to consume Huang Jing. Otherwise, the symptoms may not be relieved and may even worsen.
