Tianma and Ginseng are common and expensive medicinal herbs, not only can nourish the body, but also a good gift of etiquette. Many people like to use Ginseng and Tianma to make soup, which can enhance immunity, anti-aging and prevent aging. So, can Tianma and Ginseng be used to nourish the kidneys?
Can Tianma and Ginseng be used to nourish the kidneys?
It is not recommended.
Ginseng has the effect of replenishing vitality and strengthening the pulse, to some extent, it has the function of nourishing the kidneys. However, Tianma is an essential medicine for treating dizziness and headaches, it has the effect of relieving wind, settling convulsions, calming the liver, and dispelling wind to activate collaterals. It is mainly used to treat dizziness, epilepsy, numbness of the limbs, stroke, infantile convulsions, and other conditions. Taking both of them together has a weak effect on nourishing the kidneys, and Tianma also has certain toxic side effects, which may cause harm to individuals with impaired kidney function.
Who is suitable to take Tianma?
For those with hyperactivity of liver yang
Tianma is neutral in nature and sweet in taste, it belongs to the liver meridian. It has the effects of relieving wind, stopping convulsions, and calming the liver. It has a good therapeutic effect on dizziness, headaches, and migraines caused by hyperactivity of liver yang. Tianma is suitable for individuals with hyperactivity of liver yang.
For those with hemiplegia
Tianma has the effects of dispelling wind, relieving pain, and promoting meridian circulation. It contains components such as Tianma polysaccharides and Tianmaide, which can improve immunity, calm the nerves, and have anti-inflammatory effects. It is suitable for symptoms such as numbness of the limbs, rheumatism, and hemiplegia.
For those with liver wind internal stirring
Tianma can calm the liver, relieve wind, and stop convulsions. It contains effective ingredients such as Tianma glycosides and Tianma polysaccharides, which have sedative and anti-convulsant effects. Tianma is mainly used to treat infantile convulsions, epilepsy seizures, and tetanus.
How much Tianma should be taken at a time?
3~9 grams is appropriate.
Tianma is an essential medicine for treating dizziness and headaches. Modern research has shown that effective ingredients such as Tianmaide, Tianma polysaccharides, and Tianma glycosides have anti-convulsive, anti-dizziness, anti-inflammatory, sedative, blood pressure-lowering, and brain nerve cell protection effects. It has a certain auxiliary effect in the treatment of stroke, headache, epilepsy, and other diseases. However, Tianma has certain toxic side effects and is not suitable for long-term and excessive use. The commonly used dosage of Tianma is 3~9 grams, or according to the guidance of a doctor.
Recommended dietary therapy for nourishing the kidneys
Fresh Milk Sesame Paste
Ingredients
50ml milk, 120g black sesame seeds, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons glutinous rice flour.
Instructions
1. Prepare the sesame seeds.
2. Grind the black sesame seeds into powder.
3. Mix the glutinous rice flour with cold water. Boil the sugar candy in 500ml of water, add the sesame powder, and cook until thickened. Then, add the milk to make fresh milk sesame paste.
Sea Horse and Fresh Shrimp Soup
Ingredients
4 fresh shrimps, 1 seahorse, 1 chicken, 2 red dates, 3 slices of ginger, a pinch of salt, 10 cups of water.
Instructions
1. Remove the chicken skin and cut it into pieces. Blanch it in boiling water with ginger to remove blood.
2. Remove the intestines and shells from the fresh shrimps. Soak the red dates.
3. Boil water in a pot, add all the ingredients, boil over high heat for 10 minutes, then simmer over low heat for 3 hours. Add salt to taste.
