Bai Guo, rich in vitamins and amino acids, is a commonly used nourishing health product. Huang Qi is a well-known qi-invigorating herb. Can Bai Guo and Huang Qi be eaten together? What are the benefits of eating Bai Guo and Huang Qi together?
Can Bai Guo and Huang Qi be eaten together?
Yes, they can be eaten together.
Huang Qi has a slightly warm nature and a sweet taste. It has the effects of invigorating qi, consolidating the surface, promoting diuresis, reducing swelling, promoting granulation of wounds, and is mainly used for symptoms such as qi deficiency, spontaneous sweating, sinking of middle qi, and difficult-to-heal abscesses. Bai Guo has a neutral nature, a sweet and bitter taste, and has the effects of nourishing lung qi, relieving cough, and stopping abnormal discharge. It is often used for symptoms such as phlegmy cough, leukorrhea, spermatorrhea, and frequent urination.
There are no contraindications for the combination of Huang Qi and Bai Guo, and their pharmacological effects do not conflict with each other. Therefore, they can be eaten together.
Benefits of eating Bai Guo and Huang Qi together
Invigorating Qi and Consolidating the Surface
Huang Qi has the effects of invigorating qi, promoting yang, and consolidating the surface. It has good therapeutic effects on symptoms such as poor appetite and loose stools due to spleen and stomach qi deficiency, fatigue and weakness due to sinking of middle qi, and prolonged diarrhea and prolapse of internal organs. Bai Guo can nourish qi and nourish the heart. When eaten together with Huang Qi, it can enhance the efficacy.
Stopping Cough and Transforming Phlegm
Huang Qi can tonify lung qi and is suitable for cough and shortness of breath caused by weak lung qi. Bai Guo has the effect of astringing the lungs and stopping cough. It is mainly used for symptoms such as excessive phlegm and persistent cough. When Huang Qi and Bai Guo are taken together, they have the effect of stopping cough and transforming phlegm. It is suitable for those with excessive cough and phlegm to consume in moderation.
Promoting Granulation of Wounds
Huang Qi has the effect of promoting suppuration and granulation of wounds, and is suitable for symptoms such as deep-seated ulcers and ulceration of wounds. According to the record in "Ben Cao Zai Xin", Bai Guo has the effects of promoting granulation, expelling pus, detoxifying, and eliminating sores. It can be seen that Bai Guo has the effects of expelling pus and promoting granulation. When taken together with Huang Qi, the efficacy is enhanced.
Enhancing Immunity
Huang Qi contains astragalus polysaccharides, which have the effect of enhancing immunity. Bai Guo contains a variety of nutrients, which can nourish the body. When taken together, they can improve immune function. It is suitable for those with qi deficiency and physical weakness to consume.
Regulating Blood Pressure
Huang Qi has a certain dual-directional regulatory effect on blood pressure. Bai Guo can dilate coronary arteries and reduce serum cholesterol, thus lowering blood pressure. When taken together, they can help protect the cardiovascular system and assist in the treatment of diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease.
How to eat Bai Guo and Huang Qi together
Bai Guo and Huang Qi Congee
Ingredients
10g Huang Qi, about 10 Bai Guo, 50g glutinous rice, and appropriate amount of rock sugar.
Directions
1. Soak the Bai Guo in hot water for half a minute, remove the skin, and remove the core with a toothpick.
2. In a pot, add 1 liter of water, put in cleaned Huang Qi and glutinous rice, bring to a boil over medium heat, and then simmer for about twenty minutes.
3. Add Bai Guo and continue to simmer for another twenty minutes.
4. Add rock sugar and cook for about two minutes. Serve.
Precautions when eating Bai Guo
1. Not suitable for raw consumption
Bai Guo contains certain toxins, and consuming it raw can easily cause poisoning. Cooking can reduce its toxicity, so it is not suitable for raw consumption.
2. Not suitable for excessive consumption
Bai Guo is toxic, and excessive consumption can lead to poisoning. The recommended dosage of Bai Guo is 4.5-9g.
3. Not suitable for pregnant women
Although Bai Guo has high nutritional value, it has a certain level of toxicity, which may affect fetal development when consumed by pregnant women.
4. Not suitable for children
Children's development is not yet complete, and their detoxification and metabolism functions are weaker. Consuming Bai Guo can easily lead to poisoning, so infants and young children should not eat Bai Guo.
5. Not suitable for those with excess pathogenic factors
Those with excess pathogenic factors should avoid taking Bai Guo to avoid worsening the condition. Common symptoms of excess pathogenic factors include red face, coarse breathing, abdominal pain, and red urine.
How to eat Huang Qi to invigorate qi
Huang Qi and Dang Gui Tea
Ingredients
30g Huang Qi, 10g Dang Gui, 10g red dates.
Directions
1. Wash Huang Qi, Dang Gui, and red dates, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer for 40 minutes to extract the juice.
2. Add more water to the residue, simmer for another 30 minutes, and extract the juice. Combine the two juices.
Dang Shen and Huang Qi Tea
Ingredients
8g Dang Shen (fried), 8g Huang Qi (honey-fried), 8g Bai Zhu (fried), 10g longan meat.
Directions
1. Grind Huang Qi, Dang Shen, and Bai Zhu together, and put them in a gauze bag.
2. Tie the bag tightly, cut the longan meat into thin slices, and put it together with the gauze bag into a thermos cup.
3. Pour in an appropriate amount of boiling water, cover and let it steep for 20 minutes.
