How do you boil dong quai?
How do you boil dong quai?
- In a 2 1/2 quart saucepan, combine the dong quai, dates, and cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer about 3 hours, or until the soup has reduced to about 4 cups. Strain.
- Drink piping hot (no more than 1 cup per person).
How do you make dong quai root tea?
This tea is especially good for women with menstruation discomfort, or who are looking to re-energize after the monthly cycle. Cover and boil over medium heat for 10 minutes or until the water boils. Reduce the heat to Low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the tea reduces to about a cup. Serve.
What kind of Chinese soup is good after surgery?
The chinese like to prepare Snakehead fish soup for those who go through surgery of any kind. Snakehead fish helps in the healing process.
How do you use dong quai?
Dong quai has been used either alone or in combination with other Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs to help relieve painful menstrual cramps. Many women take 3–4 grams per day.
What herbs are good for healing after surgery?
Herbs
- Aloe (Aloe vera), as a cream or gel.
- Calendula (Calendula officinalis), or pot marigold, as an ointment or a tea applied topically.
- Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) as a topical ointment to help wounds heal and fight inflammation.
- Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) as oil or cream.
What is the healthiest Chinese soup?
10 Asian soup recipes to help you eat healthy and get lean
- Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup.
- Hot and sour soup.
- Tom Yam Kung (Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp)
- Basic Curry Noodle Soup.
- Miso Soup & Miso Ramen.
- Soondubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew)
- Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
- Tomato Noodle Soup.
How often should you take Chinese herbs?
As Chinese herbs are natural, they need to be taken at regular intervals, often twice a day for several weeks at a time. The Chinese herbs that I prescribe some in three ways; as powders, or in tablet and capsule form.
