Guo An Tang TCM Herbal Tips: Tonifies qi and nourishes yin
Shen Mai Soup
Ingredients:
- Ginseng: 1 g
- Ophiopogon (Mai Dong): 10 g
Instruction:
Simmer the two ingredients in water and drink the decoction. Afterwards, chew the ginseng slices to fully absorb their essence.
For those with a weaker constitution, the dosage may be increased to 3 g of ginseng and 12 g of Ophiopogon, simmered as a soup and consumed.
Ginseng, crowned as the “King of All Herbs,” is believed to strongly tonify vital qi, restore the pulse and prevent collapse, strengthen the spleen and lungs, promote the generation of body fluids, and calm the mind.
Historical records note that Emperor Qianlong lived to the age of 89, making him the longest-lived emperor in Chinese history. In his imperial diet, ginseng played a crucial role. From middle age onward, he consumed ginseng daily, a practice said to have extended his life by several decades.
Modern individuals can also draw wisdom from Qianlong’s approach to health preservation. A simple method is to use 1 g of ginseng and 10 g of Ophiopogon (Mai Dong), boil them in water and drink the decoction. Afterwards, chew the ginseng slices to fully absorb their essence. For those with a weaker constitution, the dosage may be increased to 3 g of ginseng and 12 g of Ophiopogon, simmered as a soup and consumed.
Shen Mai Drink helps replenish qi, generate body fluids, and relieve fatigue. It is especially suitable for those who stay up late or tire easily. With consistent use, one may gradually feel qi and blood becoming abundant, and energy levels noticeably restored.
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