How to wash Chinese medicine with wine
In recent years, with the popularization of traditional Chinese medicine culture, wine-washed traditional Chinese medicine, as a traditional preparation method, has regained widespread attention. Washing Chinese medicine with wine can not only enhance the efficacy of the medicine, but also improve the taste and preservation of the medicine. This article will introduce in detail the production method of wine-washed traditional Chinese medicine, and attach the hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days to help readers better understand this traditional craft.
1. Basic principles of using wine to wash away traditional Chinese medicine
Wine-washing Chinese medicine uses the warming properties of white wine or rice wine to remove impurities and bad odors from the medicinal materials, while enhancing the medicine's functions of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, warming meridians and unblocking collaterals. The medicinal materials washed with wine are easier for the body to absorb, and are especially suitable for rheumatic arthralgia, poor Qi and blood and other diseases.
2. Preparation steps of wine-washed traditional Chinese medicine
| steps | How to operate | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Selection of materials | Choose dry, mildew-free Chinese medicinal materials, such as angelica, chuanxiong, safflower, etc. | Avoid using wet or spoiled herbs. |
| 2. Prepare the wine | Use white wine or rice wine with an alcohol content of over 50 degrees, and the amount of wine should be enough to cover the medicinal materials. | The wine needs to be pure and avoid mixing wine. |
| 3. Soak | Soak the medicinal materials in the wine for 30 minutes to 1 hour. | The time should not be too long to avoid loss of efficacy. |
| 4. Drain | Remove the medicinal materials, drain the wine, and dry in the shade for later use. | Avoid direct sunlight to prevent loss of efficacy. |
3. Hot topics and content in the past 10 days
The following are hot topics and content related to traditional Chinese medicine in the past 10 days for readers’ reference:
| Date | hot topics | Hot content |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | Internationalization of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Many countries have incorporated traditional Chinese medicine into their medical insurance systems, triggering widespread discussions. |
| 2023-10-03 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Techniques | The traditional preparation method of "washing traditional Chinese medicine with wine" has become a hot search topic, and netizens are hotly discussing its efficacy. |
| 2023-10-05 | Prices of Chinese medicinal materials rise | Affected by the climate, the prices of some Chinese medicinal materials have soared, attracting market attention. |
| 2023-10-08 | Traditional Chinese Medicine to Fight the Epidemic | The role of traditional Chinese medicine in autumn influenza prevention and treatment has once again become the focus. |
4. Applicable medicinal materials and effects of wine-washing traditional Chinese medicine
Wine-washing Chinese medicine is not suitable for all medicinal materials. The following are some common applicable medicinal materials and their effects:
| Medicinal material name | Effect after wine washing | Applicable diseases |
|---|---|---|
| Angelica sinensis | Enhance blood circulation and blood replenishing effect | Irregular menstruation, blood deficiency and chlorosis |
| Chuanxiong | Strengthen the effect of promoting qi and blood circulation | Headache, rheumatic arthralgia |
| red flower | Improve the ability to remove blood stasis and stimulate menstruation | Injuries, amenorrhea |
5. Precautions for washing traditional Chinese medicine with wine
1.Wine selection: It is recommended to use high-strength white wine or rice wine brewed from pure grains, and avoid using blended wine or low-alcohol wine to avoid affecting the efficacy of the medicine.
2.soaking time: The soaking time of different medicinal materials is slightly different and needs to be adjusted according to the characteristics of the medicinal materials, generally no more than 1 hour.
3.Save method: Wine-washed medicinal materials should be stored in a sealed container to avoid moisture or direct sunlight.
4.Taboo groups: Pregnant women, patients with liver disease and those allergic to alcohol should be careful when using Chinese medicine with alcohol.
Conclusion
As a traditional processing technique, wine-washed Chinese medicine has a unique medicinal effect enhancement effect. Through the introduction of this article, I hope readers can master its production methods and use them rationally. At the same time, combined with recent hot topics, it can be seen that traditional Chinese medicine culture is gradually receiving global attention, and wine-washed traditional Chinese medicine, as a part of it, is also worthy of further research and promotion.
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