Chinese medicinal herbs for stewing meat

During every Chinese New Year and other festivals, almost every household will stew meat, such as pork, beef, mutton, etc., but you must pay attention to the method when stewing the meat. Adding some Chinese medicinal materials to the stewed meat will make the meat more delicious and will also have a certain protective effect on the human body. The Chinese medicinal materials for stewing meat are mainly wolfberry, red dates, codonopsis, fennel, star anise, etc. These Chinese medicinal materials can effectively treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, hyperglycemia and other diseases.

Chinese yam, astragalus, codonopsis, wolfberry and red dates are all suitable for stewing chicken

Cardamom, fennel, cloves, pepper, star anise, cinnamon, qin gui zhi ran, jujube, sea red

Therapeutic effects of Eucommia ulmoides: Eucommia ulmoides is mainly produced in Sichuan. It has the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening the tendons and bones, and calming the fetus. It can be taken by men, women, young and old, and has a good therapeutic effect, especially for those with weak waist and knees.

Usage: soak in water, wine, and stew meat.

Therapeutic effects of Codonopsis pilosula: Codonopsis pilosula has the functions of tonifying the middle and replenishing Qi, nourishing blood and calming the mind. People with weak spleen and stomach will have better results if they take Codonopsis pilosula. The ancients had a very good summary of Codonopsis: it strengthens the spleen without drying out, moistens the lungs without being cold, nourishes the stomach without being cold, and nourishes the blood without being dry. It is both nourishing and blood-nourishing.

Usage: Cut Codonopsis pilosula into small pieces and make soup. It is also good to add Codonopsis pilosula to stewed lamb. The whole branch of Codonopsis pilosula can be placed in a bottle to soak in wine.

Therapeutic effects of American ginseng: American ginseng, also known as American ginseng, is mainly produced in the United States, Canada, and France. American ginseng is different from other ginsengs. It has the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing yin, and will not cause internal heat after taking it. Especially for middle-aged people, eating two or three tablets a day is very beneficial to the body.

Usage: soak in water, stew meat, or take directly.

Therapeutic effects of yam: Yam is mainly produced in Henan Province. It can be divided into two types: hairy yam and smooth yam. It has a good effect of nourishing the spleen and kidneys.

Usage: Steam it in a pot and eat it, or slice it and make soup or stew.

Therapeutic effects of deer antler: Deer antler is divided into sika deer antler and red deer antler. Its origin is Shuangyang County, Jilin Province. It has the effects of warming the kidney and strengthening yang, replenishing essence and blood, and calming the fetus. It can treat symptoms such as cold limbs, dizziness, weakness in the waist and knees caused by yang deficiency. It has a good therapeutic effect on kidney yang deficiency.

Usage: soak in water, wine, stew meat or take directly.