Chinese herbal medicine soaked in water by an old Chinese doctor

In everyone's cognition, it is believed that the methods used by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners to treat diseases are particularly reasonable and effective, so many people choose to use some traditional Chinese medicine to soak in water when treating diseases. In fact, there are many traditional Chinese medicines that can be used to soak in water, and their medicinal effects are generally nourishing and heat-clearing, which are also good for the body. So what are the traditional Chinese medicines recommended by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners for soaking in water?

As the saying goes, good medicine tastes bitter but is good for the disease, and the Chinese medicine Coptis chinensis is a typical example. Coptis chinensis is bitter and cold in nature. It is precisely because of its bitterness that it has high medical value.

"A dumb person eating Coptis chinensis cannot express his bitterness" is a well-known Chinese idiom, which also reveals the characteristics of a common Chinese medicine. Coptis chinensis is a common herb on the roadsides in rural areas. It tastes bitter and is effective in treating eczema, bad breath, hemorrhoids, etc. Many people are curious, can we directly pick and use this common herb?

Coptis chinensis can be drunk directly by soaking in water, and the water must be boiled. Taking Coptis chinensis with water can clear away heat and dampness, purge fire and detoxify. If it is hot in summer, taking Coptis chinensis soaked in water can also help to relieve heat and relieve internal heat in a short period of time. However, this method cannot mask the bitter taste of Coptis chinensis. This method of soaking Coptis chinensis in water is contraindicated for long-term or excessive use.

It should be noted that patients with diabetes with weak stomach and cold body cannot use the method of using Coptis chinensis to lower blood sugar. For this type of patients, taking Coptis chinensis will aggravate their condition.

As the saying goes, "Every medicine is poisonous to some extent." Although Coptis chinensis is a good medicine for treating diseases, improper use can also lead to adverse reactions.

Which Chinese medicines can be soaked in water?

Chrysanthemum: The chrysanthemum used should be chamomile, which does not taste bitter. The large white chrysanthemum or small white chrysanthemum grown in Suzhou and Hangzhou are the best. Use about 3 grams each time to make tea and drink it 3 times a day. You can also add chrysanthemum, honeysuckle and licorice to boil together and drink it instead of tea. It has the special effects of calming the liver and improving eyesight, clearing away heat and detoxifying.

Luo Han Guo: Crush one and make tea, which is specially used for those suffering from summer heat, thirst, sore throat and loss of voice.

Polygonum multiflorum: Its preparation method is to take 20-30 grams of processed Polygonum multiflorum, add water and boil for 30 minutes, then drink it as tea after it cools down, one dose per day.

Green fruit: 3 pieces, break and remove the core, then soak and drink, it can relieve hangover, relieve cough, dispel heat and thirst, and relieve summer heat.

Pueraria root: Regular consumption of Pueraria root tea has obvious therapeutic effect on the treatment of hypertension. The preparation method is to wash the Pueraria root and cut it into thin slices, 30 grams per day, add water and boil it and drink it as tea.

Honeysuckle: Soak 6 grams each time, used for wind-heat colds, sore throats, and prevention of carbuncle and heatstroke in summer.