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By Wing Tan |
October 14, 2012, Sunday
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PEOPLE everywhere want to increase energy levels and boost their immune system, and huang qi is a famous tonic gaining popularity in the West for its immune-enhancing, anti-viral, anti-bacterial qualities, among other properties.
Huang qi - which means yellow and venerable - is a dried root of the astragalus herb and is sold in slices or small pieces and frequently used in soups, congees, stews and many other dishes. Many people take it continuously and, among other things, it is believed to help ward off colds and the flu.
Plentiful and inexpensive huang qi is available in virtually every Chinese pharmacy. It's considered a yang (warm energy) herb and tastes woody when dried. Huang qi builds qi energy and fights fatigue, weakness and inflammation. It is used as a diuretic, detoxifier and blood-builder and treats lack of appetite, shortness of breath and diabetes.
Legend has it that an old Chinese healer died trying to save a boy who fell off a cliff. Since the old man had a yellowish complexion, he was respectfully called huang (yellow) qi (longevity). Beside his tomb on the mountain a herb sprang up, which became known as huang qi.
Huang qi tea
Boil 30g sliced huang qi and drink daily.
Or boil 30g sliced huang qi and 15 gouqi berries (wolfberries) to make tea.
Benefits: Boosts energy and immune system.
Huang qi congee
Boil 15g huang qi and 10g dang shen (poor man's ginseng) in water.
Make congee with 100g rice and 30g Chinese dates, or jujubes.
Benefits: Strengthens qi, boosts the immune system and relieves fatigue.
Huang qi fish soup
Wrap 50g huang qi and 30g fu ling (tuckahoe fungus) in a gauze bag and boil with a carp. Season with ginger and salt.
Benefits: Diuretic, boosts immune system.
Huang qi - which means yellow and venerable - is a dried root of the astragalus herb and is sold in slices or small pieces and frequently used in soups, congees, stews and many other dishes. Many people take it continuously and, among other things, it is believed to help ward off colds and the flu.
Plentiful and inexpensive huang qi is available in virtually every Chinese pharmacy. It's considered a yang (warm energy) herb and tastes woody when dried. Huang qi builds qi energy and fights fatigue, weakness and inflammation. It is used as a diuretic, detoxifier and blood-builder and treats lack of appetite, shortness of breath and diabetes.
Legend has it that an old Chinese healer died trying to save a boy who fell off a cliff. Since the old man had a yellowish complexion, he was respectfully called huang (yellow) qi (longevity). Beside his tomb on the mountain a herb sprang up, which became known as huang qi.
Huang qi tea
Boil 30g sliced huang qi and drink daily.
Or boil 30g sliced huang qi and 15 gouqi berries (wolfberries) to make tea.
Benefits: Boosts energy and immune system.
Huang qi congee
Boil 15g huang qi and 10g dang shen (poor man's ginseng) in water.
Make congee with 100g rice and 30g Chinese dates, or jujubes.
Benefits: Strengthens qi, boosts the immune system and relieves fatigue.
Huang qi fish soup
Wrap 50g huang qi and 30g fu ling (tuckahoe fungus) in a gauze bag and boil with a carp. Season with ginger and salt.
Benefits: Diuretic, boosts immune system.
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