The Biggest Tonic in Winter Is Not Lamb Or Beef, But It Nourishes The Spleen, Stomach, And Qi And Blood

Winter is the best season for taking tonics. For us who are fast-paced and under high pressure, winter tonics are still necessary to replenish the body's annual wear and tear. Moreover, this small and long-lasting supplement is the most vibrant and crucial for our health in the coming year!
What is the best way to make up for it? Of course, it's the roots of plants, they are the first major tonic in winter! As the saying goes, "Sprouts are eaten in spring, melons are eaten in summer, fruits are eaten in autumn, and roots are eaten in winter". The roots of plants are the parts that store the most energy, especially the roots in winter, which absorb the essence of the earth's soil and bask in the sun; Eating roots in winter is equivalent to consuming the Yin Yang energy between heaven and earth. Eating root plants in winter is also a way to follow the "winter storage" health regimen. Today, I would like to share with you roots that are very suitable for winter nourishment, helping you to replenish the five organs, six viscera, qi, blood, and body fluids!

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This' desert gold 'is very powerful in replenishing essence and blood. Both men and women need to replenish their first essence in winter. My top recommendation is the Cistanche deserticola, which can quickly replenish your essence and blood, but is very calm and composed: warm but not hot, replenishing but not steep, warm but not dry, and smooth but not leaking! Cistanche deserticola, growing in the desert of Alxa, Inner Mongolia, is known as the golden desert and is also one of the nine Chinese immortal herbs in the Taoist classic "Daozang". You may have heard of the other eight immortal herbs: Dendrobium, Tianshan Snow Lotus, Triple Ginseng, Centennial Crow, Poria cocos, Deep Mountain Ganoderma, Underwater Pearl, and Cordyceps Sinensis. The desert has long sunshine and abundant yang energy, and the Cistanche deserticola absorbs the yang energy from nature, so its ability to replenish yang is very strong, it can drill deep into the soil in the desert, and when eaten, it can directly nourish our kidneys. Cistanche deserticola can stretch many meters into the desert to absorb the essence, which can not be killed when exposed to the sun in the desert. It has a strong ability to nourish yin and keep water when its body fluid is full of juice; Cistanche deserticola also has a moisturizing property, which can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. This nourishing and smooth substance is less likely to cause internal heat. Men, women, and the elderly can all use it. Men are under a lot of pressure, use their brains frequently, stay up late, engage in nightlife, and have sex, all of which consume a lot of kidney essence. If not replenished promptly, it can easily lead to functional deficiencies and lack of strength; Women consume even more essence and blood. In addition to staying up late, feeling stressed, and using their brains more, women also have monthly menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. They worry more about fatigue and emotional exhaustion than men; As age increases, there are varying degrees of deficiency in both essence and blood. It is recommended that women over the age of 35 and men over the age of 40 start replenishing essence and blood. Adequate essence and blood are essential for maintaining a youthful state of the body; Taken from "Traditional Chinese Medicine" by Tsinghua University Press.

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Friends who are preparing to have children, whether male or female, can replenish their essence and blood, which makes it easier to conceive. In the future, the child will be easier to raise because the parents give them enough innate essence;
Older people need more supplementation. Many elderly people have insufficient blood and essence, are afraid of cold hands and feet, have weak waist and knees, and have weak breath and constipation. In this situation, it is best to eat some Cistanche deserticola, which is a rare and good food that not only promotes the large intestine but also nourishes the body.

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The connectivity of Cistanche deserticola is due to its moisturizing properties, but it does not breed moisture or deflate; The nourishment of Cistanche deserticola is gentle, neither dry nor hot. In winter, you can drink 6-10 grams of water soaked in it every day to nourish the body silently.
(1) Slice soaking
Cut the Cistanche deserticola into thin slices, soak it in warm water for about thirty minutes, and after the drug is effective, take it orally. It can be soaked three to five times at a time.
After slicing Cistanche deserticola, it can increase the contact area with water, thereby allowing the active ingredients to dissolve better in water. Generally speaking, take 3-4 slices of Cistanche deserticola slices each time and soak them in an appropriate amount of warm water. During the soaking process, nutrients such as phenylpropanoid sugar, polysaccharides, and amino acids in Cistanche deserticola will gradually be released. After soaking for about thirty minutes, these ingredients can be fully dissolved in water and can be taken orally. After soaking once, Cistanche deserticola can be reused, usually for three to five consecutive infusions. As the number of infusions increases, the effective ingredients gradually decrease, but it still has certain health benefits.
(2) Precautions
Not everyone is suitable for soaking Cistanche deserticola in water. It should not be taken by those with yin deficiency, excessive fire, diarrhea, solid heat in the gastrointestinal tract, constipation, stomach deficiency, loose stool, or excessive heat. At the same time, it is reminded that the effective ingredients in soaking water are limited. If necessary, decoction can be used, and a doctor should be consulted before use.
Although Cistanche deserticola has many benefits, it is not suitable for everyone. People with yin deficiency and excessive fire often exhibit symptoms such as tinnitus, dry mouth, hot and sweaty hands and feet, dizziness, and blurred vision, and should not take Cistanche deserticola soaked in water. People with diarrhea, whether caused by excessive heat in the gastrointestinal tract or other reasons leading to constipation, as well as those with stomach deficiency, loose stools, or excessive internal heat, should not take Cistanche deserticola. This is because the Cistanche deserticola is warm in nature, which may worsen the conditions for these populations.
In addition, the effective ingredients of Cistanche deserticola soaked in water are limited and cannot completely replace drug treatment. If you want to achieve better treatment results, such as treating kidney yang deficiency, insufficient essence, and blood, impotence, and premature ejaculation, it is recommended to use decoction. Boiling can fully release the active ingredients in Cistanche deserticola and improve its medicinal efficacy.

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Before using Cistanche deserticola to soak in water, one should first seek the advice of a doctor. Doctors can determine whether it is suitable to use Cistanche deserticola-infused water based on an individual's physical condition, as well as determine the appropriate dosage and usage method. Especially for people with basic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, Cistanche deserticola should be used under the guidance of doctors to ensure drug safety.
Other uses of Cistanche deserticola

(1) Brewing wine for drinking
Cistanche deserticola-infused wine has the effects of tonifying the kidneys, promoting yang, moistening the intestines, and promoting bowel movements. It can be used to treat diseases such as impotence, premature ejaculation, infertility, and weakness of the waist and knees caused by kidney yang deficiency. It can also be used to treat constipation, especially for constipation caused by yang deficiency. Modern research has shown that soaking Cistanche deserticola wine also has pharmacological effects on inhibiting the generation of peroxidized lipids in the brain, liver, heart, and kidneys. But Cistanche deserticola has a strong warming effect and is not suitable for patients with yin deficiency, excessive fire, and diarrhea. Not applicable for dry stools caused by damp heat in the gastrointestinal tract.
Generally, Cistanche deserticola is cut into thin pieces, soaked in Baijiu, and sealed for some time before drinking. Cistanche deserticola-infused liquor is suitable for people with kidney yang deficiency, insufficient essence and blood, impotence and premature ejaculation, cold and painful waist and knees, muscle and bone weakness, intestinal dryness, and constipation.
(2) Cooking soup for consumption
Cistanche deserticola can be used as the main ingredient with black chicken, pork ribs, etc., and added with auxiliary ingredients such as ginger, Codonopsis pilosula, red dates, Astragalus membranaceus, goji berries, etc. to make soup. Not only does it have good nutritional value, but it can also supplement kidney deficiency and play a role in nourishing yin and strengthening yang. It has a good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as waist and knee soreness, weakness, impotence, and premature ejaculation caused by kidney yang deficiency and essence blood deficiency. Long-term use can also enhance physical fitness and be used to treat intestinal dryness and constipation.
Cistanche lamb soup is also a good choice. Cut 15 grams of Cistanche deserticola into small pieces and fry in a sand pot until it is cooked to perfection. Take the juice and 150 grams of chopped lamb and put it in the sand pot. Add the juice and an appropriate amount of water to bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until the lamb is cooked to perfection. Add an appropriate amount of scallions, ginger, and salt, and thicken with water starch. That's it. Suitable for elderly people who are weak or have been suffering from chronic illness and physical weakness. Healthy people can take it regularly.
Cistanche deserticola lotus seed lamb soup is suitable for people with mild hands and feet in winter. The ingredients are 30g of Cistanche deserticola, 50g of lotus seeds, 250g of lamb, and 5 slices of ginger. Wash the lamb and cut it into chunks. Remove the blood from the water and take it out. Put it in a soup pot with medicinal herbs and ginger, add 2000ml of water, and simmer on high heat for 15 minutes. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Season with a small amount of salt. In addition to drinking soup, lamb can be scooped up and cut into small pieces, dipped in soy sauce, and served with rice.

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(3) Make porridge
Cistanche Congee has the effects of tonifying the kidney, strengthening yang, nourishing yin and dryness, tonifying qi and blood, lowering blood pressure, and beautifying the face. Wash the cistanche cut it into small pieces, and cook Congee with rice. Suitable for people with kidney yang deficiency, insufficient essence and blood, weak spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, and thin stool.
Cut lean pork into shreds and cook Congee with yam, jujube, and millet. Add dried pieces of cistanche to Congee 25 minutes before it is cooked until Congee is cooked.
The Congee cooked with Cistanche deserticola can invigorate the kidney and qi and has a certain alleviating effect on symptoms such as poor renal function, fatigue, and mental depression. It is especially suitable for people who have stayed up late for a long time and are physically exhausted. At the same time, it can also enhance immunity and have a significant relieving effect on symptoms such as decreased body resistance and susceptibility to colds caused by seasonal changes, climate change, and other factors. In addition, Congee cooked with Cistanche deserticola can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, increase the hemoglobin content, and has certain preventive and alleviating effects on anemia, pale complexion, dizziness, and other symptoms, especially suitable for female friends. The specific ingredients in Congee cooked with Cistanche deserticola can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digestion and absorption, and alleviate gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion and diarrhea. But pay attention to the way and amount of consumption, do not overeat or mix improperly, otherwise, it may cause physical discomfort. It is recommended to consume under the guidance of a professional doctor.
Health benefits and prospects

Whether soaked in water or used for other purposes, Cistanche deserticola has demonstrated excellent health benefits.
Firstly, soaking Cistanche deserticola in water has the effect of enhancing immunity. Cistanche contains a large amount of polysaccharides, which can stimulate the human immune system, enhance lymphocyte activity, and improve the body's resistance. Long-term adherence to drinking water soaked in Cistanche deserticola can improve the body's immunity and reduce the occurrence of diseases.
Secondly, it also has a good relieving effect on tinnitus and dry stool symptoms. Cistanche deserticola has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, increasing the volume of feces, and making it easier to pass stool. Meanwhile, the active ingredients in Cistanche deserticola can also improve blood circulation in the ears and alleviate tinnitus symptoms.
In terms of improving male sexual function, Cistanche deserticola has shown outstanding performance. It contains substances similar to male hormones, which can significantly improve male gonadal function and prevent problems such as low male sexual behavior. It has a good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as impotence, premature ejaculation, and soreness and weakness of the waist and knees caused by kidney yang deficiency.
In addition, Cistanche deserticola also has good effects on rheumatic diseases. The alkaloids and other components in Cistanche deserticola have the effect of dispelling wind and dampness, inhibiting inflammatory reactions, and relieving symptoms such as rheumatism and joint pain.