The efficacy and function of fermented glutinous rice

Everyone is familiar with fermented glutinous rice, but of course some people are relatively unfamiliar with it. In fact, fermented glutinous rice is a relatively common Chinese medicinal material. So what exactly does wine do?

[Alias] Dimples, floating maggots (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Source] Fermented rice made from glutinous rice and distiller's yeast.

[Chemical composition] The composition of fermented glutinous rice changes with the progress of fermentation. Mature fermented glutinous rice contains 50.108% water, 2.105% alcohol, 3.789% crude protein, 27.765% sugar, 0.301% total acid (0.031 volatile acid, 0.271% non-volatile acid), and 0.085% ash.

[Nature and flavor] "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "It tastes sweet and spicy, and is warm in nature."

【Functions and indications】Tonifies Qi, promotes the production of body fluids, and activates blood circulation.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: Stew to warm or decoct with other medicines. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat acne: Mash water chestnuts into juice, stew it with white wine and drink it warm. However, do not stew it too hot, as it will be bad, so be careful. (Collection of Good Prescriptions)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica" 1. "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": Fermented rice is rice fermented until it releases wine. It has a strong and thick taste. Drinking too much of it can cause diarrhea. It is ascending and penetrating in nature, so people with upward fire should avoid it.

The above is an introduction to fermented glutinous rice. Through this introduction we can understand that fermented glutinous rice has high medicinal value and can effectively relieve many diseases, but remember not to take it indiscriminately.