The medicinal value and edible method of Cynomorium songaricum

Many people always try different methods to nourish their bodies. Among them, Cynomorium songaricum is the most common Chinese medicinal material. It is also the most common Chinese medicinal material. However, we must master its medicinal effects before we can consume it according to our physical conditions. There are many ways to consume Cynomorium songaricum. Only by mastering the proper consumption method can the efficacy be better demonstrated. Let’s learn about the medicinal value and consumption methods of Cynomorium songaricum.

The medicinal value and edible method of Cynomorium songaricum

Medicinal value of Cynomorium songaricum

Cynomorium songaricum, also known as immortal grass, is a parasitic plant that grows wild in the desert Gobi. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, this product is sweet, warm, non-toxic, and can "greatly replenish yang energy, benefit essence and blood, facilitate bowel movements, moisturize dryness and nourish tendons, and treat impotence." The Chinese Materia Medica states: "It nourishes the kidneys, lubricates the intestines, and strengthens the waist and knees. It is mainly used to treat male impotence, female infertility, constipation due to blood deficiency, and weakness of the waist and knees."

Cynomorium songaricum contains 22 volatile components such as catechins, flavonoids, palmitic acid, as well as 15 amino acids such as ursolic acid and 23 trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, potassium, sodium, cobalt, chromium, and selenium. Modern research shows that Cynomorium songaricum helps eliminate toxic substances (such as lead, etc.) in the body and has obvious anti-cancer effects.

How to eat Cynomorium songaricum

1. Tea and wine:

1. Golden Cynomorium God Wine: Slice Cynomorium songaricum, soak 30-50g of Cynomorium songaricum in 250ml of wine. You can add red ginseng, wolfberry, polygonatum, Achyranthes bidentata, etc. appropriately. Soak for 2 weeks before taking. This wine replenishes qi and strengthens the spleen, benefits essence and nourishes the kidneys, dispels wind and activates blood circulation, and strengthens tendons and bones. It is suitable for kidney deficiency, weak qi, impotence, spermatorrhea, night sweats, soreness of waist and knees, rheumatic joint pain, etc.

2. Cynomorium songaricum and brown sugar drink: decoct Cynomorium songaricum in water, remove the residue and keep the juice, add appropriate amount of brown sugar, and drink it. It has the function of warming the yang, moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements.

2. Porridge:

1. Sweet glutinous rice porridge with Cynomorium songaricum: Wash Cynomorium songaricum and put it into a casserole, add water and boil to get the thick juice, then remove the residue. Wash the japonica rice and put it into the pot, add appropriate amount of water, and cook it slowly over low heat. When the porridge is almost done, add the Cynomorium songaricum juice and sugar to season. This porridge warms the yang and nourishes the kidney, and is suitable for symptoms such as impotence, fear of cold, and weak legs caused by kidney yang deficiency.

2. Cynomorium songaricum kidney-nourishing porridge: Soak black beans until soft, remove the core of lotus seeds, crush walnut kernels, wrap Cynomorium songaricum with cloth, put it into a casserole together with black beans, lotus seeds and walnut kernels, cook until the rice is soft and the porridge is ready, you can season it with either salty or sweet taste. This porridge nourishes the kidney and boosts yang, strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi. It is suitable for symptoms such as indigestion, acid reflux, belching, cold limbs and chills, and constipation in the elderly caused by spleen and kidney yang deficiency.

The above is an introduction to the medicinal value and eating methods of Cynomorium songaricum. After understanding it, we know that in addition to nourishing the kidney and strengthening yang, Cynomorium songaricum also has a good effect in improving immunity and anti-aging. When eating, you can make tea or wine, or cook porridge, etc., which can better show the efficacy and nutrition of Cynomorium songaricum.