1. Tea Infusion (Simple and Convenient)
Dosage: Take approximately 3-5 grams each time and place in a teacup or health pot.
Method: Pour boiling water over the herbs, cover, and steep for 10-15 minutes before drinking. It can be re-infused until flavorless.
Suggested Pairings: To improve the taste and enhance the effects, you can add a few goji berries, a few slices of codonopsis, or a small piece of astragalus. If you find the taste bland, you can also add a small piece of dried tangerine peel or red dates.
Suitable for: Daily health maintenance in the office, simple home remedies.
2. Infused in Alcohol (For Better Results)
Dosage: 25 grams of epimedium can be paired with 500ml-1000ml of high-proof liquor (50% or higher is preferred).
Method: Place the epimedium in a clean glass bottle, pour in the liquor, seal, and soak in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks until the liquor turns a deep amber color.
Recommended combination: A classic combination includes Cistanche deserticola, Cynomorium songaricum, Lycium barbarum, and Morinda officinalis to create a more comprehensive kidney-tonifying medicinal wine.
Suitable occasion: Homemade health-preserving medicinal wine, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly men to enjoy in moderation daily (recommended not to exceed 30ml per day).