1. Astragalus, Goji Berry, and Solomon's Seal Tea (Highly Recommended) 🍵
Dosage: 5g Astragalus + 3g Goji Berry + 3g Solomon's Seal
Instructions: Place in a thermos or health pot, pour in boiling water, cover and steep for 10-15 minutes before drinking.
Benefits: Astragalus replenishes Qi, Goji Berry nourishes the liver and kidneys, benefits essence and improves eyesight, Solomon's Seal nourishes Yin, moistens dryness, and quenches thirst.
Suitable for: Those with both Qi and Yin deficiency (feeling both Qi deficiency and fatigue, as well as dry mouth and throat).
2. Astragalus, Codonopsis, and Black-boned Chicken Soup (Classic Medicinal Cuisine) 🍲
Dosage: 20g Astragalus + 15g Codonopsis + Half a Black-boned Chicken
Instructions: Blanch the black-boned chicken, then simmer with Astragalus and Codonopsis for 2 hours. Add 10g Goji Berry 15 minutes before serving.
Benefits: Replenishes Qi and blood, enhances immunity, especially suitable for postpartum, post-operative recovery, and those with weak constitutions.
3. Astragalus and Angelica Tea (Angelica Blood-Nourishing Soup) 🫖 Dosage: 15-30g Astragalus + 3-6g Angelica (classic ratio 5:1)
Preparation: Steep in boiling water or simmer for 15 minutes
Effects: Nourishes Qi and blood; a basic formula for replenishing both Qi and blood.
4. Astragalus and Jujube Tea 🍵 Dosage: 30g Astragalus + 15g Jujubes (pitted)
Preparation: Boil in water, then simmer for 30 minutes.
Effects: Nourishes Qi and blood; suitable for those with excessive menstruation and Qi and blood deficiency.
5. Astragalus and Yam Porridge 🥣 Dosage: 30g Astragalus (decocted and strained) + 100g Fresh Yam + 100g Rice
Preparation: Cook porridge with Astragalus decoction.
Effects: Nourishes Qi and spleen, nourishes Yin and generates fluids; suitable for those with Qi and Yin deficiency.