Eating methods of Cordyceps sinensis
Cordyceps, as a kind of precious traditional Chinese medicine, has a variety of edible methods, each of which can play its unique tonic effect to a certain extent, generally including direct consumption, boiled tea drinking, brewing wine drinking, stewing and porridge consumption.
First, direct consumption: Cordyceps sinensis will be washed, directly chewed and swallowed. This method is simple and direct, and can maximise the retention of the nutrients of Cordyceps, avoiding the loss in the process.
Second, boil tea to drink: take 1-2 roots of Cordyceps sinensis, cook it with low fire for 6-10 minutes, and drink it when the water boils. As the colour of the tea gradually becomes lighter, Cordyceps sinensis becomes soft and can be chewed and swallowed. Boiled tea is convenient and simple to drink, and can play Cordyceps to tonify the kidneys and benefit the essence, nourish the liver and brighten the eyes and other efficacy.
Drinking in wine: Put Cordyceps sinensis into wine and drink it after a period of time. Wine can increase the tonic effect of Cordyceps, help tonify the kidney and yang, nourish the lungs and benefit the essence, and improve the symptoms of weakness and impotence after illness. It should be noted that, when soaking wine should choose a higher degree of wine, and drink in moderation.
Fourth, stew consumption: Cordyceps sinensis and chicken, duck, pork and other meats together with stew, stewed for a period of time after consumption. Consumption of stew can make the nutrients of Cordyceps better integrated into the soup, increase the tonic effect of the soup, especially effective for people who have been sick for a long time and have a weak body.
Five, porridge consumption: will be cordyceps and rice porridge, cooked and consumed. Cooking porridge can play a role in tonifying the kidneys and lungs, stopping bleeding and resolving phlegm, which can help to improve the symptoms of coughing, dry throat and so on.
There are various ways to consume Cordyceps, each of which has its own unique advantages and applicability, so you can choose the right way to consume it according to your individual physique and needs. Cordyceps is a strong tonic, and can be consumed in moderation by healthy people.