What are the Chinese herbal medicines suitable for winter supplementation?

　　Which Chinese herbal medicine is better for taking supplements in winter? From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, winter is the best time to take supplements. So, how to take supplements in winter? Chinese herbal medicine is the first choice for supplementation, so do you know the Chinese herbal medicines suitable for taking supplements in winter?

　　Nine kinds of Chinese herbal supplements for winter

　　1. Astragalus

　　Astragalus has a sweet and slightly warm taste and returns to the spleen and lung meridians. It has the effects of nourishing qi and raising yang, nourishing the body and strengthening the surface, supporting ulcers, promoting muscle growth, diuresis and reducing swelling. The main effect of astragalus is to replenish qi and strengthen the exterior. The so-called benefiting the body and strengthening the exterior means that astragalus has the effect of enhancing the body's defense function and improving the ability to prevent exogenous diseases. Therefore, people who are weak and prone to colds often use astragalus decoction in water instead of tea, which has a better preventive and therapeutic effect. Modern medical research has also confirmed that Astragalus contains flavonoids, saponins, cholines, sugars and various trace elements. Astragalus extract can improve the body's immune function, extend cell life, and resist oxidation. It can enhance the contractile function of the normal heart and has a significant cardiotonic effect on the failing heart. It can also expand the coronary arteries of the heart and protect the heart organs. Astragalus can enhance learning and memory abilities and has a protective effect on brain tissue. Astragalus also has liver protection, hematopoietic, anti-tumor and alleviation effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

　　2. Wolfberry

　　It has the effects of nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. Wolfberry is suitable for people with blood and Qi deficiency, high blood pressure, physical weakness, decreased vision, anemia, chronic hepatitis, toxic or metabolic liver disease and liver dysfunction caused by the biliary system. It is especially suitable for men with kidney deficiency, low back pain and busy work.

　　3. Polygonatum

　　Polygonatum is an ideal nutritional supplement for the elderly. Because the elderly (especially in autumn and winter) not only have weaker Yang Qi, but also have deficiencies in Yin Qi. Polygonatum is mild in nature and slow in action. It can be used as a tonic after long-term consumption. It not only nourishes the spleen and spleen yin, but also moistens the lungs, promotes fluid production, and nourishes the kidneys and essence.

　　4. Licorice

　　It can invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, clear away heat and detoxify, eliminate phlegm and relieve cough, relieve pain and relieve pain, and coordinate various medicines. It is used for weak spleen and stomach, fatigue and fatigue, palpitation and shortness of breath, cough with excessive phlegm, acute pain in the epigastrium and limbs, carbuncle and sore, and relieves the toxicity and potency of drugs.

　　5.Angelica sinensis

　　How do women take supplements in winter? Angelica sinensis is the most suitable. Angelica sinensis has many functions and effects, especially suitable for women. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Angelica sinensis has a sweet but heavy taste, so it can nourish blood. Its Qi is light and pungent, so it can also promote blood circulation. Therefore, it can not only replenish blood, but also activate blood circulation, can stimulate menstruation, and activate collaterals. Common diseases of women such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, blood deficiency and amenorrhea, sallow complexion, weakness and anemia, uterine bleeding, postpartum blood stasis, irregular menstruation (bleeding from the mouth and nose during menstruation), etc., can all be treated with Angelica sinensis.

　　6. Panax notoginseng

　　It is beneficial to qi and blood, treats metrorrhagia, postpartum weakness, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, and has the effect of nourishing yang and strengthening the body. It also treats headaches, lumbar muscle weakness and other symptoms in the elderly.

　　7.Hawthorn

　　It promotes digestion, strengthens the stomach, promotes qi and dissipates blood stasis. It is used for meat stasis, epigastric distension, diarrhea and abdominal pain, blood stasis and amenorrhea, postpartum blood stasis, tingling in the heart and stomach, hernia pain, and hyperlipidemia. The effect of Jiaoshan hawthorn on digestion and stagnation is enhanced. It is used for stagnant meat-eating and diarrhea.

　　8. Gastrodia elata

　　Gastrodia elata is moist but not drying, mainly enters the liver meridian, and is good at calming the liver and calming wind. It is an important medicine for all symptoms of liver wind internal movement and dizziness, regardless of deficiency or excess. Gastrodia Gastrodia is moist and liquid, can nourish blood and calm wind. It can treat headaches and dizziness caused by blood deficiency and liver wind. It can also be used for convulsions, epilepsy and tetanus in children.

　　9. Dendrobium

　　Nourishes yin and promotes fluid production, enhances physical fitness, nourishes the spleen and stomach, protects the liver and gallbladder, clears away heat, strengthens muscles and bones, inhibits tumors, brightens eyes, and prolongs life.

　　Many people add some Chinese herbal medicines to soup or porridge when taking supplements in winter. In fact, this approach may cause poisoning. So what kind of soup should you drink to nourish yourself in winter? Recipes such as crucian carp tofu soup and beauty-beautifying black-bone chicken soup contain Chinese herbal medicine and are the best choices.