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The benefits of soaking He Shou Wu in alcohol

Mar 07, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
There are many ways to consume Polygonum multiflorum (He Shou Wu). One of the most common methods is steeping it in alcohol. This is because He Shou Wu contains abundant anthocyanins, which can effectively promote retinal cell regeneration, thus helping prevent high myopia or retinal detachment. He Shou Wu has the effect of tonifying qi and blood, thereby aiding in calming the mind and improving sleep. It also benefits the kidneys; moderate consumption of He Shou Wu wine can help improve insufficient kidney qi and relieve symptoms such as lower back and knee weakness and soreness.

Rehmannia wine generally has effects such as darkening hair, promoting sleep and calming the mind, tonifying the liver and kidneys, enriching essence and blood, and strengthening tendons and bones. Specific details are as follows:

1. Darkening Hair

Rehmannia (Polygonum multiflorum) helps darken hair, primarily due to its anthraquinone components, which can promote melanocyte proliferation and melanin synthesis. When steeped in alcohol, its active ingredients become more easily absorbed by the body. By nourishing the liver and kidneys and regulating the body's qi and blood, it helps improve hair color.

2. Promoting Sleep and Calming the Mind

Rehmannia has the effect of tonifying qi and blood; therefore, drinking Rehmannia-infused wine can also help calm the mind and improve sleep. Additionally, the anthocyanins in Rehmannia can penetrate into human cell membranes, reducing the likelihood of oxidative damage to brain nerves, thus helping to improve sleep quality.

3. Tonifying the Liver and Kidneys

Lower back and knee soreness is often caused by insufficient kidney qi. Since Rehmannia has a kidney-tonifying effect, moderate consumption of Rehmannia wine may help improve deficient kidney qi and thereby relieve lower back and knee discomfort.

4. Enriching Essence and Blood

Rehmannia can tonify the liver and kidneys and enrich essence and blood, supporting human growth, development, and reproductive functions. Rehmannia wine is suitable for individuals with deficiency of essence and blood, such as those recovering from long-term illness or postpartum women experiencing blood deficiency.

5. Strengthening Tendons and Bones

By tonifying the liver and kidneys, Rehmannia wine indirectly strengthens tendons and bones. The warm, dispersing nature of alcohol helps enhance the medicinal effects of Rehmannia in the tendons and bones. This preparation nourishes the liver and kidneys, providing essential support to tendons and bones, thereby increasing strength in muscles and bones.

However, note that Rehmannia has certain toxicity and should not be used by individuals with abnormal liver function or excessive phlegm-dampness. Rehmannia wine should be prepared only under a doctor’s guidance, and consumption must be moderate.

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