Dangshen and Roasted Rice Decoction

Category: Herbal Tea

Herbal Tea Name: Dangshen and Roasted Rice Decoction

Chinese Name: 党参焦米饮

Formula

25 grams of Codonopsis, 50 grams of rice.

Main Ingredients

How To Make

Rinse the rice thoroughly, drain, and stir-fry until golden brown; then combine with the Codonopsis and add 1,000 grams of water. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to 500 grams.

Efficacy

Tonifies the middle burner and boosts qi; relieves restlessness and thirst; stops diarrhea. Suitable for peptic ulcers, chronic gastritis, and similar conditions.

Usage

Take one dose daily; may be consumed continuously.

Commentary

Taking Codonopsis (Dang-shen) as the leading herb, the formula draws on its sweet flavor and neutral property: it channels into the Spleen, Lung meridians and works to tonify qi, strengthen the spleen and nourish the lung. Rice (Da-mi) rounds out the formula as the envoy herb, working to harmonize the middle, tonify qi and stop diarrhea and moderate the overall properties. The overall effect is to tonify the middle burner and boosts qi, relieve restlessness and thirst, stop diarrhea, restoring balance within the peptic ulcer framework.

Dangshen and Roasted Rice Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Tonifies the middle burner and boosts qi; relieves restlessness and thirst; stops diarrhea. Suitable for peptic ulcers, chronic gastritis, and similar conditions.

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