Introduction: What to eat for blood nourishment? Many female celebrities unanimously choose Si Wu Tang. "Si Wu" refers to Bai Shao, Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, and Shu Di. Si Wu Tang has a history of over a thousand years and is known in the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine as the "number one formula for nourishing blood in gynecology." Today, the editor will teach you how to cook Si Wu Tang, allowing you to radiate a star-like glow.
A truly beautiful face doesn't rely on makeup, but on the healthy, rosy glow that radiates from within. Therefore, from the "beauty queen" Barbie Hsu to the "beauty expert" Patty Hou and the "Taiwan's Dae Jang Geum" Lai Yayan, they all unanimously recommend the traditional blood-nourishing remedy—Si Wu Tang.
Barbie Hsu
Taiwanese women are generally accustomed to using "Si Wu" to regulate their bodies. A beauty enthusiast, Barbie Hsu not only bravely tries various skincare products but also focuses on internal blood nourishment, favoring drinking Si Wu Tang after her menstrual period, twice a day for a consecutive week, to help her body recover.
Patty Hou
Perhaps because her grandfather was a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Patty Hou stubbornly believes that only TCM-based beauty treatments won't have side effects. Like Si Wu Tang, Shi Quan Bu Bu Tang, and red date soup, she has been drinking these medicinal soups since she was young. The "beauty expert" title is not for show; consistently drinking Si Wu Tang truly has great benefits for the skin and figure!
This is Si Wu Tang
Actually, when it comes to dietary therapy for women's menstrual periods, the regional differences are quite interesting. It is said that meticulous Western women are accustomed to drinking red wine and eating chocolate during those days, while Korean women drink seaweed soup to nourish their bodies. For Chinese women, several herbs are specially prepared for them in traditional Chinese pharmacies, such as Bai Shao, Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, and Shu Di. Boiling these four Chinese herbs together creates Si Wu Tang, a remedy with a history of over a thousand years that is known in the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine as the "number one formula for blood nourishment in gynecology."
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Introduction to the Four Main Ingredients
Dang Gui: The primary function of Dang Gui is to nourish the blood and regulate menstruation. In addition, it has the effect of beautifying the complexion and moisturizing the skin, playing an extremely important role in protecting women's health.
Shu Di: It can address paleness, dizziness, and menstrual irregularities in women. When used in combination with Dang Gui, it can enhance the blood-nourishing and blood-activating effects of Dang Gui.
Chuan Xiong: As a main herb in gynecology, it is also an excellent remedy for treating headaches. It can also affect the endocrine system, reducing premenstrual symptoms such as breast discomfort, anxiety, and depression.
Bai Shao: The "Tang Ben Cao" (Materia Medica of the Tang Dynasty) says it "benefits a woman's blood." Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine believes it can nourish the blood and soften the liver, and has a good therapeutic effect on menstrual irregularities.
Why should women drink Si Wu Tang?
After reading the introductions to the four main ingredients above, it is not difficult to understand why drinking Si Wu Tang can regulate menstruation. It not only helps the body to activate blood circulation and resolve stasis, but also reduces menstrual pain, improves anemia, and prevents hands and feet from feeling cold.
Si Wu Tang is also a holy grail for beauty. Because it helps the flow of Qi and blood, drinking it often can make your complexion rosy, your skin smoother, and make you look several years younger!
In addition to Si Wu Tang, many women who are good at maintenance also drink Ba Zhen Tang. In fact, Ba Zhen Tang is made by simmering Si Wu Tang with Si Junzi (Dang Shen, Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, and Zhi Gan Cao). It is also an excellent remedy for nourishing blood and Qi, and for recuperation after menstruation.
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How to Drink Si Wu Tang
The fastest way to replenish blood is to drink Si Wu Tang every day starting from the day your period ends, for 3 consecutive days.
Nowadays, there are also convenient, instant Si Wu Tang packets available on the market, but the feeling of going to a Chinese pharmacy to get the herbs yourself and then simmering them in a small clay pot is irreplaceable! In fact, cooking Si Wu Tang is very simple. The required herbs can be bought in a general pharmacy, so you might as well try it yourself.
Basic Cooking Method
Ingredients: 15 grams each of Dang Gui, Shu Di, Chuan Xiong, and Bai Shao.
Method: First, add an appropriate amount of wine to all the herbs, then add water and simmer.
Tips: Use a medium-sized rice bowl to measure 4 bowls of water. Simmer until only one bowl of water remains.
Usage: Drink on an empty stomach, morning and evening. It can be served at any temperature, but it is best not to leave the herbs overnight after cooking.
Effects: Nourishes and regulates the blood. It can not only improve conditions like a pale complexion and rough skin but also make hair more lustrous.
However, the Si Wu Tang cooked with the basic method might not be to many women's taste, as it has a strong traditional Chinese medicine flavor! Don't be discouraged. The cooking method for Si Wu Tang is actually very flexible. If you want it to taste better, just add some ingredients!
Sweet Cooking Method
When cooking Si Wu Tang, throw in a generous amount of high-quality red dates and goji berries. The soup will definitely become sweeter. Of course, you can also add a little white sugar rock sugar, but for the sake of maintaining your figure, it's best to go easy on the sugar!
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Broth Cooking Method
Wash Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, and Shu Di, then place them in a filter sachet. Put them in a pot with a skinless chicken thigh, add enough water to cover, first bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer slowly. Cook until the chicken is tender, then remove from the pot.
Tips: You can also add pork ribs or fish according to your preference. This way, the Si Wu Tang will taste delicious without a strong herbal flavor.
◎ Adding skinless chicken will be lighter than adding pork ribs.
◎ After the chicken is cooked, add some vegetarian chicken or tofu skin for a great flavor too!
◎ You can also add more chicken feet to cook together. This will make the broth rich in collagen, which is very good for the skin.
Little Reminder:
◎ Most women can drink Si Wu Tang without any problems, but if you experience symptoms of "heatiness" after drinking, you should consult a TCM practitioner to see if your body constitution is suitable for using Si Wu Tang for medicinal supplementation.
◎ Si Wu Tang must only be started after your menstrual period ends. Drinking it during your period can have adverse effects!
◎ Hanfang (traditional Chinese formula) health cultivation requires long-term persistence to see results. Don't just try to cram at the last minute only when you have menstrual cramps or a poor complexion!
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