Top 5 Qi Enhancing Ingredients in Chinese Herbal Soup & Free Recipe

Top 5 Qi Enhancing Ingredients in Chinese Herbal Soup & Free Recipe

There are 1000 types of herbs to look for in Chinese pharmacopoeias, but there are far too many herbs with different properties and nature, so it is not advisable to simply mix and match them with Chinese herbs. At least you need to understand the nature and behavior before mixing them into soup.

The 5 most important ingredients for Chinese herbal soups to improve Qi are:

1. Wild Ginseng

Ginseng is beneficial for all internal organs, it stimulates physical vitality, calms the temperament, promotes general well-being and longevity. It is the “yang” type of herb according to the Chinese medicine reference book. The older the age of this wild ginseng, the better and higher the mineral and nutrient content.

2. American wild ginseng

Stimulates energy and nourishes the lungs and spleen. It is beneficial for those suffering from mental and heart failure, cough, fatigue and menopause. America Wild Ginseng is sometimes very good to have at any time of the day, usually it is best to drink it in the morning or before bed.

3. Root Codonopsis Pilosulae (Dangshen)

Strengthens Qi, invigorates and improves blood circulation. It is also effective in treating fatigue and dull complexion. It is most commonly used as an ingredient in Chinese herbal soup.

4. Chinese yam

Tastes sweet and is neutral in nature. It nourishes the lungs and kidneys, strengthens the spleen, stops diarrhea, improves vitality and restores Qi. As it serves healthier in cleansing the body.

5. Walnut

Walnut improves Qi and regulates blood circulation. It is also called the “longevity fruit”. Aside from that, it also helps in improving our memory performance and becoming healthier.

A Qi Enhancing Chinese Herbal Soup Recipe: Chinese Yam with Pork Spare Ribs Soup

Ingredients:

1. Pork ribs 750 grams

2. Chinese yam 500 grams

3. Soup broth 1000 grams

4. Salt 8 grams

5. Some slices of ginger

6. Water 2 liters

7. Some white pepper powder

Steps:

1. Soak spare ribs in cold water and cook until the water boils. Pick it up and set it aside to let it cool.

2. Peeled Chinese yam, slice and soak in salt water to avoid oxidation.

3. Add port spare ribs, soup stock, hot water, ginger slice to the pot and cook until half cooked.

4. Add Chinese yam, continue cooking with large fire heater until it boils, then switch to small fire heater, continue for 40 minutes.

5. Add a pinch of salt and some white pepper powder before serving.

Enjoy~