What medicinal herbs are good for the waist when soaked in wine

Soaking medicinal herbs such as Eucommia ulmoides, Morinda officinalis, Houttuynia cordata, Achyranthes bidentata, and Mulberry Parasite in wine is beneficial for waist health. These medicinal herbs often have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening muscles and bones, and dispelling wind and dampness. They are suitable for relieving symptoms such as soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, rheumatism and rheumatism.

1. Eucommia ulmoides

Eucommia ulmoides has a warm and sweet taste, and belongs to the liver and kidney meridians. It is a classic medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine for treating lower back pain. It contains ingredients such as Eucommia ulmoides gum and chlorogenic acid, which can promote the proliferation of osteoblasts and improve osteoporosis. Eucommia ulmoides wine can alleviate kidney deficiency, lower back pain, and lower limb weakness, and also has an auxiliary effect on pain caused by lumbar disc herniation. It is recommended to use salt fried Eucommia ulmoides slices and soak them with Baijiu of 50 degrees or more in a ratio of 1:10 for 30 days.

2. Morinda officinalis

Morinda officinalis has the effects of tonifying kidney yang and strengthening muscles and bones, and contains anthraquinone compounds that can have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Especially suitable for lower back pain of kidney yang deficiency type, manifested as cold limbs and frequent nocturia. When making, it can be combined with Cistanche deserticola to enhance the warming and tonifying effect. It should be used with caution for those with yin deficiency and excessive fire. The medicinal herbs need to be steamed thoroughly and sliced. It is advisable to add 30 grams of medicinal herbs to every 500 milliliters of wine.

3. Xuduan

Xuduan can prolong tendons, bones, promote blood circulation, and relieve pain. It contains triterpenoid saponins that can promote cartilage repair. It has a significant effect on lower back pain caused by falls and injuries, and is often used in combination with bone fragment tonics. It is recommended to use the root and stem parts of Sichuan ginseng, and soak them in rice swill to remove dryness before soaking in alcohol. Drinking no more than 50 milliliters per day is prohibited for pregnant women.

4. Achyranthes bidentata

is good at inducing medicinal herbs to descend, especially suitable for lower limb paralysis. Its ecdysterone component can inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and alleviate lower back inflammation and pain. After fermentation, it can enhance the blood circulation effect, but it should be noted to use it differently from Sichuan Achyranthes. Hypertensive patients should reduce their dosage and it is recommended to add 40 grams of medicinal herbs to every 1000 milliliters of alcohol.

5. Mulberry Parasitic

Mulberry Parasitic can dispel wind and dampness, nourish the liver and kidneys, and has a good effect on rheumatic back pain with joint stiffness. Flavonoids can improve microcirculation and are often combined with Duhuo to enhance the effect of removing dampness. When collecting, it is necessary to use mulberry tree parasitic stems and branches with leaves, and remove impurities before soaking in wine. It is advisable to drink 30ml every day, and patients with diabetes should use it with caution.

The recommended soaking time for medicinal wine is 30-90 days, and using pure grain wine with an alcohol content of 50 degrees or above can help to precipitate the active ingredients. When drinking, the dosage should be adjusted according to the constitution, generally taking 20-50 milliliters twice a day. Be careful not to take it with hypoglycemic or anticoagulant drugs, and avoid eating raw or cold food during use. If lower back pain persists for more than two weeks or is accompanied by numbness in the lower limbs and abnormal urination and defecation, medical attention should be sought promptly to investigate lumbar spine lesions. Usually, it can be combined with the Eight Section Brocade "Two Hand Climbing Foot Strengthening Kidney and Waist" movement to exercise the waist and back muscles.