Lingzhi Tea
In late November, with winter approaching, many people are still wearing short-sleeved shirts, but in two days, it will be "Xiao Xue" (Lesser Snow) according to the 24 solar terms, which means the weather will start to get cold. The Observatory has also predicted that the temperature will finally drop below 20 degrees Celsius.
The focus of health preservation during Xiao Xue is to strengthen the body to improve cold resistance and immunity. Therefore, the main emphasis should be on warming yang and nourishing the kidneys and qi. For those with a weaker constitution, trying Reishi mushroom tea can help restore vitality and boost immunity. Reishi mushroom is a precious traditional Chinese medicine that can enhance immunity, calm the mind, and anti-aging. It has a bidirectional regulating effect on the body's functions, balancing yin and yang and the internal organs.
Reishi mushroom, with a bitter taste and neutral nature, is associated with the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys meridians, and can nourish all weakened parts of the body. As early as in "Shennong Ben Cao Jing" (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Reishi mushroom was mainly divided into six types: red, yellow, green, white, black, and purple. It was even stated that "long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, prolongs life, and makes one a celestial being." "Compendium of Materia Medica" recorded that Reishi mushroom is "non-toxic, benefits heart qi, enters the heart to enrich blood, aids the heart in enriching pulse, calms the mind, benefits lung qi. It tonifies the middle jiao, increases wisdom, improves complexion, benefits joints, strengthens tendons and bones, expels phlegm, strengthens the stomach, and promotes blood circulation."
Wild Reishi mushrooms are valuable, but many cultivated Reishi mushrooms are much cheaper and have similar effects. Some can be purchased for about 200 yuan per jin (500g), and it is very cost-effective to brew two or three slices (about five grams) in a thermos cup. When choosing, red Reishi mushroom is the first choice. Pick those that are thicker, feel heavy when held, and check for any signs of insect infestation.
The focus of health preservation during Xiao Xue is to strengthen the body to improve cold resistance and immunity. Therefore, the main emphasis should be on warming yang and nourishing the kidneys and qi. For those with a weaker constitution, trying Reishi mushroom tea can help restore vitality and boost immunity. Reishi mushroom is a precious traditional Chinese medicine that can enhance immunity, calm the mind, and anti-aging. It has a bidirectional regulating effect on the body's functions, balancing yin and yang and the internal organs.
Reishi mushroom, with a bitter taste and neutral nature, is associated with the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys meridians, and can nourish all weakened parts of the body. As early as in "Shennong Ben Cao Jing" (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Reishi mushroom was mainly divided into six types: red, yellow, green, white, black, and purple. It was even stated that "long-term consumption lightens the body, prevents aging, prolongs life, and makes one a celestial being." "Compendium of Materia Medica" recorded that Reishi mushroom is "non-toxic, benefits heart qi, enters the heart to enrich blood, aids the heart in enriching pulse, calms the mind, benefits lung qi. It tonifies the middle jiao, increases wisdom, improves complexion, benefits joints, strengthens tendons and bones, expels phlegm, strengthens the stomach, and promotes blood circulation."
Wild Reishi mushrooms are valuable, but many cultivated Reishi mushrooms are much cheaper and have similar effects. Some can be purchased for about 200 yuan per jin (500g), and it is very cost-effective to brew two or three slices (about five grams) in a thermos cup. When choosing, red Reishi mushroom is the first choice. Pick those that are thicker, feel heavy when held, and check for any signs of insect infestation.