Rose Siwu Soup
Overview
Siwu Decoction is a female health-preserving decoction made from Chuanxiong, Angelicae, White Peony Root and Rehmannia Rehmanniae. It has the effect of regulating body health and nourishing qi and blood, and is known as the number one prescription for women's health with a history of thousands of years.
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Ingredients
Steps
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Prepare all the materials and remove the stems from the roses, leaving only the petals for later use.
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Soak Ligusticum chuanxiong, Rehmannia glutinosa, Angelica sinensis, and white peony root in 3000 grams of water for 8 to 10 hours.
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Bring the four ingredients and 3000 grams of water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, simmer for 2 hours, and set aside until the liquid overflows. Then add 2000 grams of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat, simmer for 1.5 hours, and set aside when the liquid overflows. Finally, add 1800 grams of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat, simmer for 40 minutes, and set aside if the liquid overflows.
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Combine 3 liquid medicines, pour into an open large pot, and reduce the juice over high heat.
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Collect the juice for about 1 to 1.5 hours, filter out the foam on the surface, and filter the concentrated concoction with gauze to obtain a clear paste.
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Pour the obtained clear paste into an open large pot, add brown sugar (authentic brown sugar is darker in color) and maltose (authentic maltose is very viscous and should not be stirred), reduce the paste over low heat, and stir continuously to prevent the pot from sticking.
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When honeycomb-like bubbles appear in the paste in the pot, dip a chopstick into the paste and drop water on the paper to form beads, then turn off the heat.
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Pour the stemmed roses into the paste, stir evenly, then pour it into a porcelain jar to cool. It needs to be sealed and refrigerated for storage.
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Siwu Decoction is a health-preserving decoction made from Chuanxiong, Angelicae, White Peony Root and Rehmannia Rehmanniae. It is a classic health-preserving prescription with a history of thousands of years and ranks first among blood-tonifying prescriptions. It has been called "the first prescription for women's health" and "the holy medicine for women" by historical doctors.
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Regarding the origin of the name "Siwu Decoction", "Cheng Convenient Reading" explains: Angelica sinensis is like the hair growth in spring; Chuanxiong is like the growth and nourishment in summer; White peony root is like the convergence in autumn; Rehmannia glutinosa is like the storage in winter. The four herbs correspond to the four seasons of the year and transform all things, so it is called "Siwu Decoction".
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Regular use helps smooth blood flow, prevents cold hands and feet, makes the face rosy and smooth, and slows down the aging of physiological functions.
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The cost is only 10 yuan, and after hard work, it can be taken for about a month, which is better than expensive chemical skin care products.
