How to Make He Shou Wu (Fleeceflower Root) Infused Liquor and the Detailed Steps
He Shou Wu, also known as Polygonum multiflorum, purple fleeceflower vine, or night-closing vine, has the effects of nourishing blood and yin, moistening the intestines to relieve constipation, and dispelling wind and detoxifying. There are many ways to consume it; it can not only be used as medicine but also as one of the ingredients in medicinal cuisine. The most common method is infusing it in liquor. Let's take a look below at the effects and methods of making He Shou Wu infused liquor!
Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit Liquor
[Formula] 45 g goji berries, 30 g wild jujube seed (Suan Zao Ren), 25 g schisandra berries (Wu Wei Zi), 20 g citron (Xiang Yuan), 18 g He Shou Wu, 15 red dates, 1000 g pure grain baijiu.
[Preparation Method] Crush all the above herbs coarsely, put them into a fine gauze bag, tie the opening tightly, place it in a jar, pour in the pure grain baijiu, seal tightly, and place in a cool place. Open after 7 days, discard the herb bag, filter with gauze, and the filtrate is ready.
[Effects] Nourishes the heart and harmonizes blood, nourishes the liver and calms the spirit. Suitable for restlessness and insomnia, frequent dreaming, forgetfulness, neurasthenia and other conditions caused by heart and liver blood deficiency.
[Dosage] Drink 20-30 ml each night before going to bed.
Longan Blood-Nourishing Liquor
[Formula] 125 g each of longan flesh, Millettia reticulata stem (Ji Xue Teng), and He Shou Wu, 1500 g pure grain baijiu.
[Preparation Method] Cut the Millettia reticulata stem and He Shou Wu into small pieces, place them together with the longan and pure grain baijiu in a container, seal and soak for 10 days, then filter and it is ready.
[Effects] Nourishes blood and replenishes essence, nourishes the heart and calms the spirit. Suitable for anemia, haggard complexion, premature graying of hair, neurasthenia, forgetfulness, insomnia and frequent dreaming, and other conditions.
[Dosage] Once in the morning and once in the evening, 20 ml each time.
Body-Strengthening Liquor
[Formula] 150 g Polygonatum sibiricum (Huang Jing), 75 g each of He Shou Wu, goji berries, and wild jujube seed, 1500 g pure grain baijiu.
[Preparation Method] Chop the Huang Jing and He Shou Wu into pieces, place them together with the goji berries and wild jujube seed into a liquor jar, add the pure grain baijiu, seal and soak for 60 days before drinking.
[Effects] Strengthens the spleen and stomach, tonifies the liver and kidneys, nourishes yin and blood, regulates deficiency and damage, calms the heart and spirit. Suitable for dizziness and insomnia, poor appetite, soreness and weakness of the lower back and legs, and physical decline in old age.
[Dosage] Once in the morning and once in the evening, 25 ml each time.
Black Hair Liquor
[Formula] 250 g each of red and white He Shou Wu, 60 g each of Rehmannia root (Sheng Di) and ginger juice, 45 g each of red date flesh, walnut meat, lotus seed meat, and white honey, 30 g each of angelica (Dang Gui) and goji berries, 15 g Ophiopogon japonicus (Mai Dong), 3500 g pure grain baijiu.
[Preparation Method] Process and crush the above herbs, put them into a fine gauze bag, tie the opening tightly, then pour the liquor into a clean jar, place the herb bag inside, cover and seal, and place in a cool place. Shake several times every other day. After soaking for 14 days, remove the herb bag, then filter again with fine gauze to clarify, add 45 g white honey, and store in a clean bottle.
[Effects] Taken over a long period, it tonifies essence and blood, darkens the beard and hair, and prolongs life. Suitable for premature graying of beard and hair, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, easy fatigue, and dull complexion caused by insufficient essence and blood and yin deficiency with weak qi. Those with a constitution tending toward qi and yin deficiency but without obvious symptoms may also drink it.
[Dosage] Once in the morning and once in the evening each day, 15-20 ml each time.
[Caution] Contraindicated for patients with yang deficiency who fear cold.
He Shou Wu Boiled Liquor
[Formula] 120 g He Shou Wu, 60 g each of flax seed (Hu Ma Ren) and angelica (Dang Gui), 80 g Rehmannia root (Sheng Di), 2500 g pure grain baijiu.
[Preparation Method] Process and crush the He Shou Wu, angelica, and Rehmannia root; mash the flax seed; then put them all into a silk bag, tie the opening tightly, and place in a dry place. Open after 7 days, remove the herb bag, let it stand to clarify, and store in a clean bottle.
[Effects] Tonifies the liver and kidneys, nourishes essence and blood, clears heat and promotes fluid production, darkens beard and hair, and prolongs life. Suitable for yin deficiency and blood depletion, soreness of the lower back and knees, seminal emission and leukorrhea, premature graying of beard and hair, and other conditions caused by liver and kidney insufficiency.
[Dosage] Once in the morning and once in the evening each day, 10-20 ml each time.
[Caution] If it tastes bitter, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar to improve the flavor. Contraindicated for those with loose stools.
Longan Flesh Blood-Nourishing Liquor
[Formula] 250 g each of longan flesh, prepared He Shou Wu, and Millettia reticulata stem (Ji Xue Teng), 1500 g pure grain baijiu.
[Preparation Method] Process and slice the He Shou Wu and Millettia reticulata stem; remove the pits from the longan flesh, wash and mash; pour into a clean container, add the pure grain baijiu and seal; place in a cool place, shake 1-2 times daily. Open after 10 days, filter out the residue, and it is ready to drink.
[Effects] Nourishes yin and blood. Suitable for dull complexion, dizziness and palpitations, insomnia, weakness of the limbs, premature graying of beard and hair, and other conditions caused by blood deficiency and weak qi.
[Dosage] Once in the morning and once in the evening each day, 10-20 ml each time.
[Caution] Use with caution in those with excess heat or blood heat.