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Herbs and minerals disliked suitable for soaking in alcohol
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A Some types of medicine are not suitable for soaking in alcohol, such as mineral oriental medicine because the beneficial ingredients in them are difficult to extract when soaked in alcohol. Some mineral herbs also contain toxic ingredients, for example mercury, lead, arsenic… are not suitable for soaking in wine. In addition, if you want to use poisonous snakes to soak medicinal wine, you need to use it under the guidance of an oriental pharmacist.
Coordination ratio must be harmonious
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When soaking in wine, usually use 50-60% white wine This concentration is enough to kill microorganisms existing in the herb. Furthermore, high concentrations of alcohol make it easier for beneficial ingredients to be extracted. During the soaking process, the combination of alcohol and herbs is 10-20 times more alcohol than herbs. Based on the herbal substance, it is possible to appropriately adjust the water absorption of medicinal herbs with strong liquid substances, so the amount of alcohol can be increased, for example, the crane can be soaked with 20 times the amount of alcohol; The water absorption of medicinal herbs with poor solidity can reduce the amount of alcohol, for example, ginseng only needs to be soaked in 10 times the amount of alcohol.
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Pay attention to soaking time
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Soaking time depends on the type herbs should be different. The longer the wine ages, the more fragrant it becomes.
Not a little People believe that medicinal wine needs to be soaked for 6 months to 1 year or more. The longer the time, the better the medicinal effect. However, the reality is that the soaking time depends on the amount of herbs and the change in temperature… to determine.
Normally the soaking time for medicinal wine is about 15-30 days. Too long a time will
to some extent cause the ethanol to evaporate after the concentration drops, the antibacterial effect will be reduced. Herbs can cause mold. Drinking denatured medicinal alcohol, like eating moldy food, will cause certain damage to the stomach, intestines and liver. If after drinking alcohol you have a red face, dizziness, dizziness, vomiting, and an excessively fast heartbeat… then that is the initial reaction of poisoning, so go to the hospital quickly.
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During the soaking of medicinal wine, shake well or stir every day after 1 week. Stir well every 1 week. Herbs with tough substances such as seahorses and geckos need to be soaked longer.
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For types with loose substances such as cranes, pay attention to the soaking time so it should be short. In addition, the level of alcohol has a direct effect on the high temperature medicinal wine, so soak for a short time at a low concentration and soak for a longer time. If you are anxious to drink it, you should cut the medicinal herbs into pieces to soak so that the useful ingredients can be quickly extracted.
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