Rutabaga water is a traditional Chinese medicine drink, made by boiling rehmannia root with water. Rehmannia glutinosa is a common Chinese herbal medicine with the effects of clearing heat and removing toxins, moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, diuretic and swelling, and is often used to treat coughs, dry mouth, edema and other symptoms. Rehmannia glutinosa is a natural drink without any side effects and is suitable for people of all ages.

Steps to make reed root water

1. Prepare reed root and water. Reed root can be purchased in Chinese medicine stores or supermarkets, usually dried reed root. The amount of water can be adjusted according to your taste and needs.

2. Wash the rehmannia root and cut it into small pieces and put it into the pot.

3. Pour in the appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat and then turn to low heat and cook for about 30 minutes until the rutabaga becomes soft.

4. Turn off the heat and let the rutabaga water cool naturally.

5. Strain out the dregs of rehmannia and pour the rehmannia water into a cup to drink.

Effects and functions of rehmannia glutinosa water

1. Cleansing and detoxification: rehmannia glutinosa contains a variety of alkaloids and flavonoids, which are able to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria and viruses, and have a cleansing and detoxification effect.

2. Moistening the lungs and relieving cough: rehmannia contains a large amount of mucus, which can lubricate the respiratory tract and relieve coughing and throat dryness.

3. Diuretic: Rutin and isoflavones in rehmannia have diuretic effect, which can promote the discharge of body wastes and excess water, relieve edema and nephritis and other symptoms.

Precautions

1. Although rehmannia water is a natural drink, it has some side effects, and should be consumed with caution by people with poor liver and kidney function.

2. You should not drink too much rehmannia water, just one cup a day.

3. In the process of making rehmannia water, you need to pay attention to the fire and the amount of water, too much or too little will affect the taste and efficacy of rehmannia water.