American Ginseng Wine and Fresh Cherry Wine and Ginger Wine
1 min readAmerican Ginseng Wine
This ginseng wine strengthens qi, nourishes Yin, and stimulates the production of body fluids. It is prescribed for weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, dryness in the mouth and throat, and dry coughs.
¼ cup (50 grams) American ginseng, finely sliced
4 cups (1 liter) rice wine, or sake
Place the ginseng in a bottle with the rice wine.Seal the bottle and let stand to macerate for at least 15 days before drinking.
Fresh Cherry Wine
Prescribed for weakness, arthritis, and numbness of the legs and arms, this wine strengthens qi, nourishes the blood, dispels wind, and resolves dampness.
2 cups (400 grams) fresh cherries
4 cups (1 liter) rice wine, or sake
Wash the cherries and place them in a bottle with the rice wine. Seal the bottle and let the wine stand to macerate for at least 15 days before drinking.
Ginger Wine
Ginger wine strengthens qi, harmonizes the stomach, and arrests nausea and vomiting. It also dispels cold and mitigates wai yin, or external causes of disease. It is beneficial for regulating menstrual periods.
½ cup (100 grams) ginger, finely minced
¼ cup (60 grams) orange peel, finely minced
½ cup (100 grams) sugar
4 cups (1 liter) rice wine, or sake
Place the ginger, orange peel, and sugar in a bottle with the rice wine. Seal the bottle and let stand to macerate for at least 10 days before drinking.
