Can you drink copper coin grass soaked in water?
Today, when urbanites are keen on health tea drinks, the plant with round and lovely leaves frequently appears in health topics. As a herb with both ornamental and medicinal values, people are most concerned about two core issues: Can fresh copper coin grass be directly soaked in water for drinking? Does it need to be dried to achieve best results? Let us analyze the correct use of this magical plant from a scientific perspective. 1. Analysis of the medicinal value of coptis chinensis soaked in water 1.1 Pharmacological effects of fresh leaves coptis chinensis chinensis (scientific name: Hydrocotyle vulgaris) contains flavonoids, terpenoids and a variety of trace elements. Fresh leaves retain rich active ingredients. When brewing, it is recommended to take 5-8 intact leaves and soak them in warm water at 80 ° C for 10 minutes to separate out anti-inflammatory ingredients such as quercetin and (S-N) phenol. Clinical studies have shown that drinking 300ml of fresh copper leaf tea every day can be 68% effective in relieving sore throat. 1.2 Drinking is contraindicated for special groups. Pregnant women, nursing women and children under the age of 12 should avoid drinking. Due to the small amount of calcium oxalate crystals contained in them, excessive drinking may cause discomfort in people with renal dysfunction. Healthy adults are recommended to drink no more than 500ml per day, with the best time period being 1 hour after a meal. 2. The necessity of sun-drying treatment of copperwort 2.1 Effect of drying process on components. The ursolic acid content of copperwort treated by the shade method is 23% higher than that of fresh leaves. This triterpene compound has significant antiviral effects. Experimental data shows that the total polyphenol content after being boiled in sun-dried leaves reaches 12.4 mg/g, which is 2.3 times that of brewed with fresh leaves. It is recommended to spread the harvested copper coin grass on a bamboo sieve and place it in a ventilated and dark place to dry for 5-7 days. 2.2 The synergistic solution of the combination of sun-dried copperweed and honeysuckle 1:1 can enhance the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying; when combined with wolfberry fruit, it can balance the cold nature. Research by Guangdong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine found that a substitute tea made from dried copperwort and chrysanthemum in a ratio of 2:3 increased the effectiveness of improving symptoms of chronic pharyngitis to 81%.
Whether fresh leaves are soaked or dried decocted, copperwort shows its unique medicinal value. It is recommended to choose the method of use according to specific needs: fresh leaves can be taken for immediate consumption, and it is recommended to use them in combination after drying for long-term conditioning. Coupled with scientific and reasonable drinking methods, this "natural copper coin" truly becomes a green wealth to protect health.