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    Si Shen Tang Herbal Soup Adrenal Fatigue 四神湯

    Nov 8, 2021 · 33 Comments

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    Si Shen Tang Herbal Soup for Managing Adrenal Fatigue 四神湯

    Are you exhausted all the time? Si Shen Tang 四神湯 is a very effective and economic Traditional Chinese Herbal soup packet that helps to treat anxiety and adrenal fatigue symptoms. It can also lower blood sugar, reduce edema, restore kidney functions, boost Qi and blood reproduction.

    Si Shen Tang Herbal Soup for Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms 四神湯
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    • Si Shen Tang Ingredients 四神藥材包括
    • Health Benefits of Chinese Herbs
    • Optional Chinese Herbs for Si Shen Tang
    • Si Shen Tang Benefits and Cooking Tips
    • Shenling Baizhu San 參苓白朮散
    • Cooking Tips On How To Make Four Herbs Soup
    • Si Shen Tang Herbal Soup for Managing Adrenal Fatigue 四神湯
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    Si Shen Tang Ingredients 四神藥材包括

    Sishen Tang consists of four main ingredients: 芡實 Euryale Ferox, Poria Cocos (wolfiporia cocos) 茯苓, 淮山 / 山藥 Dioscorea polystachya and 淮山 / 山藥 Dioscorea polystachya.

    In addition, other Chinese herbs can be added to the soup to target and enhance specific deficiencies such as Coix seeds 薏仁, Dried Lily 百合, Codonopsis pilosula 黨參 or Angelica sinensis 當歸.

    Health Benefits of Chinese Herbs


    芡實 Euryale Ferox - foxnuts are neutral and help to tonifies the Spleen, promote digestion and restrain abnormal discharge of fluids. This herb stabilizes, binds, and is used with other herbs to treat a specific "deficiency." Euryale Ferox is rich in starch, fat, protein, calcium, iron, etc.

    芡實健脾、益腎、安神、止瀉等功效。主要治療糖尿病、脾虛水腫等病症。
    它含脂肪、蛋白質、鈣、鐵、等等。

    Poria Cocos (wolfiporia cocos) 茯苓 - Poria Cocos is a mushroom that grows on the roots of Pine trees. It is neutral in nature and tastes sweet-bland. It helps to reduce water retention and dampness. Its main medicinal benefit is calming the heart and spirit, improving and strengthening the spleen and stomach, and resolving phlegm.

    茯苓功效能寧心安神,可治拉肚子。茯苓健脾和胃、降低血糖的作用。

    它是味甘、淡,屬性質平和的藥物。

    淮山 / 山藥 Dioscorea polystachya – Commonly referred to as Chinese yam, Huai Shan has a sweet, neutral characteristic. Individuals with spleen deficient 脾虚 will find improvements in their digestive system. It promotes urination and inhibits gastric cleansing properties. Huai Shan targets kidney, lung, and spleen channels 腎﹐肺﹐脾. It can also help reduce blood sugar and blood pressure, improve antibodies, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, and improve vitality.

    淮山益氣養陰,補脾肺腎,對於脾胃虛弱、倦怠無力、食欲不振、久泄久痢、肺氣虛燥、下肢痿弱、消渴尿頻、帶下白濁等徵狀有很好的治療作用。

    蓮子 Lotus Seed / Semen Nelumbinis Nuciferae – Dried lotus seeds are sweet and promote the spleen, kidney and heart. Those who have insomnia will find comfort in ‘de-heating’ properties of lotus seeds. Lotus seeds also reduce hemorrhaging.

    蓮子去熱,蓮子心性寒。 蓮子調理脾胃,促進消化有幫助,治療失眠等功效

    百合 Lily Bulbs / Lilium lancifolium – Lily bulbs’ nature is cold and helps lower heat, relieve coughs, dry throats and other respiratory conditions like chronic bronchitis, asthma, etc. Its properties treat restlessness and irritability and promote restful sleep.

    百合解毒、理脾健胃、利湿消积、宁心安神、促进血液循环等功效。

    Optional Chinese Herbs for Si Shen Tang

    Raw Coix Seed 生薏米 - It has the appearance of a deep concave on one side. Its primary characteristics removes dampness and wind - suitable to drink during Spring. Its nature is cold and suitable for people with a hot body. Raw coix seeds invigorates the spleen, relieve diarrhea, improves spleen and intestinal pain.

    外型一邊有深凹位,細粒。祛濕除風,春天飲用較合時。生薏米性寒。 健脾止瀉、利尿、改善脾風濕脾痛和腸痛。

    Codonopsis Pilosula 黨參 - codonopsis pilosula benefits include invigorating the spleen, lungs, tonifies Qi and enriches the blood. In addition, this mild herb is excellent at relieving fatigue. Codonopsis hosts similar properties to Ginseng but is much gentler.

    黨參味甘,性平。有補中益氣、止渴、健脾益肺,養血生津。用於脾肺氣虛,食少倦怠,咳嗽虛喘,氣血不足,面色萎黃,心悸氣短,津傷口渴,內熱消渴。懶言短氣、四肢無力、食慾不佳、氣虛、氣津兩虛、氣血雙虧以及血虛萎黃等症。

    Angelica Sinensis 當歸 - Dong Guai Angelica Sinensis benefits help to tonifies and nourish the blood. In additional, it promotes circulation, reduces dysmenorrhea and regulates irregular menstruation and insomnia. Dong Guai's nature is warm and tastes pungent and sweet. Therefore, Angelica Sinensis targets the spleen, heart and liver meridians.

    當歸的功效與作用:補血,調經痛,潤腸通便。腹痛、腸糜爛、風濕痺痛、撲撲毀傷、癰瘡潰瘍、貧血、失眠、 脾胃虛弱的人。

    Si Shen Tang Herbal Soup for Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms 四神湯

    Si Shen Tang Benefits and Cooking Tips

    • The ingredients have a miraculous ability to soften hard particles (constipation, hardened cholesterol, etc.) within the body.
    • Helps to reduce high blood pressure, lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
      Make this soup overnight in an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker for next morning's hot breakfast!
    • You can also add chicken meat (skin removed - I recommend drumsticks or chicken breast), spareribs for added nutrition. If you prefer to make this a vegan soup, you can add cashews.
    • Option to add in Setaria viridis (狗尾草) to help with digestion and boost immune.

    Shenling Baizhu San 參苓白朮散

    Sishen Tang ingredients is also the same ingredients as the first part of Shenling Baizhu San 參苓白朮散 - 茯苓、山药、莲子、薏苡仁、人参、白术、白扁豆、砂仁、桔梗、甘草、大棗。

    Sishen Tang ingredients is used to treat dampness, heatiness, indegestion, weak stomache and spleen.

    补脾胃,益肺气。用于脾胃虚弱,脾胃濕熱,气短咳嗽,飲食不化,肢倦乏力。

    Cooking Tips On How To Make Four Herbs Soup

    It is important to soak, wash and drain the herbal ingredients. This will help remove dusts and debris.

    Si Shen Tang is mild in flavour however, it is very soothing. To enhance the flavour and boost nutrition, opt to add pork tenderloin or even dried scallops. For vegetarian or vegan Si Shen Tang, you can add dried figs or dried dates to add sweetness.

    Si Shen Tang is a quick and easy Chinese herbal that can be made stove-top, slow cooker or a pressure cooker like the Instant Pot.

    Cooking Times

    • Stove Top - 90 minutes
    • Slow cooker - 2 hours
    • Pressure cooker - 20 minutes

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    Si Shen Tang Herbal Soup for Managing Adrenal Fatigue 四神湯

    Si Shen Tang Herbal Soup for Managing Adrenal Fatigue 四神湯

    ★★★★★ 5 from 17 reviews
    • Author: Nancy
    • Prep Time: 20
    • Cook Time: 1
    • Total Time: 21 minutes
    • Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Boil
    • Cuisine: Chinese, TCM
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    Are you exhausted all the time? Si Shen Tang 四神湯 is a very effective and economic Traditional Chinese Herbal soup packet that helps to treat adrenal fatigue and anxiety. It can also lower blood sugar, reduce edema, restore kidney functions, boost Qi and blood reproduction and reduce insomnia.


    Ingredients

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    Si Shen Tang Chinese Herbal Soup Packets

    • 50 g Euryale ferox 芡實 50克
    • 40 g Lotus seed 蓮子 40克
    • 40 g Chinese yam 淮山 40克
    • 40 g Poria cocos 茯苓 40克
    • 1 lbs pork tenderloin 瘦肉 1磅
    • 1 L water 水
    • salt to taste 鹽少許

     

     

    (Optional - please consult your TCM practitioner to diagnose which is suitable for your body constituent)

    我額外多加了

    • 40g Coco seeds 薏仁 40克
    • 40g Dried Lily百合 40克
    • 25g Codonopsis pilosula 黨參 or Angelica Sinensis 當歸 25克

    Instructions

    1. Soak herbs for 20 mins, wash and drain herbs
    2. Parboil pork tenderloin
    3. Add all ingredients to a large pot of boiling water.
    4. Boil for 20 mins and reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour.
    5. Serve and enjoy!

     

    四神湯煮法

    1. 清洗藥材。加水浸泡20分鐘。
    2. 瘦肉汆燙後備用。
    3. 一起置於鍋中,加入清水,先用大火煮沸,再用小火煮20分鐘。 加入鹽少許調味。
    4. 上蓋中細火煲1個鐘。
    5. 或放在電鍋內,燜煮1小時。

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    Notes

    Make this soup overnight for a hot breakfast the next day!

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    Comments

    1. Jeannie says

      December 29, 2021 at 7:48 pm

      happy to learn more about Chinese herbal soups that works wonders to our body, this herbal soup is so good.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Moop Brown says

      November 15, 2021 at 12:09 am

      I appreciate how informative this recipe post is and the variety of different health benefits that come with this soup- thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 15, 2021 at 3:41 pm

        i hope it helps you and it makes cooking easier!

        Reply
    3. Chandice Probst says

      November 14, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      I’ve had adrenal fatigue and I love that this is a natural remedy. Thank you so much for the way to follow instructions.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 15, 2021 at 3:42 pm

        Cheers to healthy living and replenished energy!

        Reply
    4. Cathleen says

      November 14, 2021 at 7:47 am

      This dish is totally new to me, so I love how much information you give about it on this post! It makes me feel more confident that I can make it just right!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 14, 2021 at 10:18 am

        so happy to hear that it helps you!

        Reply
    5. Kate says

      November 13, 2021 at 2:54 pm

      Sounds like a wonderful soup. I will check my local Asian shop for the ingredients, can't wait to try!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 14, 2021 at 10:18 am

        happy souping!

        Reply
    6. Heather says

      November 12, 2021 at 10:41 am

      anything to relieve stress and tension and overworked adrenals looks like a yummy idea to me!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 14, 2021 at 10:19 am

        absolutely! especially nowadays when anxiety is so high!

        Reply
    7. Genevieve says

      November 12, 2021 at 3:09 am

      We all struggle with adrenal fatigue especially during the holidays, this is such an important recipe to help with that. I can’t wait to try it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 14, 2021 at 10:19 am

        happy holidays and hope you feel well rested!

        Reply
    8. Carmy says

      November 11, 2021 at 6:01 am

      I haven't had this in so long as I never knew what the recipe was. My in-laws would make it and the measurements were never exact haha. Thanks for this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 11, 2021 at 10:13 am

        The measurements doesn't have to be too exact for this recipe - if you're used to making this like me, i usually just take a handful of each base ingredient.

        Reply
    9. Liz says

      November 11, 2021 at 3:55 am

      Love all of the health benefits of this soup!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 11, 2021 at 10:14 am

        this soup is soooo soothing!

        Reply
    10. Marcellina says

      November 10, 2021 at 10:36 pm

      How interesting! Thank you for a very informative post and great recipe - lots of new information for me. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 11, 2021 at 10:14 am

        Hope this helps you!

        Reply
    11. Megan Ellam says

      November 10, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      I love this recipe! So easy and so delicious! Thanks for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 11, 2021 at 10:14 am

        I love recipes that I can make overnight!

        Reply
    12. Kayla DiMaggio says

      November 10, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      What an interesting soup! I am super into wellness and this soup was amazing! I loved all the bright flavors.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 11, 2021 at 10:14 am

        This soup is very mellow and full of amazing benefits!

        Reply
    13. Kristina says

      November 10, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      This was delicious soup, and I normally don't eat pork. I can't wait to make it weekly and see if it helps with my chronic tiredness. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 11, 2021 at 10:16 am

        oh you can skip the pork if you don't prefer the pork shank or tenderloin and sub with cashews. But personally I like adding pork for soups because of the added nutritious.

        Reply
    14. Jean says

      November 09, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      My Chinese friends will be surprised if I make this for them. I like to learn more Chinese recipes.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 11, 2021 at 10:17 am

        that will be a nice surprise!

        Reply
    15. Jules says

      November 09, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      This soup looks so wonderful, can I omit the pork? Or is it used for additional flavoring? I just love the array of ingredients you used!

      ★★★★★

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      • Nancy says

        November 11, 2021 at 10:19 am

        you can omit meat if you prefer and substitute with cashews or walnuts

        Reply
    16. Oscar says

      November 09, 2021 at 7:02 pm

      Loved this soup, was so flavourful. Great recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 11, 2021 at 10:20 am

        This is a wonderful soup that is suitable for almost everyone!

        Reply
    17. Marta says

      November 09, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      I'm always on the hunt for food that has medicinal properties. This was such an informative (and interesting) recipe. Thanks for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        November 11, 2021 at 10:22 am

        Hope the added info helps you!

        Reply

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