Patient's question:
Please ask how to cook barley tea for weaning (proportion issue). Are there other methods besides this? I want to wean, but don't know what to do.Doctor's answer:
If it's a boiling method, the ratio of tea to water can be larger because boiling extracts more components than steeping. You can make a 40-fold tea broth and use a thermos to keep it warm, but the tea residue should be discarded and can be used as drinking water. Dilute tea cannot completely replace plain water, so plain water should also be consumed in moderation. Drinking too much not only fails to achieve its effects but may also increase the burden on the kidneys. Loose barley can be cooked by adding a handful to 2 liters of water, boiling for 15 minutes, or placed in a teapot for multiple infusions after boiling. Pre-packaged tea bags can be directly steeped.