Wines are mentioned in the Huangdi Neijing (HDNJ), Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine as medicine or treatment. They can harmonize blood and qi, could serve as tonic for Yang and expel colds.

What alcohol to use?

Clear grain alcohol such as vodka makes a strong wine, but might not taste to good. You can use brandy, sherry, port, cognac or whiskey. I made my latest batch with dark rum and it turned out super delicious!

Goji Berry Wine

Put 300 g of Goji Berries into a glass jar and cover with 1900 ml of alcohol for 2 months. Open, remove drag and store. Take 30-60 ml (or less) before or after meals.

Benefits: liver, kidney, brightness of eyes, blurry vision, weakness of feet and knees, upper back aching.

Walnut Wine

Take 300 g of walnuts, crust them to small pieces, place in glass jar and cover with 950 ml of alcohol. Leave it to soak for 1 month. Open, remove dregs and store. Take 60 ml (or less) three times a day, or as needed.

Benefits: lungs and kidneys, boosts Jing, transforms phlegm, stops coughing, moistens muscles and skin.

Ginseng Wine

Take 300 g of Chinese or Korean ginseng, place in a glass jar, cover with 1900 ml of alcohol and store in a dry, cool place for 1 month. Leave the ginseng in the Botton as you begin using the wine, you can even refill with more alcohol to make a milder potion. Take 10-40 ml (or less) three times a day, or as needed.

Benefits: lungs and spleen, generates fluids, boosts heart qi, use for shortness of breath, fatigue, lack of strengths, lack of appetite, loose stool, palpitations, insomnia, poor memory.

My latest batch (2024)