Wines & Elixirs: Chinese Medicinal

: These elixirs are frequently used for "Wind-Cold-Damp" conditions, such as arthritis and joint stiffness, as the wine helps drive herbal properties deep into the bones and joints. Historical Foundations Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs by Bob Flaws

: Small amounts of medicinal wine are believed to supplement the body, moving "Qi" (energy) and blood to alleviate stagnation and pain. Chinese Medicinal Wines & Elixirs

: Alcohol effectively extracts active ingredients (like alkaloids and essential oils) that may not dissolve well in water-based teas. : These elixirs are frequently used for "Wind-Cold-Damp"

In TCM, alcohol is considered a powerful solvent that enhances the "warming" properties of herbs and invigorates the blood. In TCM, alcohol is considered a powerful solvent

"Chinese Medicinal Wines & Elixirs" by Bob Flaws is a comprehensive guide to the historical and therapeutic use of alcohol-based herbal infusions in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For over 3,000 years, medicinal wines (known as Yao Jiu ) have been used to extract herbal properties and deliver them efficiently through the body's circulatory system.