Back in May of 2005, Bek Se Ju (Ten Herb sweet rice wine) was my favorite herbal wine.
It kicks ass over the alcoholic beverages that Westerners enjoy, until a brave enthusiast of Chinese herbs places these 10 herbs into a muslin bag and sticks it in their favorite high-alcohol beverage (vodka).
Only Jagermeister comes a distant second to this sweet rice wine.
Here are the herbs:
Licorice (Glycyrrhizal)
Said to have Aphrodisiac quality. It is believed to prevent headache and chilliness in the body.
It is also said to strengthen the internal organ, including the bowel and marrow.
Ginseng (Ginseng Radix Palva)
Its ingredient is warm and has a little bit sweet taste. It is the best-known oriental herb to the world. It is said to offer a variety of aids to the body. It is believed to offer wisdom by stabilizing the mind and improve eyesight.
Schizandra Fructus
Said to aid in eyesight, clean the body’s water system and increase sperm count. Also said to be good for cough and headache and widely used to strengthen our bodies.
Lycii Fructus(Lycium Fruit)
Said to heal internal pain and strengthen bone structure. Also said to aid in eyesight and blood circulation. This is a powerful aid for increasing a failing appetite, strengthening the body systems and prolonging life.
Hoelen
Said to ease our bodies, including the stomach system and digestion as well as distributing nutrition evenly throughout the body.
Astragalus root(Astragali Radix)
Said to help migraines.
Lycii folium
Said to have Aphrodisiac quality. It is believed to prevent headache and chilliness in the body.
It is also said to strengthen the internal organ, including the bowel and marrow.
Polygoni Miliflori Radix
Said to assist with clotting in bleeding.
Cinnamon(Cinnamomi Cortex Spissus)
Said to be good for intestines and extremities.
Ginger(Zingiberis Rhizomal)
Help circulation, and strengthen the marrow, and stop dysentery, and help digestion. Said to be good for sweating, bleeding, paralysis, vomiting, constipation, etc.
Update: March 8, 2013
Today I rarely drink alcoholic beverages. When I do, it will be a small bottle of hot saké with a traditional Japanese meal at my favorite Japanese restaurant.
Original post: May 15, 2005 0904H
Update posted: March 8, 2013 2213H
Reference:
Bek Se Ju, Ten Herb Sweet Wine: http://wayback.archive.org/web/20051104023322/http://www.ksdb.co.kr/eng/product/herbs/herbs.asp
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