This invention belongs to the technical field of
traditional Chinese medicine processing methods, and discloses a method for
processing nine-times-processed
Astragalus membranaceus, which is entirely made from medicinal and edible ingredients. The method includes: S1, pretreatment of the main ingredient: taking
Astragalus membranaceus slices and
drying them at low temperature until the
moisture content is ≤12%; S2, adding auxiliary ingredients in eight stages of decoction and
drying: adding Poria cocos,
Platycodon grandiflorus,
Crataegus pinnatifida,
Ophiopogon japonicus,
Lilium brownii, dried ginger,
Perilla frutescens leaves, and
Prunus mume to the pretreated
Astragalus membranaceus slices for
multiple stages of decoction and
drying, drying each stage until the
moisture content is ≤12%; S3, honey-coated stir-frying,
steaming, and shaping: first, stir-frying the Astragalus membranaceus slices dried after the last decoction and soaking with honey solution, then
steaming, and allowing them to settle and blend to obtain the finished product. The auxiliary ingredients used in this invention for
processing nine-times-processed Astragalus membranaceus are all medicinal and edible ingredients, ensuring high safety; the key parameters for each step are clearly defined, the process is standardized and can be
mass-produced; the finished product is sweet and sour, palatable, and replenishes qi without causing
dryness; suitable for use in tea, pastries, and infused liquors, among other applications.