1 use a glass or ceramic pot with a lid.
Chinese herb brew pot.
The interior and a wide band around the rim of are glazed in either brown or black.
A high quality stainless steel pot is a safe alternative.
Do not cook chinese herbal soups in vacuum pots.
This will facilitate the extraction of the active ingredients during the process of decoction.
Simmer for 15 minutes.
Automatically switches to keep warm.
To increased herbal solubility or reduce toxicity.
Place the herbs into a herb cooker clay ceramic or stainless steel.
An exception is the astragalus pork soup and the american ginseng pork soup.
Strain the fluid and add it to those from the initial decoction.
Strain the fluid and keep herbs in the pot for second decoction.
Allow the herbs to soak for 20 minutes.
Do not soak the outer pot.
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Not all chinese herbs have this reaction but it is better to avoid it especially if you like using pre packed chinese herbal soup packs containing several different types of herbs in varying quantities.
The water should cover the herbs by about an inch and a half.
The rustic handmade appearance results from the partially unglazed sandy clay exterior.
Thermal cooker caring tips.
In this video from the santa barbara herb clinic we will show how to brew loose chinese medicinal herbs on the stove top.
It requires 2 sequential brewings.
Place the herbs in water.
A good rule of thumb is to have about twice as much water in the pot as herbs.
Soak overnight at room temperature.
How to brew chinese medicine herb tea.
Add water and bring it to boil again.
Simply place the ingredients prepared by you herblist into the cooker and add the specified amount of water plug in the unit and your medicine will automatically be reduced to one bowl as prescribed.
See post above for more details.
Put one bag of herbs in the pot and add enough water usually 3 4 cups to cover the herbs.
Used much like a teapot to brew herbs this pot can withstand stovetop brewing on gas and or electric stoves.
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Let the herbs soak for 15 to 30 minutes.
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The inner pot is made of steel or stainless steel and certain chinese herbs react with metal.