Introduction
Do you often feel tired, thirsty, or have indigestion in today's fast-paced life? Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the concept of "food and medicine having the same origin." A warm cup of herbal tea can not only relieve discomfort but also gently regulate the internal organs and adapt to the changing seasons. Today, we will introduce three simple and easy-to-make traditional Chinese health teas. They are made from natural ingredients and prepared in a common way, suitable for daily consumption, helping you to rejuvenate from the inside out.
Chrysanthemum and Goji Berry Tea: Clearing Liver and Eyes, Alleviating Eye Strain
If you often use your phone or computer, do you feel eye soreness or dryness? Chrysanthemum and goji berry tea is an ideal choice. Chrysanthemum can clear heat, dispel wind, and improve eyesight; goji berries nourish the liver and kidneys, and enhance vision. Together, they complement each other, especially suitable for spring and summer or people who use their eyes a lot.
Preparation: Take 5-6 dried chrysanthemum flowers and 10 goji berries, put them in a cup, pour boiling water over them, cover and let it steep for 5 minutes. You can continue to add water repeatedly until the flavor fades. If you prefer sweetness, you can add a small spoonful of honey (note that the water temperature should not exceed 60°C to avoid destroying the active ingredients in honey).
Regulation Principle: The flavonoids in chrysanthemum and the goji polysaccharides in goji berries work together to help relieve eye fatigue and reduce headaches caused by excessive liver fire.
Dried Tangerine Peel and Ginger Tea: Strengthening Spleen and Stomach, Relieving Greasy Foods
After meals, do you feel bloated or have poor appetite, or do you feel cold with cold hands and feet? Dried tangerine peel and ginger tea is a gentle helper for regulating the spleen and stomach. Dried tangerine peel helps to regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, and remove dampness and phlegm; ginger warms the middle jiao, dispels cold, and relieves nausea and stimulates appetite. It is especially suitable for autumn and winter or after consuming greasy foods.
Preparation: Take a small piece of dried tangerine peel (about 3 grams) and 3-4 slices of ginger (thinly sliced with skin on), put them in a pot with 500 ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 8-10 minutes. You can also directly pour boiling water over them, but cooking gives better results. You can add two dates to enhance sweetness and tonifying effects.
Regulation Principle: The volatile oils in dried tangerine peel and the gingerol in ginger promote gastric juice secretion and enhance gastrointestinal motility, alleviating discomfort caused by cold-dampness. Long-term consumption helps improve digestive function.
Longan and Red Date Tea: Nourishing Qi and Blood, Calming the Mind and Improving Sleep
Do you feel weak after menstruation, have shallow sleep, or have a pale complexion? Longan and red date tea is a classic formula for blood nourishment and beauty. Longan (dragon eye flesh) benefits the heart and spleen, replenishes blood and qi, and calms the mind; red dates tonify the middle jiao, enhance blood, and calm the mind. Combined, they provide gentle nourishment, especially suitable for people with insufficient qi and blood or restless minds.
Preparation: Take 6-8 pieces of dried longan meat and 3-4 red dates (pitted and broken apart), put them in a thermos or small pot, add 500 ml of boiling water, and steep for more than 15 minutes. Drink a small cup warm one hour before bedtime to relax your body and mind.
Regulation Principle: Longan is rich in glucose, sucrose, and iron elements, while red dates contain cyclic adenosine monophosphate and various vitamins. They can promote the production of hemoglobin, improve microcirculation, thus relieving fatigue and improving sleep quality.
Summary
The charm of traditional Chinese herbal teas lies in the wisdom of "food and medicine having the same origin"—using everyday ingredients to gently adjust the body. Chrysanthemum and goji berry tea clears the liver and eyes, dried tangerine peel and ginger tea strengthens the spleen and stomach, and longan and red date tea nourishes qi and blood. You can choose according to your constitution and seasonal changes flexibly. Drinking a cup every day allows health care to be integrated into daily life. Remember, these teas are long-term gentle nourishment and cannot replace medicine. If you experience severe discomfort, please seek medical attention promptly.