My body feels heavy in spring, maybe it’s the moisture that’s causing it
When spring comes, many people feel a sense of fatigue. When they wake up in the morning, they feel as if they are "adhesively constrained" by their bed, and they are unable to arouse their energy during work during the day.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the current phenomenon is mostly caused by "exuberance of the liver and deficiency of the spleen" coupled with "dampness and fatigue".
The cold and dampness of winter accumulates in the body, and before it has time to be discharged, the rain in spring increases again. Being attacked by both internal and external forces, people are particularly prone to becoming lazy.
Instead of relying on coffee to survive, it is better to find solutions in your daily diet.
In fact, there are many helpful ingredients in the kitchen. With proper combination and a cup of mild and moist tea, the body will gradually relax and relax.
The "star ingredient" that removes dampness and strengthens the spleen is available in your kitchen
When it comes to removing dampness, the first reaction of many friends is Red bean barley water .
But today I want to share with you some ingredients that are milder and more suitable for long-term drinking in spring.
For example, kapok is familiar to southerners. After drying it, it can be used to make soup or tea, which can help the body expel excess water.
yam and Poria It is a good partner for strengthening the spleen. When the function of the spleen and stomach is strong, moisture will naturally not be retained.
tangerine peel It regulates qi and resolves phlegm. It has a refreshing taste and is especially suitable for drinking after meals.
There is also the five-finger peach, which is called "Southern ginseng". The boiled water has a faint coconut milk aroma and is very delicious.
These ingredients can be purchased in pharmacies or online and are not expensive.
New research recommends: Prickly pears and mulberries, secret weapons against fatigue
In the past two years of nutritional research, prickly pear and Mulberry The appearance rate is getting higher and higher.
The “King of Vitamin C” among fruits is the prickly pear. The amount of vitamin C per 100 grams of prickly pear is several dozen times that of lemon.
Many people are prone to troublesome allergies in spring, or they always feel tired. Supplementing vitamin C can help improve the body's immunity, thereby alleviating that ever-present and hard-to-get rid of feeling of fatigue.
Mulberries are beneficial to the liver and kidneys, nourishing yin and blood, and are especially suitable for people who often stay up late and have a yellowish complexion.
Adding these two fruits to dampness-removing tea can not only optimize the taste, but also make the tea more comprehensive.
Dried prickly pears and dried mulberries are also available on the market, which are very convenient for soaking in water.
Paired with a simple "spring dehumidification tea" recipe
Today I will teach you how to make a tea that has both mild characteristics and good taste. Its name is "Five-fingered Peach Poria Tea".
Rinse all the ingredients with clean water once, then place them into a health pot or milk pot, and then add about 800 ml of clean water.
Select the "Scented Tea" or "Medicinal Diet" mode and cook for 20 to 30 minutes.
No need to add sugar after cooking, as the mulberries and tangerine peel will bring a bit of natural sweetness and aroma.
This cup of tea can be brewed two or three times and used as drinking water throughout the day.
When drinking, you can smell the fragrance of tangerine peel and the milky fragrance of five-finger peach, without the bitter taste of traditional Chinese medicine.
Drink at the right time for better results
It is recommended to drink it between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The reason is that Chinese medicine holds the view that this is when the spleen meridian is in order, and drinking tea at this time will have the most ideal effect on strengthening the spleen.
If you don’t have free time in the morning, drinking in the afternoon is okay, but try not to drink at night to prevent getting up at night and affecting your sleep.
If you continue to drink it for one to two weeks, you will gradually notice that you feel less tired when you get up in the morning, the white greasy coating on your tongue will gradually become thinner, and your whole person will become more refreshed.
Of course, drinking tea only plays a supporting role. If you want to completely get rid of moisture in spring, you need to bask in the sun every day and take a walk to make your body active. When the blood circulation is good, moisture will naturally not be retained.
Pay attention to these details
This tea recipe is very mild in nature and can be drunk by most people.
But for pregnant women and women during menstruation, it is best to consult a doctor first, because the five-finger peach and poria contained in it have a slight diuretic effect.
In addition, if you are suffering from a cold or fever, or if you notice that your throat is dry and your mouth is bitter, this indicates that there may be heat in your body, so do not drink this tea with warming and tonic properties for the time being.
Another important point is that it is strictly forbidden to drink large amounts on an empty stomach. It is best to drink it half an hour after a meal. This will not affect digestion and can help absorption.
The key to maintaining health in spring is to "change with the times". It is not to pursue those tonic medicinal materials, but to make use of these peaceful ingredients around you, so that your life can be natural and comfortable.
