Traditional Chinese Medicine Recommends Tea As A Health-preserving Alternative. Drink Tea In All Seasons To Adapt To Changes And Maintain Your Body.
Maintaining your health in time: herbal wisdom in the changing seasons
In the fast-paced state of modern life, more and more young people are beginning to return to tradition and look for a gentler and more sustainable way of health. This trend called "New Chinese Health Care" is not simply a retro act, but a clever integration of ancient Chinese medicine wisdom into daily diet and work and rest. From the very popular cup of "TCM version" sour plum soup on the street to the health-conscious tea drink that quietly replaces coffee at the desk, what we see is a change in life attitude: instead of waiting for the body to show a red light and rushing to remedy it, it is better to slowly adjust the small things in daily life, with the help of the power of natural ingredients, and then achieve the balance and relief of body and mind.
The key point of traditional Chinese medicine health care is to comply with the laws of nature. Man and nature belong to a unified whole. The alternation of the four seasons and the different changes in climate will have an impact on our bodies. The real change in physical condition is not a blind supplement method that is suitable for everyone, but based on the signals sent by the body at the moment. and the characteristics of the seasons, to carry out moderate and appropriate nourishment. Today, let us explore together how to use the natural ingredients and herbal medicines that are readily available around us, and use simple dietary therapies and tea drinking methods to build a gentle and soft protective line for the body in the cycle of the four seasons.
Spring rebirth, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, awakening body vitality
In spring, everything in the world revives and Yang Qi begins to grow. In the Five Elements theory of traditional Chinese medicine, spring corresponds to the "liver" in the five internal organs. At this time, liver qi becomes the most active and needs the most care. If you often stay up late, are overworked, or stare at the screen for a long time, it will easily deplete liver blood, which will lead to sleepiness, fatigue and inability to move, blurred vision, dry eyes and other problems. Therefore, the focus of spring health care is to relieve liver qi, protect the liver, and nourish the blood.
At this time, [Ganoderma Ganoderma Liver Tea], which is simple and easy to brew, is a great choice. Take 10 grams of Ganoderma lucidum and 10 grams of wolfberry , boil them together with water and drink them as tea. Ganoderma lucidum, known as the "fairy grass", has the effect of nourishing the body, protecting the liver and calming the mind; wolfberry is specialized in nourishing the liver and kidneys, nourishing the blood and brightening the eyes. The combination of the two can not only improve the feeling of lack of energy, drowsiness and sleepiness, but also reduce eye fatigue caused by long-term computer use. It is especially suitable for people with weak health and office workers who need to face the screen for a long time. This cup of tea is like a gentle SPA for the busy liver, so that the qi and blood can be nourished, thus making the body naturally feel light.
Xia Chang·strengthens the spleen, removes dampness, and gets rid of heaviness
In summer, especially during the long summer period, the prevailing melody of the climate is "wet". Excessive moisture can easily block the spleen and stomach, thereby affecting the transportation and transformation functions of the spleen and stomach. Many people will feel heavy, sleepy and fatigued, have a loss of appetite, and even have sticky and unformed stools, oily faces, and swollen limbs. This is a typical manifestation of "heavy moisture". The key to conditioning at this time is to "strengthen the spleen and remove dampness."
You can always keep [Spleen-Strengthening and Dampness-Removing Tea] in summer, prepare 10 grams of Poria cocos, 10 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 10 grams of coix seed, and 10 grams of winter melon rind, decoct them in water and drink them as tea. Poria cocos and Atractylodes macrocephala are classic medicinal pairs that have the effect of strengthening the spleen, replenishing qi, and diluting water and dampness; coix seed is outstanding in strengthening the spleen and diluting dampness; winter melon peel has the effect of diluting water and reducing swelling. This tea gently helps the body to remove excess water and moisture. It is like opening a window inside the body so that the accumulated moisture can be discharged, thus relieving the feeling of fatigue and fatigue and the heaviness of the limbs, allowing the spleen and stomach to return to a relaxed state, and the person becomes refreshed.
Autumn Harvest·Nourishes the lungs and prevents dryness, protects the door of breathing
In autumn, the sky is high and the climate is clear, but the air is filled with evil spirits with "dryness". Traditional Chinese medicine holds a view that dryness will easily consume and harm the body's body fluids, and the lungs are "delicate organs" that like moisture and hate dryness, which corresponds to the season of autumn. Therefore, autumn dryness is a kind of "delicate organ". The environment can easily invade the human respiratory system, causing a series of symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue, dry and sore throat, dry cough with little phlegm or sticky phlegm that is difficult to cough up. The focus of health care in autumn should be placed on nourishing yin and moistening the lungs.
At this time, a cup of [Lily Nourishing Lung Tea] with a warm feeling can bring us quite appropriate comfort. Take out 10 grams of lily , 6 grams of Fritillaria fritillary , and 6 grams of almonds , decoct them in water and drink them as tea. Lily has the effect of nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, clearing the heart and calming the nerves; Fritillaria fritillary is a good medicine for resolving phlegm, relieving coughs, moistening the lungs and dispersing stagnation; almonds can lower qi, relieve cough and relieve asthma. Used together, the three can effectively moisturize the lungs and clear the throat, dissolve phlegm and stop coughing. It is especially suitable for coughs caused by dry autumn or weak lungs, both new and old illnesses, and discomfort in the throat. In the dry season, cooking a pot of tea like this for yourself and your family will help your lungs to be nourished and moisturized by body fluids, and your breathing will become smoother and deeper.
Winter storage·Warming the stomach and dispersing cold, saving the source of energy
In winter, the weather is extremely cold, the earth is frozen, and everything is in a state of hiding. The human body's yang energy will also converge inward in the body at this time. This is the most appropriate time to supplement and accumulate energy. However, cold air also has the characteristic of easily attacking the human body. Especially those with spleen and stomach deficiency often feel vague pain in the stomach, bloating and loss of appetite. This is the manifestation of the so-called "stomach cold". The spleen and stomach are the foundation for sustaining life, and are the source of the biochemistry of qi and blood. Only if it remains warm and strong can it better transport and transform food, thus providing the body with the energy it needs to survive the winter. Therefore, the focus of health care in winter is to warm and care for the stomach and to maintain it.
I recommend you the [Osmanthus Stomach Warming Tea] which smells very pleasant. Take out 6 grams of [Osmanthus], then take out 6 grams of [Hawthorn], then take out 6 grams of [Codonopsis pilosula], then take out 6 grams of [Jujube], and finally take out only 3 grams of [Tangerine Peel], brew these with boiling water, and use them to replace daily drinking tea. Osmanthus has pungent and warm properties, which can warm the stomach to dispel cold evil, and can also promote the resolution of phlegm and dissipate blood stasis; hawthorn has the effect of promoting food digestion and strengthening the spleen and stomach; Codonopsis root and jujube can nourish the qi in the middle burns, increase its function, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and nourish the blood; tangerine peel can smoothen the qi and make people comfortable, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and dry moisture to resolve phlegm. This tea is particularly suitable for people with a weak spleen and stomach who are prone to stomach coldness and stomach pain. It can effectively slow down indigestion and stomach discomfort caused by cold, so that throughout the winter, you can feel the warmth from the inside out.
The so-called health maintenance is not the kind of hard work that is done deliberately. It is more like a lifestyle that has a deep dialogue with nature and oneself. It is maintained by adapting to the work and rest of the four seasons, and paired with diet therapy and tea drinks made of natural ingredients. We are here While savoring the natural flavor of herbs, you are also unknowingly regulating your physique and stretching your tense nerves. I hope this traditional wisdom can help you find your own healthy rhythm, and live a stretched, relaxed and full of vitality in every ordinary day.
