Drinking medicinal tea in spring is the healthiest way to maintain wellness and treat illnesses.

Drinking medicinal tea in the spring not only can alleviate discomforts such as canker sores and dry eyes, but also promotes the growth of Yang energy in the body. Dr. He recommends four types of medicinal tea with no significant contraindications. You can choose according to your personal preference:

For those who often suffer from eye fatigue, such as office workers who use computers—drink Goji Berry Tea

Goji berries are sweet, neutral, and nourishing. Goji berry tea has the effects of nourishing the kidneys, nourishing the liver, moistening the lungs, improving vision, and alleviating fatigue. You can steep them in water or chew them dry. About ten berries at a time is about right. Eating too many can easily cause internal heat.

For anxiety, depression, bad breath, and menstrual pain—drink Rose Tea

Roses are sweet with a slight bitterness and have a warm nature. They are an excellent example of both medicine and food. Their most prominent effects are regulating Qi to relieve depression, calming the mind, and fighting anxiety and depression. For women, drinking some rose tea before or during menstruation can regulate menstruation and relieve pain, as well as alleviate symptoms like a bad mood and a dull complexion. Roses also have the effects of cooling the blood to beautify the skin, reducing fat, and eliminating bad breath.

Beauty-enhancing Rose Tea

For those with excess liver fire and are prone to "heatiness"—drink Chrysanthemum Tea

Chrysanthemums have the effects of expelling wind and clearing heat, clearing the liver and improving vision, nourishing the liver, and calming the liver. They can alleviate symptoms like eye strain, headaches, and a sore throat. For people with good digestion, adding some honey when brewing can improve the taste.

For dry stools—drink Cassia Seed Tea

Cassia seeds are bitter and sweet with a cool nature. They have the effects of expelling wind, clearing the liver and improving vision, and moistening the intestines to promote bowel movements. They also have a certain auxiliary effect on symptoms like flaring-up deficient fire, red and swollen eyes, headaches, and blurred vision.

Some people also find that their tempers become more irritable in the spring. Dr. He suggests adapting to the changes in nature by going to bed late and getting up early. On rest days, you can go hiking and enjoy the flowers to feel the vibrant and upward energy of spring.