Computer syndrome often manifests as irritability, anxiety, dizziness, constipation, sore throat, poor sleep, or insomnia. In fact, these symptoms are all manifestations of the body being "overheated." Therefore, to combat computer syndrome, it is important to "cool down" the body. So, what Chinese herbal teas are suitable for computer users to reduce internal heat?
Honeysuckle and Angelica Decoction
Ingredients: 15g Honeysuckle, 6g Angelica dahurica.
Instructions: Decoct the two ingredients above in water. Take one dose daily.
Effects: Treats gingivitis, redness and swelling, pain, expels wind, and clears heat.
Honeysuckle Drink
Ingredients: 10g Honeysuckle, 10g Plantain leaf, 10g Mulberry leaf, 10g Angelica dahurica, appropriate amount of sugar.
Instructions: Add the four ingredients above to an appropriate amount of water and simmer (lightly). Then add sugar and drink as a tea substitute.
Effects: Expels wind and clears heat. Can treat red, swollen, and painful eyes, and excessive tearing caused by external wind-heat.
Chrysanthemum, Pagoda Tree, and Green Tea Drink
Ingredients: 3g Chrysanthemum, 3g Pagoda tree flower, 3g Green tea.
Instructions: Place the three ingredients in a cup, steep with boiling water for 5 minutes. Can be drunk several times a day as tea.
Effects: Calms the liver and suppresses yang, clears heat and brightens the eyes.
Vespas Wart and Scrophularia Decoction
Ingredients: 9g Scrophularia, 9g Vespas wasp nest, 9g Drynaria rhizome.
Instructions: Decoct the three ingredients above in water, take one dose daily.
Effects: Treats gum abscesses and pus discharge, expels wind and clears heat.
Rehmannia and Saposhnikovia Decoction
Ingredients: 30g Rehmannia root, 15g Saposhnikovia root, 9g Angelica dahurica.
Instructions: Decoct the three ingredients above in water, take one dose daily.
Effects: Relieves pain, mainly for treating toothache, expels wind and clears heat.