Floral teas are sweet and cool in nature, possessing an aromatic and dispersing quality. They not only help dispel cold from the body but also promote the rise of Yang energy, leaving one feeling refreshed and clear-headed. Below, the editor will introduce the health benefits of these four common flowers: peach, rose, China rose, and jasmine, to see which one you need.
Peach blossom is a beauty-enhancing tea. "The person's face is gone, but the peach blossoms still smile in the spring breeze." People often use peach blossoms to describe "the arrival of spring." In fact, peach blossoms are similar to a "person's face" not only in color but also in their ability to regulate facial complexion. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, peach blossoms are sweet, pungent, and slightly warm in nature. They can unblock meridians, improve blood circulation, promote the supply of nutrients to the skin, and moisturize it, making it a true "beauty-enhancing tea." Use 3 grams of peach blossoms, steep in boiling water, and add a moderate amount of honey after the water has slightly cooled. Drink as a tea substitute. Due to its strong blood-activating effect, pregnant women and those with heavy menstrual flow should use it with caution.
Rose is a mood-relieving tea. "Plucking a rose, I give it to you to wear in your phoenix hairpin" shows that many women love roses. In fact, roses have long been inseparable from women due to their function in regulating the endocrine system. Roses are sweet, slightly bitter, and warm in nature. Their most prominent effects are regulating Qi to relieve depression, invigorating blood, and dispelling stasis. Use 5 pink rose petals, 2 pitted red dates, and steep in water at 80°C. Rock sugar or honey can be added according to personal taste. It should be noted that rose petals are best not steeped with tea, and those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid drinking it during their period.
China rose is a menstrual-regulating tea. The China rose has long been praised as "the most elegant under heaven," with its excellent color, form, and fragrance, and it can bloom from May to November, as if "occupying spring all year round." TCM considers the China rose a "menstrual-regulating tea" because it is sweet and warm, with the effects of invigorating blood to regulate menstruation, reducing swelling, and detoxifying. According to Shi Xianfang, a decoction of 1.5-4.5 grams of China rose petals and 9 grams of motherwort can alleviate menstrual pain. Long-term consumption can soothe the liver, relieve depression, invigorate blood, and regulate menstruation. It should be noted that the China rose should not be taken for a long period, and those with a weak and cold spleen and stomach, as well as pregnant women, should use it with caution.
Jasmine is a stomach-soothing tea. The description "endowed with a celestial grace, jade bones and icy flesh" reveals the delicacy of jasmine. In fact, this jasmine, which blooms in early spring, is pungent, sweet, and warm in nature. It has the effects of regulating Qi, dispelling depression, eliminating foul odors, and harmonizing the stomach. Although the weather begins to warm in spring, the temperature difference is large, and the stomach and intestines can easily become unadjusted, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Jasmine can promote gastric digestion and absorption, relieve stomach pain, and is very effective for diarrhea and abdominal pain. Use 5 grams of dried jasmine flowers (or 15 grams of fresh flowers) with an appropriate amount of rock sugar or honey. Steep in boiling water for 4 minutes. However, those with internal heat and toxins are prohibited from drinking it.