Introduction: American ginseng has the effects of tonifying qi, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, and clearing heat to relieve summer heat. Platycodon root resolves phlegm and dissipates nodules, and with licorice, it has the effect of clearing and moistening the throat.
Unique effects of various health teas
★ American Ginseng Tea
Effects: American ginseng has the effects of tonifying qi, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, and clearing heat to relieve summer heat. Platycodon root resolves phlegm and dissipates nodules, and with licorice, it has the effect of clearing and moistening the throat.
Prescription: 10g American ginseng, 10g platycodon root, 5g licorice. Wash with warm water and then brew with boiling water for consumption.
Suitable for: People who sweat profusely, with symptoms of thirst, polydipsia, lassitude, fatigue, and vexation due to qi and yin deficiency; those with chronic pharyngitis attributed to qi and yin deficiency.
Not suitable for: Because American ginseng is quite cooling and its effect of tonifying qi is not strong, people with insufficient yang qi, weak constitution, and who are prone to colds; those with a cold and weak spleen and stomach, who often experience abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and loose stools; people who stay in air-conditioned rooms for long periods should not drink it excessively.
★ Rose Tea
Effects: Rose has the effects of soothing the liver and regulating qi, invigorating blood to resolve stasis, and beautifying the skin. Adding safflower can enhance the effect of invigorating blood to resolve stasis.
Prescription: 15-20g rose. Women with a history of dysmenorrhea can add 5-10g of safflower one week before menstruation and stop adding it on the first day of menstruation.
Suitable for: Rose is neither hot nor dry, making it suitable for most women, especially those who are often in a bad mood, easily annoyed, or prone to anger. Adding safflower can help with dysmenorrhea and facial pigmentation in middle-aged women.
Not suitable for: Women with heavy menstrual bleeding should not use it excessively.
★ Chrysanthemum Tea
Effects: In the formula, both chrysanthemum and honeysuckle have the effects of clearing heat and resolving toxins, and dispelling wind to reduce heat. Platycodon root resolves phlegm and dissipates nodules, and with licorice, it has the effect of clearing and moistening the throat. Cotton tree flower has the effects of clearing heat and resolving toxins, and removing damp-heat. The combined formula has the effects of clearing heat and resolving toxins, and benefiting the throat to reduce swelling.
Prescription: 15-20g chrysanthemum, 10g honeysuckle, 10g platycodon root, 5-10g licorice (honeysuckle is relatively expensive, so 15-20g of cotton tree flower can be used as a substitute). Wash with warm water and then brew with boiling water for consumption. Those who are used to drinking tea can add an appropriate amount of green tea.
Not suitable for: People with a weak constitution who are prone to colds; those with a cold and weak spleen and stomach, who often experience abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and loose stools; people who stay in air-conditioned rooms for long periods; people with wind-cold colds, mainly characterized by nasal congestion and a clear runny nose; those with chronic pharyngitis attributed to deficiency of both qi and yin.
★ Osmanthus Tea
Effects: Osmanthus can warm the stomach to dispel cold, relieve pain, and warm the vessels. Ginger can warm the stomach to dispel cold and stop vomiting. Jujube strengthens the spleen and tonifies qi. The combination of these three ingredients has the effects of strengthening the spleen, dispelling cold, relieving pain, and stopping vomiting.
Prescription: 10-15g osmanthus, 3 slices of ginger, 2 jujubes. Wash with warm water and then brew with boiling water for consumption. Those who are used to drinking tea can add an appropriate amount of black tea.
Suitable for: People with a weak constitution who are prone to colds; those with a cold and weak spleen and stomach, who often experience abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and loose stools; people in low-temperature environments such as air-conditioned rooms for long periods; people in the early stage of wind-cold colds, mainly characterized by nasal congestion and a clear runny nose; people with stomach discomfort from drinking too much cooling tea or consuming too many cold drinks.
Not suitable for: Everyone who is suitable for drinking chrysanthemum tea should not drink this formula.
★ Goji Berry Tea
Effects: Goji berries tonify the liver and kidneys, nourish essence and blood, and improve eyesight. Longan flesh strengthens the spleen and nourishes blood. Jujube strengthens the spleen and tonifies qi. Rock sugar is sweet and cooling to moisten the lungs. The entire formula has the effects of tonifying the liver and kidneys, strengthening the spleen, and nourishing blood.
Prescription: 10-15g goji berries, 10-15g longan flesh, 2 jujubes, 10-20g rock sugar. Wash with warm water and then brew with boiling water for consumption.
Suitable for: The properties of the herbs in this formula are relatively mild, making it suitable for most people, especially those engaged in mental labor for long periods, working long hours in front of a computer, and those with poor sleep.
Not suitable for: People with spleen deficiency and heavy dampness, a cold and weak spleen and stomach, a greasy tongue coating, and those who are prone to abdominal bloating and indigestion, as well as diabetic patients, should not drink it excessively.