Recommended spring health tea: seasonal tea that soothes the liver and relieves depression, strengthens the spleen and removes dampness

Health-preserving tea in spring is mainly soothing the liver and regulating qi, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness. Taking into account the climate characteristics of the season, chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea, rose tea, tangerine peel Pu'er tea, etc. are recommended. In terms of primary and secondary structure, we first introduce the principles of tea drinking in spring, then describe the functions and combinations of specific tea drinks, and finally provide tips on drinking precautions. The focus is on recommending tea recipes suitable for people with liver qi stagnation and heavy dampness. The secondary content is the daily brewing skills of tea.

Principles of drinking tea in spring: comply with the solar terms and harmonize the liver and spleen

When Yang Qi grows in spring, it is easy to have problems such as excessive liver fire and trapped spleen due to dampness. Health-preserving tea should be based onSoothe the liver and relieve stagnation, strengthen the spleen and remove dampnessas the core. The traditional Chinese medicine classic "Huangdi Neijing" mentions "spring nourishes the liver" and recommends choosing herbal tea with a delicate scent, such as chrysanthemum, rose, jasmine, etc., to help soothe your mood. At the same time, it can be combined with spleen-strengthening ingredients such as Poria cocos and tangerine peel to relieve spring sleepiness. Avoid tea that is too cold. Too much green tea may damage the spleen and stomach.

Recommended tea drinks and their effects: three classic spring tea recipes

1.Chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea: 3 white chrysanthemums, 10 wolfberry tablets, brew in boiling water. Chrysanthemum clears the liver and improves eyesight, while wolfberry nourishes yin and blood. It is suitable for those with dry eyes and easy to get angry. Manufacturers such as Beijing Tongrentang have finished tea bags.
2.Rose tangerine peel tea: 5 roses, 3 grams of tangerine peel, promote blood circulation, regulate menstruation and aid digestion. Roses produced in Zhangzhou, Fujian and tangerine peel from Xinhui, Guangdong are of better quality.
3.Poria cocos and barley tea: 10 grams of Poria cocos and 15 grams of fried barley. Boil water and drink it. It can diuretic and dampness. Yunnan Baiyao and other brands have portable packaging.

Drinking tips and precautions

It’s better to drink tea in springDrink warm, avoid fasting. Those with strong liver fire can drink chrysanthemum tea in the morning, and those with severe dampness can drink Poria tea in the afternoon. Pregnant women and those with weak constitution should use herbal tea with caution. Some manufacturers, such as Wu Yutai and Zhang Yiyuan, have launched spring limited-edition tea gift boxes, such as "Jasmine Spring Breeze Tea", but you need to pay attention to the ingredient list to avoid additives.

Summary: Adjust measures to individual conditions and maintain a balanced health

Health-preserving tea in spring needs to be combined with your personal constitution. Choose rose for liver depression, tangerine peel for spleen deficiency, and barley for dampness and heat. Tea drinking is only an auxiliary means and needs to be coordinated with a regular schedule. Traditional tea companies such as Bama Tea and Tianfu Tea have related products, so look for formal channels when purchasing. The ancient book "Compendium of Materia Medica" and modern research have confirmed the conditioning effect of herbal tea, but it requires long-term persistence to be effective.

Quote sources:
1. Spring health theory of "Huangdi Neijing"
2. Chrysanthemum and tangerine peel entries in Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica"
3. Modern Chinese Medicine Research (2022) "Analysis of Active Ingredients of Flower Medicinal Materials"
4. Manufacturer information: Tongrentang, Wu Yutai, Bama Tea official website product descriptions