The health benefits of scented tea: multiple benefits from soothing your mood to regulating your body

Scented tea is a drink made from flowers or a mixture of flowers and tea leaves, which has both ornamental and health value. Its functions are mainly divided into three categories:emotion regulation(such as chrysanthemum tea to relieve stress),physiological conditioning(such as rose tea to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis) andSeasonal adaptability(Such as honeysuckle tea to relieve summer heat). Different scented teas have different emphasis and need to be selected according to physical constitution and needs. For example, those with weak spleen and stomach should use cold scented tea with caution. The following is an expansion of the specific effects and scientific basis.

Natural regulator of mood and sleep

Scented tea is rich in volatile aromatic substances, which can directly affect the nervous system through the sense of smell. For example,jasmine teaContains linalool, which can relieve anxiety ("Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine" 2018 study);lavender teaLinalyl acetate can aid sleep (experimental data from Harvard Medical School, USA). In addition,chamomile teaThe apigenin in it can bind to brain receptors and reduce the frequency of insomnia (quoted from Dr. Johannes Meyer, professor of nutrition at the University of Munich, Germany). It should be noted that it is recommended to drink this kind of scented tea 2 hours before going to bed to avoid getting up frequently at night.

Treatment for common sub-health problems

The active ingredients of scented tea can help with specific physical problems:rose teaContains tannic acid and vitamin C, suitable for women to drink after menstruation to supplement iron (recorded in the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia");Honeysuckle teaChlorogenic acid can inhibit respiratory bacteria (Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2020 Analysis Report). The following is a comparison table of some scented tea ingredients and effects:

Seasonal health regimen and taboos

Scented tea needs to adapt to the season: spring is suitablejasmine teaSoothes liver qi, suitable for summermint teaRelieve summer heat, available in autumn and wintercalendula teaBoost immunity. However, it is necessary to avoid mixing flowers with conflicting sexual tastes, such as those with cold nature.chrysanthemumNot suitable for those with mild temperamentcinnamonSame bubble. Brands such as Beijing Tongrentang and Wu Yutai have launched seasonal limited-edition scented tea combinations, such as "Autumn Pear Chrysanthemum Tea" (the ingredient list includes chrysanthemums, dried pears, and wolfberry).

Scientific drinking advice and product recommendations

Scented tea health maintenance requires long-term persistence, 1-2 cups a day is appropriate, and avoid drinking on an empty stomach. Common products on the market include:Zhang Yiyuan Jasmine Dragon Ball(Jasmine + Green Tea),Tianfu Tea Rose Pu'er(Rose + cooked Pu). People with allergies should drink a small amount first, and pregnant women should avoid blood-activating flowers such as safflower and peach blossoms. The Tea Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences reminds that the effect of scented tea is auxiliary and cannot replace drug treatment.

Quote sources:
1. "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 edition (entry on the efficacy of roses)
2. Dr. Johannes Meyer, University of Munich, Germany, "Research on Plant Active Ingredients"
3. Beijing Tongrentang “Qiuli Chrysanthemum Tea” product manual
4. Wu Yutai official website scented tea series product parameter table