Digestive Tea
Key Benefits:
It relieves bloating in the stomach and improves digestion.
Ingredients:
Hawthorn Fruit
Indian Bread
Dried Tangerine Peel
Content: 12g x 7s
This tea is typically used to relieve symptoms of bloating, indigestion, and poor appetite. It helps regulate and improve the digestive process significantly when the digestive system is weakened or burdened by rich, fatty, or heavy foods. In TCM, it would be recommended for those with spleen and stomach disharmonies, manifesting as bloating, poor digestion, or a sluggish digestive system.
More information about the herbs & flowers in the tea:
1. Hawthorn Fruit
It promotes digestion, particularly of fatty and greasy foods. It helps relieve indigestion, bloating, and abdominal pain. In some cases, it can also help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
2. Indian Bread
It has a mild diuretic effect, which helps reduce water retention. Strengthens the spleen and aids in digestion. It helps reduce dampness in the body, which is often associated with bloating and sluggish digestion in TCM.
3. Dried Tangerine Peel
Regulates the flow of qi (energy) in the stomach and spleen. It helps resolve phlegm and reduces bloating or a feeling of fullness. It is commonly used for indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.
General precautions:
1. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Always consult with a healthcare provider before consuming herbal teas during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as some ingredients may have effects on the fetus or baby.
2. Medications: If you’re taking medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, or diabetes, it’s advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before using this tea. Some of the herbs (like Hawthorn) may interact with certain medications.
3. Allergies: This tea should be avoided by individuals allergic to citrus fruits or fungi (Poria is a type of mushroom).
4. Dosage and Frequency: Do not consume this tea excessively or over a long period without the guidance of a healthcare provider, particularly a TCM practitioner, who can assess your constitution and any potential imbalances.
5. Overall Recommendation: This tea is most effective for short-term relief of bloating and digestive issues. However, if the symptoms persist, consult a healthcare provider rather than rely solely on herbal remedies.
Making Your Own Instant Health Tea
1. Steep one tea bag in freshly boiled water for 10–15 minutes. Extend the steeping time as needed for herbs in the form of seeds or roots.
2. The same tea bag can typically be used for 2–3 steeps.
3. No sugar is needed—enjoy the natural aroma of herbal tea.
Store in a dry & cool place. Refrigeration is recommended for prolonged storage.
