Spring Herbal Tea Recommendations: A TCM Practitioner Teaches You How Flower Teas Soothe the Liver, Dispels Dampness, and Relieves Spring Fatigue (With Contraindications)
- 明醫館 Yinyang-cmc
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
Last week, we introduced soups for dispelling Dampness and strengthening the Spleen during spring. This week, Practitioner Lee from Yin-Yang TCM Center (To Kwa Wan and Mei Foo clinics) continues to share some simple and practical spring herbal tea remedies with everyone!
I. Why Is Spring the Best Season to Drink Flower Teas?
Spring is the most suitable season for enjoying flower teas. Because flower teas are naturally mild and cooling in nature, combined with their rich, sweet aromatic scent, they can:
Promote Yang Qi Generation: Dispel the Cold accumulated in the body throughout winter.
Refresh the Mind & Relieve Spring Fatigue: Eliminate the frequent tiredness and drowsiness typical of springtime.
II. Core Principle of Spring Care: Harmonizing Liver Qi with a Focus on "Soothe and Nourish the Liver"
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), "Spring corresponds to the Liver." The Liver's function of smoothing and regulating Qi aligns directly with the "ascending and generating Qi" of spring.
Therefore, spring health care must focus on soothing and nourishing the Liver, ensuring ample Liver Blood and smooth Liver Qi. When choosing spring herbal teas, prioritize flower tea varieties that can soothe, clear, and calm the Liver.
III. Practitioner-Recommended Spring Flower Tea Recipes
🌹 1. Rose Tea (Soothes the Liver, Regulates Qi, & Enhances Skin Radiance)
Ingredients: 3–5 dried rosebuds, a small amount of honey.
Directions: Place dried rosebuds in a cup, pour in hot water, and steep. Once cooled slightly to a warm temperature, add a touch of honey to taste.
Efficacy: Invigorates Blood and regulates menstruation, soothes the Liver and regulates Qi, and beautifies and nourishes the skin.
🚫 Contraindications: Not suitable for pregnant women, individuals with heavy menstrual flow, or those with Spleen/Stomach Deficiency-Cold or weak constitutions.
🌻 2. Chrysanthemum & Goji Berry Tea (Dispels Wind, Clears Heat, & Brightens Eyesight)
Ingredients: Chrysanthemum 3g, Goji Berries 5g.
Directions: Rinse the chrysanthemum and goji berries, place them in a cup, pour in hot water, and steep for 10–15 minutes before drinking.
Efficacy: Dispels Wind-Heat, clears the Liver, and brightens vision. It is especially suitable for office workers who frequently use computers and suffer from dry eyes.
🚫 Contraindications: Individuals with Spleen/Stomach Deficiency-Cold or those prone to diarrhea should avoid drinking in excessive amounts.
📍 Yin-Yang TCM Center
Services: Spring Body Constitution Care | Soothing Liver & Regulating Qi | Spleen Strengthening & Dampness Dispelling | Acupuncture | Gynecology & Internal Medicine
Clinic Addresses:
To Kwa Wan Clinic: G/F, 19 Lok Shan Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon
Mei Foo Clinic: Shop 82 & Shop 150-151-B2, Podium, Stage 3, Mei Foo Sun Chuen, Kowloon
Reservation Line: +852 2606 0008
WhatsApp Reservation: https://wa.me/91538077
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