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Occasional digestive wellness may be supported by various factors including lifestyle, dietary habits, and emotional well-being. Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes several patterns that may be associated with such temporary needs.
Traditional Chinese Medicine describes patterns that may support digestive comfort through the use of herbal combinations tailored to individual needs.
1.Jupi Jiangjiao Cha (a tea containing Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium [Chenpi], Zingiber officinale [Shengjiang], and Zanthoxylum bungeanum [Huajiao])
Ingredients: 10g Citrus reticulata (tangerine peel, Chenpi), 30g Zingiber officinale (fresh ginger, Shengjiang), 2g Piper nigrum (black pepper, Hujiao), 2g Evodia rutaecarpa (Wuzhuyu), and Hong (red).
30 grams of sugar.
Preparation: ① Wash the Citrus reticulata (Chenpi); wash and slice the Zingiber officinale (Shengjiang); crush the Piper nigrum (Hujiao); crush the Evodia rutaecarpa (Wuzhuyu).
② Place the four herbs and brown sugar into a thermos, pour in boiling water, cover, and let steep for 15-20 minutes. Drink as tea. Take one dose daily.
Supports the warming function of the middle burner, promotes the smooth flow of qi, and helps maintain stomach comfort.
2.Alpinia officinarum (Galangal) Tea
Ingredients: 10-15g Alpinia officinarum (Gaoliangjiang), 20g brown sugar (Hongtang).
Preparation: Wash Alpinia officinarum (Gaoliangjiang) clean, slice it, and place together with brown sugar into a teacup. Infuse with boiling water and drink as tea. One dose daily.
Supports warming the Middle Jiao and helps maintain stomach comfort. May be used to support comfort during occasional digestive needs.
3.Phragmites communis (Lugen) and Citrus reticulata (Chenpi) Tea
Ingredients: 100 g fresh Phragmites communis (Lugen, reed rhizome), 6 g green tangerine peel (Qingpi, Citrus reticulata ‘Chachi’), 2 slices fresh ginger (Shengjiang, Zingiber officinale).
Preparation: Wash the reed rhizome (Lugen) and cut into segments. Place together with green tangerine peel (Qingpi) and ginger slices into a teapot. Pour in boiling water, allow to cool, and drink as tea. Take one dose daily.
Supports internal balance and calmness, and helps maintain digestive comfort.
4.Shanzha Maiya Cha (Hawthorn and Malt Tea)
Ingredients: Crataegus pinnatifida (Shanzha) 15g, stir-fried Hordeum vulgare (Maiya) 20g, white sugar 30g.
Preparation: Wash and slice the Crataegus pinnatifida (hawthorn). Place it together with the fried Hordeum vulgare (malt) into a teacup. Pour in boiling water, allow to cool slightly, then stir in white sugar to taste. Drink as tea. Take 2-3 servings daily.
Helps support digestion and promotes the smooth flow of qi. May help maintain abdominal comfort after meals.
5.Crataegus pinnatifida (Shanzha) and Rock Sugar Tea
Ingredients: 100g hawthorn fruit (Crataegus pinnatifida), 30g rock sugar.
Preparation method: ① Wash and slice the Crataegus pinnatifida (Hawthorn), and crush the rock sugar.
② In a clay pot, add an appropriate amount of water and hawthorn slices (Crataegus pinnatifida (Shanzha)). Boil for 10-15 minutes, then stir in rock sugar powder to taste. Serve as a tea. Take 1-2 doses daily.
Supports healthy digestion and helps maintain stomach comfort. Promotes smooth qi flow.
6.Plum Blossom Tea (Prunus mume, Meihua)
Ingredients: Prunus mume (Bai Mei Hua) 5g, white sugar 15g.
Preparation: Place Prunus mume (Bai Meihua) and white sugar together in a cup, infuse with boiling water, and drink as tea. One dose daily.
Supports stomach harmony and promotes smooth Qi circulation. May help maintain comfort during occasional emotional tension.
7.Er Lü Cha (Two Green Tea)
Ingredients: Lüqinmei (Green Plum Flower) and Green Tea (Camellia sinensis), 5 grams each.
Preparation: Place the two ingredients into a cup, steep with boiling water, and drink as tea. One dose daily.
Supports the smooth flow of Qi and helps maintain stomach comfort.
8.Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis (Foshou) Tea
Ingredients: 25g fresh Fingered Citron (Foshou, *Citrus medica* var. *sarcodactylis*), or 10g dried.
Preparation: Wash and slice the Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis (Foshou), place in a cup, and brew with boiling water. Drink as a tea. Take one dose daily.
Helps maintain digestive comfort and promotes the smooth flow of Qi.
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Love this! I’ve been dealing with occasional stomach issues and never thought to try herbal teas beyond ginger. The idea of nourishing teas sounds so gentle and holistic. Which one would you recommend for stress-related stomach pain? Definitely bookmarking this!
I’ve been dealing with occasional stomach upset, and this is super helpful! I’ll definitely try the ginger and licorice tea. Do you recommend drinking these on an empty stomach or after meals? Thanks for sharing these natural remedies!
Great read! I’ve been dealing with occasional stomach discomfort, so I’m curious about these teas. Do you recommend any specific one for bloating after meals? I’m always looking for gentle, natural remedies like this. Thanks for sharing!