Medicinal Teas for the Four Seasons，From *New Compilation for Prolonging Life*.，For external invasion by wind-cold, manifested as fever and aversion to cold, swelling and pain in the head and eyes, soreness in the lower back and legs, common cold with cough, and clear nasal discharge; as well as food stagnation and phlegm retention, vomiting and diarrhea, loss of appetite, symptoms resembling malaria but not malaria, incomplete sweating, and all other pathogenic influences arising from seasonal imbalances.
Medicinal Teas for the Four Seasons
Formulas Name : Medicinal Teas for the Four Seasons
Chinese Name : 四时药茶
Drug Formulation
1 liang 5 qian of Sichuan Notopterygium, 3 liang of Fa Banxia, 2 liang of Northern Apricot Kernels (peeled, de-tipped, and stir-fried), 2 liang of bleached Atractylodes, 2 liang of Purple Sichuan Magnolia Bark, 2 liang of Pointed Sichuan Fritillary Bulb, 2 liang of Soft Qin Jiao, 3 liang of Ming Yuzhu, 3 liang of Aged Jian Qu, 2 liang of Genuine Sichuan Ligusticum, 1 liang 5 qian of Guangdong Dried Tangerine Peel, 1 liang of Agastache Leaves,steamed Tianma 1 liang 5 qian, young Platycodon root 2 liang, Perilla seed 3 liang, fragrant Angelica dahurica 1 liang 5 qian, aged Trifoliate orange peel 1 liang 6 qian, Perilla mint 1 liang, Northern Fangfeng 2 liang, knotted Poria 3 liang, Coix seed 3 liang, white Angelica root 3 liang, Beijing red peony root 2 liang, ground talc 3 liang.
Source
From *New Compilation for Prolonging Life*.
Processing
Add 2 liang of thinly sliced fresh ginger and 50 large red dates; decoct together. Remove the ginger and dates. Be sure to select authentic, sliced ingredients and weigh them according to the formula. Simmer in a large copper pot to extract a concentrated decoction; an iron pot may also be used, but it must be thoroughly wiped clean of oil.Then add 5–6 jin or 7–8 jin of black tea leaves, mix thoroughly, remove from the pot, and dry separately to prevent damage from excessive heat. Allow to cool, then store in a porcelain jar and seal tightly to preserve the medicinal properties. If the medicinal properties are lost or the mixture becomes moldy, the remedy may not be effective.
Benefits
For external invasion by wind-cold, manifested as fever and aversion to cold, swelling and pain in the head and eyes, soreness in the lower back and legs, common cold with cough, and clear nasal discharge; as well as food stagnation and phlegm retention, vomiting and diarrhea, loss of appetite, symptoms resembling malaria but not malaria, incomplete sweating, and all other pathogenic influences arising from seasonal imbalances.
Instructions for Use
When ready to use, take a large pinch and steep it in boiling water before drinking. If a thorough sweat is induced, do not take another dose; the illness will naturally subside.
Note
It may also be used for pregnant women with deficiency syndromes; however, it must not be taken if the condition has persisted and transformed into heat, manifesting as parched lips, a red tongue, profuse sweating, and intense thirst.
Medicinal Teas for the Four Seasons,For external invasion by wind-cold, manifested as fever and aversion to cold, swelling and pain in the head and eyes, soreness in the lower back and legs, common cold with cough, and clear nasal discharge; as well as food stagnation and phlegm retention, vomiting and diarrhea, loss of appetite, symptoms resembling malaria but not malaria, incomplete sweating, and all other pathogenic influences arising from seasonal imbalances.