Rose and Kumquat Drink

Category: Herbal Tea

Herbal Tea Name: Rose and Kumquat Drink

Chinese Name: 玫瑰金橘饮

Formula

6 grams of rose petals, half a kumquat cake.

Main Ingredients

How To Make

Separate the rose petals, wash them, and sun-dry or oven-dry them. Place them in a cup with the kumquat cake, pour freshly boiled water over them, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes.

Efficacy

Relieves liver stagnation and regulates qi. Suitable for infertility caused by liver stagnation.

Usage

Take in the morning and evening, or drink frequently as a tea substitute; consume the entire amount on the same day.

Commentary

Taking rose petals (Mei-gui-hua) as the chief herb, the formula draws on its sweet, slightly bitter flavor and warm property: it channels into the Liver, Spleen meridians and works to regulate qi and activate blood. Half a kumquat cake serves as the deputy herb. No dedicated envoy herb appears in this recipe, the actions being balanced among the active ingredients themselves. United, the ingredients relieve liver stagnation and regulate qi, addressing the root disturbance of the infertility pattern.

Rose and Kumquat Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Relieves liver stagnation and regulates qi. Suitable for infertility caused by liver stagnation.

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