Three-Flower Tea

Category: Herbal Tea

Herbal Tea Name: Three-Flower Tea

Chinese Name: 三花茶

Formula

10 grams of honeysuckle flowers, 5 grams of citron flowers, and 5 grams of gardenia flowers.

Main Ingredients

How To Make

Remove impurities from the honeysuckle, citron, and daidai flowers, wash them thoroughly, and air-dry. Place them in a large teacup, pour boiling water over them, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.

Efficacy

Clears stomach heat and regulates qi. Suitable for acute gastritis with intense stomach heat; particularly effective for cases accompanied by qi stagnation.

Usage

Drink frequently as a tea substitute; the mixture can generally be steeped 3–5 times.

Commentary

Honeysuckle flowers hold the chief position in this formula, providing the main thrust of the formula. Citron flowers fill the deputy position. Gardenia flowers (Zhi-zi-hua) add further support, working to clear heat and purge fire. Without a separate harmonizing herb, the herbal tea formula balance is achieved through the mutual tempering of its active ingredients. Collectively, the combination clear stomach heat and regulate qi, addressing the qi and heat pattern.

Three-Flower Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears stomach heat and regulates qi. Suitable for acute gastritis with intense stomach heat; particularly effective for cases accompanied by qi stagnation.

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