In the dry season of autumn and winter, it is important for women to take care of their health. The lack of body moisture can easily lead to dry skin and a dull complexion. So how can women maintain their health in the autumn and winter seasons? Here are 8 recommended health teas for women.
1. Ginger and Perilla Tea
Effect: Disperses wind and cold, regulates qi and stomach. Suitable for colds with headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and bloating.
Method: Take 3 grams of ginger and 3 grams of perilla leaves. Cut the ginger into thin slices, rinse the perilla leaves, and steep them in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drink 2 doses daily, warm in the morning and afternoon.
2. Ginger and Brown Sugar Tea
Effect: Quenches thirst, relieves heat, stops cough, and aids digestion.
Method: Take 10 grams of ginger, 5 grams of brown sugar, 5 grams of tea leaves, and 1000 milliliters of water. Boil the water first, then add the sugar, ginger, and tea leaves. Steep for about 10 minutes, remove the residue, and drink.
3. Orange Peel and Green Tea
Effect: Moistens the lungs, resolves phlegm, regulates qi, and stops cough. Suitable for cough with excessive phlegm and uncomfortable coughing.
Method: Take 3-6 grams of orange peel and 5 grams of green tea. Steep in boiling water, then steam for 20 minutes. Drink 1 dose daily.
4. Licorice Tea
Effect: Nourishes the middle, invigorates qi, and keeps the joints strong. Helps maintain youthfulness and smooth skin.
Method: Take 5 grams of licorice and a small amount of green tea. Steep both in boiling water and drink.
5. Osmanthus Tea
Effect: Warms and invigorates yang energy. Treats hypertension caused by weak yang energy.
Method: Take 1 gram of dried osmanthus flowers and 2 grams of tea leaves. Steep in boiling water for 6 minutes. Drink 1 cup in the morning and evening.
Do not drink in excess.
6. Salt Tea
Effect: Treats toothache, conjunctivitis, and cough caused by wind and fire.
Method: Take 5 grams of tea leaves, 0.5 grams of salt, and 1000 milliliters of water. Boil the water first, then add the tea leaves and salt. Boil for about 10 minutes and drink.
7. Tremella and Tea
Effect: Nourishes yin, clears heat, moistens the lungs, and stops coughing. Particularly suitable for dry cough caused by yin deficiency.
Method: Take 20 grams of tremella, 5 grams of tea leaves, and 20 grams of rock sugar. Cook the tremella with water and rock sugar, then steep the tea leaves for 5 minutes. Mix well and drink.
8. Radish and Tea
Effect: Clears lung heat, resolves phlegm and dampness. Adding a little salt can season it and also clear lung inflammation.
Method: Take 100 grams of white radish and 5 grams of tea leaves. Cook the sliced radish until soft, add a little salt for seasoning, then steep the tea leaves for 5 minutes. Drink twice a day.
