The traditional Chinese medicine "Dai Dai Hua" refers to the flower buds of the Citrus medica plant, which belongs to the Rutaceae family. It has the effects of soothing the liver and relieving chest congestion, as well as promoting appetite and alleviating nausea. The most common way to consume it is by making tea with it!
1. Dai Dai Hua Fennel Tea
Recipe: 10g Dai Dai Hua, 5g fennel, 5g cardamom, 5g radish seed, 10g patchouli, 10g perilla leaf
Method: Crush the radish seed and put it together with the other ingredients in a pot. Add a suitable amount of water and simmer for 2 hours. Pour out the soup and drink it. If you find it troublesome, you can also directly use pre-packaged tea bags. Steep the tea bag in hot water for 5 minutes and drink it warm. Drink 2-3 cups a day.
Effect: Dai Dai Hua fennel tea has the effect of stimulating appetite, relieving nausea, and promoting digestion. It is very effective for improving stomach coldness, nausea, warming the body, and indigestion. It is highly recommended for people with digestive problems.
2. Dai Dai Hua Rock Sugar Tea
Recipe: Dai Dai Hua, rock sugar
Method: Crush the rock sugar into small pieces and put it together with Dai Dai Hua in a teacup. Pour boiling water over it, cover it, and let it steep for 5-10 minutes. Drink one dose per day and it can be brewed repeatedly.
Effect: It is suitable for those with weak digestion, poor appetite, indigestion, or post-meal vomiting. It helps harmonize the stomach and soothe the liver, promoting digestion.
3. Dai Dai Hua Radish Soup
Recipe: White radish, carrot, coriander, fresh Dai Dai Hua petals, broth, rice wine, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil
Method: Peel and dice the white radish, blanch the carrot in salt water for 3 minutes, then peel and cut it into strips, chop the coriander, and chop the green onion. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, stir-fry the two types of radish, add the broth, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes until the radish is tender. Add rice wine, salt, and black pepper, mix well, turn off the heat, and add the fresh Dai Dai Hua petals, coriander, and green onion. Serve hot.
Effect: It promotes digestion and relieves food stagnation, soothes the liver and stomach, and can be used as a dietary therapy for melancholy.
