We all know that safflower is a traditional Chinese medicine that promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation. The most common case we hear is that safflower can cause miscarriage. However, besides pregnant women, safflower tea can be used for slimming and beauty purposes!
【Brewing Method of Safflower Tea】
Characteristics: Safflower promotes blood circulation, disperses blood stasis, and relieves pain. It has certain therapeutic effects on women with menstrual disorders.
Ingredients: 5g dried safflower, 300ml boiling water
Brewing method: Put the dried safflower into a cup or teapot, pour in boiling water, cover with a lid, and steep for about 5 minutes.
When drinking safflower tea, you can add honey according to personal taste. You can also add a few dried hawthorn slices to enhance the flavor and strengthen the blood circulation.
【Benefits and Functions of Safflower Tea】
1. Slimming and weight loss
Safflower tea can accelerate the breakdown and metabolism of body fat, preventing fat accumulation in the body. Regularly brewing and drinking safflower tea can help with weight loss and make the body slimmer.
2. Promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation
Safflower tea is a health tea that can promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation. It is most suitable for women who have disharmony of Qi and blood and menstrual disorders. Drinking safflower tea can nourish Qi and blood, improve complexion, and regulate menstruation, reducing menstrual pain and irregularities.
3. Lightening blemishes and promoting beauty
Safflower tea can inhibit the production of melanin in the body. Regularly brewing and drinking safflower tea can lighten blemishes and inhibit the formation of new spots, resulting in significant whitening effects.
【Precautions for Drinking Safflower Tea】
1. Not suitable for pregnant women
Safflower tea contains safflower, which was used as an abortifacient in ancient times. Therefore, pregnant women should not drink safflower tea. If pregnant women drink safflower tea, it can accelerate blood circulation in the body, and in severe cases, it may cause miscarriage.
2. Not for long-term use
According to related experiments, safflower tea should not be consumed for a long time, as it can have negative effects on the nervous, urinary, and digestive systems. It can also cause allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to the amount and degree when drinking safflower tea, as excessive consumption can lead to safflower poisoning.
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