The Health Benefits of Kuding Tea: Lower Blood Pressure, Boost Immunity, and Aid in Weight Loss

Kuding tea is a very common herbal tea in our daily life. It can not only be consumed as a beverage, but also used as a medicinal herb. It has the effects of lowering blood pressure, reducing blood lipids, and even aiding in weight loss. Let's take a closer look at the benefits and effects of kuding tea!

【Benefits and Effects of Kuding Tea】

1. Lowering the "Three Highs"

Kuding tea has excellent therapeutic effects on diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia when used as a medicinal herb. Drinking kuding tea regularly as a beverage can also help prevent these diseases and promote overall health.

2. Boosting Immune System

Kuding tea can regulate metabolism and enhance the body's immune function. It has the effects of soothing the throat, clearing heat and toxins, protecting the liver, reducing inflammation, and promoting bowel movements.

3. Eliminating Bad Breath

The polyphenols in tea can kill the bacteria that cause bad breath. By consuming tea, including kuding tea, the unpleasant odor can be suppressed.

4. Aiding in Weight Loss

Kuding tea has a bitter taste, which can help control appetite. Drinking kuding tea regularly can improve circulation, digestion, and the endocrine system, effectively reducing the formation of fat and aiding in weight loss.

【Methods of Consuming Kuding Tea】

1. Brewing Tips

When brewing kuding tea, it is important to use boiling water and high-quality water, such as mineral water, spring water, or purified water. Porcelain or pottery tea utensils are recommended for better taste. It is recommended to use a small amount of kuding tea, as it has a strong flavor and can withstand multiple brews.

The strength of the tea can vary from person to person, making it difficult to generalize. For those who are new to kuding tea, using 250ml of boiling water to brew 2-3 tea buds may be too bitter.

Generally, a kuding tea bud with one bud and two to three leaves weighs about 0.3-0.4g. It can be brewed with 1000ml of boiling water and consumed as desired.

It is recommended to drink kuding tea hot, especially for those with stomach cold. However, for those without stomach problems, cool kuding tea can be refreshing and enjoyable.

2. Brewing Methods

Kuding tea can be brewed alone or mixed with other teas or medicinal herbs. Brewing kuding tea alone results in a pure and refreshing taste. When mixed with other teas, such as oolong tea, green tea, Longjing tea, Maofeng tea, or floral tea, it combines the aroma of these teas with the aftertaste and throat-soothing benefits of kuding tea.

The recommended ratio of kuding tea to other teas is 1:9, and it is best not to exceed 2:8. Otherwise, the taste of kuding tea may overpower the flavor of the other tea leaves.

【Precautions for Consuming Kuding Tea】

Kuding tea is considered a medicinal herb rather than a regular tea, and long-term consumption should be avoided to prevent damage to the liver and kidney functions. Kuding tea has a bitter and cold nature, so it is not suitable for those with chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis, and pregnant women.

1. People with Deficiency-Cold Constitution

Those who often feel cold in their hands and feet should avoid drinking cold kuding tea, as it may further damage the body's yang energy and worsen the symptoms of deficiency-cold, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.

2. People with Wind-Cold Cold

For those with symptoms of wind-cold, such as chills and clear nasal discharge, it is recommended to consume warm foods, such as ginger and wild pepper, to dispel the cold in the body. Drinking kuding tea at this time may hinder the dispersal of wind-cold and hinder the recovery from a cold.

3. Women during Menstruation and Postpartum

During menstruation, women are in a state of blood loss and reduced resistance. Drinking cold kuding tea at this time can easily cause blood stasis and hinder the smooth flow of menstrual blood, leading to menstrual pain and even menstrual disorders.

Cold kuding tea is not only detrimental to postpartum uterine recovery but also harmful to the spleen and stomach. It may cause long-term symptoms of sensitivity to cold and abdominal pain.