Tea for a Healthy Stomach: Three Types of Tea with Nourishing Effects

February 22, 2024

Many people have misconceptions about drinking tea in real life, thinking that people with poor stomachs cannot drink tea. In fact, as long as you choose the right tea, drinking tea can still be good for your stomach. So, what kind of tea can nourish the stomach? Let's take a look at three types of tea with good stomach-nourishing effects.

  

  [These three teas are good for the stomach when consumed correctly]

  

  1. Clove Tea

  

  Clove tea appears to be a newcomer to stomach-nourishing teas, and many people are not aware of the stomach-nourishing effects of clove tea. In fact, a closer look at clove tea will reveal that the habit of drinking clove tea for stomach nourishment has a long history. Ancient palace ladies often drank clove tea to eliminate bad breath caused by stomach discomfort, and it worked wonders.

  

  Clove tea is warm in nature and has the effects of warming the middle, reducing rebellious qi, and nourishing the stomach. Drinking clove tea regularly can relieve abdominal bloating, enhance digestion, and reduce nausea and vomiting. It is recommended that people with poor stomachs brew 3-10g of clove tea every day and drink it before or after meals. With persistence, the stomach will improve.

  
        

 

  2. Barley Tea

  

  Roast barley and then soak it in water. Drinking it daily can help nourish the stomach. Barley tea is effective for nourishing deficiency, digesting grains, stopping diarrhea, and relieving indigestion.

  

  Appropriate for: People with weak stomach qi and indigestion; liver disease, poor appetite, bloating after eating, and women with breast pain during lactation should consume barley malt.

  

  Avoid: Women should avoid consuming barley malt during pregnancy and breastfeeding because it can reduce milk secretion.

  
        

 

  3. Pu-erh Tea

  

  If you have a habit of drinking tea, it is recommended to drink Pu-erh tea regularly. Ripe Pu-erh tea has the function of warming the stomach. In addition to Pu-erh tea, black tea is also a good choice. After fermentation, black tea reduces stimulation to the stomach. If the stomach cold is severe, adding a piece of ginger to the tea can help. In addition, women can add some rose or osmanthus according to their actual situation to enhance the fragrance and flavor.

  

  For those with patience, you can also make your own safe and healthy milk tea by adding milk, sugar, and other ingredients. This can not only satisfy your taste buds but also have anti-inflammatory effects and protect the gastric mucosa. It also has a certain effect on the treatment of ulcers.

  

  In fact, there are many teas that can nourish the stomach. The author only selected three commonly seen ones for everyone. Generally speaking, developing good dietary habits and drinking tea every day can have many benefits for the body. Over time, it can even have the effect of prolonging life, especially for white-collar workers who can consider developing the habit of drinking tea.


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