Rose, Hawthorn & Tangerine Peel Tea
Ingredients
- Rose buds 5 g
- Hawthorn 10 g
- Dried tangerine peel (chenpi) 3 g
- Brown sugar to taste
Principle
Rose soothes liver; hawthorn moves blood; chenpi regulates qi. Soothes liver and moves blood (syndrome differentiation required).
Effects & uses
Premenstrual or menstrual distension, breast distension, irritability, clots (syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Steep in boiling water or brief simmer.
How to use
- Start 1 week before menses; may continue during menses; **stop if heavy bleeding**.
Caution
Avoid brown sugar if blood heat or heavy menses. Food-care only.
Source
Shanghai Jiading Health Commission recommendation. To be manually verified.