Hawthorn and Tangerine Peel Tea
Ingredients
- Hawthorn 10g
- Dried tangerine peel (chenpi) 5g
Principle
Hawthorn aids digestion and resolves food stagnation, especially after greasy meals; chenpi regulates qi, strengthens the spleen, and dries damp and transforms phlegm. Listed by Luohe Central Hospital among foods that soothe the liver and benefit the gallbladder for gallstones (syndrome differentiation required).
Effects & uses
For gallstones with poor digestion and abdominal distension; may help prevent discomfort after rich, greasy food (syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Rinse hawthorn and chenpi, pour boiling water, cover, and steep 10–15 minutes.
How to use
- Drink warm as tea, preferably after meals.
Caution
Not suitable if gastric acid is high or with heartburn. Do not use during biliary colic. Not a substitute for medication. Daily food-care formula only.
Source
Luohe Central Hospital gallstone prevention outreach; dietary recommendations from Tongji Hospital nutrition department. To be manually verified.