Soothing Liver and Relieving Stagnation Tea
Ingredients
- Dried rose buds 5
- Silk tree bark (he huan pi) 6g
- Buddha’s hand (fo shou) 3g
Principle
Rose soothes liver and relieves depression; silk tree bark relieves stagnation and calms spirit; Buddha’s hand soothes liver and regulates qi. The tea soothes liver, relieves stagnation, regulates qi, and calms spirit—suited to liver qi stagnation anxiety (syndrome differentiation required).
Effects & uses
Suitable for emotional suppression, frequent sighing, chest tightness, and rib-side distension (syndrome differentiation required). Does not replace counseling or medication.
Method
- Steep in boiling water about 10 minutes.
How to use
- Drink warm in place of tea.
Caution
Use with caution in pregnancy. Daily dietary food care is not a substitute for medication. Seek professional help when symptoms are significant.
Source
Compiled from public diet therapy such as Baise Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine “Weekly Medicated Meal.” To be manually verified.