Perilla Leaf and Peppermint Tea
Ingredients
- Perilla leaf 5g
- Peppermint leaf 5g
Principle
Perilla leaf disperses cold and regulates qi; peppermint is acrid-cool and disperses.
Effects & uses
Relieves asthma discomfort and chest oppression triggered by common cold (adjunct; syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Steep in boiling water several minutes.
How to use
- Warm tea substitute.
Caution
Not for prolonged use with yin deficiency, exterior deficiency with spontaneous sweating, or pure heat wheezing. Not a substitute for standard treatment.
Source
Lu’an Hospital of TCM respiratory department asthma wellness tea suggestions; compiled public materials. To be manually verified.