I. Hawthorn and Motherwort Black Tea: Reduces Fat and Swelling
Ingredients: 3-5 hawthorn berries, 1 qian (approx. 3g) motherwort, 1 black tea bag.
Preparation: Rinse hawthorn berries and motherwort, then break into small pieces. Steep tea bag in 500ml boiling water until liquid turns red. Add hawthorn and motherwort, cover cup, and steep for 5 minutes before drinking.
Benefits: Hawthorn aids digestion and reduces greasiness.until the liquid turns red. Add hawthorn and motherwort, cover the cup, and steep for about 5 minutes before drinking.
Benefits: Hawthorn relieves greasiness and aids digestion while lowering cholesterol. Motherwort promotes diuresis and reduces swelling by expelling excess fluid from the lower limbs. Ideal for those with frequent social engagements, little exercise, and abdominal or calf edema.
Note: Hawthorn and motherwort stimulate gastrointestinal motility; avoid drinking on an empty stomach to prevent stomach irritation.
Note: Hawthorn and motherwort stimulate gastrointestinal motility. Avoid drinking on an empty stomach to prevent gastrointestinal irritation.
II. Dried Tangerine Peel & Black Plum Pu'er Tea: Relieves Bloating & Greasiness
Ingredients: 3-5 pieces dried tangerine peel, 1 black plum, 1 Hangzhou chrysanthemum Pu'er tea bag.
Preparation: Rinse dried tangerine peel and black plum. Cut dried tangerine peel into small pieces; cut or crush black plum. Steep tea bag in 500ml boiling water until liquid turns yellow. Add dried tangerine peel and black plum, cover, and steep for 5-7 minutes.
Benefits: Dried tangerine peel aids gastrointestinal digestion, promotes qi flow to relieve abdominal pain, and eases bloating. The sourness of black plum and dried tangerine peel stimulates saliva production, quenches thirst, and alleviates dry mouth and nose.
Note: Avoid drinking on an empty stomach. Those with excessive stomach acid should limit intake to one cup to prevent abdominal discomfort.
III. Hawthorn, Dried Tangerine Peel, and Cassia Seed: Lowers Blood Lipids
Ingredients: 10g cassia seeds, 6g each hawthorn and dried tangerine peel, 2 slices licorice root.
Method: Wash dried tangerine peel and hawthorn, then cut into small pieces. Place in a tea bag with 500ml boiling water.Steep in a tea bag with 500 ml of boiling water, then add the dried tangerine peel and hawthorn berries. Steep for about 5 minutes before drinking.
Benefits: Cassia seeds promote bowel movements, hawthorn berries help lower blood lipids and aid digestion, dried tangerine peel relieves abdominal bloating, and licorice sweetens the tea while protecting the stomach and intestines.
Note: Not suitable for those with weak digestive systems or prone to diarrhea.
IV. Lotus Leaf and Alisma Decoction: Reduces Edema
Ingredients: 6g lotus leaf, 6g alisma, 3g he shou wu, 3g salvia root.
Benefits: Lotus leaf and ze xie promote diuresis to reduce swelling and aid fluid metabolism. He shou wu helps remove excess oils, while dan shen improves blood circulation and disperses blood stasis.
Preparation: Rinse herbs, add 500ml boiling water, steep briefly, then drink.
Note: Not suitable for those with weak digestion, stomach pain, or gastroesophageal reflux.
V. Cassia Seed Drink: Relieves Constipation and Bloating
Ingredients: 6g cassia seeds, 3g hemp seeds, 3g green tea, 3g mint, 3g malt.
Benefits: Cassia seeds and hemp seeds lubricate the intestines for bowel movement; green tea cuts grease and clears oiliness; mint disperses wind, clears heat, and reduces fire; malt helps eliminate bloating.
Preparation: Lightly roast cassia seeds over low heat until fragrant, then remove and cool. Place all ingredients in a cup, add 500ml boiling water, steep for 3-5 minutes before drinking.
Note: Not suitable for those with weak digestive systems or prone to diarrhea.