Individuals with phlegm-damp constitution often face obesity and suboptimal health, and tea, as a long-standing health beverage, is beneficial for regulating this type of constitution. Here are several types of teas suitable for phlegm-damp constitution and their effects:
– White Bean Flower and Tangerine Peel Tea: White bean flower, as it enters the spleen, stomach, and large intestine meridians, has a good spleen-invigorating effect. According to the “Sichuan Materia Medica”, it can invigorate the spleen, clear heat, and dampness, suitable for symptoms like damp stagnation in the middle-jiao, diarrhea, making it an ideal choice for phlegm-damp constitution.
– Pu-erh Tea: Pu-erh tea not only helps in cutting grease, aids digestion, but also lowers lipids and blood pressure, particularly effective in improving symptoms of “three highs.” Long-term consumption helps prevent and alleviate high blood lipids, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar problems.
– Ginger Brown Sugar Tea: Ginger is excellent for phlegm-damp constitution. Boiling ginger, brown sugar, and jujube slices together can promote sweating, keep the body clear, stabilize moods, especially suitable for women. Continuous consumption not only enhances heat tolerance but also gives a more moisturized complexion.
– Three-Treasure Tea (Chrysanthemum, Tangerine Peel, Pu-erh Tea Combination): This tea combines chrysanthemum for liver soothing and detoxification, tangerine peel for qi regulation and spleen invigoration, and Pu-erh tea for fat reduction and blood pressure lowering effects, making it an optimal choice for comprehensive regulation of phlegm-damp constitution.
– Tangerine Peel and Lotus Leaf Tea: Combining the phlegm resolving, damp drying properties of tangerine peel with the weight loss, lipid-lowering effects of the lotus leaf, particularly suitable for phlegm-damp constitution individuals with targeted obesity issues.
As for fruits suitable for phlegm-damp constitution, here are some recommendations:
– Water Chestnut: Clears heat, suitable for those with lung and stomach heat. – Strawberry: Rich in nutrients, can both clear heat, relieve fever, and moisten lungs and resolve phlegm. – Apple: Invigorates the spleen, opens the appetite, moistens the lungs and resolves phlegm, a good choice for daily health maintenance. – Wu Mei: Has various antibacterial effects, enhances liver detoxification capability, relieves fatigue. – Snow Pear, Papaya, Persimmon, Longan, Sugarcane: These fruits have different effects like moistening the lungs and stopping cough, nourishing the middle and benefiting qi, clearing heat and generating fluids, all suitable for consumption by phlegm-damp constitution individuals.
By selecting beverages and fruits wisely, friends with phlegm-damp constitution can enjoy delicious treats while achieving their health goals.
