Introduction: In this hot summer, the heat of the dog days sweeps in, as if even the air carries a bit of laziness and heaviness. A touch of coolness in an air-conditioned room has become our most desired shelter from the scorching heat, and ice cream, chilled beverages have become daily essentials for cooling off.
However, behind this refreshing joy, have you felt the quiet accumulation of dampness and coldness in your body? Prolonged indulgence in coolness not only harms the spleen and stomach but may also lead to dampness affecting your health. Today, let’s explore a simple yet remarkably effective beverage – “Ginger Jujube Longan Dampness Expelling Tea”, one cup a day to help you dispel dampness and coldness, invigorate the spleen and stomach, and radiate freshness from within!
1. Understanding Dampness and Coldness, the Invisible Summer Killer
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, dampness and coldness are two common pathological states, especially in summer when the external environment is a mix of dampness and heat. Coupled with people’s inclination towards cold drinks, it’s easy to accumulate excess dampness in the body, impairing yang qi and leading to a damp-cold constitution. Damp-cold not only makes one feel physically heavy, limbs weak, but can also trigger joint pain, indigestion, oily skin, and acne issues. Therefore, expelling dampness and nourishing yang qi are particularly important during the dog days.
2. Ginger Jujube Longan Dampness Expelling Tea, a Natural Warm Embrace
-Ginger Jujube Longan Dampness Expelling Tea-
Ingredients:
A piece of fresh ginger (about 50g), preferably old ginger for better effects, its warm nature effectively dispels internal coldness.
6 red dates, pitted, red dates are warm and sweet in nature, benefiting the middle, replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and calming the spirit.
10 dried longan fruits, rich in glucose, vitamins, and various minerals, with the effects of tonifying heart and spleen, nourishing blood, and calming the spirit.
Approximately 800ml of water.
A little honey or rock sugar (optional) for flavoring and enhancing taste.
A piece of fresh ginger (about 50g), preferably old ginger for better effects, its warm nature effectively dispels internal coldness.
6 red dates, pitted, red dates are warm and sweet in nature, benefiting the middle, replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and calming the spirit.
10 dried longan fruits, rich in glucose, vitamins, and various minerals, with the effects of tonifying heart and spleen, nourishing blood, and calming the spirit.
Approximately 800ml of water.
A little honey or rock sugar (optional) for flavoring and enhancing taste.
Detailed preparation:
Select the ingredients carefully, choose fresh old ginger, wash and cut into thin slices for better release of ginger juice. Soak the red dates and dried longan fruits in warm water for 10 minutes to soften them and facilitate the extraction of nutrients.
Simmer gently to retain the essence, place the sliced ginger in a pot, add water, bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes to let the spiciness and warmth of the ginger gradually infuse into the water. Then add the soaked red dates and dried longan fruits, continue simmering over low heat for 20 minutes. Occasionally stir to prevent sticking and allow the flavors and nutrients of the ingredients to blend fully.
Flavoring and aroma enhancement, perfect finishing when the tea has a golden hue and a fragrant aroma, add a small amount of honey or rock sugar to taste according to personal preference. Honey moistens the lungs and stops coughing, while rock sugar nourishes and invigorates the blood; both can add a touch of warmth and sweetness to this tea. Note that if you prefer the original taste of the tea, you can also enjoy it without any additional flavoring.
Select the ingredients carefully, choose fresh old ginger, wash and cut into thin slices for better release of ginger juice. Soak the red dates and dried longan fruits in warm water for 10 minutes to soften them and facilitate the extraction of nutrients.
Simmer gently to retain the essence, place the sliced ginger in a pot, add water, bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes to let the spiciness and warmth of the ginger gradually infuse into the water. Then add the soaked red dates and dried longan fruits, continue simmering over low heat for 20 minutes. Occasionally stir to prevent sticking and allow the flavors and nutrients of the ingredients to blend fully.
Flavoring and aroma enhancement, perfect finishing when the tea has a golden hue and a fragrant aroma, add a small amount of honey or rock sugar to taste according to personal preference. Honey moistens the lungs and stops coughing, while rock sugar nourishes and invigorates the blood; both can add a touch of warmth and sweetness to this tea. Note that if you prefer the original taste of the tea, you can also enjoy it without any additional flavoring.
Allow it to settle and savor the moment. After turning off the heat, let the tea sit for a moment, allowing the spiciness of ginger, sweetness of red dates, and richness of longan to fully settle and blend. At this time, why not immerse yourself in a good book or listen to the cicadas outside, and enjoy this warm embrace from nature.
Allow it to settle and savor the moment. After turning off the heat, let the tea sit for a moment, allowing the spiciness of ginger, sweetness of red dates, and richness of longan to fully settle and blend. At this time, why not immerse yourself in a good book or listen to the cicadas outside, and enjoy this warm embrace from nature.
3. One Cup of Tea, Multiple Benefits
Expelling Dampness and Coldness: The pungent warmth of ginger effectively dispels internal coldness, promotes blood circulation, and helps eliminate internal dampness.
Invigorating the Spleen and Stomach: Both red dates and longan are excellent for invigorating the spleen and stomach, enhancing their functions and improving issues like indigestion.
Calming the Spirit and Improving Sleep: The nutritional components in longan help relieve tension, improve sleep quality, allowing you to have sweet dreams even in the hot summer days.
Beauty and Skincare: Long-term consumption of this tea can also promote metabolism, improve skin condition, radiating natural beauty from the inside out.
Expelling Dampness and Coldness: The pungent warmth of ginger effectively dispels internal coldness, promotes blood circulation, and helps eliminate internal dampness.
Invigorating the Spleen and Stomach: Both red dates and longan fruits are excellent for invigorating the spleen and stomach, enhancing their functions and improving issues like indigestion.
Calming the Spirit and Improving Sleep: The nutritional components in longan fruits help relieve tension, improve sleep quality, allowing you to have sweet dreams even in the hot summer days.
Beauty and Skincare: Long-term consumption of this tea can also promote metabolism, improve skin condition, radiating natural beauty from the inside out.
4. Gentle Reminder, Healthy Companionship
Moderate Consumption: Although Ginger Jujube Longan Dampness Expelling Tea has many benefits, it’s essential to consume it in moderation according to your body constitution to avoid excessive heat.
Individual Differences: Pregnant women, individuals with excessive internal heat, and diabetes patients should consult a doctor before consumption.
Moderate Consumption: Although Ginger Jujube Longan Dampness Expelling Tea has many benefits, it’s essential to consume it in moderation according to your body constitution to avoid excessive heat.
Individual Differences: Pregnant women, individuals with excessive internal heat, and diabetes patients should consult a doctor before consumption.
Consistency is Key: Expelling dampness and nourishing the spleen and stomach is not a one-day task. It’s recommended to drink it daily to achieve the best results.
Consistency is Key: Expelling dampness and nourishing the spleen and stomach is not a one-day task. It’s recommended to drink it daily to achieve the best results.
