Chinese Medicine Herbal Tea

Chinese herbal tea has been part of Ancient China’s history for thousands of years. Chinese herbal tea is widely popular around the world, not only for its unique taste but for its health benefits. It is a concoction made from a combination of various herbs and spices.

Chinese herbal tea is still widely popular due to its wide range of benefits, from improving digestion and blood circulation up to the improvement of general well-being.

As part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), you can experience drinking with Chinese medicine herbal tea combined with other therapies. Also, this deals with treating the whole being (holistic approach) and not just the symptoms.

At Evergreen Rehab and Wellness, we have TCM practitioners that can provide you high-quality care and be able to get away from pain.

Chinese medicine herbal tea is a concoction made from various herbs. It has a wide range of health benefits and uses to cure different types of illnesses. For over a thousand years, herbal tea has been part of the medicine used by Chinese people. It is a traditional therapy in China that uses a kind of brewed tea that may come in a single flavor or a mixture of flavors.

Chinese medicine herbal tea is drinkable in different types of seasons. It is popularly known to relieve summer heat. Li Shizhen, a pharmacologist of the Ming Dynasty, refers to tea as “cold and lowers the fire (inflammation).” Inflammation causes various types of diseases.

As part of traditional Chinese medicine, herbal tea does not only help in curing diseases but also in disease prevention. It is known as one of the seven necessities of life.

Chinese herbal tea is classified into five basic categories: white tea, green tea, Oolong tea, black tea, and post-fermented tea. As mentioned earlier, various types of tea provide a wide range of health benefits. Among the benefits are stated below.

Anti-inflammatory – Chinese herbal tea contains polyphenols which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which reduce the risk of getting illnesses such as digestive issues.

Regulates body heat – Drinking herbal tea helps lower internal body heat and dampness, especially during the hot weather or summer. It sends signals to your brain that it is hot, and it starts the cooling process in the form of sweating.

Helps in Weight Loss – Herbal tea such as green tea contains a type of flavonoid known as catechins that can aid in weight loss. But, take note that the study has shown that it has a small positive impact. It is essential to pair the tea with a proper diet and exercise.

Improves blood circulation – Chinese herbal tea such as Scallion ginger tea can help in improving blood circulation. Notably, in a research study short and long term intake of black tea can reserve endothelial dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease.

Reduces bone loss – Taking green tea can aid in mitigating bone loss. A study shows that green tea contains bioactive ingredients which protect against osteoporosis. This beneficial property has been mediated by the tea’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Reduced stress and improved sleep quality – A study has shown that with consumption of low-caffeine green tea helped in reducing stress and improving the quality of sleep among middle-aged individuals. The low caffeine green tea can reduce the so-called Monday morning’s subjective fatigue.  Thus, it is essential to take green tea with low caffeine or a caffeine-free one.

Aids in improving general wellbeing – With its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, herbal tea shows to reduce the risk of getting diseases. However, in order to function and help in improving your overall health, taking especially green tea must be partnered with the right diet and exercise.

To know if herbal tea is suitable for your body, you must consult your doctor. At Evergreen Rehab and Wellness, our therapists will base their recommendations on your assessment.

Also, remember that too much consumption of tea can irritate your digestive tract. It is essential to seek help from a TCM practitioner.