Summer is here, and many people probably know it's time to Drink mung bean soup. However, summer is actually the best time to enjoy ginger and jujube Tea. Drinking this not only aids digestion and expels dampness but also nourishes blood and replenishes qi, effectively clearing out any internal illness.
From the beginning of summer until the day before the start of the Dog Days, this period is the ideal time to drink ginger and jujube tea! After a winter and spring, the body tends to accumulate more disease-causing elements. The “Huangdi Neijing” advocates “cultivating yang in spring and summer.” Supplementing yang in summer can not only enhance disease resistance but also eliminate stubborn cold conditions. Drinking a cup of ginger and jujube tea at this time can both replenish the deficiency of internal yang to warm the middle and assist yang in dispersing to expel cold.
Additionally, cultivating yang in summer can start with the spleen and stomach. Since the surface yang of the body originates from the internal organs, especially the spleen and stomach. Drinking ginger and jujube tea can timely replenish the yang of the spleen and stomach. When the yang of the spleen and stomach is sufficient, one naturally feels comfortable. Moreover, the spleen and stomach are also responsible for transforming water and dampness, so when they function well, dampness is less likely to stagnate in the body.
How to Brew Pu'er Ginger and Jujube Tea
Ginger and jujube tea is a beverage made by combining ginger and jujubes. In addition to ginger and jujubes, many people also add Goji berries for an enhanced blend. By making full use of the benefits of ginger and jujube tea, you can prevent the cold of the entire winter. With the exception of women who experience eye and foot swelling during menstruation or those with hot blood who tend to be constipated, drinking a cup of ginger and jujube tea daily is beneficial without any harm.
To prepare ginger and jujube tea, first, gather the necessary ingredients: about 8-9 jujubes, three slices of thick ginger, an appropriate amount of goji berries and brown sugar. Wash the jujubes and boil them in a pot of water. Instead of directly Steeping the ginger in the tea, sauté the ginger slices with honey until golden brown and set aside for later use.
Add the sautéed ginger slices to the boiling jujube water. To maximize the benefits of the ginger and jujube tea, you can also add angelica, brown sugar, and goji berries. Combine these with the previously boiled jujubes and cook for about two minutes. The resulting ginger and jujube tea can be considered a remedy for people with cold stomach issues. This is because ginger and jujube tea helps strengthen the spleen and replenish blood, as well as aids in digestion.
The Benefits of Pu'er Ginger and Jujube Tea
1. Pu'er Tea: Pu'er tea comes in two types: raw and ripe. Raw tea has a slightly cool nature and may have adverse effects on the stomach. Ripe tea, compared to raw tea, warms the stomach without harming it and can help with bowel movements, heat dissipation, and detoxification.
2. Ginger and Jujube Tea: Both ginger and jujubes are warming foods. Drinking them together can cause blood vessels to dilate, accelerating circulation and creating a warm sensation in the body, helping to expel cold and dampness.
3. Tangerine Peel, Poria, and Ginger Tea: Tangerine peel can regulate qi, strengthen the spleen, and dry phlegm. Ginger, with its sweet and warm properties, can dispel wind and cold. Poria can strengthen the spleen, remove dampness, and promote urination. Drinking a combination of these three can help strengthen the spleen, remove dampness, and transform phlegm.
If a person has severe dampness in their body, they should not self-medicate but should choose suitable herbal teas under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate dampness in the body.