Summer is a good time to expel the cold and dampness from your body. As temperatures rise, so does the humidity in the air. For those with high levels of dampness, this can be even more harmful. Do you know how to get rid of dampness? Here are some recommended teas for summer to help.
Tea is not medicine, but it's a great health Drink. Although tea is not medicine, different people with different constitutions should make different choices. For those with high levels of dampness, there should also be different considerations when choosing tea…
What are the harms of having high levels of dampness?
1. When dampness meets cold, it becomes cold-dampness; when it meets heat, it becomes damp-heat; when it meets wind, it becomes wind-dampness. Under the skin, it causes obesity;
2. If dampness remains in the body and isn't eliminated, one may experience loose stools and unformed feces. The tongue may appear yellowish and greasy;
3. Those with high levels of dampness feel lethargic throughout the day, affecting digestive functions. They may feel heavy-headed, with limbs and waist feeling weighed down by something, making them reluctant to move;
4. Those with high levels of dampness tend to gain weight and become overweight or obese.
How to determine if you have too much dampness
1. Oily hair;
2. Oily facial skin;
3. Salivating while sleeping (dampness saturation leading to saliva overflow);
4. Sticky bowel movements (difficult to flush) and frequent;
5. Large belly;
6. Wetness in the ears (wet earwax);
What tea is good for reducing dampness?
Southern regions experience a lot of rain, which can increase dampness in the body during the humid season. Drinking some tea to adjust your body would be ideal at this time.
It's the right time in summer to expel cold and dampness, don't miss out!
The best strategy is to use external heat, such as moxibustion to unblock meridians and allow the body to expel cold and dampness naturally. Drinking some warming and nourishing teas can also boost the body's energy and assist in eliminating cold and dampness.
Green Tea
For dispelling dampness, green tea is the top choice this season.
Green tea is not fermented, meaning the leaves aren't oxidized, allowing the maximum retention of fresh leaf substances. Green tea contains large amounts of caffeine, polyphenols, and other components that can be preserved comprehensively.
Thus, drinking green tea is more conducive to diuresis. Famous Chinese green teas include Dongting Biluochun, West Lake Longjing, Huangshan Maofeng, Xinyang Maojian, Anji White Tea, etc.
Green tea is cool in nature, so friends with a naturally cold constitution should observe their reactions or drink less. If any adverse effects occur, stop drinking. Friends with poor stomachs should also pay attention to their stomachs. If discomfort is detected, reduce or avoid drinking it.
For the general population, once the constitution improves, consider alternating with other teas, drinking green tea in the morning and other teas in the afternoon.
Pu'er Ripe Tea
The simplest way to dispel dampness – brew a pot of aged ripe Pu'er and slowly drink it until your hands and feet feel warm and a slight sweat appears on your forehead and back. With the aroma of the tea filling your room, it's like taking a natural sauna. How could there still be dampness in your body?
Oolong Tea
Most people with high levels of dampness have poor spleen and Stomach functions. In this case, you can choose oolong tea, which is warm and nourishing to the stomach. Although it may not eliminate dampness quickly, long-term consumption is effective.
Barley Tea
The dampness-reducing effect of barley tea is superb. Buy barley from the supermarket, soak and rinse it with water, then dry it in the sun (or in shade), put it in a pot, turn on low heat, and keep stirring until the barley changes color and the aroma comes out. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Boil water, add the roasted barley, then turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes before turning off the heat. It's now ready to serve.
On a cloudy day, holding a steaming cup of barley tea, enjoying its rich flavor with a hint of mature sweetness, what a delight.
Ginger Black Tea
There's no doubt about it, ginger black tea is the go-to choice.
Drinking a cup of ginger black tea in damp-cold weather feels just as refreshing as soaking in a hot bath. The preparation method is simple: place a few slices of ginger into boiling black tea and enjoy.
Goji and Job's Tears Tea
300 grams of job's tears, a handful of goji berries, 2-3 dates, Sugar, and water as needed. Sort the job's tears to remove impurities, rinse them with water, and drain. Roast the job's tears in a dry pan over low heat until fragrant. Cut the dates in half or make slits and place them in a teapot. Add a small handful of goji berries, and if you prefer sweetness, a few pieces of rock sugar. Add the roasted job's tears and pour in boiling water. Steep for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Job's tears has diuretic and de-swelling properties, helps strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, alleviates pain and stiffness, and clears heat and discharges pus. It is commonly used as a diuretic. Goji berry and job's tears tea nourishes the liver and eyes and helps eliminate dampness, suitable for springtime health maintenance.
Adjusting issues related to dampness doesn't happen overnight. It requires consistent effort and adjustments to daily habits. Overall, we should take dampness seriously as it can significantly impact health.
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