Herbs:
- Perilla Leaf 紫苏叶,
- Divaricate Saposhnikovas 防风,
- Szechwan Lovage川芎
- Liquorice Root 甘草
This tea treats wind-cold or wind-heat conditions, such as the common cold, flu, headaches, and body aches. They work together to release exterior conditions, alleviate pain, and improve circulation. Effectively treating early-stage respiratory infections and managing symptoms associated with wind and cold.
More info about the Herbs:
1. Perilla Leaf (Zi Su Ye, 紫苏叶):
- Symptoms: Cold symptoms such as chills, cough, and headache.
Benefits: Perilla leaf is commonly used to release the exterior and disperse cold. It's effective for treating the early stages of colds and flu, especially when accompanying symptoms include chills, cough, and digestive issues such as nausea or poor appetite.
2. Divaricate Saposhnikovas (Fang Feng, 防风):
- Symptoms: Wind-related symptoms like chills, fever, headache, and body aches.
- Benefits: This herb is known for its ability to expel wind and alleviate pain. It's often used in TCM to treat colds, flu, and conditions caused by wind-cold or wind-heat. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to treat damp conditions like arthritis.
3. Szechwan Lovage (Chuan Xiong, 川芎):
- Symptoms: Headache, dizziness, and pain.
- Benefits: Szechwan Lovage is commonly used to invigorate blood and promote the movement of Qi. It is particularly effective in treating headaches, especially those associated with blood stasis. It is often included in formulas for menstrual disorders, chest pain, and other pain related to poor circulation.
4. Liquorice Root (Gan Cao, 甘草):
- Symptoms: Sore throat, cough, and fatigue.
- Benefits: Liquorice Root is a harmonizing herb often used to enhance the effectiveness of other herbs. It soothes sore throats, reduces coughs, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps to detoxify and relieve pain.