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Nourish Your Lungs and Intestine: Rose Black Tea Benefits in TCM

Updated: May 23


This description is according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and it has been put together in a very simple manner so that it is easy for the readers to understand. Often blogs contain only main specific points where benefits are stated but it does not explain how that works for every individual. We try our best to put forward concepts that can be read and understood to its very core so that you may cure illnesses in your body right from its root cause.


Rose Black Tea Benefits in TCM


Pouring Black Tea in a cup

When summer turns into autumn, the weather gets cooler and dryer. During this period, we need to wear more clothes and drink more water and eat more warm foods that nourishes the large intestine, lungs and nose ( metal element organs).


So to treat Metal element organs properly, you also need to take some Fire element teas, herbs or foods to help control the Metal element organs.


The rose flower has a strong red color, so it belongs to the Fire element, and black tea belongs to Fire element, too. Putting black tea and rose flowers together makes a perfect tea blend that is very good for healing heart and lungs, according to traditional Chinese medicine theory. This relationship helps the heart organs which in turn supports and provides nourishment to the lungs and large intestine in the autumn season. The quantity of peppermint (metal element herb) added in the tea is well enough to support and enhance the benefits more.


Best Season To Drink

In cities all over India with extremely hot climates, autumn season is the best time to consume rose black tea.


In colder regions like the mountain side, for example Kalimpong : one can drink it during the autumn season and other seasons as well whenever the weather is chilly and cold.


Preparation

Ingredients :


Instructions :

  • Boil a cup of water in a kettle or a pan

  • Take 2 teaspoons of the tea and add it to the pan

  • Cover the lid and let it steep for 5 mins

  • Drink Plain


Additional Benefits

  • Stomach Healer

  • Rich in Vitamin C

  • Freshens Breath

  • Soothes Menstrual Cramps

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