In the world of traditional Chinese medicine, the compounding of herbs is an esoteric discipline. Osmanthus fragrans, with its unique aroma and diverse effects, has been widely used since ancient times. Fishweed, although the name sounds a little indecent, but its medicinal value should not be underestimated. So, can these two seemingly unrelated herbs be harmoniously paired together to bring us a cup of tea that is both healthy and delicious?
Cinnamon:
Osmanthus fragrans, scientific name Osmanthus fragrans, is a common ornamental plant whose flowers not only have a strong fragrance, but also have a variety of medicinal values. In Chinese medicine, Osmanthus fragrans is considered to have the effects of warming the lungs, dispersing cold, relieving coughs and resolving phlegm. Modern research has also found that the volatile oil components in osmanthus have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Fishwife:
Houttuynia cordata is a herb widely used in Chinese medicine. It is named for its distinctive "fishy odor", but this odor does not affect its medicinal value. Fishy grass is believed to have the effect of clearing heat and removing toxins, diuretic and diuretic, anti-inflammatory and relieving cough. Modern research has shown that the active ingredients in Fishweed have an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria and viruses.
Can cinnamon and fritillaria make tea together?
Before exploring whether osmanthus and fritillary can be made into tea together, we need to understand their medicinal properties and possible interactions. Osmanthus is warm in nature, while Fritillaria is cold, and from a Chinese medicine perspective, they are opposite in nature. However, this does not mean they cannot be used together. In the theory of Chinese medicine pairing, the rational combination of cold and hot medicines can balance each other and achieve therapeutic effects.
In fact, Fishwort is often used in combination with other herbs to enhance its efficacy or reduce its coldness. For example, Fishwort can be paired with herbs such as licorice and Chenpi to clear heat and remove toxins, expectorate phlegm and relieve cough. The warmth of osmanthus may be able to neutralize the coldness of fritillary, making the tea milder and suitable for more people to drink.
How to Make Cinnamon Fishwife Tea Drink?
If you decide to try cinnamon and fritillary together in a tea, check out the following method:
- Material Preparation::
- Dried cinnamon: 5g
- Dried Fishweed: 3 grams
- Purified water: 500 ml
- Procedure for making tea::
- Wash the cinnamon and fritillary separately.
- Add the cleaned cinnamon and fritillary to the teapot.
- Pour in 500 ml of boiling water, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Pour out the tea and drink it once it has cooled a little.
concluding remarks
The pairing of osmanthus and fritillary tea drink is an innovative attempt to combine the unique effects and aroma of the two herbs. Although they have opposite medicinal properties in Chinese medicine theory, by pairing and preparing them wisely, we may be able to create a tea drink that is both healthy and delicious. However, everyone has a different constitution and health condition, so it is best to consult a professional doctor or herbalist before trying any new herbal pairing.
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