First clear the liver, then nourish it.
Tomorrow is Jingzhe, the third of the 24 solar terms, signifying the awakening of the earth. Hibernating animals and our bodies are also roused by spring. The custom of "beating the villain" (打小人) during Jingzhe originates from ancient times when hibernating animals awoke, and the long-rested white tiger began to hunt. Ancient people would offer sacrifices and drive away the white tiger at this time. Nowadays, driving away "villains" has replaced the white tiger.
The weather is fluctuating between warm and cold, and the body's yang energy is rapidly rising, making us more active and expelling toxins accumulated during winter. If the body's yang energy cannot keep up, one may easily experience chills in the neck and back, fatigue, a bitter taste in the mouth, and a dry throat. As the liver is a crucial organ for detoxification, cleansing and nourishing it is particularly important. For information on liver-cleansing teas, please refer to last week's article.
In spring, to promote yang and nourish the liver, it's important to clear heat and cool the blood to boost the body's immunity. It is recommended to use 3 grams of chrysanthemum, 2 grams of mulberry leaves, 2 grams of honeysuckle, 5 to 10 lotus plumules, 5 grams of goji berries, and 1 gram of bamboo leaf tea. Wash all ingredients and steep them in hot water for 15 minutes before drinking. This tea can calm the heart, reduce excessive liver fire, soothe nerves, relieve dryness, nourish the liver, improve eyesight, and enhance immunity. It is particularly suitable for those who stay up late working overtime, socialize frequently, smoke and drink, are easily irritable, have difficulty sleeping, experience dry eyes, or have dry lips and throat.
First cleanse the liver, then nourish it. In addition to tea remedies, it's essential to adjust lifestyle habits. For example, one should go to bed before 11 PM, when the liver and gallbladder meridians are active, to aid detoxification. Also, maintaining a cheerful disposition to avoid anger harming the liver and staying away from smoking and alcohol are important.
The weather is fluctuating between warm and cold, and the body's yang energy is rapidly rising, making us more active and expelling toxins accumulated during winter. If the body's yang energy cannot keep up, one may easily experience chills in the neck and back, fatigue, a bitter taste in the mouth, and a dry throat. As the liver is a crucial organ for detoxification, cleansing and nourishing it is particularly important. For information on liver-cleansing teas, please refer to last week's article.
In spring, to promote yang and nourish the liver, it's important to clear heat and cool the blood to boost the body's immunity. It is recommended to use 3 grams of chrysanthemum, 2 grams of mulberry leaves, 2 grams of honeysuckle, 5 to 10 lotus plumules, 5 grams of goji berries, and 1 gram of bamboo leaf tea. Wash all ingredients and steep them in hot water for 15 minutes before drinking. This tea can calm the heart, reduce excessive liver fire, soothe nerves, relieve dryness, nourish the liver, improve eyesight, and enhance immunity. It is particularly suitable for those who stay up late working overtime, socialize frequently, smoke and drink, are easily irritable, have difficulty sleeping, experience dry eyes, or have dry lips and throat.
First cleanse the liver, then nourish it. In addition to tea remedies, it's essential to adjust lifestyle habits. For example, one should go to bed before 11 PM, when the liver and gallbladder meridians are active, to aid detoxification. Also, maintaining a cheerful disposition to avoid anger harming the liver and staying away from smoking and alcohol are important.