Small cold moist tea recipe

Xiaohan is the 23rd solar term among the 24 solar terms, the 5th solar term in winter, and the Xiaohan in 2023 falls on January 5 in the Gregorian calendar
.
Enter the small cold, day and night temperature difference is large, the climate cold and dry is more obvious, due to the cold weather, people are in the air-conditioned room or heating room for a long time, the most prone to xeropia caused by excessive temperature, among which dry throat, dry stool, eyesight, dry nose, etc.
are more common, so usually pay attention to nourishing yin and vitality
.
The Yellow Emperor's Neijing, Suwen, and Four Qi Tone God Treatise contains: "Nourish the sun in spring and summer, and nourish the yin in autumn and winter"
.
Gao Shilu, a physician at the end of the Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty, commented: "The saint nourishes the sun in spring and summer, so that the qi of the less yang is born and the qi of the sun is long; Nourish the yin in autumn and winter, so that the qi of the taiyin is harvested, and the qi of less yin is hidden
.
"It is said to nourish the sun in spring and summer, to nourish the growth of the yang; Autumn and winter to nourish the yin, to nourish the collection
of yin.
Here are a few recommended teas with nourishing and moist dryness for everyone to choose
.

Dry eyes

(1) 9 grams of black goji berries, 6 grams of Hangzhou white chrysanthemum, 3 red dates

Helps to nourish the yin and dryness, clear the liver and clear the eyes
.
Clinically, it is necessary to prevent and treat dry eyes caused by dry weather in winter, or often playing mobile phones, computers, etc.
, resulting in excessive eye use and dry eyes, pain
.
Brew with boiling water and drink frequently in lieu of tea, 3 times
a day.

(2) 10 grams of frosted mulberry leaves, 3 grams of white tea, 6 grams of mint

Helps to evacuate wind and heat, clear the liver and clear eyes
.
It is suitable for the prevention and treatment
of symptoms such as eye redness and pain, headache and dizziness caused by excessive temperature difference between day and night and not adding or removing clothing in time in winter, and people with external dryness.
Brew in boiling water for 3 minutes, add mint and brew for another 2 minutes, replace tea frequently, 1-2 times
a day.

Dry throat and dry nose

(1) 12 grams of sand ginseng, 9 grams of 100 parts, 6 grams of licorice

Helps to moisturize the throat, dissolve phlegm and relieve cough
.
It has a good relief effect on the symptoms of dry throat and dry nose bleeding caused by dry weather and too little water intake
.
It also has a certain prevention and treatment effect
on dry cough, less phlegm, acute laryngitis, chronic laryngitis and other people.
Brew with boiling water, substitute tea frequently, 3 times
a day.

(2) 9 grams of bellflower, 6 grams of burnt licorice, 9 grams of monk fruit

Helps moisturize the lungs, relieve cough, and sharpen the throat
.
It is suitable for the conditioning of uncomfortable symptoms such as dry itchy throat, hoarse throat and loss of voice due to excessive use of voice, excessive speech, excessive consumption of spicy and stimulating products such as tobacco and alcohol, and excessive staying up late and hurting the yin
.
Brew with boiling water, substitute tea frequently, 2 times
a day.

Irritable bowel and constipation

(1) 25 grams of black sesame seeds, 50 ml of milk, 20 ml of honey

Take 25g of black sesame seeds and mash, mix well with 50ml of boiled milk and 20ml of honey, and drink on an empty stomach in the morning, once a day
.
It is suitable for people with dry stools, poor bowel movements, and symptoms such as dullness, dizziness and insomnia
.

(2) 200 grams of mulberry, 80 grams of raw ground yellow, 20 grams of burdock seeds

Take 200 grams of mulberry, 80 grams of raw ground yellow, 20 grams of burdock seeds and fry 2 times in water, combine the decoction, and then concentrate on low heat until thicker and viscous, add honey 1 times, until boiling, wait for cold bottle, 1 tablespoon each time, boiling water, 2 times
a day.
It is suitable for people with dry stools, like sheep feces, with symptoms such as weight loss, dry mouth and bitter mouth
.

About the author:

Song Tienli, Director of Hubei University for Nationalities Health Science Center, China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Treatment and Sub-health Branch, and Director of the Chronic Disease Management Committee of the World Federation of
Chinese Medicine Societies.

Preliminary review: Li Song Responsible editor: Zhang Jiazhen Review: Peng Zonglu