http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Cold+Chrysanthemum+Tea+to+Quench+Summer+Heat 04/26/2024 04:38:06 pm Cold Chrysanthemum Tea to Quench Summer Heat By: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM
The Chinese view seasonality of nutrition in a complex light, through the application of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) wisdom to dietary habits. In short, certain foods are considered too yang, or hot to eat in excess during the warmer months, while others are prized for their yin ability to cool the body, useful in the heat of summer. Overall, the goal is internal balance between yin and yang forces within the body. Inherently cooling foods tend towards the green end of the spectrum, with lettuces, cucumbers, lotus root, mushrooms, and watercress some of the coolest. Few vegetables are warming. Fish and seafood are cooling, while most meats are warming. Cold Chrysanthemum Tea (For Quenching Thirst & Mild Sunstroke) This is an ideal drink for hot summer days. As well as helping to prevent sunstroke it also clears Heat, benefits Qi, promotes body fluid secretion and is an excellent thirst quencher!This is an ideal drink for hot summer parties. As well as helping to prevent sunstroke it is also an excellent thirst quencher. Ingredients:
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Do's and Don'ts for Summer Recipes: Do's in summer recipes:
Don'ts in summer recipes:
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