Our Barley Tea combines a harmonious blend of herbs—Chinese Barley, Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, and Dried Figs— to strengthen the spleen, promote urine production and drain dampness (excess moisture in the body).
Benefits:
● Strengthens the body's digestive center (spleen and stomach)
● Improves flow of Qi (energy) and blood impeded by dampness in the body
● Relieves loss of appetite, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, abdominal distension, and lack of energy due to spleen Qi deficiency
● Alleviates edema (water retention), heaviness of the limbs, etc.
● Relieves pain in the joints and tendons
● Reduces acne by clearing heat and toxins
● Reduces eczema flare-ups caused by dampness and heat
● Supports healthy weight loss
● Reduces the risk of high blood cholesterol, diabetes, gout flares, and urinary tract infection.
Recommended for whom:
Suitable for individuals who are prone to dampness. For instance, having a preference for cold, raw, sweet, or greasy foods, often staying in air-conditioned environment, frequently staying up late, and having a lack of exercise.
Each pouch contains 2 individually packed servings.
Preparation:
Rinse herbs before use. Boil the herbs in 1 litre of water. Bring to a boil and simmer at low heat for 20 minutes. Serve it warm.
Serving size:
Serves 2-3 per pack
Storage:
Best kept refrigerated
Our spleen governs our digestive system, helps to transform food into new Qi (energy) and blood, as well as regulates the transport of fluids in the body. Poor diet and lifestyle such as prolonged stress, overworking, and high or frequent intake of raw, cold, greasy, and spicy foods can weaken our spleen. This in turn impedes fluid distribution and removal of waste from the body, leading to the accumulation of dampness (excess moisture) in the body.
In TCM, dampness is commonly associated with edema (water retention); phlegm in the lungs; loose stools or diarrhea; stomach distension; achy joints and limbs; gout; excess weight gain; fatty deposits build-up in the arteries; eczema flare-up; susceptibility to acne; oily skin; cysts; excessive vaginal discharge; a vaginal yeast infection; sinus infections, etc.
Dampness can also combine with heat and lead to damp-heat syndrome. This can be contributed by an unhealthy diet—such as consuming excessive alcohol, deep-fried, spicy, or greasy foods—or prolonged exposure to the summer heat. Signs of damp-heat include loose stools with blood or mucus; cloudy deep yellow urine; burning sensation during urination; red tongue with thick yellow coating; nausea; heaviness of the body and limbs.
Note:
The information above serves as a general guide only. Please consult a licensed TCM practitioner for a more accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Ingredients:
Chinese Barley (薏苡仁), Dried Figs (无花果), Bai Zhu (白术), Fu Ling (茯苓)
Product of Singapore
