Find Your Own Peace
After finishing work, housework, and taking care of your children, do you ever feel physically and mentally exhausted? During the days before or after your period, you may experience lower back pain, a cold stomach, and low moods. Don't worry—there's a simple little trick that can help you relax and take good care of your hormones—it's right in your kitchen.
A Warm Cup of Tea, Warming Body and Mind
Today I share a heartwarming method: Red Date and Longan Ginger Tea. It is especially suitable for women who often have cold hands and feet, menstrual abdominal pain, or hot flashes during menopause. The preparation is very simple, and the ingredients are easily available.
What You Need to Prepare
- 3 red dates (washed, cut open, and pitted)
- 5 dried longans (longan flesh)
- 2 slices of fresh ginger (peeled and sliced)
- A small piece of brown sugar (or black sugar, according to taste)
- 500 ml of water
How to Make It? Follow the Steps
Step 1: Put the red dates, longans, and ginger slices into a small pot, then add water.
Step 2: Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Let the warmth of the ginger and the sweet fragrance of the red dates blend slowly.
Step 3: Add brown sugar before turning off the heat, stir until it dissolves. Then pour it into your favorite cup and drink it while it's hot slowly.
It is recommended to drink one cup in the morning or afternoon, especially during the week before your period, or when you feel cold or have trouble sleeping.
Why Does It Work?
In traditional Chinese health practices, red dates nourish qi and blood, longans warm the heart and spleen, ginger dispels cold and warms the uterus, and brown sugar promotes blood circulation and relieves menstrual discomfort. Together, they help warm the uterus and dispel cold, nourish qi and blood, and make the flow of qi and blood in your body more smooth. When the uterus and abdomen are warmed, hormones become more balanced, and premenstrual discomfort and irritability naturally decrease. This tea is like a small hug, helping you find a moment of peace in your busy life.
Be Gentle With Yourself
Remember, health doesn't need complicated methods. Spending 10 minutes each day to brew a cup of tea is an act of love for yourself. When you feel stressed or tense, take a break, smell the aroma of the tea, and feel the warmth flowing from your throat all the way to your lower abdomen. You deserve to be well cared for.
Disclaimer: This article shares general health tips for daily life and does not constitute any medical advice. If you have severe physical discomfort, please consult a doctor or professional health expert promptly.