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Drinking some fragrant teas in spring not only dispels the cold accumulated in the body during winter but also promotes the rise of yang energy. Teas with different formulas have various benefits, helping to relieve common spring discomforts such as heatiness, spring lethargy, and dry skin. Below are some recommended teas suitable for spring.Mint Honey Energizing TeaIngredients: 5-10g mint, honey to taste.Preparation: Wash the mint with cold water and place it in a teacup. Add an appropriate amount of hot water and steep for about 15 minutes. Once the tea cools down, add honey to taste and stir before drinking.Benefits: Mint has a unique fragrance that freshens the breath and helps alleviate headaches, red eyes, sore throat, and swollen gums caused by heatiness in spring. It can also help revitalize the mind. Honey can tonify the spleen and stomach and moisturize the intestines to relieve constipation.Ginseng Chrysanthemum Vitality TeaIngredients: 10g ginseng, 5 chrysanthemum flowers.Preparation: Clean the ginseng and cut it into small pieces (or use ginseng slices). Place the chrysanthemum and ginseng in a cup, pour hot water over them, and let them steep for 15 minutes before drinking.Benefits: Ginseng is known for replenishing vital energy, restoring pulse and preventing…

Baihua Tan is one of the representative production areas of the wild aroma type in Yiwu, located in the Yao Autonomous Township of Mengla County. The tea here is characterized by its robust quality, wild flavor, strong burst, and ample tea energy. Baihua Tan's Geographical Location Baihua Tan is situated in the Yao Autonomous Township of Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The environment for producing Pu'er tea here is uniquely distinctive. It is located at the confluence of the Tongjing River, Bulong River, and Jinguang River, forming a special "tan" or pool. This area boasts dense primeval forests, high altitude, abundant water systems, and a favorable ecological environment, providing ideal conditions for the growth of ancient tea trees. The ancient tea trees grown in such an environment absorb the essence of nature, creating Pu'er tea with unique qualities and flavors. The Ancient Tea Garden in Baihua Tan The ancient tea garden in Baihua Tan is a place full of mystery and charm. Hidden deep within the mountains and forests, it is surrounded by lush vegetation, offering an excellent ecological environment. The ancient tea trees here are tall and sturdy, having endured the passage of time, demonstrating remarkable…

Basic Introduction of Gongliu Tree-Dried Apricots Gongliu Tree-Dried Apricots are a specialty product of Gongliu County, Yili Prefecture, Xinjiang. "Gongliu Tree-Dried Apricots" are known for their fresh apricots being brightly colored, firm and flavorful, large and fragrant, sweet and delicious; the dried apricots are sweet and tender, with crunchy kernels. They are believed to have the benefits of promoting blood circulation, replenishing energy, stopping coughs, and moistening lungs, thus earning the title of "King of Kings" among fresh and dried fruits. To promote the development of the tree-dried apricot industry and increase farmers' income, Gongliu County has established professional cooperatives such as Tiangu Garden and Xialake, and introduced Yili Wanbang Agricultural Science & Technology Co., Ltd. to settle in Gongliu, achieving industrialized production of "Gongliu Tree-Dried Apricots." Currently, Gongliu County has built tree-dried apricot production bases in Tasituobe Township, Tikareke Township, Aketubei Town, and Jiergelang Township, with planting areas reaching tens of thousands of mu and an output value of 320 million RMB. Geographical Scope Gongliu County is located in the northwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in the upper reaches of the Ili River and the lower reaches of the Tekes River. It borders Xin Yuan County to the…

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine says, "During the three months of spring, old things are replaced with new. Heaven and Earth come to life, and all things flourish." Su Shi also vividly portrays the vitality and dynamism of spring with "Beyond the bamboo, a few peach blossoms bloom; the ducks in the spring river are the first to know that the water has warmed." According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is when liver energy is most active. The liver governs free flow and prefers a state of smoothness while resisting depression. Therefore, special attention should be given to mental adjustment in spring to maintain a positive outlook and an open mind. This helps ensure the free flow of liver energy and harmonizes the blood and qi, achieving the purpose of preventing illness and maintaining health. One: Restraint The Book of Lü says, "Desire has emotion, and emotion has limits. Sages cultivate limits to restrain desire, so they do not overindulge their emotions." Emphasizing spiritual cultivation starts with restraining one's desires and emotions to maintain psychological harmony and balance. In daily work and life, if faced with something anger-inducing, consider the potential negative consequences. This can help you…

Passengers on the D907 Shanghai-Hong Kong high-speed sleeper train await departure from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station on Saturday. YIN LIQIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Passengers traveling on the first overnight high-speed trains linking Hong Kong with Beijing and Shanghai praised the services, describing the rides as convenient and comfortable. The sleeper trains, which began operations on Saturday, provide passengers with more time and energy to enjoy their destinations, whether for family reunions, meeting friends, visiting tourist attractions, or conducting business. The first high-speed sleeper trains, whether northbound or southbound, all departed on Saturday evening, arriving at their destinations on Sunday morning. The services will operate from Friday to Monday each week. Ordinary-class sleeper carriages accommodate four passengers each, while premium-class carriages on the Hong Kong-Shanghai route accommodate two passengers each. The cabins are clean and well-lit, equipped with tables, reading lights, charging sockets, slippers, clothes hangers and cushions. Each cabin allows independent adjustment of lighting and temperature, and a dining car offers meals priced from 15 to 68 yuan ($2.07 to $9.37). Passengers gathered in groups on the lower berths to chat and enjoy food and snacks, while others played card games. A 60-year-old traveler surnamed Low, who left Hong Kong on…

With more than 300 varieties available in China, mushrooms are a fabulous food source that not only taste good but offer exceptional health benefits for our bodies.Mushrooms are a big favorite for both their taste and rich nutritional value. Traditional Chinese medicine also recommends different kinds of mushrooms for their health-maintaining functions such as reinforcing qi (energy) and detoxification.Mushrooms are viewed as longevity food in many countries due to their rich nutritional content as well as being widely believed to be an anti-cancer food.Apart from protein, fat and carbohydrate, they also contain rich vitamins and micro elements such as calcium, iron and phosphorus. Vitamin B12 in mushrooms, hardly found in other vegetables, can help prevent anemia while the rich hyskon, amylase and polypeptide are extremely important in children's growth.Mushrooms are also widely used as dietary therapy in TCM, effective in benefiting the spleen and relieving high blood pressure. And different kinds of mushrooms have their own functions.There are more than 300 varieties of mushrooms available in China including champignons and oyster mushrooms. Champignon (xianggu)TCM believes "neutral" champignons can help reinforce and regulate qi and blood, benefit liver, kidney, spleen and stomach, calm nerves, dissolve phlegm, detoxify the body and has…

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dampness invites a hundred illnesses. Recently, many areas across the country have seen a significant increase in rainfall, marking the onset of the flood season. This has led to an obvious increase in environmental dampness. How can we avoid dampness and protect our vital energy? Let's take a look —

Do you ever get a tummy ache? Gastric and other health problems, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), are attributable to poor qi circulation. Stagnant qi inhibits the bodily flow of energy, which inflicts damage on the internal organs. This causes discomfort and fatigue in various parts of the anatomy, the belly included. How can we revitalize qi? Through the fifth Chinese massage technique.The abdomen houses the body’s vital internal organs, notably the spleen and the stomach. It is also the source of qi and blood circulation. An efficient metabolism that disposes of waste and absorbs nutrition is the sole route to optimum qi circulation. The fifth Chinese massage technique relieves abdominal discomfort and so helps maintain good all-round health.

Bamboo Garlic Goose Hotpot is one of the specialties of Haigang District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province. NameBamboo Garlic Goose Hotpot CategorySpecialty Cuisine OriginHebei Province - Qinhuangdao City - Haigang District Bamboo Garlic Goose Hotpot is one of the specialties of Haigang District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province. The bamboo garlic used in it is a precious medicinal fungus with benefits including strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach, replenishing energy and relieving pain, weight loss and anti-cancer properties, as well as lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The taste of Bamboo Garlic Goose Hotpot is tender and refreshing, flavorful, richly aromatic, rich without being greasy, and light without being bland. It is very popular among tourists.