Health, fitness and longevity supplements include a variety of Chinese teas

The origin of tea was China. The Zhuo (1034-246 BC), Qin (361-296 BC) and Han (206 BC-AD 226) dynasties embodied extensive tea consumption. The use of tea for medicinal, nutritional, health, fitness and longevity purposes is determined through the ‘Wuxing’ or the school system of the 5 elements that sustains (TCM) Traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, massage, Health Qigong, Feng Shui, staying in shape, Wu-Shu- Kung Fu, use of Chinese herbs and more.

Chinese tea, bought in sachet boxes or delicious crystallized blocks, involves an astonishing number of shapes, flavors, textures, herbal and nutritional ingredients. Applications, including those for health, youth and longevity, are guaranteed by the long history of traditional Chinese medicine. The history of the 5 elements or ‘Wuxing’ is even longer.

Drunk at home or at work, Chinese tea is delicious. Consumed in tea houses like ‘Up Tea!’ Located on Little Newport Street is London’s Chinatown, so drinking tea can be an enjoyable experience.

Tea, health and wuxing

The School of the 5 Elements ‘Wuxing’ links each of the 5 main internal organs of the body (and much more) with the Elements as follows: spleen (Earth) lungs (Metal) kidneys (Water) liver (Wood) and heart (Fire). Wuxing is a proven internal and external balanced health system. Many teas involve remedies to cure or prevent common complaints, or to promote optimal health, youth, and longevity that stem from the 5-element system, still in popular and official use today.

INSTANT DRINK OF CHRYSANTHEMUS (ju hua cha)

This chrysanthemum tea included 45% dried flower extract crystallized over 55% cane sugar. Chrysanthemum tea treats irritation and inflammation of the lungs, nasal passages, and throat through its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It also promotes better vision and helps cleanse the liver in particular.

Wuxing students learn how the eyes and the liver are interconnected, correspond to the wood element, and can both be naturally nurtured by ju hua cha. They also practice 5-element Qigong routines with similar effects.

TIEN-CHI (Sky Energy) GINSENG FLOWER TEA (ren shen cha)

Tien-chi Ginseng (Panax pseudoginseng) The southwestern Chinese variety of ginseng tea is grown mainly in Yunnan and Guangxi provinces. The root of the Tien-chi plant is used as a health product to regulate blood circulation. The flower works as an herb that cleanses heat and toxins and is used to reduce inflammation, feverishness, skin rashes, and sore throat.

GREEN TEA XIAMEN (fight)

Green tea stimulates the heart in particular, aids digestion and eliminates fatigue. Green tea, which stimulates the body to metabolize more fat and is therefore widely used in diet and weight loss, also supports longevity and overall detoxification of the body.

However, since it slightly inhibits the absorption of iron from the diet, people with anemia and women should avoid green tea during their menstrual period.

JASMINE FLOWER TEA (mo li hua cha)

There are several different varieties of jasmine tea, including green, jade, or black. Good for oral hygiene and cleaning the palate (before, after or during meals). The highly aromatic calming nature of jasmine tea also stimulates digestion, encourages relaxation, and helps prevent insomnia.

MORNING STAR GINGER DRINK (sheng jiang cha)

Ginger tea stimulates and balances the activity of the heart, lungs and spleen in particular and helps the balanced functioning of the 5 main internal organs as a system in a tonic way. Its antibacterial properties also make it a popular cold and flu remedy.

LUO HAN GUO EXTRACT TEA (luo han cha)

Luo Han Guo (luohanguo) also known as ‘Monk’s Fruit’ (one of the many longevity links) is a member of the pumpkin plant family and a fruit known for its sweet taste. Luo han cha. It is also well known medicinally to treat coughs and sore throats and also to promote longevity. Luohanguo has been developed more recently into a low calorie sweetener.

When preparing this dark brown and caramel-flavored tea, it can be drunk hot or cold.

CHONG JI 5 FLOWER TEA (wu hua cha)

This mixture of 5 Chinese medicinal herbs eliminates internal heat, stimulates diuresis and detoxification. It can also be used to treat eye pain, sore throat, dysentery, and constipation. It is delivered concentrated in cane sugar crystals and has a pleasant caramel flavor.

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Drinking Chinese tea according to the theory of the elements improves health, youth, and longevity in many related ways. 5 Elements Qigong provides internal breathing and external massage routines towards the same ends.

The above brands and types of tea can be easily purchased in local Chinese supermarkets, the Chinese names of the teas appear in parentheses. They are all inexpensive, represent excellent value for money, are real and offer true ‘junk thrill’.