Tea made from Chinese wolfberries (
Lycium barbarum), rich in antioxidants, can help regulate the immune system, reduce blood fat, lower blood pressure, tonify the kidneys, nourish the face, and fight against cancer, aging and fatigue. [Photo/VCG]
When autumn turns to winter, temperatures gradually drop and the wind feels especially chilly at night, making some tremble. You could catch cold and get sick, so it’s important to pay special attention to your body. Why not drink a cup of hot tea to stay healthy? Here are some herbal brews to try as the weather gets colder.
Longan and red jujube tea can nourish the heart, ease the mind and enrich the blood. [Photo/VCG]
Ginger tea is an excellent drink for winter, a time when it is easy for hands and feet to feel cold because slower metabolism. Ginger itself can strengthen the stomach to drive away cold. [Photo/VCG]
Dandelion tea, made from dried dandelion leaves (
Taraxacum officinale). This herbal tea is a mild diuretic that also increases bile production. [Photo/VCG]
Motherwort tea can activate blood circulation as well as regulate blood and menstruation. It can also promote the rapid recovery of blood flow. [Photo/VCG]
