Description
EARTH (土) – Stability, Nourishment, Homecoming
Symbolism:
- Season: Late Summer
- Direction: Center
- Color: Yellow/Brown
- Emotion: Grounding, Patience
- Tea Base: Pu-erh Tea (普洱茶)
- Symbolism: Earth is the foundation of health, nourishment, and home—perfect for honoring family unity during Chinese New Year.
Herbal Ingredients:
- Angelica Root – Protection, grounding
- Lotus & Ginger – Enlightenment, strength
- Liquorice – Sweetness, balance
- Marshmallow Root – Soothing, comfort
- Stinging Nettle – Nourishment, vitality
- Reishi – Spiritual wisdom, longevity
- Vanilla – Warmth, connection
Ritual:
- Brew this tea and share it with family to honor ancestors and strengthen bonds.
- Meditate on gratitude for stability, health, and abundance.
| Ingredient | Health Conditions | Organ Functions | Interactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica Root | Avoid in pregnancy, bleeding disorders, or hormone-sensitive conditions. | Supports digestion, circulation, and hormonal balance. | Interacts with anticoagulants, hormone therapy. |
| Lotus & Ginger | Avoid with gallstones, ulcers, or severe acid reflux. | Supports digestion, circulation, and inflammation. | Interacts with anticoagulants, antacids. |
| Liquorice | Avoid with high blood pressure, kidney disease, or hormone-sensitive conditions. | Can raise blood pressure and affect cortisol levels. | Interacts with antihypertensives, corticosteroids. |
| Marshmallow Root | Avoid with blood sugar issues, clotting disorders, or lithium use. | Soothes mucous membranes, supports digestion. | Interacts with antidiabetics, anticoagulants, lithium. |
| Stinging Nettle | Avoid in pregnancy, kidney disease, or low blood pressure. | Acts as a diuretic, supports kidney and urinary health. | Interacts with diuretics, antihypertensives. |
| Reishi | Avoid with autoimmune diseases, blood disorders, or immunosuppressants. | Supports immunity, reduces inflammation. | Interacts with anticoagulants, immunosuppressants. |
| Vanilla | Generally safe, but avoid with severe allergies to orchids. | Antioxidant, supports mood and digestion. | No major drug interactions reported. |
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