Description
METAL (金) – Refinement, Clarity, Strength
Symbolism:
- Season: Autumn
- Direction: West
- Color: White/Silver
- Emotion: Focus, Letting Go
- Tea Base: White Tea (白茶)
- Symbolism: Metal is about purification, wisdom, and discipline—helping to release the past and prepare for the future.
Herbal Ingredients:
- Bay – Protection, clarity
- Cacao – Creativity, heart-opening
- Calendula – Healing, golden energy
- Fennel – Digestion, purification
- Juniper – Cleansing, focus
- Sage – Wisdom, letting go
- Turmeric – Strength, resilience
- Rosehip – Love, prosperity
Ritual:
- Drink this tea in quiet contemplation.
- Reflect on what you need to release from the past year.
- Write a list of old habits to let go and burn it.
| Ingredient | Health Conditions | Organ Functions | Interactions |
|---|
| Bay | Avoid with aspirin allergy or if prone to digestive issues. | Supports digestion and mental clarity. | Interacts with anticoagulants. |
| Cacao | Avoid with heart conditions, anxiety, or caffeine sensitivity. | Contains theobromine, supports circulation and mood. | Interacts with stimulants, MAOIs. |
| Calendula | Avoid in pregnancy, hormone-sensitive conditions, or ragweed allergy. | Supports skin, digestion, and immunity. | Interacts with sedatives, anticoagulants. |
| Fennel | Avoid in pregnancy, hormone-sensitive conditions, or epilepsy. | Supports digestion, mild estrogenic effects. | Interacts with hormone therapy, epilepsy meds. |
| Juniper | Avoid in pregnancy, kidney disease, or high blood pressure. | Acts as a diuretic, supports urinary tract health. | Interacts with diuretics, antihypertensives. |
| Sage | Avoid in pregnancy, epilepsy, or with high blood pressure. | Supports digestion, memory, and hormonal balance. | Interacts with antihypertensives, sedatives. |
| Turmeric | Avoid in pregnancy, gallbladder disease, or clotting disorders. | Anti-inflammatory, supports digestion and liver health. | Interacts with anticoagulants, antidiabetics. |
| Rosehip | Avoid with kidney stones or iron overload conditions. | High in vitamin C; supports immunity and skin health. | May enhance iron absorption, affect diuretics. |
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