What kind of tea is good for nourishing the stomach?
Nov 25, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, barley tea, black tea, Si Junzi tea, pu'er tea, and red date tea are all good choices for promoting gastric health. If you experience any discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Although certain teas may benefit stomach health, it is important to pay attention to the method and quantity of consumption. Avoid drinking strong tea or overnight tea before bedtime or on an empty stomach, as this may irritate the gastric mucosa. Additionally, tea consumption is not advisable during medication intake or while breastfeeding.
Generally speaking, barley tea, black tea, Si Junzi tea (Four Gentlemen Tea), Pu'er tea, and red date tea are all types of tea beverages that are beneficial for stomach health. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical advice. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Barley Tea
Barley tea is made by steeping roasted barley in water. It contains abundant amylase and vitamins, which help promote digestion and gastrointestinal motility. It also offers a certain degree of protection to the gastric mucosa.
2. Black Tea
Black tea is a fully fermented tea. During processing, the polyphenols in black tea are oxidized, making them relatively less irritating to the stomach. The oxidized polyphenols in black tea can also promote gastrointestinal digestion, aid in reducing inflammation, assist in treating gastric ulcers, and provide some protection to the gastric mucosa.
3. Si Junzi Tea (Four Gentlemen Tea)
Si Junzi tea is made from traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients such as ginseng, white atractylodes rhizome, and poria. It contains components like ginsenosides, sugars, and amino acids. These components can help replenish qi and blood, nourish the stomach and generate body fluids, and can alleviate symptoms such as spleen and stomach qi deficiency, abdominal distension, intestinal rumbling, and poor appetite.
4. Pu'er Tea
Pu'er tea is mild in nature and has a certain viscosity. Its components can form a protective layer on the surface of the gastric mucosa, thus protecting the stomach. In addition, the dietary fiber in Pu'er tea helps promote gastrointestinal digestion.
5. Red Date Tea
Red date tea contains rich nutrients such as glucose, fructose, sucrose, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, and iron. It helps enhance the function of the spleen and stomach and is especially suitable for individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency cold. However, diabetic patients should drink it in moderation to avoid elevated blood sugar levels.
Although the aforementioned teas are beneficial for maintaining stomach health, attention should also be paid to the method and quantity of tea consumption. Avoid drinking strong tea or overnight tea before bedtime or on an empty stomach to prevent irritation to the gastric mucosa. Additionally, tea should not be consumed during medication or breastfeeding. Individuals with gastrointestinal diseases should consume tea under the guidance of a physician.
