What are the benefits of drinking water infused with Amomi Fructus Rotundus and Tangerine Peel?

Generally, the effects of drinking water infused with Amomum fruit (Sha Ren) and tangerine peel (Chen Pi) include soothing the fetus, regulating menstruation and reducing vaginal discharge, promoting qi circulation to relieve pain, relieving cough and expelling phlegm, and strengthening the spleen and stomach. If needed for use, it should be taken according to medical advice. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Soothing the Fetus

Amomum fruit has the effect of soothing the fetus and can be used to treat conditions such as fetal restlessness or nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, while tangerine peel can protect the gastrointestinal tract. The infusion of Amomum fruit and tangerine peel can nourish the spleen and benefit qi to stabilize the fetus, and also promote qi circulation and resolve stagnation to prevent turbid stagnation from harming the fetus.

2. Regulating Menstruation and Reducing Vaginal Discharge

Tangerine peel can soothe the liver and regulate qi, while Amomum fruit warms the kidneys, dispels cold, and reduces excessive vaginal discharge. Drinking water infused with Amomum fruit and tangerine peel may help regulate irregular menstruation and excessive vaginal discharge in women.

3. Promoting Qi Circulation and Relieving Pain

Both Amomum fruit and tangerine peel can promote qi circulation, improve blood flow, and alleviate pain caused by qi stagnation. Drinking water infused with Amomum fruit and tangerine peel may help relieve symptoms such as abdominal distension and stomach pain.

4. Relieving Cough and Expelling Phlegm

Tangerine peel has the property of drying dampness and resolving phlegm, helping eliminate dampness from the body. When consumed together, Amomum fruit and tangerine peel can strengthen qi, improve cough and phlegm symptoms caused by lung heat or dry weather, and promote the rapid expulsion of phlegm from the body.

5. Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach

Amomum fruit warms the spleen and stomach, while tangerine peel regulates qi and strengthens the spleen, helping to expel accumulated gas in the digestive system. Drinking water infused with Amomum fruit and tangerine peel can enhance blood circulation in the digestive system, improve the function of the spleen and stomach, and help alleviate reduced appetite.

However, both Amomum fruit and tangerine peel are warming herbs. Excessive consumption may lead to heatiness or indigestion. Therefore, dosage and frequency should be adjusted according to individual constitution and specific conditions when using them.