06/08/2026
Summer Drinks
Jasmine Bud (Mo Li Hua, 茉莉花) Rose Bud (Mei Gui Hua, 玫瑰花)
Properties Pungent, sweet, warm Sweet, slightly bitter, warm
Target Meridians Spleen, Stomach, Liver Liver, Spleen
Primary Specialty Qi movement + Harmonizing Digestion Qi movement + Moving Blood
Best For Bloating, nausea, and stress-induced stomach aches. Painful periods, breast tenderness, and dark blood clots.
🍃 How Jasmine Bud Moves Qi
Jasmine’s pungent taste and strong aroma allow it to quickly "break open" areas where energy has knotted up.
Dispelling "Turbid Dampness" in the Gut (辟秽浊): If your Qi is stagnant due to a heavy, greasy diet, stress, or humid weather, you may experience a sticky feeling in your mouth, a heavy abdomen, or loose stools. Jasmine's sharp aroma cuts through this heavy dampness to get your digestive Qi moving again.
Soothing "Liver-Stomach" Disharmony: When you get stressed or angry, your Liver Qi overacts and "attacks" your stomach, causing instant bloating, acid reflux, or stress-induced diarrhea. Jasmine gently pacifies the Liver while waking up the Spleen and Stomach.
Alleviating Chest Oppression: Jasmine helps expand the diaphragm. It eases that tight, suffocating sensation in the chest when you are carrying heavy emotional tension or anxiety.
☕ How to Use Jasmine Bud for Qi Flow
Simple Jasmine Tea: Steep 3–5 grams of dried pure jasmine buds in hot water (around 85°C/185°F) for 5 minutes. It is ideal to drink this after a heavy meal or during a stressful workday.
The "Triple Flower" Stress-Relief Blend: If your Qi stagnation manifests as a combination of bad moods, eye strain, and mild bloating, you can blend 2g Jasmine Buds, 2g Rose Buds, and 2g Chrysanthemum Flowers. The Chrysanthemum clears upper body tension while the jasmine and rose move internal stagnation.
The Qi
⚠️ Precautions
Because jasmine bud is warm and drying, avoid overconsuming it if you have Yin deficiency (signs include chronic dry throat, hot flashes, or night sweats). Additionally, while it is milder than heavy roots like Chuanxiong, pregnant individuals should consume it in moderation as it possesses mild uterine-stimulating qualities.
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