Hey friends & lovers,
welcome to week 2 of our cycle syncing TCM series.
Inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this easy tea recipe is designed to support your ovarian and skin health during your ovulation week. This is also the time when Yin energy peaks, and the body is naturally at its most radiant.
In TCM, ovulation is associated with abundant Blood and Qi , making it the perfect time to nourish the skin, boost circulation, and support hydration. Just know that in TCM what's good for your productive health translates to being good for your skin too.
Table of contents
This tea features collagen-boosting ingredients that enhance skin elasticity and radiance, and herbs that gently move Qi ensure a healthy, balanced flow of energy. By deeply hydrating the body and supporting the Liver and Spleen, this blend encourages clear, luminous skin improved digestion, and overall vitality, helping you glow from the inside out.
Ingredient & Benefit Breakdown
Chinese Jujube Dates 紅棗
- TCM Function: Tonifies Blood and Qi , strengthens the Spleen and Stomach , and calms the Shen (spirit) .
- Post-Period Benefit: Helps restore blood volume after menstruation, preventing weakness and fatigue. Supports digestion, ensuring nutrients are absorbed effectively for skin repair.
- Skin Benefit: Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C , which enhance skin elasticity, brightness, and hydration . Also helps reduce dryness and dullness .
Chinese Black Dates 南棗
- TCM Function: Nourishes Kidney Yin and Blood , strengthens the Spleen , and supports digestion.
- Post-Period Benefit: In TCM, the Kidneys store Essence (Jing) , which is vital for long-term vitality and beauty. Black dates help replenish Essence , which is often depleted after menstruation, supporting overall recovery and energy levels .
- Skin Benefit: By nourishing Kidney and Blood , it helps maintain a healthy, youthful complexion , preventing premature aging and dryness.
Dried Longan 桂圓
- TCM Function: Nourishes Heart Blood , calms the Shen (spirit) , and tonifies Qi .
- Post-Period Benefit: Supports blood regeneration , relieves post-menstrual fatigue , and promotes better sleep , which is essential for skin repair.
- Skin Benefit: Helps maintain skin hydration and radiance , reducing dullness and dryness that often occur post-period. Also promotes a healthy, plump complexion .
Goji Berries 枸杞
- TCM Function: Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin , nourishes Blood , and enhances eye and skin health .
- Post-Period Benefit: Supports Liver function , which in TCM is responsible for healthy blood flow and detoxification . This ensures the skin remains clear and vibrant .
- Skin Benefit: Packed with beta-carotene, vitamin C, and antioxidants , goji berries help protect against oxidative stress , boost collagen production , and reduce hyperpigmentation , giving the skin a radiant glow .
Black Beans 黑豆
- TCM Function: Strengthens the Kidneys and Liver , promotes blood circulation , and aids in detoxification.
- Post-Period Benefit: Supports Kidney Essence , which governs hair, skin, and overall vitality . In TCM, the Kidneys are linked to reproductive health, making black beans beneficial for hormonal balance .
- Skin Benefit: Rich in protein, iron, and antioxidants , black beans support collagen production , helping to keep the skin firm and youthful while preventing dullness and sagging .
All these TCM ingredients work together to warm our ovaries, move stagnant Qi from our liver, keep our energy up and our mood up. Plus, all these TCM ingredients are on the sweet side so you know this tastes good.
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Recipe
- 1 large Chinese jujube date 紅棗
- 5 Chinese black dates 南棗
- A handful of dried longan 桂圓
- 1/4 cup of goji berries 枸杞
- 1/4 cup of black beans 黑豆
Method
- Add all your ingredients into a small pot of water
- Bring to a boil and let it simmer for around 5 minutes
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Glowing Inside & Out
This tea is deeply replenishing, focusing on restoring blood and Yin after menstruation to enhance your natural radiance . By nourishing the liver and kidneys, it promotes clear, hydrated, and glowing skin, while also balancing hormones for overall well-being.
The mix of iron-rich blood tonics, antioxidant-packed berries, and Yin-nourishing black foods makes this a powerful beauty elixir, helping you look and feel your best during ovulation week.
Give our tea recipe a try the next time you're in the ovulation phase and stay tuned for when we share our TCM tea for the dreaded PMS phase on @bedaskin.
With love,
Rachel & Alia
