Hey friends & lovers,
welcome to the first tea recipe in our cycle syncing TCM series.
Our first recipe focuses on the post-period week, a time when the body is replenishing blood and energy (Qi) after menstruation. In TCM, this phase is associated with Blood Deficiency, making it essential to restore vitality with warm, nourishing herbs.
This tea blend incorporates a bunch of rich ingredients that support liver health and skin hydration, and in TCM we believe that your skin health is directly related to reproductive health. So, happy cycle means happy skin.
Table of contents
Ingredient & Benefit Breakdown
Rosebuds
- TCM Function: Moves Qi (energy) and promotes blood circulation , helping to reduce stagnation that can lead to bloating, mood swings, or sluggishness.
- Post-Period Benefit: Encourages smooth blood flow , helping the body recover from blood loss during menstruation. Also soothes emotional imbalances like mood swings or irritability .
- Skin Benefit: Improves circulation, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the skin, promoting a healthy glow and reducing dullness.
Astragalus 北芪
- TCM Function: Tonifies Qi (vital energy) and strengthens the Spleen and Lungs , boosting immunity and reducing fatigue.
- Post-Period Benefit: Helps rebuild energy levels after blood loss and supports the digestive system , which plays a key role in nutrient absorption for recovery.
- Skin Benefit: Supports collagen production , speeds up wound healing, and enhances the skin’s natural barrier function , keeping it plump and hydrated.
Dang Shen 党参
- TCM Function: Tonifies Qi and nourishes Blood , similar to ginseng but gentler, making it great for daily use.
- Post-Period Benefit: Replenishes energy and blood , helping to combat fatigue and dizziness that can occur after menstruation.
- Skin Benefit: Enhances blood circulation , allowing for better nutrient delivery to the skin , promoting a healthy complexion .
- TCM Function: Nourishes Blood , strengthens the Spleen and Stomach , and calms the mind.
- Post-Period Benefit: Helps restore blood volume , preventing weakness or anemia-like symptoms after the period. Also soothes the nervous system , reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
- Skin Benefit: Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C , it brightens the skin, reduces dryness , and helps maintain elasticity.
Chinese Jujube Dates 紅棗
- TCM Function: Nourishes Blood , strengthens the Spleen and Stomach , and calms the mind.
- Post-Period Benefit: Helps restore blood volume , preventing weakness or anemia-like symptoms after the period. Also soothes the nervous system , reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
- Skin Benefit: Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C , it brightens the skin, reduces dryness , and helps maintain elasticity.
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 recovery.
- Skin Benefit: Helps maintain skin hydration and radiance , reducing dullness and dryness that can occur post-period.
All these TCM ingredients work together to replenish our Yin, our Qi and our blood, perfect for after your period.
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Recipe
- 5 small rosebuds
- 2-3 pieces of Astragalus 北芪
- 6 pieces of Dang Shen 党参
- 2 large Chinese Jujube dates 紅棗
- A handful of Longan 桂圓
Method
- Add all your ingredients into a pot of water
- Bring to a boil and let it simmer for around 5 minutes
Keep Your Tea Warm
Watch Us Make It
Enjoy Your Post-Period Glow
This tea is deeply nourishing and restorative, targeting blood and Qi deficiency that often follows menstruation. By tonifying blood, improving circulation, and enhancing hydration, it supports skin radiance, energy levels, and emotional balance . The combination of rose, astragalus, and dang shen works to replenish energy, while jujube dates and longan deeply nourish the blood and enhance skin health from within.
This TCM cycle syncing tea is a must try to feel good and look good. Plus it tastes good and is so easy to make, so there's really no excuse to not giving it a try!
Let us know what you think @bedaskin.
With love,
Rachel & Alia
