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Spring · from 20 Mar

Spring Equinox

春分

Balance Yin and Yang, harmonize Qi and Blood.

Next: Clear and Bright on 5 Apr — 16 days

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Chinese rose and red date tea
Spring Equinox · Tea break · Blood Stasis

Chinese rose and red date tea

Chinese rose (yue ji hua), a herbal-shop staple with a lighter scent than rose, infused with simmered red dates into a warming tea.

  • 18 min
  • Serves 2
  • Simmer
  • Easy
WarmingMoves bloodSoothes the liver

Why it suits you: Blood-stasis types are prone to period pain, a dull complexion and easy bruising when blood is sluggish as liver qi rises around the Spring Equinox. Sweet, warm Chinese rose moves blood, regulates menstruation and eases the liver, while red dates nourish blood so it moves without depleting.

Method

Prep 3 min · Cook 15 min
  1. 1Bring the red dates and water to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Turn off the heat, add the rose buds, cover and infuse for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Strain, sweeten to taste and drink warm.

Cautions

  • Chinese rose moves blood: avoid it during pregnancy or with heavy periods.

Chef's tips

  • Do not boil the flowers; infusing them off the heat keeps the fragrance.

The TCM view

Chinese rose is sweet and warm, moving blood, regulating menstruation and soothing liver qi. Red dates are sweet and warm and support qi and blood; brown sugar harmonises the middle. Together they move and nourish blood and ease the liver.

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Seasonal principle

Day and night are equal. Maintain balance in all things. Eat seasonal greens to refresh the body and harmonize internal energy. Avoid extreme temperatures in food and environment. Establish a regular sleep schedule to align with the balanced natural rhythms of the season.

In season now

In season around Spring Equinox: Bean Sprouts, Eggs, Wolfberries, Green Tea, Asparagus

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Blood Stasis

Sluggish circulation, dull tone, easy bruising

Enjoy: Black wood-ear fungus · Onion · Black beans · Hawthorn · Aubergine

Go easy: Raw and cold food · Very rich, fatty food · Sitting still for hours

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Based on traditional Chinese medicine for general wellness education — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms persist, are severe or unusual, please see a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.