Do you sometimes or always experience stomach bloatedness? Too much of cold, fried and greasy foods especially during festive seasons will cause stomach bloatedness. Tangerine peel has antioxidants more than 20 times of Tangerine’s juice which is beneficial for neutralizing free radicals caused environmental factors like air pollution, air allergens, heavy metals & sun exposure, etc. Also, helps to improve colds & flu, digestion, morning sickness, motion sickness, stress & balance blood sugar, etc. Added with other herbs: Ginger & Peppermint, this tea infusion is specially created for these health concerns.
Serving size: 1 cup of 250ml.
Benefits: Helps to improve stomach bloatedness caused by cold, fried and greasy foods. Also, promote cardiovascular system, lungs, stomach & spleen health, etc.
Ingredients
(1) Dried Peppermint – 3-5 leaves (0.6-1 gram).
(2) Dried or fresh Tangerine peel, 1 inch length – 10-15 thin strips (3-4.5 grams).
(3) Ginger – 2-4 slices (0.4-0.8 gram).
(4) Maltose or Honey – 1 teaspoon or as desired.
(5) Hot boiling water – 1 cup of 250ml.
* Daily recommended dosage: Ginger 250 mg – 2 grams; Dried Peppermint not more than 6 grams & Dried Tangerine Peel 3-6 grams.
Preparation
(1) Rinse all ingredients with tap or distilled water & discard water. Then rinse again with hot water & discard water.
(2) Add washed ingredients together to 1 cup of hot boiling water, cover with a lid & steep for 10 to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove lid then add Maltose or Honey, stir well & drink anytime.
Note
(1) Suitable for everyone especially those who have stomach bloatedness caused by cold, fried and greasy foods. For adults: take 1-3 cups daily & for children aged 5-12 years old: Take ½-1 cup once every 2-3 days.
(2) Ginger might increase your insulin level or lower your blood sugar level so take in moderation.
(3) Moderate intake of Ginger for those who are on blood thinning medications or have bleeding disorders because Ginger may slow down blood clotting.
(4) Ginger might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop taking it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
(5) Ginger, Peppermint Leaves & Tangerine peel have not enough reliable information about the safety intake for pregnant or breastfeeding women, so if you are pregnant or breast feeding, do take in moderation.
(6) Peppermint Leaves may cause some side effects including heartburn and allergic reactions including flushing, headaches & mouth sores so if you experience such symptoms, do take in moderation.
Caution: To take this tea infusion at an interval of 1 to 2 hours from medications.
