Angelica, Cistanche and Hemp Seed Tea (Dang Gui Rou Cong Rong Huo Ma Ren Tang)

Why people make this tea

Not all constipation has the same root cause. When constipation arises from excess heat — too much spicy food, for instance — cooling or laxative foods often help. But when it comes from deficiency — weakness after surgery, recovering from illness, the postpartum period, or simply advancing age — cold or drastic measures often make things worse, leaving the body feeling more depleted than before. This herbal tea takes a very different approach: it gently nourishes the blood and body fluids, and moistens the intestines from within. The effect is gradual and sustained rather than immediate, and the body is left feeling supported rather than drained.