Herbal & Flower Teas

Daidai Blossom, Aged Tangerine Peel and Licorice Tea

traditionally associated with easing stomach discomfort, bloating and poor appetite

In short: Daidai Blossom, Aged Tangerine Peel and Licorice Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with easing stomach discomfort, bloating and poor appetite. It is most often made for digestive wellness. Total time about 8 min. Key ingredients: aged tangerine peel, licorice root.

Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1–2 cups
Daidai Blossom, Aged Tangerine Peel and Licorice Tea

Why people make this tea

People with chronic gastritis often find their stomach acts up during times of stress, cold weather or emotional upset — a dull ache or cramping sensation in the upper abdomen, a feeling of tightness or bloating, loss of appetite. Nourilo notes that several aromatic flowers and botanicals — Buddha’s hand flower (fo shou hua), jasmine (mo li hua), osmanthus (gui hua), magnolia-bud flower (hou po hua), clove (ding xiang) and daidai blossom — all have a traditional association with regulating digestive qi, soothing the stomach and relieving pain. Daidai blossom in particular is valued for opening the chest and stomach, stimulating appetite and calming nausea. This three-ingredient tea is one of Nourilo’s go-to recommendations for anyone whose stomach discomfort is related to stress or digestive weakness.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Tangerine peel · Randomized controlled trial, 72 participants · 2025
    The tangerine peel drink group showed significant reductions in body weight and triglycerides after the intervention compared with the control group (p < 0.05). Safety markers showed no adverse effects. Gut microbiota and serum metabolite profiles also differed.Limitation: Small pilot trial with only 55 of 72 participants completing. The fermented product is not the same as plain tangerine peel, and the control group is not described.PubMed 40225325
  • Licorice root · Randomized controlled trial, 66 participants · 2024
    Compared with placebo plus the same low-calorie diet, licorice extract was associated with greater improvements in body weight, BMI, body fat, lipid profile, fasting glucose, insulin and HOMA-IR at 8 weeks.Limitation: Small sample, short 8-week duration, and an extract dose that is not comparable to licorice eaten as food; the authors call for confirmatory research.PubMed 39080737 · 3 more licorice root studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • Licorice root: Contains glycyrrhizin. Large amounts or long-term use have been linked to raised blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, and even smaller amounts have caused problems in people with high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, or a high-salt diet. Large amounts are unsafe in pregnancy, and it can interact with corticosteroids. Source: NIH NCCIH — Licorice Root

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

Members only

Unlock the full method & Nourilo's tips

One payment, lifetime access to every one of our 2,344 recipes — step-by-step methods, preparation tips and serving notes.

  • Full step-by-step method for this and all 2,344 recipes
  • Nourilo's Tips — sourcing, substitutions and serving notes
  • One-time payment · card, Apple Pay or Google Pay · no subscription, no renewals

Checking your access…

Spot an error? Report a correction

Answers this recipe appears in

Comments

Loading comments…