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.