Poria Cocos, Job's Tears, and Fresh Ginger Tea

Why people make this tea

Bad breath is something many people quietly worry about, especially in social situations. Nourilo points out that it rarely has a single cause. In traditional Chinese wellness, persistent bad breath is often linked to internal imbalances such as excess heat in the stomach and intestines, a congested spleen with accumulated dampness, or even liver heat. Of course it can also come from dental issues like cavities or gum disease — those need dental care, not food therapy. But when the cause is more of a digestive-damp origin — bloating, sluggish digestion, a tendency toward weight gain and water retention — this three-ingredient tea has been used for generations as a gentle daily tonic.