Coffee culture from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine: taste and health first

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, coffee is not only a refreshing drink, but also a cultural experience. While enjoying coffee, health comes first. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes differences in physical constitution. Some people drink coffee to refresh their minds, while others may suffer from insomnia and other problems. Drinking coffee in moderation can regulate body functions, but excessive dependence may have negative effects on the body. While enjoying coffee culture, we should pay attention to health and drink coffee reasonably.

In the busy modern life, coffee has become an indispensable companion for many people to refresh themselves. Its unique aroma and taste have brought a moment of comfort to countless office workers and students. When we are immersed in the charm of coffee culture, have we ever thought about looking at this drink from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine? Let's talk about how traditional Chinese medicine views coffee and how to stay healthy while enjoying coffee.

Coffee, as an imported beverage, does not have a specific set of theories for it in traditional Chinese medicine. However, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the properties of coffee and its effects on the human body cannot be ignored. Coffee is pungent, sweet and bitter in nature and is a warm beverage. Drinking it in moderation can refresh the mind and relieve fatigue. This is because it contains caffeine and other ingredients that can stimulate the central nervous system and improve attention and reaction speed.

Because of its stimulating effect, improper drinking of coffee may also cause a series of health problems. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the balance of yin and yang. Overexcitement of the nervous system can lead to imbalance of yin and yang, causing symptoms such as insomnia and irritability. Especially for people with a hot constitution and prone to getting angry, drinking too much coffee is tantamount to adding fuel to the fire, which can easily lead to the occurrence of hot symptoms such as oral ulcers and acne.

Coffee also has a certain diuretic effect. Drinking it in moderation can help eliminate toxins from the body, but excessive diuresis will lead to excessive water loss in the body, affect electrolyte balance, and even increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. While enjoying the pleasure brought by coffee, we must pay attention to controlling the amount and frequency of drinking.

How to drink coffee reasonably from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine?

It varies from person to person. Different people have different physiques and different tolerance to coffee. People with a cold constitution can increase their drinking amount appropriately to use its warming properties to balance the cold in the body, while people with a hot constitution need to drink it with caution to avoid getting a sore throat.

Reasonable collocation, although coffee has a strong stimulating effect, but it should also be paired with other foods. Chinese medicine advocates food incompatibility. Certain foods and coffee taken at the same time may have adverse reactions. Drinking coffee with stimulating drinks such as tea and alcohol will aggravate the stimulation to the body and is not good for health.

Control the amount you drink. No matter how delicious the drink is, you need to taste it in moderation. Excessive coffee consumption will not only lead to the above-mentioned health problems, but may also have adverse effects on the digestive system and affect the absorption of nutrients.

Pay attention to individual reactions. Everyone's body is unique. If you feel uncomfortable after drinking coffee, such as palpitations, insomnia, stomach pain, etc., you should stop drinking it immediately and seek medical advice.

In the eyes of traditional Chinese medicine, coffee is not a terrible monster, but it is by no means a harmless drink. In addition to tasting it, we need to pay more attention to its impact on our bodies. In our fast-paced lives, let us slow down and integrate into the coffee culture in a healthier way.

In this era of information explosion, as self-media authors, we have the responsibility to spread correct health concepts and let everyone understand the wisdom and unique charm of traditional Chinese medicine. Let us explore modern life from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine and cheer for health!