Study on the nature, flavor, meridians and efficacy of coffee in traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: This article explores the medicinal properties and effects of coffee. Coffee is considered to have bitter, sweet, slightly sour, slightly cold properties, and belongs to the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians. Drinking coffee in moderation has the effects of refreshing the mind, promoting metabolism, and relieving fatigue, but drinking too much may cause adverse effects such as insomnia. This article also explores the different reactions of people with different physical constitutions to coffee, as well as the interaction between coffee and other traditional Chinese medicines, aiming to help people understand the medicinal value of coffee more comprehensively.

In busy modern life, coffee has become an indispensable drink for many people. Its unique aroma and taste can always bring people temporary pleasure. Coffee is not just a drink. If viewed from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it also has unique properties and meridians, as well as a series of related effects.

1. The nature and flavor of coffee

In traditional Chinese medicine theory, "nature and flavor" refers to the properties and taste of a medicine, and is an important basis for judging the efficacy of a medicine. Coffee is pungent and sweet in nature, and is a warm drink. Pungent can disperse and move, and has the effects of dispersing and moving qi; sweet can nourish and harmonize, and has the function of replenishing energy and harmonizing various medicines. Coffee can help people refresh their minds and eliminate fatigue to a certain extent.

2. The origin of coffee

Meridians refer to the special effects of a drug on a certain meridian or organ. Coffee mainly enters the heart meridian and lung meridian. Entering the heart meridian, it helps to strengthen the heart, relieve fatigue, and refresh the mind; entering the lung meridian, it can promote qi circulation, relieve depression, and relieve asthma. This is why people often feel happier and their breathing becomes smoother after drinking coffee.

3. The effects of coffee

1. Refresh the mind : The caffeine contained in coffee is a well-known refreshing substance that can stimulate the central nervous system and delay the onset of fatigue. For people who often stay up late and are busy at work, drinking a moderate amount of coffee can have a refreshing effect on the mind.

2. Promote digestion : Coffee can also stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, promote the secretion of digestive juices, and help relieve symptoms such as loss of appetite and indigestion.

3. Diuretic and detumescent : Caffeine can also enhance kidney function, promote urine excretion, and help eliminate edema.

4. Soothe your mood : Coffee has a pungent and dispersing effect on promoting the flow of qi, which can relieve tension and anxiety and make people feel happy.

5. Reduce risks : Studies have shown that drinking coffee in moderation can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other diseases.

But it is worth noting that although coffee is good, it should not be consumed in excess. Excessive coffee consumption may lead to symptoms such as accelerated heartbeat, insomnia, and anxiety. Since coffee is warm in nature, long-term and excessive drinking may cause heat in the body, resulting in symptoms such as dry mouth, mouth sores, etc. When enjoying the pleasure brought by coffee, you must drink it in moderation. It varies from person to person, and you should take it reasonably based on your own physical condition.

The effects of coffee on people with different physical conditions are also different. For those with a cold constitution, drinking coffee in moderation can harmonize the constitution and relieve cold symptoms; while people with a hot constitution need to be more cautious to avoid aggravating the hot symptoms. Pregnant women, children, the elderly and other special groups should be more cautious when choosing to drink coffee.

In daily life, we should combine coffee with other beverages, reasonably adjust the diet structure, eat scientifically and live healthily. We should also pay attention to changes in our own bodies and adjust our eating habits in time to make coffee a real companion in life.

As a widely loved drink, the nature, taste, meridians and efficacy of coffee in traditional Chinese medicine theory are worthy of our in-depth exploration. While enjoying the wonderful moments brought by coffee, we should pay more attention to its impact on the body and drink it scientifically and consume it reasonably.