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15/10/2025

Still few days to enjoy autumn 🍂 and the winter will arrive - the clocks 🕑 shift into winter times ❄️ giving us an extra hour to sleep 😴 Do you feel sleepy, weak, out of energy, and like your immune system needs a boost? A cup of warm, concentrated nature can nurture you ♨️

The survival rule of 3 for this winter can be called
1/ Grosvenor momordica fruit and five flower tea
2/ Red bean and Coix seed tea
3/ Pear and sweet olive tea

They all boost immunity and harmonize the metabolism, though every herbal combination has its way;
ad 1/ 🎡 supports circulation, detoxication and promotes overall wellness
ad 2/ 🍽️ stimulates metabolism, digestion and blood sugar
ad 3/ 🛌🏻 improves sleep, vitality and supports respiratory system

You can now purchase these three teas as a set or, if you prefer three teas of the same variety, at a more favorable price. See our website for more details:

https://www.sub4life.com/en/p/special-offer-three-tea-set-one-bag-each-of-pear-red-bean-and-grosvenor-momor-with-free-deliver

19/09/2025

🪟 The temperature is dropping, colors are fading🌾, it's raining ☔ , the wind is blowing, darkness is spreading.. Let's have a drink! 💥 What about cup of tea of Rehmania glutinosa [Shu Di Huang]

Why Rehmania, what does it do?

🛡️ Strengthening Immunity
🔦 Mood Enhancement
⚖️ Support for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
🔥 Warming and Nourishing Properties
⚡ Boosting Energy and Vitality:
• Helps combat winter-related fatigue, lethargy, and low energy levels.

Can science support traditional use? 🔬 Yes! Rehmannia glutinosa contains:
🧩 Iridoid glycosides: (like catalpol) 👉🏻 antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activity
🧩 Phenolic acids 👉🏻 antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
🧩 Polysaccharides 👉🏻 have received lately widespread attention due to their immune regulation, anti-tumor, antioxidant and anti-aging effects!

Shu Di Huang of excellent quality, as well as many other herbs are at https://www.sub4life.com/en/search?q=rehmania

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00044-023-03183-y

Rehmannia glutinosa has been used historically and is now listed in the 2020 Chinese Pharmacopoeia as a traditional Chinese medicine for nourishing yin and tonifying kidney. Polysaccharides are one of the main active ingredients in Rehmannia glutinosa. In recent years, Rehmannia glutinosa polysaccha...

09/09/2025

It's time to harvest the sweet fruits that nature offers us 🍐 Apples and pears are being picked, and in addition to delicious pies, you can also enjoy health promoting and energy boosting tea combination 🫖 Just what you might need in the comming season 🍂

The "Pear herbal tea" comprise of 7 ingrediences carefully chosen to support:

🛡️ immunity, enhances overall vitality
🫁 respiratory well-being, soothe the throat
🧘🏻 emotional balance, improving sleep quality, and boosting energy levels
🍽️ digestive health, promote regular digestion, and reduce bloating

Consult a TCM practitioner for personalized advice.
The high quality TCM "Pear tea" combination could be found at: https://www.sub4life.com/en/p/pear-and-sweet-olive-tea

08/08/2025

Mint 🍃 is perfect summer herb 🔆 Though the TCM recommends to use it more as warm tea and less as cold Mojito 🍸

Mint is known to:
🥵 Relieve Summer Heat
🩸 Detoxifying and Cooling the Blood
🍽️ Alleviating Digestive Issues
🎡 Promoting the Flow of Liver Qi
👁️ Clearing the Head and Eyes
💨 Dispelling Wind-Heat

But do you know this about mint?
🧘🏻 In both Eastern and Western traditions, mint was used to “awaken the mind”

🧚🏻‍♀️ In Greek mythology, mint is linked to the nymph Menthe, who was turned into the mint plant by Persephone out of jealousy

🔼 Mint leaves were found in Egyptian tombs showing its usage 3,000+ Years Ago

🧼 Romans used mint in tooth powders, perfumes, and body fresheners. Its strong aroma was associated with cleanliness and sharp wit.

Mint of excellent quality could be found at: https://www.sub4life.com/en/p/menthae-herba

31/07/2025

Enjoy warmth 🌞 but stay cool 🧊 physically and emotionally - thats the tip for the summer months. Very well known drink made from herb can help you with that. Green tea! 🍃

It's just a "tea", what about it? ☝🏻 But do you really know how beneficial it is to drink good quality green tea?

Green tea wasn’t originally consumed for enjoyment—it was used as a medicinal herb 🌿 Ancient Chinese texts describe green tea as a remedy to improve :
💡 focus
😴 reduce fatigue
🚮 detoxify the body
👁️ brighten the eyes
🍽️ promote digestion
💖 lengthen lifespan

📜 According to TCM theory, green tea clears Heart and Liver heat, preventing fire excess.
🔬 According to modern science, green tea antioxidants (like EGCG) reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.
Regular drinkers have lower risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and improved brain health.

Green tea of excellent quality could be found at: https://www.sub4life.com/en/search?q=tea

23/07/2025

In hot and bright summer nights 🌠 it may be more difficult to sleep 🛌🏻 especially for people with busy minds, weak liver and heart (*). 'Va**um' of natural origin is herb called Sour Jujube Seed or Ziziphus jujuba seed [Suan Zao Ren].
(*) according to TCM principles

🔬 In studies it has been shown the zizipus compounds can:
• Increase sleep duration and quality
• Lower anxiety by modulating GABA and serotonin receptors
• Improve memory and cognitive function by protecting neurons

Common summer symptoms that Ziziphus jujuba seed addresses:
🛌🏻 Restlessness, insomnia, or vivid dreams
🥵 Excess sweating or night sweats
😵‍💫 Irritability or emotional sensitivity
❤️‍🩹 Mild anxiety or palpitations due to Heart Yin deficiency

Consult a TCM practitioner for personalized advice.
Suan Zao Ren of excellent quality could be found at: https://www.sub4life.com/en/p/ziziphi-spinosae-semen-1

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10/07/2025

This water flower is not only beautiful, but also very useful - it yields the lotus/nelumbinis seed, valued TCM herb [Lián Zǐ]. And now is the perfect time to admire it flowering and also to use the seed! We are in the 🔥 element corresponding to the Heart and Small Intestine organ systems.

What can lotus seed do for us?

❤️ Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Shen
• Because of its action on the Heart, it’s used for irritability, palpitations, insomnia, or restlessness
• Calms the spirit (Shen) gently without being overly sedating
👉🏻 Insomnia (due to Heart/Spleen deficiency or overthinking)

🫘 Tonifies the Kidneys and Stabilizes Essence
• Used in cases of Kidney deficiency, especially involving seminal emissions or vaginal discharge
• Helps with frequent urination and weak lower back
👉🏻 Nocturnal emissions, leucorrhea, urinary leakage

🧻 Tonifies the Spleen and Stops Diarrhea
• Especially for chronic diarrhea due to Spleen Qi deficiency
• Astringent nature helps “bind” the intestines
👉🏻 Loose stools, fatigue, poor appetite

🔬 Modern Research supports the traditional use:
• Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
• Effects gut health and modulate intestinal flora
• Sedative and anxiolytic activity in animal models
• Promotes blood sugar regulation and immune function

Consult a TCM practitioner for personalized advice.
Lián Zǐ of excellent quality could be found at https://www.sub4life.com/en/p/nelumbinis-semen

23/05/2025

May is a romantic month, nature blossoms, energy rises.. If you don't feel rising energy, then Goji berries might be for you! It is known to boost vitality, well-being and sexual energy!

How do Goji Berries [Gou Qi Zi] work?
🫘 Kidney Tonicum
In TCM, the kidneys are believed to govern sexual function. Goji berries nourish the kidney yin and jing (essence), which in turn supports reproductive health and sexual vitality.

🩸 Blood and Qi Support
Goji is used to tonify the liver and blood, enhance energy and prevent fatigue

Modern research indicates that Goji berries can:
🧬 Improve Testosterone and S***m Quality
Animal studies have shown that goji berries can increase testosterone levels, s***m count, and s***m motility, suggesting a protective and enhancing role in male fertility.

⚡ Protect Against Oxidative Stress
Goji berries are rich in antioxidants, especially zeaxanthin, which help combat oxidative stress—a key factor in age-related sexual decline

💃🏻Energy and Mood Support
Their complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals help maintain energy levels and mood stability

💞 Aphrodisiac-Like Effects
Studies have observed that goji berry supplementation improved sexual performance and satisfaction in lab animals, suggesting possible aphrodisiac properties. Human research is more limited but promising.

Consult a TCM practitioner for personalized advice.
Gou Qi Zi of excellent quality could be found at https://www.sub4life.com/en/p/lycii-fructus

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037887412100249X?via%3Dihub

15/05/2025

Do you like to learn more about Standardization and quality systems of Chinese Medicinal Materials? Or about registration of TCM products, research and technology transfer? Or TCM-coffee sounds interesting to you? Come to Leiden on 6th of June to join this event ⬇️ in Bioscience park.

25/04/2025

Chen Pi (dried aged tangerine peel) is considered particularly useful in spring, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. Here’s why:

Spring is the season associated with the Liver organ system. When Liver Qi becomes stagnant, it can cause:
• Irritability or mood swings
• Bloating or digestive issues
• Breast tenderness or PMS
• General feelings of tension

Why is Chen Pi good spring herb:
🍊 Moves stagnant Liver Qi (common in spring)
🍊 Helps with digestive issues worsened by emotional stress
🍊 Resolves dampness/phlegm, which can accumulate with seasonal changes
🍊 Harmonizes the interaction between Liver and Spleen

Consult a TCM practitioner for personalized advice.
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17/04/2025

"Dent de lion" corrupted into English gives “Dandelion” 🌻 beutiful yellow flower treating according to Doctrine of Signatures (like treats like) yellow disseases - jaundice ect.

Pu Gong Ying, known in English as dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), has a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine for supporting liver health. Here’s how it benefits the liver specifically:

🌼 Liver Detoxification Support
• Pu Gong Ying stimulates liver function, helping the liver more effectively remove toxins from the blood.
• It increases bile production, which supports digestion and helps flush waste through the liver and gallbladder.

🌼 Anti-Inflammatory Effects
• Contains flavonoids and polyphenols with anti-inflammatory properties.
• Helps reduce inflammation in the liver, which is beneficial in conditions like hepatitis or fatty liver disease.

🌼 Antioxidant Protection
• Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene.
• These combat oxidative stress, a major contributor to liver cell damage and chronic liver diseases.

🌼Diuretic Function
• Its natural diuretic effect helps the body eliminate excess water and waste, indirectly supporting liver and kidney function.

🌼 Antiviral & Antibacterial Properties
• Pu Gong Ying has shown activity against certain bacteria and viruses, which may support the immune system in fighting liver infections (e.g., viral hepatitis).

Consult a TCM practitioner for personalized advice.
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03/04/2025

Sage has long been a symbol of wisdom and immortality.

How could it be beneficial to you?

💚 Sage aids liver function and protects against toxins.

🤧 As allergies and inflammation rise in spring, Dan Shen’s anti-inflammatory properties can help manage conditions like allergic rhinitis.

🎵 It enhances cerebral blood flow, which can help with mental fatigue or mood fluctuations common in seasonal transitions.

🩸 Circulatory Support: Seasonal weather changes may affect circulation, and Dan Shen improves blood flow, reducing the risk of cardiovascular issues

If you look for top quality herbs supporting liver, you can get inspiration at www.sub4life.com. Dan Shen/Sage is also there😉