| Main Complaint (Physique) |
Frequent post-meal bloating, acid reflux (heartburn), and a dull, cold pain in the stomach that feels better with a warm compress. Puffy or soft abdomen. |
Spleen and Stomach "Cold-Deficiency." Coldness causes stomach energy (Qi) to "rebel" upward instead of descending, leading to reflux and stagnation. |
Clove & Lion's Mane: Provides essential warmth to the digestive center, expels cold, and helps repair the gastric mucosal lining. |
| Emotions & Mood |
"Nervous stomach" triggered by stress; feeling irritable, anxious, or experiencing stomach knots when under pressure. Lacking mental clarity. |
Liver-Stomach disharmony. Stress causes Liver Qi to stagnate and "attack" the Spleen/Stomach, leading to functional bloating and discomfort. |
Bergamot (Foshou): Smooths Liver Qi flow and harmonizes the stomach to release emotional tension trapped in the gut. |
| Accompanying (Metabolism) |
Loose stools or diarrhea after consuming cold food/drinks. Persistent feeling of fullness even after a light meal; heavy limbs. |
Accumulation of "Internal Dampness" due to weak digestive fire. The body fails to transform food into energy, leading to metabolic waste buildup. |
Poria & Sea Buckthorn: Gently drains excess dampness from the gut and strengthens the Spleen to restore metabolic efficiency. |
| Tongue Body |
Pale tongue color (indicating blood/energy lack); swollen tongue body with teeth marks on the edges (indicating Qi deficiency/fluid retention). |
A pale tongue shows a lack of "Digestive Fire," while teeth marks reveal that the tongue is swollen with retained fluids (Dampness). |
Lion's Mane Synergy: Strengthens the "Root" of digestion to improve energy absorption and clear systemic swelling. |
| Tongue Coating |
Thick, white, and greasy (slimy) coating on the tongue. |
A greasy white coating is a direct sign of "Cold-Dampness" stagnation in the Stomach and Intestines, hindering nutrient flow. |
Sea Buckthorn & Clove: Clears the "Greasy" accumulation and warms the internal environment to dissolve cold-dampness. |
| Pulse Signs |
Deep and slow pulse (feels late) or weak and slippery (feeling heavy/boggy upon pressure). |
A slow pulse indicates "Internal Cold," while a slippery pulse reflects the struggle of energy moving through excessive dampness. |
The Formula Power: Combined to reignite the "Digestive Gate" (Mingmen Fire), drying dampness and warming the vessels. |
Theodore Radcliffe –
Top-notch ingredient quality. You can tell the sea buckthorn and lion’s mane are carefully selected. It’s helped me manage my digestive discomfort without any side effects. A truly balanced formula.
Beatrice Sinclair –
The aroma of bergamot is so grounding. I noticed it helps not just my bloating, but also the nervous tension I carry in my gut. It’s an essential part of my post-dinner ritual now.
Sebastian Vanderbilt –
I have what they call a ‘cold stomach’ in TCM. Cold drinks or stress would cause instant knots. Drinking this warm blend daily has fortified my digestion. I no longer feel that internal chill after meals.
Rosalind Kaufman –
I deal with occasional acid reflux, and this tea has been a lifesaver. The warming sensation of the cloves combined with the healing Lion’s Mane is incredibly soothing. It’s far more effective than the antacids I used to rely on.
Harrison Pritchard –
Chronic bloating used to ruin my evenings, making me feel like a balloon after every meal. This Zen Gut Harmony tea worked wonders from the first cup. My stomach finally feels calm and settled.