Ingredients:
Black rice, black soybeans, mulberries, red dates, black sesame seeds, black wolfberries (black goji berries), polygonatum (huangjing)
Introduction:
It supports beauty enhancement (nourishes the skin from within and promotes a healthy, radiant complexion), nourishes the liver and kidneys (a key TCM benefit to strengthen the liver and kidney functions, which are vital for overall vitality in TCM theory), and nourishes blood and calms the mind (helps replenish blood to alleviate fatigue and supports restful sleep by soothing the nervous system).
Key Terminology Explanations:
- Five-Black Tea: The literal translation “Five-Black” is retained to highlight the core characteristic of the tea—using five primary black-hued ingredients (black rice, black soybeans, black sesame seeds, black wolfberries, and mulberries, which appear dark purple/black when dried). This naming convention aligns with the “Five-Red Tea” style, ensuring consistency and cultural recognition; “Tea” clarifies it as a TCM herbal infusion (not traditional tea leaves).
- Nourishes the liver and kidneys: A direct translation of the TCM concept. In TCM, the liver and kidneys are considered foundational to health—they regulate blood flow, support detoxification, and maintain bodily essence. A brief parenthetical note is added to help Western audiences understand the significance of these organs in TCM, as their roles differ from Western anatomical definitions.
- Beauty enhancement
- Polygonatum (huangjing): The standard English botanical name “polygonatum” is paired with the Pinyin “huangjing” to ensure accuracy—this TCM herb is less commonly known in Western markets, so the dual-labeling helps with identification and clarity.
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