Best Chinese Remedies for Energy
Fatigue in TCM stems from qi or yang deficiency — the body lacks the vital energy to function optimally. Unlike caffeine which borrows energy from the future, TCM tonics build genuine, sustainable vitality from the root.
Recommended Teas
Pu-erh (Ripe/Shou)
普洱熟茶 · Dark
Aids digestion and fat metabolism, Warms the stomach, Lowers cholesterol, Resolves dampness
Keemun (Qimen Black Tea)
祁门红茶 · Black
Warms the stomach, Promotes circulation, Aids digestion, Gentle caffeine boost
Lapsang Souchong
正山小种 · Black
Strongly warms the body, Aids digestion, Promotes circulation, Relieves cold symptoms
Gyokuro
玉露 · Green
Very high in L-theanine (calm focus), Rich in chlorophyll, Antioxidant-dense, Promotes concentration
Recommended Foods
Acupressure Points
足三里 · Stomach
Four finger-widths below the kneecap, one finger-width lateral to the shinbone (tibia). You'll feel a small depression.
气海 · Ren
On the midline of the lower abdomen, about 1.5 finger-widths below the navel.
关元 · Ren
On the midline of the lower abdomen, four finger-widths below the navel.
肾俞 · Bladder
On the lower back, 1.5 finger-widths lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (at waist level, beside the spine).
命门 · Du
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra (directly behind the navel at waist level).
Traditional Herbs
- ● Astragalus (黄芪 Huáng Qí)
- ● Ginseng (人参 Rén Shēn)
- ● Codonopsis (党参 Dǎng Shēn)
- ● Rhodiola (红景天 Hóng Jǐng Tiān)
Consult a qualified TCM practitioner before using medicinal herbs.