Morning Shine
Ingredients | American Ginseng, Ginger, Red Dates, Osmanthus and Forget-Me-Not |
Taste | Sweet, Spicy |
Characteristic | Mildly Warm |
About the Blend Start your day bright eyed and bushy tailed with Morning Shine. American Ginseng, a natural
cognitiveCognitive function is a broad term that refers to mental processes involved in the acquisition of knowledge, manipulation of information, and reasoning. Cognitive functions include the domains of perception, memory, learning, attention, decision making, and language abilities.
stimulant, helps power the brain with greater concentration. The brain is directed with signals and Ginseng stimulates the production of the
neurotransmitterA neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that carries, boosts, and balances signals between neurons (also known as nerve cells) and target cells throughout the body
Acetylcholine,Acetylcholine is a critical neurotransmitter that plays an important role in the normal function of the brain and body
which supports the memory function for better learning. Ginger and Red Dates help to kickstart the digestive system. Red dates facilitate the blood flow in the stomach, thereby providing it with the necessary nourishment to support its function in breaking food down. Thereafter, ginger helps to stimulate the gut (stomach + intestines) to move the food along the digestive tract for optimum absorption and conversion into energy. |
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Together, the trio above assist in providing the body with mental and physical energy for the day! The human body undergoes the process of natural oxidation in the following circumstances: (i) During the conversion of glucose from our food into functional energy This oxidation process produces by-products called free radicals which damage cell membranes over time, resulting in ageing, heart disease and a host of other diseases. Antioxidants neutralise the damaging free radicals, thereby protecting the skin and hair cells. The flowers in Morning Shine, Forget-me-not and Osmanthus, are rich in antioxidants, helping you face the world looking and feeling your best. |
Ingredient Combination The following video provides a summary on how unique ingredient pairings bring about similar benefits but through different mechanisms, hence giving an all-rounded boost for our body. |
Ingredient Encyclopedia Roll over each image to learn the scientific and Chinese names of the ingredients, and learn more about them! |
![]() American Ginseng |
Common Name: American Ginseng
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![]() Ginger 姜 |
Common Name: Ginger
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![]() Red Date 红枣 |
Common Name: Red Date
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![]() Osmanthus 桂花 |
Common Name: Osmanthus
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![]() Forget-me-not |
Common Name: Forget-me-not
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Blend-Specific Frequently Asked Questions
However, caffeine in coffee has also been seen to increase the heart rate, and may amplify ginseng’s effects and to instead, have an adverse impact on health.
Morning Shine may be a good replacement for coffee to provide one with a fresh and vibrant start to the day by boosting the brain's working memory function and concentration levels.
Morning Shine contains ingredients that you should avoid taking in large amounts during pregnancy. Osmanthus invigorates the blood and might stimulate the uterus upon over-consumption, possibly leading to early contractions. And while American Ginseng is recommended for expectant mothers who experience nausea, fatigue or lack of appetite, it is advised that consumption is kept to a small amount. Hence, we would recommend expectant mothers to limit consumption to 1-2 teabags a day.
More suitable blends would be Evening Calm and Perfect Pairing. For more information about how TILY can accompany your pregnancy journey, do check out our blog post here!
Morning Shine may be taken by breastfeeding mothers when taken in moderate amounts. We would recommend breastfeeding mothers to limit consumption to 1-2 teabags a day as the tea blend is stimulatory in nature and effects can be passed on to babies feeding on breastmilk. For more information about how TILY can accompany your motherhood journey, do check out our blog post here!
Osmanthus invigorates the blood and might possibly slow down the healing of wounds. Hence, we would recommend those who are recovering from surgery to limit consumption to 1 teabag a day.
Have a cup of Morning Shine each morning to give yourself a boost of mental and physical energy to kickstart your day. You may also enjoy this blend with honey or sweetener of choice, to balance the taste of the root herbs in the tea.
Each teabag requires 5-8 minutes of steeping time for a good amount of infusion, and may be refilled 2 to 3 times.
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