Revitalize & Rebalance: Healing Cocktails & Mocktails to Support Blocked Fallopian Tubes and Clear Phlegm Dampness

Blocked fallopian tubes are often attributed to phlegm dampness in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where stagnation of fluids can interfere with reproductive health. This collection of unique cocktails and mocktails uses fresh, underutilized ingredients to help clear dampness, move Qi, and nourish the body. These drinks are designed to be easy to make while providing a refreshing and flavorful way to support reproductive health and overall well-being.

Cocktails

1. Celery & Lemon Vodka Tonic

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka

  • 1 oz fresh celery juice

  • 1 oz lemon juice

  • 1/2 oz honey

  • Soda water

  • Ice

  • Celery stalk for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Juice fresh celery or blend it and strain to extract the juice.

  2. In a shaker, combine vodka, celery juice, lemon juice, and honey.

  3. Add ice and shake well for 15 seconds.

  4. Strain into a glass filled with ice, top with soda water, and garnish with a celery stalk.

Why it helps:
Celery is an excellent diuretic and helps clear dampness and phlegm, promoting better fluid metabolism. Lemon adds a detoxifying boost, moving stagnant Qi and supporting liver function.

2. Watermelon & Basil Martini

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka

  • 1 oz fresh watermelon juice

  • 1 oz basil syrup (simmer fresh basil with sugar and water)

  • 1/2 oz lime juice

  • Ice

  • Watermelon wedge for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Juice fresh watermelon or blend and strain it to obtain the juice.

  2. In a shaker, combine vodka, watermelon juice, basil syrup, and lime juice.

  3. Add ice and shake well for 15-20 seconds.

  4. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a watermelon wedge.

Why it helps:
Watermelon is hydrating and helps clear heat and dampness from the body, while basil aids in digestion and reducing phlegm. Together, these ingredients help move stagnant fluids and promote circulation.

3. Artichoke & Orange Gin Smash

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin

  • 1 oz fresh orange juice

  • 1 oz artichoke liqueur (such as Cynar)

  • 1/2 oz lemon juice

  • Ice

  • Orange slice for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, combine gin, orange juice, artichoke liqueur, and lemon juice.

  2. Add ice and shake well for 15 seconds.

  3. Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with an orange slice.

Why it helps:
Artichoke has strong liver-cleansing properties and helps clear dampness and phlegm. Orange juice adds a burst of vitamin C and antioxidants, which help support reproductive health and overall detoxification.

4. Dragon Fruit & Mint Mojito

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz rum

  • 1 oz fresh dragon fruit juice (blend or juice dragon fruit)

  • 1 oz lime juice

  • Fresh mint leaves

  • 1 tsp agave syrup

  • Soda water

  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Muddle fresh mint leaves with agave syrup in a shaker.

  2. Add dragon fruit juice, lime juice, and rum.

  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.

  4. Strain into a glass filled with ice, top with soda water, and garnish with mint leaves.

Why it helps:
Dragon fruit is rich in antioxidants and helps cool the body, clearing heat and dampness. Mint helps move Qi, reduce phlegm, and supports digestion, making this cocktail both refreshing and balancing.

5. Carrot & Ginger Whiskey Sour

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz whiskey

  • 1 oz fresh carrot juice

  • 1 oz ginger syrup (simmer fresh ginger with sugar and water)

  • 1/2 oz lemon juice

  • Ice

  • Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Juice fresh carrots or blend and strain them to extract the juice.

  2. In a shaker, combine whiskey, carrot juice, ginger syrup, and lemon juice.

  3. Add ice and shake well for 15 seconds.

  4. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with a lemon twist.

Why it helps:
Carrot juice is nourishing and supports the digestive system, which is essential for clearing phlegm dampness. Ginger helps warm the body and improves circulation, aiding in the movement of stagnant fluids.

6. Apple & Chamomile Gin Fizz

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin

  • 1 oz fresh apple juice

  • 1 oz chamomile tea concentrate (steep chamomile flowers in hot water, then cool)

  • 1/2 oz lemon juice

  • Soda water

  • Ice

  • Apple slice for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Steep chamomile flowers in hot water and allow the tea to cool.

  2. In a shaker, combine gin, apple juice, chamomile tea, and lemon juice.

  3. Add ice and shake well.

  4. Strain into a glass with ice, top with soda water, and garnish with an apple slice.

Why it helps:
Chamomile is calming and helps reduce inflammation and phlegm, while apple juice provides hydration and supports digestion. Together, they work to clear dampness and promote reproductive health.

Mocktails

1. Watermelon & Tarragon Cooler

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz fresh watermelon juice

  • 1 oz tarragon tea (steep fresh tarragon leaves in hot water)

  • 1/2 oz lime juice

  • Soda water

  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Steep tarragon leaves in hot water and let the tea cool.

  2. In a glass, combine watermelon juice, tarragon tea, and lime juice.

  3. Add ice and top with soda water. Stir gently.

Why it helps:
Watermelon is hydrating and helps clear damp heat, while tarragon supports digestion and helps reduce phlegm. This mocktail is light and refreshing, providing a cooling effect that helps move stagnant fluids.

2. Artichoke & Ginger Sparkler

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz artichoke tea (steep artichoke leaves in hot water)

  • 1 oz ginger syrup (simmer fresh ginger with sugar and water)

  • 1 oz lemon juice

  • Soda water

  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Steep artichoke leaves in hot water and allow the tea to cool.

  2. In a glass, combine artichoke tea, ginger syrup, and lemon juice.

  3. Add ice and top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wedge.

Why it helps:
Artichoke is detoxifying and helps clear dampness and phlegm, while ginger warms the body and aids in circulation. Together, these ingredients support digestive health and help the body move fluids, reducing stagnation.

3. Dragon Fruit & Lemon Tonic

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz fresh dragon fruit juice

  • 1 oz lemon juice

  • 1/2 oz honey

  • Soda water

  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. In a glass, combine dragon fruit juice, lemon juice, and honey.

  2. Add ice and top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wedge.

Why it helps:
Dragon fruit is cooling and hydrating, helping to clear dampness, while lemon juice helps move Qi and detoxify the body. This mocktail is vibrant, refreshing, and supports reproductive health by helping clear phlegm and stagnation.

4. Blueberry & Artichoke Lemonade

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz fresh blueberry juice

  • 1 oz artichoke tea (steep artichoke leaves in hot water)

  • 1 oz lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Steep artichoke leaves in hot water and let the tea cool.

  2. In a glass, combine blueberry juice, artichoke tea, lemon juice, and honey.

  3. Add ice and stir gently.

Why it helps:
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and help reduce inflammation, while artichoke helps clear dampness and phlegm. This mocktail is both nourishing and detoxifying, promoting fluid movement and digestive health.

5. Celery & Lime Sparkler

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz fresh celery juice

  • 1 oz lime juice

  • 1/2 oz agave syrup

  • Soda water

  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Juice fresh celery or blend and strain it to extract the juice.

  2. In a glass, combine celery juice, lime juice, and agave syrup.

  3. Add ice and top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.

Why it helps:
Celery helps clear dampness and acts as a diuretic, promoting better fluid metabolism. Lime supports liver function and detoxification, helping to move stagnant Qi and reduce phlegm, making this mocktail light, refreshing, and revitalizing.

6. Carrot & Chamomile Cooler

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz fresh carrot juice

  • 1 oz chamomile tea (steep chamomile flowers in hot water and cool)

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Brew chamomile tea and allow it to cool.

  2. In a glass, combine carrot juice, chamomile tea, and honey.

  3. Add ice and stir gently.

Why it helps:
Carrot juice supports digestion and nourishes the body, while chamomile calms the system and reduces phlegm. This mocktail offers gentle digestive support while helping to clear dampness and promote fluid movement.

Conclusion

These fresh and unique cocktails and mocktails are designed to support women managing blocked fallopian tubes caused by phlegm dampness. With ingredients like dragon fruit, celery, artichoke, and watermelon, these drinks help clear dampness, move stagnant Qi, and improve circulation in a refreshing and flavorful way. Enjoy these natural, revitalizing drinks to support your reproductive health and overall well-being.

Christine PalmaFertility, HormonesComment