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Metal governs our lungs, large intestine, skin, hair and sense of smell. The emotions it conveys tend to be feelings of sadness and grief. You may prefer nights, autumn, dryness, pungent flavours and the colour white.
Wood governs our liver, gall bladder, tendons, ligaments and sense of sight. The emotions it conveys tend to be feelings of depression and anger. You may prefer mornings, spring, wind, sour flavours and the colour green.
Water governs our kidneys, bladder, bones, scalp and sense of hearing. The emotions it conveys tend to be feelings of anxiety and fear. You may prefer afternoons, winter, cold, salty flavours and the colour black.
Fire governs our heart, small intestine, tongue, bloodvessels and speech. The emotions it conveys tend to be feelings of joy and over excitement with possible mood swings. You may prefer mid-days, summer, heat, bitter flavours and the colour red.
Earth governs our spleen, stomach, muscles, mouth, lips and sense of taste. The emotions it conveys tend to be worry and over analysis. You may prefer mornings, late summer, damp, sweet flavours and the colour yellow.
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Chuan Spa offers a menu of delicious salads, gourmet burgers, wood-fired pizza and club sandwiches made fresh, along with a range of beverages. Please place your order at the Spa Concierge. Relax with the elemental or traditional tea of your choice. Five Elements Teas NZ$2.00 (per individual tea bag cube) Chamomile Blossoms (Wood Element) Properties/Benefits: clears toxins, reduces inflammation, promotes tissue repair, alleviates headaches, relaxes nerves, calms the mind, eases tension. Monkey Pick Oolong Tea (Fire Element) Properties/Benefits: stimulates blood circulation, refreshes energy, regenerates stamina, rehydrates system, decreases tiredness. Osmanthus Oolong Tea (Earth Element) Properties/Benefits: warms the stomach, dispels cold, clears toxins, soothes mouth infections including teeth and gum problems. Tie Guan Yin Tea (Metal Element) Properties/Benefits: cooling properties, stimulates digestion, calms stressfulness. Dragon Well Tea (Water Element) Properties/Benefits: quenches thirst, assists in digestion, aids in preventing high blood pressure, contains high level of antioxidants. Elemental juice shots (complimentary with your treatment) Wood – Refresh Apple, red grapes, lemon and lime with slices of fresh ginger in sparkling mineral water Fire – Circulation Beetroot, turnip and carrot Earth – Healthy Mango, orange, green apple and dried dates Metal - Circulation Beetroot, cucumber, carrot and Sichuan peppercorn Water – Fluid Retention Bean sprouts, cucumber, watermelon and a pinch of salt Freshly squeezed juice Orange Grapefruit Apple Carrot Watermelon |