Bone Broth as a Daily Ritual: A Nourishing Tea for Women’s Health

Bone broth has been making a serious comeback in wellness circles but it’s more than a trend.

For women looking to nourish their bodies, support digestion, and build deeper vitality, sipping bone broth like a tea can be one of the most grounding rituals to incorporate into daily life.

Let’s unpack why.

Why Bone Broth is a Whole-Body Nourisher

Bone broth isn’t just comfort food—it’s a nutrient-dense powerhouse. Whether you’re navigating stress, rebuilding after illness, or simply supporting your everyday energy and resilience, bone broth gives your system the building blocks it needs.

• Rich in glycine — a key amino acid for liver support and tissue repair

• Contains collagen and gelatin — which help heal the gut lining and support skin, joints, and connective tissue

• Loaded with minerals — like magnesium, potassium, and calcium that support nervous system regulation and energy

  
  

Think of it as a warm, mineral-rich hug for your insides.

From a TCM Perspective

Traditional Chinese Medicine sees bone broth as deeply tonifying. It strengthens foundational systems in the body and gently replenishes what may have been depleted by stress, overwork, or poor diet.

Bone broth is considered:

• Blood-building (especially beef marrow or chicken with skin)

• Spleen and Kidney nourishing (core systems for digestion, energy, and reproductive vitality)

• Yin replenishing (helpful in cases of burnout, dryness, or depletion)

• Warm and grounding — calming to the nervous system and deeply restoring

It supports digestion (Spleen Qi), helps move and build Blood, and supports the foundational Yin and Jing energies needed for long-term vitality.

When to Be Mindful

If your constitution is very "heaty" — think migraines, night sweats, or irritability, you might want to use chicken bones instead of long-simmered beef marrow, and infuse your broth with cooling herbs like coriander or celery leaves.

Balance is always key.

How to Enjoy Bone Broth as a Tea Ritual

• Sip 1 cup per day as a tea, especially in cooler months or when feeling run down

• Use it as a base for soups, congees, or cooking grains

• Add warming spices or supportive herbs like ginger, parsley, or turmeric

  
  

TCM-Inspired Bone Broth Recipe

This version gently tonifies Blood, supports digestion, and is easy on the system.

Ingredients:

• 1 organic chicken carcass (with some meat, skin, and bones)

• 1 thumb of fresh ginger (sliced)

• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 carrot (chopped)

• 1 stalk celery or a handful of celery leaves

• Optional: 2 red dates (jujube), 5 slices of astragalus root (Huang Qi)

• Filtered water (enough to cover)

• Sea salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a large pot or slow cooker.

2. Cover with water and let sit for 30 minutes to let the vinegar draw out minerals.

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.

4. Simmer for 6–12 hours (or up to 24 hours if you're using a slow cooker).

5. Strain, taste, and adjust salt.

6. Sip warm as a tea or store in the fridge/freezer for later use.

   
   

Bone broth isn’t just a food, it’s a ritual. One that builds your reserves instead of burning through them. Whether you’re rebuilding, nourishing, or simply grounding yourself in the everyday, this warming cup offers so much more than comfort.

So next time you reach for a warm drink, skip the second coffee and go for a mug of broth.

Your body (and your nervous system) will thank you.