Serving size: 1 cup of 250ml.
Benefits: Helps to boost memory power with Cold Body System (Cold Body System’s symptoms: anaemia, cold limbs, pale complexion, pale lips, brittle nails, tongue: pale color & sensitive to cold weather or air-conditioned environment), improve age-related macular degeneration (AMD), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cardiovascular system, circulatory system, depression, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) & stress, promote lung & skin health, etc.
Ingredients
Dried Gingko Leaves – 5 pieces (1/2 gram).
Dried Rose Buds – 3 pieces (1 gram).
Maltose or Honey 1 teaspoon or as desired.
Hot boiling water 1 cup of 250ml.
* Daily recommended usage: Dried Gingko leaves 4-12 grams & Dried Rose Buds 1.5-6 grams.
Preparation
(1) Rinse dried Chrysanthemum, dried Gingko Leaves & dried Rose Buds with tap or distilled water & discard water. Then rinse again with hot water & discard water.
(2) Add washed ingredients to 1 cup of hot boiling water, cover with a lid & steep for 10 to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove lid then add maltose or honey, stir well & drink.
Note
(1) Suitable for everyone especially those who have depression or memory problems (For Cold Body System) at 1-3 cups daily and for children aged 12 years old at ½ cup every 2-3 days once.
(2) Best time to consume this tea is in the morning & before 3.00 pm because Gingko leaves may cause insomnia from the increased neurophysiological activation especially for those with insomnia problems.
(3) Gingko Leaves might cause severe anemia in people have G6PD enzyme (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) deficiency so take in moderation or avoid using Gingko Leaves if you have G6PD deficiency.
(4) There is a concern that Gingko Leaves might cause If you have ever had a seizure, do not consume Gingko Leaves.
(5) Moderate intake of Gingko Leaves for those who are on blood thinning medications or have bleeding disorders because Gingko Leaves may slow down blood clotting.
(6) Gingko Leaves might interfere with diabetes medication so if you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar closely, therefore take in moderation.
(7) Gingko Leaves have not enough reliable information about the safety intake for pregnant or breastfeeding women if you are pregnant or breast feeding so take in moderation.
(8) Gingko Leaves might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop taking it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Caution: To drink this tea infusion at an interval of ½ to 1 hours from medications.
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