Serving size: 1 cup of 250ml.
Benefits: Helps to reduce liver-fire, improve eye problems with Cold body system (Cold Body System’s symptoms: anemia, cold limbs, pale complexion, pale lips, brittle nails, tongue: pale color & sensitive to cold weather or air-conditioned environment), improve gastrointestinal problems (eg: bloatedness, heartburn & stomach ulcers), relieve cold, cough & sore throat, etc.
Ingredients
Dried Chrysanthemum – 5 nos (1 gram).
Dried Goji Berries – 5 nos (1 gram).
Dried Honeysuckle – 1 teaspoon (1 gram).
Dried Licorice – 1 slice (1 gram) Cut into strip.
Honey 1 teaspoon or as desired.
Hot boiling water 1 cup of 250ml.
* Daily recommended dosage of Chrysanthemum not more than 30 grams = 150 nos; Licorice not more than 6 grams = 6 pieces of 2 inches length; Honeysuckle 10-20 grams & Goji Berries 15-30 grams.
Preparation
(1) Rinse all ingredients with tap or distilled water & discard water. Then rinse again with hot water & discard water.
(2) Add washed ingredients together 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 cold body system at 1-3 cups daily & for children aged 5-12 years old at ½-1 cup once every 2-3 days.
(2) Moderate intake for those who have skin allergic problems because Chrysanthemum may cause allergic skin reaction & sun sensitivity. Large oral doses have been associated with nausea, vomiting & anorexia.
(3) Moderate intake of Goji Berries if you are pregnant or breast-feeding because Goji Berries contain a chemical known as Betaine which may cause miscarriage.
(4) Moderate intake of Licorice for those who have chronic abdominal pains, constipation, erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure, kidney problems & low potassium level in blood because Licorice may aggravate their conditions.
(5) Moderate intake of Licorice for those who have cysts or fibroids related to breast & uterus because Licorice act like estrogen in our body which may aggravate its condition.
(6) Chrysanthemum, Honeysuckle & Licorice 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.
(7) Moderate intake of Honeysuckle for those who are on blood thinning medications or have bleeding disorders because Honeysuckle may slow down blood clotting.
(8) Honeysuckle might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. In addition, Licorice might interfere with blood pressure control during and after surgery. Stop taking Honeysuckle & Licorice at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Caution: To drink this tea infusion at an interval of ½ to 1 hours from medications.
Reference: Eye Problems
