Serving size: 1 cup of 250ml.
Benefits: Helps to reduce liver-fire & damp-heat, improve eye problems with Heaty body system (Heaty Body System’s symptoms: a hot sensation in palms, soles, chest & face, constipation, dry mouth, headaches, red eyes, red tongue & spontaneous sweating), improve cardiovascular problems (eg: high blood pressure & high cholesterol), gastrointestinal problems (eg: bloatedness, heartburn & stomach ulcers), high blood glucose, relieve cold, cough, fever, headache & sore throat, etc.
Ingredients
Dried Chrysanthemum – 5 nos (1 gram).
Dried Honeysuckle – 1 teaspoon (1 gram).
Dried Mulberry Leaves – 3 pieces (0.6 gram).
Dried Peppermint – 2 pieces (0.4 gram).
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; Honeysuckle 10-20 grams; Dried Mulberry Leaves 6-12 grams & Dried Peppermint not more than 6 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 heaty 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 of Chrysanthemum 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) Chrysanthemum, Honeysuckle, Mulberry Leaves & Peppermint 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.
(4) Moderate intake of Honeysuckle for those who are on blood thinning medications or have bleeding disorders because Honeysuckle may slow down blood clotting.
(5) Honeysuckle might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop taking it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
(6) Mulberry Leaves might interfere with diabetes medication so if you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar closely, therefore take in moderation.
(7) Peppermint may cause some side effects including heartburn and allergic reactions including flushing, headaches & mouth sores so if you experiences such symptoms, so take in moderation.
Caution: To drink this tea infusion at an interval of ½ to 1 hours from medications.
Reference: Eyes Problems
