Serving size: 1 cup of 250ml.
Benefits: Helps to reduce liver-fire, improve nosebleeds caused by Wind-Heat in Lungs & Liver-Kidney Yin Deficiency, improve cardiovascular problems (eg: high blood pressure & high cholesterol), gastrointestinal problems (eg: bloatedness, diarrhea caused by spicy foods intake, heartburn & stomach ulcers), high blood glucose, skin health, relieve cold, cough, fever, headache & sore throat, etc.
Ingredients
Dried Chrysanthemum – 5 nos (1 gram).
Dried Licorice – 2 slices (2 grams) Cut into strip.
Dried Mulberry Leaves – 2 pieces (0.4 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; Dried Licorice not more than 6 grams = 6 pieces of 2 inches length; 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 (Heaty Body System’s symptoms: a hot sensation in palms, soles, chest & face, constipation, dry mouth, headaches, red eyes, red tongue & spontaneous sweating), 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) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) Chrysanthemum, Licorice, Mulberry Leaves & Peppermint Leaves have not enough reliable information about the safety intake for pregnant or breastfeeding women, so if you are pregnant or breast feeding, do take in moderation.
(6) Mulberry Leaves might interfere with diabetes medication so if you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar closely, therefore take in moderation.
(7) Peppermint Leaves may cause some side effects including heartburn and allergic reactions including flushing, headaches & mouth sores so if you experiences such symptoms, do take in moderation.
Caution: To drink this tea infusion at an interval of ½ to 1 hours from medications.
Reference: Nosebleeds Facts
