Serving size: 1 cup of 250ml.
Benefits: Helps to relieve headaches (For individuals with Heaty body system), improve cardiovascular problems (eg: high blood pressure & high cholesterol), depression, gastrointestinal problems (eg: bloatedness, heartburn & stomach ulcers), high blood glucose, insomnia, stress, skin health, relieve cold, cough, fever, etc.
Ingredients
Dried Chrysanthemum – 5 nos (1 gram).
Dried lavender – ½ teaspoon (0.16 gram).
Dried Mulberry Leaves – 2-3 pieces (0.4-0.6 gram).
Dried Peppermint – 2-3 pieces (0.4-0.6 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; Lavender not more than 1.5 grams = 1 ½ tablespoons; 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). For Adults: 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, Lavender & Peppermint for those who have skin allergic problems because Chrysanthemum, Lavender & Peppermint may cause allergic skin reaction & sun sensitivity. Large oral doses have been associated with nausea, vomiting & anorexia.
(3) Mulberry Leaves might interfere with diabetes medication so if you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar closely, therefore take in moderation.
(4) 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.
(5) Chrysanthemum, Lavender, 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) Moderate intake of Lavender for women who pregnant or breastfeeding because Lavender act like estrogen in our body which may affect fetus’s growth or early delivery.
(7) Lavender might slow down the central nervous system during and after surgery, if used in combination with anesthesia and other medications given. Stop taking Lavender 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: Headaches
