Red Jujube and Longan Tea
Ingredients
- Dried longan 5g
- Red jujube 2 pieces
- Brown sugar to taste
Principle
Jujube tonifies middle qi, nourishes blood, and calms the spirit; longan nourishes blood, calms the spirit, and tonifies heart and spleen; brown sugar warms the middle and seasons the drink. Together they tonify qi and nourish blood.
Effects & uses
For anemia, insomnia, palpitations, dizziness, and dull complexion from insufficient qi and blood; also for post-menstrual recovery (syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Rinse jujube and longan; pit and slice jujube, dice longan.
- Boil on high heat then simmer 5 minutes; dissolve brown sugar.
How to use
- Drink warm as tea.
Caution
Not for bloating, excess stomach acid, or diabetes. Avoid during flare of heat or active inflammation. Not a substitute for medication.
Source
Commentary by Chen Ruifang, Preventive Treatment Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of TCM (Laoren Bao). Pending manual verification.