Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum, and Apricot Kernel Tea
Ingredients
- Mulberry leaf 9g
- Chrysanthemum 9g
- Apricot kernel 6g (crushed)
- Honey 15g
Principle
Mulberry leaf and chrysanthemum clear heat and disperse wind; apricot kernel stops cough and transforms phlegm. The tea clears heat, moistens the lung, and resolves phlegm—suited to wind-heat cough.
Effects & uses
Suitable for wind-heat cough during pneumonia—fever, red throat, yellow sputum (syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Decoct the three herbs; strain, mix in honey, and drink warm.
How to use
- Drink warm in place of tea.
Caution
Not suitable for wind-cold cough. Daily dietary food care is not a substitute for medication.
Source
Compiled from Quzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine pneumonia diet and food therapy. To be manually verified.