Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that chrysanthemum is cool in nature and has the effects of dispersing wind, clearing heat, calming the liver, and improving eyesight. It can be used to treat headaches, dizziness, and swollen, painful eyes. Goji berries, also known as bright eye fruit, can tonify the kidneys, moisten the lungs, promote fluid production, and boost qi.
Who is it suitable for?
Chrysanthemum and goji berries combined to make tea have the effects of nourishing yin, supplementing blood, dispersing wind, clearing heat, detoxifying, and improving eyesight. They are suitable for white-collar workers and students who sit in front of computers for long periods.
Who should avoid it?
Chrysanthemum is cool in nature, and goji berries contain phytohormones that can affect endocrine function. Therefore, the following groups of people are advised not to drink it: those with a cold stomach, women during menstruation and pregnant women, people with虚弱 (weak constitution) and diarrhea, and those under 18 years old.
Best method: Five or six chrysanthemum flowers, five or six goji berries, steeped with boiling water, 2-3 times a week.
Longan benefits the heart and spleen, supplements qi and blood. It has effects such as nourishing and strengthening the body, calming the mind, and benefiting the spleen and appetite. Red dates, sweet in taste and warm in nature, have the effects of supplementing qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and calming the mind. They are an indispensable holy product for nourishing blood.
Who is it suitable for?
Longan and red date tea is highly sought after by many women, as it can improve complexion from the inside out and delay aging.
Who should avoid it?
Since longan is偏热性 (leaning towards hot nature), excessive consumption can easily lead to internal heat and stagnation of qi. Therefore, people with cold, cough, or other symptoms are advised not to drink it. Young people with strong internal fire should also drink less to avoid上火 (excessive internal heat). Due to the high sugar content in dates, diabetics should be cautious. Moreover, date skins are difficult to digest, and eating too many can affect bowel movements.
Best method: Five longans, five red dates, steeped with boiling water. It is best to cut the red dates open.