Dampness, food stagnation, excess heat, blood stagnation / High cholesterol, high blood
pressure, prevention of atherosclerosis, prevention of cancer etc
21/4 cups water
1 tsp (2g) - green tea leaves
2 tbsp (5g) - chrysanthemum flowers (Ju Hua)
1 rounded tbsp (10g) - Hawthorn berries (Shan Zha)
Honey or other natural sweetener to taste
Directions:
1. In a small pot boil the water.
2. Combine the tea, chrysanthemum flowers, hawthorn berries and boiled water in a saucepan
or teapot.
3. Steep for 5 to 10 minutes, until the desired strength, then strain.
4. Add honey to your cup, if desired.
5. Keep filling the pot or teapot with hot water throughout the day, making new cups of tea to
drink to quench your thirst.
Actions/Indications/Functions
• Drains dampness
• Relieves food stagnation (especially good for digestion of fat)
• Clears heat
•Moves the blood
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