Poria, Lily Bulb & Rose Harmony Tea
Poria, Lily Bulb & Rose Harmony Tea (Serves 2–3)
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 10g Poria Cocos (Fu Ling)
- 10g Dried Lily Bulbs (Bai He)
- 6–8 Dried Rose Buds
- 1 tablespoon Dried Mulberries
- 3–4 Red Dates (Jujube), pitted
- 800–1000 ml water
- Optional: Rock sugar or honey (to taste)
Instructions
1. Prep the Ingredients
- Rinse Fu Ling, lily bulbs, mulberries, and red dates under cool water.
- Lightly tear or slice the red dates to release more flavor.
2. Simmer the Base
- Add Fu Ling, lily bulbs, mulberries, and red dates into a pot with water.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
3. Add the Rose
- Turn off heat and add the rose buds.
- Cover and steep for 5–8 minutes to preserve the delicate floral aroma.
4. Sweeten & Serve
- Add rock sugar or honey if desired.
- Strain into cups and serve warm.
Tips
- For a stronger herbal effect, simmer up to 30 minutes
- For a lighter tea, reduce simmer time to 15 minutes
- Can be enjoyed warm or chilled as a refreshing herbal drink
Effects/Benefits
Poria (Fu Ling): Improves sleep quality, reduces anxiety, and balances fluids by suppressing inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α (Frontiers in Nutrition, 2026).
Lily Bulb (Bai He): Soothes dry coughs by hydrating respiratory tissues and uses natural alkaloids to reduce mental restlessness (Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025).
Rose Buds (Mei Gui Hua): Delivers rich flavonoids that combat cellular aging, ease abdominal tightness, and provide an organic stress-relieving effect (Molecules, 2025).
Mulberries (Sang Shen): Uses dense anthocyanins to protect blood vessels while specialized compounds slow down carbohydrate digestion to regulate blood sugar (Phytotherapy Research, 2025).
Red Dates (Hong Zao): Boosts cellular energy metabolism to fight physical fatigue and provides soluble fibers that actively protect the stomach lining (Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry).
Disclaimer
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Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Individual responses to herbs and foods may vary.