Cactus Honey Drink

Herbal Tea Name: Cactus Honey Drink

Chinese Name: 仙人掌蜜饮

Formula

10 grams of honey, 50 grams of cactus.

Main Ingredients

How To Make

Remove the spines from the cactus, mash it to extract the juice, then mix in the honey and an appropriate amount of warm water.

Efficacy

Nourishes the heart and calms the mind. Suitable for various types of insomnia.

Usage

Take in two divided doses, one dose per day.

Commentary

Cactus act as the chief herb, setting the primary direction for the whole recipe. Honey (Feng-mi) rounds out the formula as the envoy herb, working to moisten the lung and harmonize the formula and moderate the overall properties. The overall effect is to nourish the heart and calm the mind, restoring balance within the insomnia framework.

Cactus Honey Drink,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the heart and calms the mind. Suitable for various types of insomnia.