He Shou Wu Green Tea

Category: Herbal Tea

Herbal Tea Name: He Shou Wu Green Tea

Chinese Name: 何首乌绿茶

Formula

30 grams of processed He Shou Wu, 3 grams of green tea.

Main Ingredients

How To Make

Wash the processed He Shou Wu, slice it, sun-dry or oven-dry it, grind it into a coarse powder, place it in a muslin bag, seal the opening with a string, and place it in a cup with the green tea. Pour boiling water over the mixture, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes before drinking.

Efficacy

Clears heat and detoxifies; nourishes yin and strengthens the kidneys; nourishes blood and lowers lipids. Suitable for all types of hyperlipidemia.

Usage

Drink frequently as a tea substitute; it can generally be steeped 3–5 times in a row.

Commentary

Processed He Shou Wu (Zhi He-shou-wu) assumes the leading (chief) role. Bitter, sweet, astringent-slightly warm in property, it enters the Liver, Heart, Kidney meridians, and works to tonify blood, nourish the liver and kidney and secure essence. Green tea (Lu-cha) acts as the coordinating (envoy) herb, working to clear heat, resolve dampness and refresh the mind and unite the separate actions into one. The overall effect is to clear heat and detoxify, nourish yin and strengthen the kidneys, nourish blood and lower lipids, restoring balance within the dyslipidemia framework.

He Shou Wu Green Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat and detoxifies; nourishes yin and strengthens the kidneys; nourishes blood and lowers lipids. Suitable for all types of hyperlipidemia.

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