Honey Drink with Sophora and Chrysanthemum Flowers

Category: Herbal Tea

Herbal Tea Name: Honey Drink with Sophora and Chrysanthemum Flowers

Chinese Name: 槐花菊花蜜饮

Formula

50 grams of honey, 6 grams of Sophora japonica flowers, and 6 grams of chrysanthemum flowers.

Main Ingredients

How To Make

Place the latter two ingredients in a pot with an appropriate amount of water, decoct for 30 minutes, strain out the residue, and collect the liquid. Allow to cool, then stir in the honey to complete.

Efficacy

Clears liver heat and softens blood vessels. Suitable for atherosclerosis caused by excessive liver fire; particularly suitable for patients with concomitant hypertension.

Usage

Take one dose daily, divided into two servings. One course of treatment lasts two weeks.

Commentary

Sophora japonica flowers stand as the primary (chief) herb, providing the main thrust of the formula. Chrysanthemum flowers (Ju-hua) fill the deputy position; slightly cold and sweet, bitter in character, it travels through the Lung, Liver meridians to disperse wind-heat, pacify the liver and brighten the eyes. Finally, honey (Feng-mi) plays the envoy role, unifying the formula; its role is to moisten the lung and harmonize the formula and coordinate the herbs. Collectively, the combination clear liver heat and soften blood vessels, addressing the atherosclerosis pattern.

Honey Drink with Sophora and Chrysanthemum Flowers，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears liver heat and softens blood vessels. Suitable for atherosclerosis caused by excessive liver fire; particularly suitable for patients with concomitant hypertension.

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