[Hawthorn and Schisandra Tea]
The main function of schisandra is astringency, while hawthorn mainly aids digestion and strengthens the stomach. In traditional Chinese medicine, these two herbs have no significant side effects. The tea made by brewing them together is a very good health tea. In modern life, people often experience memory decline due to high work and life stress. Drinking this tea in moderation can effectively alleviate this symptom.
Best time to drink: Vitamins, carotenoids, proteins, calcium, iron, malic acid, starch
Therapeutic effects: Lung tonifying, kidney nourishing, digestion promoting
Suitable for: People with weak constitution, chronic cough and asthma, prolonged diarrhea or dysentery, fatigue, neurasthenia, memory decline, and indigestion
Not suitable for: People with weak spleen and stomach
Ingredients for Hawthorn and Schisandra Tea
Main ingredients: Hawthorn (50g), Schisandra (30g)
Additional ingredient: Sugar (a little)
Instructions for making Hawthorn and Schisandra Tea
1. Wash the hawthorn and boil it in water twice to extract the juice.
2. Wash the schisandra and boil it in water over high heat, then simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat.
3. Mix the two teas together, add some sugar, simmer until dissolved, then cool it down for a better taste.
Benefits and effects of Hawthorn and Schisandra Tea
1. Hawthorn has the effects of aiding digestion, promoting blood circulation, relieving food stagnation, dispersing blood stasis, and expelling parasites.
2. Schisandra has the effects of astringency, replenishing vital energy and body fluids, tonifying the kidney, and calming the mind. It is a good tonic for strengthening the body.
3. Hawthorn and Schisandra Tea has the effects of improving appetite, reducing blood lipid levels, treating insomnia, dilating coronary arteries, relaxing blood vessels, lowering blood lipid and blood pressure, and strengthening the heart.