Common Selfheal Spike Fruit Tea
Ingredients:
- Common Selfheal Spike Fruit
-
Rock Sugar
- Water
Nutri-Grade: B
Sugar Content: 2%
Benefits: It helps to cool the body, purge (fire), and deal with circulation issues (stagnation). It is also good for the eyes and eyesight.
Taste: It is a Strong and slightly bitter tea with a rich and cooling flavour.
Applicable Symptoms and Conditions:
Clearing Liver Fire:
Symptoms: Red eyes, headache, dizziness, irritability, and a bitter taste in the mouth.
Conditions: Liver fire or hyperactivity of liver yang.
Dissipating Nodules:
Symptoms: Swelling or lumps, particularly in the neck region.
Conditions: Goiter, scrofula (tuberculous lymphadenitis), and lymphadenopathy.
Hypertension:
Used to help manage high blood pressure, particularly when related to rising of liver
yang.
Eye Health:
Symptoms: Red, swollen, or painful eyes.
Conditions: Conjunctivitis and other inflammatory eye conditions.
Inflammation and Infection:
It is used for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Conditions: Throat infections, abscesses, and other inflammatory conditions.
Heat and Toxin Clearance:
Symptoms: Fever, infection, and heat-related conditions.
Conditions: Various infections and conditions involving heat and toxins in the body.
Precautions:
Cooling Nature: Due to its cooling properties, it may not be suitable for individuals with cold or deficient constitutions.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Allergies: Check for any potential allergies to the herb.
Dosage: Follow recommended dosages and consult a TCM practitioner for personalised advice.