Serving size: 1 cup of 250ml.
Benefits: Helps to improve weakened immunity & respiratory tract problems eg: cold, flu, cough, etc (For individuals with Heaty body system), regulate blood pressure level, improve high blood glucose, high cholesterol, stomach-spleen health, kidney health, liver health & sore throat, etc.
Ingredients
Dried Cordyceps Flowers – 5 pieces (3 grams)
Danshen powder – ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) Or 2 pieces of 1 inch length, cut into strips.
Maltose or Honey 1 teaspoon or as desired.
Hot boiling water 1 cup of 250ml.
* Daily recommended dosage of Danshen not more than 30 grams.
Preparation
(1) Rinse all ingredients with tap or distilled water & discard water. Then rinse again with hot water & discard water.
(2) Add washed ingredients together to 1 cup of hot boiling water, cover with a lid & steep for 10 to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove lid then add maltose or honey, stir well & drink.
Note
(1) Suitable for everyone especially those who have weakened immunity with heaty body system (Heaty Body System’s symptoms: a hot sensation in palms, soles, chest & face, constipation, dry mouth, headaches, red eyes, red tongue & spontaneous sweating), at 1-3 cups daily & for children aged 5-12 years old at ½-1 cup once every 2-3 days.
(2) Moderate intake of Cordyceps Flowers for those who have gout or rheumatoid arthritis because it contains uric acid (Purine) which may aggravate their conditions.
(3) For those who are on hypothyroidism medication, take Cordyceps Flowers in moderation. BUT for those who have hyperthyroidism, to avoid taking Cordyceps Flowers because the iodine in Cordyceps Flowers may increase thyroid hormones level.
(4) Cordyceps Flowers & Danshen may cause some side effects including dizziness, low blood pressure, nausea, upset stomach & a blood condition called thrombocytopenia, etc so if you experiences such symptoms, do take in moderation.
(5) Cordyceps Flowers & Danshen have not enough reliable information about the safety intake for pregnant or breastfeeding women if you are pregnant or breast feeding so take in moderation.
(6) Moderate intake of Cordyceps Flowers & Danshen for those who are on blood thinning medications or have bleeding disorders because Cordyceps Flowers & Danshen may slow down blood clotting.
(7) Cordyceps Flowers & Danshen might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop taking them at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Caution: To drink this tea infusion at an interval of ½ to 1 hours from medications.
Reference: Poor Immunity Facts
