Serving size: 1 cup of 250ml.

Benefits:  Helps to relieve headaches (For individuals with Cold body system), prevent cold & flu, detoxify the body, improve anemia, arthritis, bloatedness, indigestion, low blood pressure, rheumatism, strengthen stomach-spleen health and boost immune system, etc.

Ingredients

Ginger – 2-4 slices (0.4-0.8 gm).

Dried Peppermint leaves –  3 pieces (0.6 gm)

Red Dates – 1 no. (Cut into slices).

Brown sugar – 1 teaspoon or as desired.

Hot boiling water – 1 cup of 250ml.

* Daily recommended usage: Ginger 250 mg – 2 grams; Dried Peppermint not more than 6 grams & Red Dates 3-20 nos.

Preparation

(1) Rinse all ingredients with tap or distilled water & discard water. Then rinse again with hot water & discard water.

(2) Add washed ingredients to 1 cup of hot boiling water, cover with a lid & steep for 10 to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove lid then add brown sugar, stir well & drink.

Note

(1) Suitable for everyone especially those who have cold body system (Cold Body System’s symptoms: anemia, cold limbs, pale complexion, pale lips, brittle nails, tongue: pale color & sensitive to cold weather or air-conditioned environment).  For Adults: At 1-3 cups daily & for Children aged 5-12 years old at ½-1 cup once every 2-3 days.

(2) Ginger & Red Dates might increase your insulin level or lower your blood sugar level so take in moderation.

(3) Moderate intake of Ginger for those who are on blood thinning medications or have bleeding disorders because Ginger may slow down blood clotting.

(4) Peppermint may cause some side effects including heartburn and allergic reactions including flushing, headaches & mouth sores so if you experience such symptoms, do take in moderation.

(5) Ginger, Red Dates & Peppermint 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) Ginger might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop taking it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

(7) Red Dates might interfere the blood sugar levels during and after surgery. Stop taking it 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: Headaches