A cough is only a symptom, not a disease. Occasional coughing prevents foreign materials and secretions entering the lungs.  However, a persistent and uncontrollable cough usually means there is an underlying health problem such as asthma and bronchitis, etc.   This tea remedy blended with Chinese Barley, Chinese Almonds, Dang Shen & Red Dates, provides more health benefits of our lungs, stomach-spleen & immune system, etc.

Serving size: 4 cups of 250ml.

Benefits:  Helps to improve health of bladder, kidneys, lungs, immune system, pancreas, skin, stomach-spleen, etc and beneficial especially in relieving cough, reducing phlegm and body heatiness.

Ingredients

(1) Chinese Almonds (Bitter Type) – 12-20 nos.

(2) Chinese Almonds (Sweet Type) – 12-20 nos.

(3) Chinese Barley – 8 teaspoons.

(4) Dang Shen – 12-20 thin slices. (3-5 grams)

(5) Seedless red dates – 2 nos (Add more red dates if you have Cold Body System).

(6) Raw sugar – 4 teaspoons.

(7) Water – 1250-1500ml. (Preferably distilled or mineral water)

** Daily recommended dosage of Chinese Almonds (Bitter Type) not more than 40 nos, Dang Shen not more than 30 grams and Red Dates Red Dates 3-20 nos.

Preparation

(1) Put all ingredients except raw sugar in a pot & rinse 2 times.  Then add water and covered with the pot’s cover.  Boil on high flame & once water starts to boil, turn to low flame and boil for 50 minutes.

(2) After 50 minutes, add raw sugar, stir well & boil for another 10 minutes, then turn off flame and serve.  Can drink anytime of the day.

Note:

(1) Suitable for all especially in relieving cough, reducing phlegm and heatiness at 1-3 cups daily and for children aged 5-12 years old at ½-1 cup once every 2-3 days.

(2) Moderate intake for those who have weak bladder or kidneys & to drink this beverage before 3-5 pm because this beverage may cause frequent urination or night urination.

(3) Dan Sheng may cause some side effects including dizziness, low blood pressure, nausea, upset stomach & a blood condition called thrombocytopenia, etc so if you experience such symptoms, do take in moderation.

(4) Dan Sheng and Red Dates 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.

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

(6) Dan Sheng might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Therefore, stop taking them at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

(7) Red Dates might interfere with diabetes medication so if you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar closely, therefore take in moderation.

(8) Red Dates may lower blood sugar and might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Red Dates may also slow down the central nervous system.  Therefore, stop taking Red Dates at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Caution: To drink this tea infusion at an interval of ½ to 1 hours from medications.