Seasonal Wellness
Three Honey Herbal Remedies: Chrysanthemum-Bamboo-Honey Drink, Honey Green Tea, Honey Cucumber Salad
This article presents three simple honey-based wellness recipes: Chrysanthemum-Bamboo-Honey Drink (honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, lophatherum decocted then mixed with honey – clears heat and relieves summer heat); Honey Green Tea (green tea steeped then sweetened with honey – clears heat, detoxifies, refreshes and aids digestion); Honey Cucumber Salad (cucumber strips boiled briefly then mixed with honey – moistens dryness, promotes bowel movement, and beautifies the skin). Each recipe includes ingredients and instructions, ideal for summer or for people with a “hot” constitution.
Chrysanthemum-Bamboo-Honey Drink
Ingredients:
Honey (appropriate amount), honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) 2g, chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) 2g, lophatherum (Lophatherum gracile) 2g.
Directions:
Add the three herbs to 2000 ml of water. Decoct (simmer) for 15 minutes, then strain to obtain the liquid. Allow to cool naturally, then mix in honey to taste. Stir well and drink as a tea.
Honey Green Tea
Ingredients:
Honey 25g, green tea 1g.
Directions:
Steep the two ingredients in 300–500 ml of boiling water for 5 minutes, then drink warm. Alternatively, decoct briefly. Take one dose per day.
Honey Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
Honey 100g, cucumber 1500g.
Directions:
Wash the cucumbers and remove the seeds. Cut them into strips. Place the cucumber strips in a clay pot with a small amount of water. Bring to a boil, then discard the excess water. While still hot, add honey and mix well. Bring to a boil again. Eat as desired.