Herbal Teas
Dried Fig & Mulberry Leaf Tea (Sangye Wuhuaguo Cha)
Dried Fig & Mulberry Leaf Tea is a classic wellness tea known for its core benefits of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, and improving vision. Mulberry leaves are bitter and sweet in taste, cold in nature, entering the Lung and Liver meridians, known for dispersing wind-heat, clearing the lungs, moistening dryness, and improving vision. Dried figs are sweet in taste and neutral in nature, entering the Lung, Stomach, and Large Intestine meridians, known for clearing heat, generating fluids, strengthening the spleen, moistening the lungs, and relieving sore throat. Together, the refreshing clarity of mulberry leaves and the sweetness of figs blend into a fragrant, mellow, and soothing tea. It achieves the effects of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, dispersing wind-heat, improving vision, strengthening the spleen, and generating fluids – an ideal daily wellness tea for wind-heat colds, sore throat, and eye strain.
Main Ingredients
- Dried mulberry leaves 3-5g
- Dried figs 2-3 pieces
- Rock sugar or honey to taste
- Water 500-800ml
Steps
Rinse 3-5g of dried mulberry leaves quickly to remove dust. Rinse 2-3 dried figs and cut in half or into small pieces to release active compounds. If using fresh mulberry leaves, wash both sides thoroughly.
Put the prepared mulberry leaves and figs into an electric kettle. Add enough water (about 500-800ml). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Add rock sugar or honey to taste if desired (diabetics may omit). Consume 1 dose daily, drinking frequently as tea. Finally, chew and eat the figs. Can be re-brewed until flavor fades.
TCM Notes
Mulberry Leaves: Bitter and sweet in taste, cold in nature; enters the Lung and Liver meridians. Known for dispersing wind-heat, clearing the lungs, moistening dryness, and improving vision. Used for wind-heat colds, lung-heat cough, red swollen eyes, and headaches. Rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, and polysaccharides. Mulberry leaf tea is cooling in nature, and moderate consumption may help regulate blood sugar. Dried Figs: Sweet in taste, neutral in nature; enters the Lung, Stomach, and Large Intestine meridians. Known for clearing heat, generating fluids, strengthening the spleen, moistening the lungs, and relieving sore throat. Rich in amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Dietary fiber helps promote intestinal motility. Synergistic Effect: Mulberry leaves disperse wind-heat and clear the lungs; figs clear heat, generate fluids, and strengthen the spleen. Together, they achieve the effects of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, improving vision, and generating fluids. This tea is very low in calories and rich in flavonoids, polysaccharides, and trace elements – a moisturizing wellness tea.
Suitable for：Those with early-stage wind-heat colds, fever, headache, and sore throat Those with lung-heat dry cough, dry cough with little phlegm, and dry throat Those with red swollen eyes, blurred vision, eye strain, and tired eyes Those with internal heat, thirst, and dry mouth Those with hyperlipidemia in need of lipid support General population for daily wellness, liver-soothing, and vision improvement
Not suitable for：Those with Spleen-Stomach Cold Deficiency – mulberry leaves are cold in nature; excessive consumption may damage Spleen yang, causing abdominal pain and diarrhea Those with hypotension – mulberry leaves may affect blood pressure stability Pregnant women – isoquercitrin in mulberry leaves may affect uterine smooth muscle excitability Women during menstruation – mulberry leaves are cold in nature Those with hypoglycemia – mulberry leaves may affect blood sugar stability Those with wind-cold colds – this tea is for wind-heat, not wind-cold Those allergic to mulberry leaves or figs
