Herbal Teas
Dried Fig & Chrysanthemum Tea (Wuhuaguo Juhua Cha)
Dried Fig & Chrysanthemum Tea is a classic wellness tea originating from folk remedies, with the effects of dispersing wind-heat, calming the liver, improving vision, appetizing, and generating body fluids . 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 . Chrysanthemum flowers are sweet and bitter in taste, slightly cold in nature, entering the Lung and Liver meridians, known for dispersing wind-heat, calming the liver, improving vision, and clearing heat and toxins . Together, the refreshing sweetness of figs and the delicate fragrance of chrysanthemums blend into a sweet, mellow, and aromatic tea. It achieves the effects of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, calming the liver, improving vision, strengthening the spleen, and stimulating appetite , making it an ideal daily wellness tea for soothing throat discomfort, relieving eye strain, and quenching internal heat .
Main Ingredients
- Dried figs 2-3 pieces
- Chrysanthemum flowers 3-5g
- Rock sugar or honey to taste
- Water 500-800ml
Steps
Rinse 2-3 dried figs (approx. 10-15g) and cut in half or into small pieces to release active compounds . Rinse 3-5g of chrysanthemum flowers quickly to remove dust .
Put the prepared figs and chrysanthemum flowers into an electric kettle . Add enough water (about 500-800ml) . Select the “fruit tea” or “brew tea” mode and cook for 15-20 minutes . Let steep briefly after cooking for better flavor infusion .
Add rock sugar or honey to taste if desired. Consume 1 dose daily, drinking frequently as tea. Finally, chew and eat the figs to make full use of dietary fiber and nutrients. Can be re-brewed until flavor fades .
TCM Notes
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, relieving sore throat, and moistening the intestines . Rich in amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, containing dietary fiber that promotes intestinal motility and accelerates detoxification . Chrysanthemum Flowers: Sweet and bitter in taste, slightly cold in nature; enters the Lung and Liver meridians. Known for dispersing wind-heat, calming the liver, improving vision, and clearing heat and toxins . Used for wind-heat colds, headaches, dizziness, red eyes, and blurred vision . Contains flavonoids with antioxidant and anti-aging effects . Synergistic Effect: Figs clear heat, moisten the lungs, and stimulate appetite; chrysanthemums disperse wind-heat and calm the liver to improve vision. Together, they achieve the effects of dispersing wind-heat, calming the liver, improving vision, and stimulating appetite . This tea is very low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and trace elements – a moisturizing wellness tea.
Suitable for：Those with early-stage wind-heat colds, headaches, and dizziness Those with red swollen eyes, blurred vision, eye strain, and dry tired eyes Those with sore throat, dry mouth, and hoarseness Those with internal heat, thirst, and toxicity Those with poor appetite and indigestion in need of appetite stimulation General population for daily wellness, liver-soothing, and vision improvement
Not suitable for：Those with Spleen-Stomach Cold Deficiency – both figs and chrysanthemums are cooling in nature; excessive consumption may damage Spleen yang, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, abdominal pain, and diarrhea Those with qi deficiency, stomach cold, or diarrhea due to poor appetite – the cooling nature may worsen symptoms Those with yang deficiency or headache with aversion to cold – avoid Pregnant women – chrysanthemum tea may affect fetal development, especially in early pregnancy Breastfeeding women – active compounds in chrysanthemum may interfere with milk production Those with hypotension – chrysanthemum has blood pressure-lowering effects Those allergic to chrysanthemum or figs Those with wind-cold colds – this tea is for wind-heat, not wind-cold Those with liver insufficiency – use with caution
