Preparing Chinese Wolfberries (Goji Berry or Gouqi), Hawthorn Fruit and Chrysanthemum Tea

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), all foods have Yin and Yang properties.
Yin represents cold and coolness and Yang, heat and warmness. Both Yin and Yang co-exist in our body and they are inter-connected, inter-dependent and complement each other.
The balance of Yin and Yang in our body is integral to our overall health system and is an important part of TCM.
When Yin and Yang are in balance, our body is healthy, relaxed and energetic. When Yin and Yang are imbalanced, it can cause ill-health, discomfort and lethargy.
Balancing Yin and Yang can simply be our lifestyle choices and the foods we eat.
In TCM, cooling foods (Yin) help to clear heat and toxins, while warming foods improve blood circulation and qi (vital energy) in our bodies.

Benefits of Chinese Wolfberries (aka Goji Berry or Gouqi).
Wolfberries are believed to promote youthful looking skin by nourishing Yin, enriches and improve blood circulation, reinforce the liver, invigorate the kidneys, improve visual sharpness and replenish vital essence (Qi).
It is rich in antioxidant and contains more beta-carotene than carrots.
In TCM, it is used to treat many common health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fever and age-related eye problems. Also used to improve liver health, cardiovascular protection, cancer prevention and protection of brain cells and skin from UV radiations.

Benefits of Hawthorn Fruit (aka Shanzha).
Known to remove blood stagnation and promotes blood circulation. The herb's sweet and sour taste gives it the potential to nourish Yin. Have been shown to lower cholesterol, combat chest pain and heart problems. Helps in digesting fats and eliminating food indigestion.


Benefits of Chrysanthemum.
Has a cooling nature that provides a mildly cold energy. Is known for treating respiratory problems, high blood pressure and hyperthyroidism. Useful for cooling heat in the liver channel.

To lower blood pressure and/or cholesterol, drink chrysanthemum tea with Hawthorn fruit.
To nourish your kidney and liver and to benefit your eyes, add sweet Chinese wolfberries.


To prepare this 3 in 1 tea, just soak them in a tea pot with hot water for about 1 hour.