Description
Adenophora Root (Sha Shen) Lung-Nourishing Cough-Relief Herbal Tea
This deeply restorative blend is crafted to quench internal heat while replenishing Lung Yin—the vital moisture your respiratory system craves. It soothes raw, scratchy throats, calms stubborn dry coughs, and stimulates natural saliva production to keep you hydrated from within. Perfect for beating summer heat or combating autumn dryness, it leaves you feeling cool, comfortable, and refreshed.
Best for Lung-Yin Deficiency with Dryness, this formula restores moisture, calms dry coughs, and soothes throat irritation. Use when experiencing a dry hacking cough with little phlegm, a parched sore throat, hoarseness, persistent thirst, or low-grade fever (especially in autumn) and dry-heat discomfort.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese cooling herbal tea (liang cha) is for people showing signs of internal heat. It’s not a daily drink, but a remedy for specific symptoms.
People & Symptoms Who May Benefit ?
These teas are suited for those with “heaty” symptoms caused by diet, weather, or lifestyle :
· Heaty symptoms caused by diet. (hot & spicy food, fried food)
· Heaty symptoms caused by weather especially during summer.
· Heaty symptoms caused by lifestyle. (constant late nights, poor sleep)
· Sore throat, bad breath, mouth ulcers, or dry cough.
· Constipation, or yellow/dark urine.
· Thirsty and dehydrated.
· Mild fevers from feeling hot, or a bitter taste in the mouth.
Ingredients
Adenophora root (sha shen), honey dates mi zao), dried figs (wu hua guo), dried tangerine peel cake(ji bing), sweet & bitter apricot kernels (nan xing bei xing), dried pear slices (xue li gan).
Adenophora root, honey dates, dried figs, dried tangerine peel, sweet & bitter apricot kernels, dried pear slices.
Health Benefits
Cools internal heat, nourishes Lung moisture, relieves dry cough, soothes sore throats, boosts body fluids, and fights summer/autumn dryness. Clears heat, nourishes Lung Yin, moistens the lungs, soothes sore throat, relieves dry cough, promotes body fluids production and beats summer heat.
· Adenophora Root (Sha Shen) : Nourishes Yin, clears residualheat, eases dry, parched, irritable cough.
· Honey Date (Mi Zao): Naturally sweetens and harmonizes the blend.
· Dried Fig (Wu Hua Guo) : Moisturizes the lungs, cools internal heat, relieves throat discomfort, and gently supports digestive regularity.
· Dried Tangerine Peel Cake (Ji Bing) : Helps move stagnant Qi, supports healthy digestion, transforms stubborn phlegm, and calms coughing.
· South Apricot Kernel (Nan Xing Ren) : Moistens lungs, suppresses cough, eases mild constipation.
· Dried Pear Slices (Xue Li Gan) : /moistens, clears heat, stops cough, and promotes fluid production for lasting hydration.
Recommended Usage by Scenario
Cooling herbal tea is suitable for short-term conditioning when you have “internal heat symptoms”.
1. Targeted conditioning (internal heat symptoms)
· Consume daily for 3-5 consecutive days.
· Stop once symptoms improve; it should not become a long-term habit.
2. Daily health maintenance (heat-prone constitution)
· Consume 2 – 3 days a week.
3. General Health
· Consume 1–3 days a week.
Precaution
Cooling teas are not for everyone. Do not give to infants/toddlers without a practitioner’s advice .
· It should not be consumed if you have a cold, flu, cough, cold body constitution, a weak, cold spleen/stomach, women during menstruation and during a wind-cold type cold (exterior cold syndrome).
· Drinking too much overly chilled herbal tea in the refrigerator may trigger a cold-related cough (as it may become too cooling in nature)
· Avoid during menstruating.
· Pregnancy : Pregnant women should consult a healthcare professional before consuming herbal tea.
· Diabetics : Not recommended to diabetic patients as some of the herbs are naturally sweet.
Consultation with a physician / healthcare professional is advised prior to consumption for pregnant women, those with diabetes, any ongoing medical conditions, known allergies, or individuals on medication, especially when you have underlying health conditions.
** Disclaimer : Not a substitute for medicine. Individual results may vary.
Cooking Instructions
1. Rinse the herbal ingredients thoroughly.
2. Add all the ingredients into a pot. Cover with water 2000ml, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 1 hour.
3. Strain out all the herbs using a sieve, add a little rock sugar or honey to taste (Optional), according to your preference, but some of the herbs tasted naturally sweet and delicious.
Tips
• The leftover herbs can be re-boiled for a second round.
• If you prefer a stronger brew, use less water – it’ll be more concentrated and the effects will be amplified.
• Do not shorten the boiling time – letting it simmer for the full duration is key to drawing out all the flavors and benefits.
• Strain – enjoy it hot or chilled, both are fantastic!
