Description
This cooling botanical blend is formulated to expel internal heat, detoxify the system, and calm inflammation—helping to clear stubborn breakouts while soothing sore, red throats. It relieves tired, strained eyes, melts away fatigue, and offers a refreshing defense against oppressive summer heat.
Best used for External Wind-Heat or Toxic Heat Accumulation, this formula reduces swelling and redness. It is indicated for swollen sore throats, acute conjunctivitis, pus-filled acne, mild colds with yellow phlegm, and swollen, tender gums.
Health Benefits
Clears internal heat, detoxifies, reduces swelling, clears acne, soothes sore throats, combats eye fatigue, and cools the body during hot weather.
· Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) : The primary cooling agent, working to clear heat, flush out toxins, and relieve early-stage wind-heat conditions.
· Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua) : Soothes the liver, brightens and relaxes the eyes, and reinforces the formula’s ability to dispel wind-heat.
· Licorice Root (Gan Cao) : Harmonizes the blend, gently moisturizes the lungs, soothes coughs, relieves throat irritation. heat, detoxifies, and relieves wind-heat conditions.
Ingredients
Chrysanthemum (ju hua), honeysuckle (jin yin hua), licorice root (gan cao).
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 ?
Suitable for those experiencing headaches, irritability, internal heat, bad breath, heat-related cough, or sore throat.
· 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.
· Acne/pimples, constipation, or yellow/dark urine.
· Red, dry, or painful eyes, headaches, or feeling irritable.
· Mild fevers from feeling hot, or a bitter taste in the mouth.
Consistency : 2–3 times a week.
Best Time to Consume : After meal.
Precaution
Cooling teas are not for everyone. Do not give to infants/toddlers without a practitioner’s advice . Avoid if pregnant, menstruating, or if you have a cold constitution (chilly limbs, poor appetite, loose stools).
· 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 in the refrigerator herbal tea may trigger a cold-related cough (as it may become too cooling in nature)
· Pregnancy : Pregnant women should consult a healthcare professional before consuming herbal tea.
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.
Boiling Instructions
1. Rinse the herbal ingredients thoroughly.
2. Bring 2L of water to a boil, then reduce to low heat.
3. Add the rinsed herbs and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4. Strain out all the herbs using a sieve, add a little rock sugar or honey to taste (Optional), according to your preference.
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.
• Boiling chrysanthemum and honeysuckle will release a little bitter taste.
• May be sweetened with rock sugar / honey / stevia leaf etc or omit.
• Strain – enjoy it hot or chilled, both are fantastic!
