Dang Shen & Red Date Tea

I got this recipe from a Taiwanese TV show on traditional chinese herbs. It looks easy enough to prepare.

In a pot, bring 500 ml of water to boil. Add dang shen and red dates. Simmer for 20 minutes. Serve warm.

This tea helps to boost the immune system.

Dang Shen or Codonopsis Pilosulae is helpful for the spleen and lungs. It's a root similar to that of the ginseng family. It is considered the poor man's ginseng as it is cheap yet full of amazing properties. As it's mild, the whole family can take this herb.

According to FoodsnHerbs website, this power root helps:
-Build immunity and raise resistance
-Promote the production body fluid
-Nourish blood and energy
-Lower blood pressure
-Raise blood sugar
-Tonify spleen and lung energy

Dang Shen is also suited for people suffering from chronic fatigue, hypertension, loss of appetite, loose bowels, pale complexion, exhaustion after surgery or childbirth, body bloating and facial swelling due to edema, immune deficiency and hypoglycemia.

Comments

Anonymous said…

I am enjoying the dang shen and red date reference. Do you have any good tea recipes combining dang shen or other Chinese herbs with teas? Or can you recommend a web site or recipe source for same? I'm a tea dabbler and acupuncturist in Denver, CO. Thanks.
Michelle

2:30 PM

swirls of burgundy said…

hello. i know this is a post from quite far back, but i'd like to know how much dang shen and red dates i should use for this recipe.

thanks!!

9:45 AM

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