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American Ginseng, Goji Berry, and Nan Date Tea

traditionally used to replenish qi and body fluids, nourish yin, and ease dryness-related fatigue

In short: American Ginseng, Goji Berry, and Nan Date Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally used to replenish qi and body fluids, nourish yin, and ease dryness-related fatigue. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, cooling & summer heat, energy & vitality. Total time about 20 min. Key ingredients: american ginseng, goji berries.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 cup
Respiratory & Lung WellnessCooling & Summer HeatEnergy & VitalityEveryday Balance
American Ginseng, Goji Berry, and Nan Date Tea

Why people make this tea

Autumn is the season when the air turns dry and many people notice a parched throat, afternoon fatigue, or a vague restlessness that was not there in summer. In Chinese food therapy, American ginseng (hua qi shen / xi yang shen) is considered particularly suited to this season and to those who tend to run on the warmer, more energetic side — its qi-replenishing action is gentler and more moistening than Chinese red ginseng, making it safe for regular use by most people. Goji berries contribute liver-supportive and eye-brightening qualities, as well as a gentle blood-nourishing effect. Nan dates (a variety of Chinese date that is nourishing but non-heating) add warmth, sweetness, and calming properties. Together, this trio makes a wonderfully approachable everyday tea — good for late nights, dry autumn days, and anyone who feels both tired and a little overheated.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • American ginseng · Randomized controlled trial · 2013
    The change in the general fatigue score was not significantly different from placebo at 4 weeks (P = .07). At 8 weeks, the ginseng group improved more than placebo (20 vs 10.3, P = .003). Toxicities did not differ between arms.Limitation: The primary endpoint at 4 weeks was not statistically significant, and fatigue was self-reported. Benefit appeared greater in people still receiving cancer treatment.PubMed 23853057 · 1 more american ginseng study
  • Goji berries · Meta-analysis, 161 participants · 2012
    Compared with placebo (n=80), the goji juice group (n=81) reported greater improvements in several self-rated symptoms, including stress, mental acuity, sleep quality and overall well-being, under a random effects model.Limitation: Outcomes were self-reported symptom questionnaires, and several symptoms showed significant heterogeneity across the four pooled trials of a single branded juice.PubMed 22897500 · 3 more goji berries studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • American ginseng: Has been shown to weaken the effect of warfarin and may lower blood sugar. Talk to your doctor first if you take blood thinners or diabetes medicines. Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering — American Ginseng
  • Goji berries: A few cases of raised INR (a bleeding-risk marker) have been reported in people taking warfarin after drinking concentrated goji tea or wine. If you take a blood thinner, check with your doctor. Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering — Lycium

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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