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Astragalus, Codonopsis, Longan and Goji Berry Tea

Traditionally associated with strengthening qi, nourishing blood, and reducing excessive spontaneous sweating

In short: Astragalus, Codonopsis, Longan and Goji Berry Tea is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally associated with strengthening qi, nourishing blood, and reducing excessive spontaneous sweating. It is most often made for energy & vitality, blood nourishment, everyday balance. Total time about 20 min. Key ingredients: longan flesh, goji berries.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1–2 cups
Energy & VitalityBlood NourishmentEveryday Balance
Astragalus, Codonopsis, Longan and Goji Berry Tea

Why people make this tea

Summer heat makes us sweat — that is normal. But when you find yourself drenched in perspiration even without activity, that is what traditional Chinese medicine calls “spontaneous sweating from qi deficiency” (qi xu zi han). It is a sign that the body’s protective energy is not holding firm. Astragalus (bei qi or huang qi) is one of the most valued tonic herbs in this tradition precisely because of its association with strengthening defensive qi, firming up the body’s boundaries, and consolidating sweat. Paired with codonopsis (dang shen) — which supports the spleen and stomach and helps the body make the most of what it consumes — this combination has been used for generations as a restorative pick-me-up. Longan flesh adds sweetness and is associated with calming the mind and nourishing blood; goji berries round it out with their liver- and kidney-supporting properties. The result is a pleasant, mildly sweet tea that steeps easily and can be refilled several times through the day.

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.

  • Astragalus root · Meta-analysis, 8 studies, 750 participants · 2025
    TA-65 was associated with longer leukocyte telomeres compared with controls, but the meta-analysis found no significant improvement in frailty measures or inflammatory markers (CRP/IL-6). Mild gastrointestinal effects were reported.Limitation: Industry-funded trials reported larger effects than others, and the compound is a purified extract at doses not comparable to eating Astragalus root.PubMed 41286474 · 3 more astragalus root studies
  • 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

  • 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
  • Astragalus: May interact with medicines that suppress the immune system. A thorough safety evaluation has not been done, and little is known about its safety in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Source: NIH NCCIH — Astragalus

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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