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Bei Qi (Astragalus) Mulberry Chrysanthemum Tea

traditionally associated with strengthening immune defences and easing eye sensitivity, redness and itching linked to environmental allergy

By · Registered Nutritionist & TCM Practitioner

Prep
5 min
Cook
55 min
Total
60 min
Makes
600 ml
Eye WellnessImmune Support
Bei Qi (Astragalus) Mulberry Chrysanthemum Tea

Why people make this tea

Growing up in Hong Kong, Nourilo has watched a steady rise in the number of children presenting with eye sensitivity, nasal allergies, and skin reactions — and attributes this in part to increased environmental pollution and changing immune landscapes. The famous classical formula Yu Ping Feng San (“Jade Screen Powder”) was developed precisely for this kind of defensive weakness: astragalus builds the body’s outer defences, saposhnikovia root keeps wind pathogens from penetrating, and white atractylodes strengthens the spleen-lung axis that underpins immune resilience. For eye-specific sensitivity, adding mulberry leaf and chrysanthemum — both traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and dispelling wind from the eyes — transforms the classic tonic into a targeted eye-allergy support tea.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this tea suitable for?

The recipe describes this decoction as suitable for adults and children year-round, noting it is gentle enough for regular preventive use.

Why are mulberry leaf and chrysanthemum added to the base formula?

Mulberry leaf and chrysanthemum are both traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and dispelling wind from the eyes, transforming the classic Yu Ping Feng San immune tonic into a tea targeted at eye sensitivity, redness, and itching.

Why must chrysanthemum be added only in the last 10 minutes of cooking?

Chrysanthemum contains volatile oils that give it its traditionally valued properties; adding it too early causes those oils to dissipate with prolonged boiling. Mulberry leaf does not contain significant volatile oils and can be added at the same time as the flowers without concern.

How much tea does this recipe make, and how is it divided?

The recipe yields 600 ml, which counts as one day's serving. After straining, it is divided into two portions — one drunk in the morning and one in the afternoon or evening.

How often should this tea be prepared during active symptoms versus for prevention?

During active symptoms, the recipe suggests drinking it daily for 3 to 5 consecutive days. For prevention, 2 doses per week are recommended until symptoms resolve.

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