Herbal & Flower Teas

Chamomile, Goji Berry and Liquorice Tea

traditionally used to ease anxiety, support restful sleep, and nourish liver-eye health

In short: Chamomile, Goji Berry and Liquorice Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally used to ease anxiety, support restful sleep, and nourish liver-eye health. It is most often made for liver wellness, sleep & calm, eye wellness. Total time about 13 min. Key ingredients: goji berries.

Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 pot
Chamomile, Goji Berry and Liquorice Tea

Why people make this tea

Chamomile has been used for relaxation across many cultures for centuries, and in Chinese food therapy it sits comfortably alongside goji berries — one of the most trusted everyday wellness ingredients in the Chinese kitchen. On its own, chamomile helps the body unwind: it is associated with easing tension, settling the stomach, and warming digestion. Combined with goji berries and a few slices of liquorice root, the blend takes on a liver-supporting character that practitioners associate with clearer vision, reduced eye strain from screen use, and a calmer, more settled mood. The liquorice adds gentle sweetness and rounds out the blend.

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.

  • 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
  • Licorice root · Randomized controlled trial, 66 participants · 2024
    Compared with placebo plus the same low-calorie diet, licorice extract was associated with greater improvements in body weight, BMI, body fat, lipid profile, fasting glucose, insulin and HOMA-IR at 8 weeks.Limitation: Small sample, short 8-week duration, and an extract dose that is not comparable to licorice eaten as food; the authors call for confirmatory research.PubMed 39080737 · 3 more licorice root 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

  • Licorice root: Contains glycyrrhizin. Large amounts or long-term use have been linked to raised blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, and even smaller amounts have caused problems in people with high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, or a high-salt diet. Large amounts are unsafe in pregnancy, and it can interact with corticosteroids. Source: NIH NCCIH — Licorice Root
  • 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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