Herbal & Flower Teas

Chrysanthemum Lotus-Plumule Tea (ju hua lian zi xin cha)

Traditionally calms liver-heat and clears heart-fire

In short: Chrysanthemum Lotus-Plumule Tea (ju hua lian zi xin cha) is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally calms liver-heat and clears heart-fire. It is most often made for heart & circulation, liver wellness, sleep & calm. Total time about 7 min. Key ingredients: chrysanthemum.

Prep
2 min
Cook
5 min
Total
7 min
Makes
1 pot
Chrysanthemum Lotus-Plumule Tea (ju hua lian zi xin cha)

Why people make this tea

Nourilo often brews a simple chrysanthemum tea, which traditionally clears liver-heat, brightens the eyes and supports healthy blood pressure. Here he adds lotus plumule — the little green heart of the lotus seed. It’s a touch bitter, but traditionally it clears heart-fire, settles restlessness and calms the mind, and is associated with easing palpitations and poor sleep that come with high blood pressure. Together they make a clean, cooling cup that’s a gentle ally for those minding their pressure and heart.

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.

  • Chrysanthemum · Randomized controlled trial, 37 participants · 2023
    Compared with the high-fat meal alone, the extract group had lower postprandial glucose at 1 hour and higher antioxidant markers (T-AOC, SOD, GSH), with lower MDA. Incremental area under the curve did not differ significantly between groups.Limitation: Small sample of healthy young adults given a single high-fat meal, so longer-term effects and effects in people with metabolic conditions are unknown.PubMed 36677639 · 1 more chrysanthemum study

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.

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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