Herbal & Flower Teas
Astragalus, Alisma and Plantain Seed Tea
traditionally associated with reducing fluid retention, supporting healthy kidney filtration and easing leg oedema
In short: Astragalus, Alisma and Plantain Seed Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with reducing fluid retention, supporting healthy kidney filtration and easing leg oedema. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, children's wellness, heart & circulation. Total time about 25 min. Key ingredients: astragalus root.
Why people make this tea
It is surprisingly common — especially among women — to develop a mild, unexplained puffiness in the ankles and lower legs by the end of the day, without any diagnosed heart or kidney problem behind it. Long hours of sitting, a diet that leans salty, and a constitution that runs a little low on qi (the Chinese concept of vital energy) can all contribute. This simple three-herb tea addresses that pattern directly. Astragalus root (bei qi) is one of the most widely used qi-tonifying herbs in Chinese food therapy, and its combination with the diuretic herbs alisma and plantain seed creates a formula that supports the body’s natural ability to move and clear excess fluid. It is also associated in food therapy with supporting healthy cholesterol and blood pressure.
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
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
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
- 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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