Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Juncus Tea

Why people make this tea

When babies and toddlers cry through the night without an obvious cause — hunger, cold, heat, insect bites, or a wet nappy — Chinese food-therapy tradition looks to the possibility of too much “heart fire,” a concept roughly describing internal heat affecting the nervous system. This simple three-ingredient tea is made precisely for little ones who cry at night with a flushed face, red lips, and a warm belly. The tea has almost no herbal bitterness, making it one of the friendlier remedies to give young children. Nourilo notes that prevention starts during pregnancy: a balanced, moderate diet avoiding both extreme cold foods and spicy, fried foods lays a good foundation for the baby’s constitution.