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Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Juncus Tea

traditionally used to calm restless, heat-distressed infants and support peaceful sleep

In short: Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Juncus Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally used to calm restless, heat-distressed infants and support peaceful sleep. It is most often made for children's wellness, sleep & calm. Total time about 35 min. Key ingredients: lotus seeds, lily bulb.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min
Makes
300 ml
Children's WellnessSleep & Calm
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 wellness 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.

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.

  • Lotus seeds · Randomized crossover trial, 10 participants · 2019
    Lotus seed meals had a low glycemic index (GI 21–51 across the lotus seed and adzuki bean meals), while several other starchy foods did not differ significantly from rice. Lotus seed's in vitro hydrolysis index was also lower than that of other test foods.Limitation: Only ten healthy participants and acute single-meal tests, so findings may not apply to people with diabetes or to long-term intake.PubMed 30875961

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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