Ginseng Rootlet and Mai Dong Tea

Why people make this tea

Whole ginseng powerfully tonifies, but it doesn’t suit everyone — sturdy or hot-natured people can end up overheated, with rising blood pressure. Ginseng rootlets are the small side-roots trimmed from the main body; they are traditionally said to tonify qi, generate fluids and sharpen the mind, yet they are neither too cold nor too heating and are kindly priced. White rootlets are the gentle pick. Paired with mai dong, this is Nourilo’s easy daily cup for feeling tired, foggy or parched.

Method

1. Put the ginseng rootlets and mai dong in a covered cup.
2. Rinse once with boiling water, then add fresh boiling water.
3. Steep, covered, about 15 minutes; stir in honey and sip.

Nourilo’s Tips

Red ginseng rootlets are more warming and tonifying — good for those who are qi/blood-weak and feel the cold. White rootlets boost qi and generate fluids — good for yin-deficient or hot-constitution people.