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Ginseng Rootlet and Mai Dong Tea

Traditionally tonifies qi and is associated with lifting tiredness and a dry mouth

In short: Ginseng Rootlet and Mai Dong Tea is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally tonifies qi and is associated with lifting tiredness and a dry mouth. It is most often made for energy & vitality, oral & throat comfort. Total time about 17 min. Key ingredients: honey.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
2 min
Cook
15 min
Total
17 min
Makes
1 cup
Energy & VitalityOral & Throat Comfort
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.

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.

  • Honey · Meta-analysis, 14 studies · 2021
    Compared with usual care, honey was associated with lower combined symptom scores, cough frequency and cough severity. In two pooled placebo-controlled studies, the difference in combined symptoms was not statistically significant.Limitation: Only two studies compared honey with placebo, with high heterogeneity (I2=91%); the review calls for higher-quality placebo-controlled trials.PubMed 32817011 · 3 more honey 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

  • Ginseng: May interfere with blood clotting, might lower blood sugar and may worsen autoimmune conditions. Some experts advise against it for children and during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Source: NIH NCCIH — Asian Ginseng
  • Honey: Never give honey to babies under 1 year old — it can cause infant botulism, a very serious illness. Source: NHS — Foods to avoid giving babies

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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