Tonic Drinks & Waters
Green Olive and Golden Monk Fruit Herbal Drink
Traditionally used to clear throat heat, ease tonsil inflammation and relieve dry, sore throat
In short: Green Olive and Golden Monk Fruit Herbal Drink is a tonic drinks & water that Traditionally used to clear throat heat, ease tonsil inflammation and relieve dry, sore throat. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, oral & throat comfort. Total time about 40 min. Key ingredients: green olives, golden monk fruit.
Why people make this drink
A student in one of Nourilo’s postnatal care classes mentioned she was from Fujian — where green olives grow in abundance — and asked what to pair them with. The answer was straightforward: green olive with golden monk fruit is one of the most reliable traditional Cantonese remedies for respiratory health, throat inflammation and tonsillitis.
Raw green olives taste sharp and initially sour, but they have a pleasant lingering sweetness and are exceptionally rich in nutrients. Their vitamin C content is ten times higher than apples and five times higher than pears or peaches. Their calcium content is among the highest of any fruit. For children who frequently suffer from tonsillitis, eating green olives regularly can support both throat health and bone development.
The addition of monk fruit creates a wonderfully sweet and soothing drink — a natural fit for hot summer days, dry throats or any time the throat feels uncomfortable.
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.
- Golden monk fruit
Across five randomized trials, monk fruit extract was associated with 10-18% lower postprandial glucose and 12-22% lower insulin responses. No severe adverse effects were observed.Limitation: Only five trials were included, and the authors state that long-term clinical trials are needed to confirm safety and efficacy.PubMed 40362742 · 2 more golden monk fruit 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.
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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