Herbal & Flower Teas
Hawthorn, Lotus Leaf and Cassia Seed Tea
Traditionally associated with supporting liver health, reducing blood lipids, and aiding weight management
In short: Hawthorn, Lotus Leaf and Cassia Seed Tea is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally associated with supporting liver health, reducing blood lipids, and aiding weight management. It is most often made for digestive wellness, weight & metabolism, liver wellness. Total time about 50 min. Key ingredients: lotus leaf, rock sugar.
Why people make this tea
Fatty liver is one of those conditions that creeps up quietly — many people discover it incidentally during a routine health check, because mild cases often produce no obvious symptoms beyond occasional fatigue. Traditional Cantonese food therapy treats the early stages of fatty liver as an opportunity: if you adjust your diet while the condition is still mild, you may be able to support the liver as part of a healthy lifestyle. This tea brings together several ingredients that have a long track record in that tradition. Hawthorn (shan zha) is particularly well-regarded for its relationship with digestion and blood fats; lotus leaf (he ye) is associated with clearing heat and dampness; cassia seed (jue ming zi) with supporting the liver and easing the bowels; and prepared he shou wu (zhi shou wu) with tonifying without causing excessive heat.
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.
- Hawthorn
Skin hydration scores improved more with hawthorn fruit than with placebo (p<0.05). Changes in other skin phenotypes and leukocyte telomere length were similar between groups. Genotype-specific effects were reported.Limitation: Small trial in which 36 completed follow-up; the genotype subgroup analyses are based on very few participants and are exploratory.PubMed 40573097 · 2 more hawthorn 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
- Hawthorn: Can cause dizziness, nausea or digestive upset, and may interact with heart medicines. Little is known about its safety in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Source: NIH NCCIH — Hawthorn
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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