Hawthorn, Ophiopogon & Chrysanthemum Tea

Why people make this tea

Fatty liver has become very common. The liver is the body’s “chemical factory,” processing fats and alcohol; if the body is overweight or drinks too much, liver function can weaken, fat metabolism suffers, and fatty liver can form. Its causes are complex — genetics, obesity, high blood lipids, diabetes, overly rapid weight loss, and medications — with obesity, alcohol, and diabetes the most common. Mild fatty liver is easy to overlook, but left unattended for a long time it can become a serious health problem. Eating less rich, fatty food and getting more exercise matter a great deal, and Nourilo offers this Hawthorn, Ophiopogon & Chrysanthemum Tea, traditionally favoured to help guard against fatty liver, for regular drinking.

Method

1. Rinse the ingredients clean.
2. Add 1.2 L of water and cook for 20 minutes until reduced to 600 ml.
3. Divide and drink over the day.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea is traditionally associated with helping reduce fat and supporting against the “three highs,” but those with excess stomach acid should drink it after meals. Pregnant women should not use hawthorn.