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He Shou Wu Red Date Sweet Tea

traditionally associated with nourishing complexion and supporting hair lustre

In short: He Shou Wu Red Date Sweet Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with nourishing complexion and supporting hair lustre. It is most often made for skin & natural beauty, weight & metabolism, everyday balance. Total time about 2 hr 10 min. Key ingredients: red dates, candied dates.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
10 min
Cook
2 hr
Total
2 hr 10 min
Makes
3–4 cups
Skin & Natural BeautyWeight & MetabolismEveryday Balance
He Shou Wu Red Date Sweet Tea

Why people make this tea

In traditional Chinese food therapy, he shou wu has long been regarded as one of the classic herbs for supporting healthy-looking skin and dark, glossy hair — the kind your grandmother might have sworn by. Paired with the gentle sweetness of red dates and candied dates, this three-ingredient tea is easy to prepare and pleasant to drink. Nourilo notes that regular, moderate use is traditionally associated with a rosy complexion, shiny hair, and may be supportive of healthy blood lipid levels.

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.

  • Red dates · Meta-analysis, 483 participants · 2025
    Jujube was associated with significantly lower BMI and triglycerides, and lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. LDL and total cholesterol fell only in some subgroups. HDL, AST and ALT did not change significantly.Limitation: The authors state the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and results varied significantly by dose, treatment duration and disease type.PubMed 40399274 · 3 more red dates 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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