Herbal & Flower Teas
Honeysuckle, Reed Root, Monk Fruit and Licorice Tea
traditionally associated with clearing heat, supporting the body's natural processes, and supporting the immune system during cold and flu season
In short: Honeysuckle, Reed Root, Monk Fruit and Licorice Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with clearing heat, supporting the body's natural processes, and supporting the immune system during cold and flu season. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, children's wellness, immune support. Total time about 45 min. Key ingredients: honeysuckle flowers, reed rhizome, monk fruit.
Why people make this tea
Scarlet fever peaks in winter and spring and most commonly affects children aged two to eight. When the health authorities issue a warning about elevated scarlet fever activity, Nourilo’s suggestion is to brew a daily pot of this herbal tea for the family as a traditional seasonal habit, alongside good hand hygiene and general cleanliness.
Honeysuckle (jin yin hua) has one of the broadest antimicrobial profiles of any herb in the Chinese food-therapy tradition. Research has identified antibacterial activity against typhoid, E. coli, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus and other organisms in laboratory studies, though this does not directly translate to clinical treatment. In traditional usage, it is strongly associated with clearing heat toxins and easing throat and respiratory inflammation.
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.
- Licorice root
Compared with placebo plus the same low-calorie diet, licorice extract was associated with greater improvements in body weight, BMI, body fat, lipid profile, fasting glucose, insulin and HOMA-IR at 8 weeks.Limitation: Small sample, short 8-week duration, and an extract dose that is not comparable to licorice eaten as food; the authors call for confirmatory research.PubMed 39080737 · 3 more licorice root studies - 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.
Ingredient notes for this recipe
- Licorice root: Contains glycyrrhizin. Large amounts or long-term use have been linked to raised blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, and even smaller amounts have caused problems in people with high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, or a high-salt diet. Large amounts are unsafe in pregnancy, and it can interact with corticosteroids. Source: NIH NCCIH — Licorice Root
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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