Honeysuckle, Reed Root, Monk Fruit and Licorice Tea

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 recommendation is to brew a daily pot of this herbal tea for the family as a preventive measure, 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.