Eleutherococcus, Goji Berry and Red Date Tea

Why people make this tea

Eleutherococcus senticosus — known in the West as Siberian ginseng — has been studied for its adaptogenic properties: its ability to help the body cope with physical and mental stress, and to support healthy immune function. Nourilo recommends it especially during periods when illness is circulating widely, and particularly for children and older adults whose immune systems may need a little extra support. The good news is that this tea is genuinely pleasant to drink — mildly sweet, with almost no medicinal bitterness — so it does not feel like medicine at all. Drink it before meals for best results.

Method

1. Rinse the eleutherococcus and goji berries; pit the red dates.
2. Combine all ingredients in a pot with 1.8 L of water.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid reduces to approximately 900 ml.
4. Serve before meals.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea tastes pleasantly sweet with almost no medicinal flavour — even children tend to accept it willingly. Beyond immune support, it may also help with prevention of cognitive decline in older adults. Drink it before meals. One caution to take seriously: if you or anyone in your household is on blood-pressure medication, do not use this tea, as eleutherococcus can affect how those medications work.