Fried Sour Jujube Seed, Lily Bulb and Heart-Wood Poria Tea

Why people make this tea

Surveys suggest that a surprisingly large share of urban working adults report symptoms consistent with what Chinese medicine calls “nervous weakness” — difficulty falling asleep, waking easily, mental fatigue, poor concentration, and a general sense of being wired yet exhausted. Nourilo often recommends this gentle three-ingredient brew as a first step: the ingredients are straightforward to find at most Chinese herb shops, the preparation is simple, and the combination has a long traditional history of use for calming the mind without sedating the body. It is especially well-regarded for menopausal women experiencing sleep disruption and nighttime anxiety.