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Arabian Jasmine and Hawthorn Tea (Su Xin Hua Shan Zha Cha)

traditionally associated with moving qi, easing emotional tension, and supporting digestion and menstrual regularity

In short: Arabian Jasmine and Hawthorn Tea (Su Xin Hua Shan Zha Cha) is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with moving qi, easing emotional tension, and supporting digestion and menstrual regularity. It is most often made for digestive wellness, women's wellness, sleep & calm. Total time about 8 min. Key ingredients: hawthorn.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
3 min
Cook
5 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1–2 cups
Digestive WellnessWomen's WellnessSleep & CalmEnergy & Vitality
Arabian Jasmine and Hawthorn Tea (Su Xin Hua Shan Zha Cha)

Why people make this tea

Modern urban life — tight deadlines, long commutes, too much sitting — creates a particular kind of bodily tension that traditional Chinese medicine describes as “liver qi stagnation.” The liver is responsible for the smooth flow of energy and emotions; when it gets stuck, you might feel a tight sensation across the chest, emotional irritability, poor digestion, bloating after eating, or irregular and painful periods. Arabian jasmine flower (su xin hua) has a light, elegant fragrance and is traditionally associated with moving liver qi, clearing heat, and easing emotional tension. Hawthorn berries (shan zha) are familiar to many as a digestive aid — they are associated with resolving food stagnation, moving blood, and easing abdominal bloating and pain. Together they make a pleasant, mildly sour-floral tea that takes under 10 minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed daily. Adding rose petals or China rose deepens the period-regulating and mood-soothing effects.

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.

  • Hawthorn · Randomized controlled trial, 41 participants · 2025
    Skin hydration scores improved more with hawthorn fruit than with placebo (p<0.05). Changes in other skin phenotypes and leukocyte telomere length were similar between groups. Genotype-specific effects were reported.Limitation: Small trial in which 36 completed follow-up; the genotype subgroup analyses are based on very few participants and are exploratory.PubMed 40573097 · 2 more hawthorn 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

  • Hawthorn: Can cause dizziness, nausea or digestive upset, and may interact with heart medicines. Little is known about its safety in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Source: NIH NCCIH — Hawthorn

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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