Herbal & Flower Teas

Sour Jujube Seed, Biota Seed, Black Sesame and Longan Tea

Traditionally nourishes the blood, supports the mind and calms

In short: Sour Jujube Seed, Biota Seed, Black Sesame and Longan Tea is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally nourishes the blood, supports the mind and calms. It is most often made for sleep & calm, blood nourishment, everyday balance. Total time about 35 min. Key ingredients: sour jujube seed, longan flesh.

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min
Makes
600 ml
Sour Jujube Seed, Biota Seed, Black Sesame and Longan Tea

Why people make this tea

Nourilo here. As we age, mental sharpness can slowly fade, and if an older family member starts to show signs of decline it is worth paying attention early. Experts say one of the simplest things you can do is spend time talking with them every day — even ten minutes and a handful of sentences of genuine interest can make a difference, because an older person’s emotional wellbeing leans a great deal on the company of family. And starting from middle age, it helps to eat foods traditionally associated with a sharp mind — nuts, blueberries, beans, chicken, fish, dark leafy greens. Today’s tea is one I recommend for memory and a settled mind, traditionally enjoyed by people who are forgetful or sleep restlessly.

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.

  • Red dates · Meta-analysis, 483 participants · 2025
    Jujube was associated with significantly lower BMI and triglycerides, and lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. LDL and total cholesterol fell only in some subgroups. HDL, AST and ALT did not change significantly.Limitation: The authors state the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and results varied significantly by dose, treatment duration and disease type.PubMed 40399274 · 3 more red dates 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.

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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