Herbal & Flower Teas
Luo Han Guo & Chicken Bone Herb Tea (Ji Gu Cao)
traditionally used to clear liver heat, support the body's natural processes, and moisten the lungs
In short: Luo Han Guo & Chicken Bone Herb Tea (Ji Gu Cao) is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally used to clear liver heat, support the body's natural processes, and moisten the lungs. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, digestive wellness, cleansing & regularity. Total time about 135 min.
Why people make this tea
Chicken bone herb (ji gu cao) is one of the most commonly used plants in Cantonese herbal teas — widely available at Chinese and Asian grocery stores and herb shops for its association with liver support and clearing damp-heat. Spring is the season Chinese medicine most associates with the liver, and wet, humid spring weather creates the perfect conditions for internal dampness to build up. For people who work overtime, stay up late, or have been feeling that foggy, throat-dry, heavy-limbed fatigue, this tea is one of Nourilo’s go-to recommendations. The addition of luo han guo (monk fruit) — particularly the low-temperature-dried premium “golden” variety — adds a beautiful natural sweetness without sugar, and brings its own lung-moistening and thirst-quenching qualities to the blend. The result is a pleasantly sweet tea that does not taste harsh or medicinal.
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.
- Golden monk fruit
Across five randomized trials, monk fruit extract was associated with 10-18% lower postprandial glucose and 12-22% lower insulin responses. No severe adverse effects were observed.Limitation: Only five trials were included, and the authors state that long-term clinical trials are needed to confirm safety and efficacy.PubMed 40362742 · 2 more golden monk fruit 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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