Hawthorn, Cassia Seed and Virgate Wormwood Tea

Why people make this tea

Hawthorn berries are available fresh and dried from Chinese grocers and health-food stores, and they are one of those rare ingredients that are genuinely affordable and genuinely useful. In Chinese food-therapy tradition, hawthorn is associated with supporting cardiovascular circulation and promoting healthy digestion of fats. Paired with cassia seed and virgate wormwood — two herbs long valued for their liver-supporting properties — this tea has been a popular home remedy for people who want to look after their liver and keep blood lipids in a healthy range, including those concerned about fatty liver.