Herbal & Flower Teas
Processed Loranthus Lotus Longan Tea
traditionally nourishes the blood, supports the liver and kidneys, and is associated with a healthy complexion
In short: Processed Loranthus Lotus Longan Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally nourishes the blood, supports the liver and kidneys, and is associated with a healthy complexion. It is most often made for children's wellness, skin & natural beauty, liver wellness. Total time about 125 min. Key ingredients: lotus seeds, longan flesh.
Why people make this tea
Loranthus — the parasitic plant that grows on mulberry, loquat, and longan trees — is one of Nourilo’s favourite everyday tonic herbs, and the good news is that it is widely available and very affordable. The processed variety (zhi sang ji sheng) has been steam-treated to reduce any astringency, making for a cleaner, smoother-tasting tea. Combined with lotus seeds and the sweet, rich flavour of dried longan flesh, this becomes a genuinely pleasant drink that the whole family can enjoy. It is traditionally made in three variations depending on the occasion: with eggs and lotus seeds for early pregnancy to support the foetus; with black beans and longan for postpartum recovery; and with just lotus seeds and longan for everyday wellness — which is this version.
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.
- Lotus seeds
Lotus seed meals had a low glycemic index (GI 21–51 across the lotus seed and adzuki bean meals), while several other starchy foods did not differ significantly from rice. Lotus seed's in vitro hydrolysis index was also lower than that of other test foods.Limitation: Only ten healthy participants and acute single-meal tests, so findings may not apply to people with diabetes or to long-term intake.PubMed 30875961
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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