Whole Lotus Seed and Juncus Herb Tea

Why people make this tea

When a baby or young child wakes repeatedly through the night, crying without obvious cause — no wet diaper, no hunger, no fever — traditional Cantonese food therapy points toward internal heat in the Heart meridian. One helpful sign to check: is the child’s urine noticeably yellow and scanty? If so, Nourilo suggests this gentle tea as a time-honored way to help settle and soothe. The lotus seed’s green inner embryo (the part many people remove because it tastes bitter) is actually the key ingredient here — it is traditionally valued for clearing heat and calming the spirit. Juncus herb, a thin rush-plant sold in small tied bundles at Chinese herb shops, pairs beautifully with it to support the same purpose.