Herbal & Flower Teas
Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum & Reed Root Tea
Traditionally used to support the body against wind-heat colds and soothe dry, irritated throats
In short: Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum & Reed Root Tea is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally used to support the body against wind-heat colds and soothe dry, irritated throats. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, sleep & calm. Total time about 15 min. Key ingredients: mulberry leaf, chrysanthemum, reed rhizome.
Why people make this tea
In traditional Chinese food therapy, colds and respiratory infections are divided into two patterns: “wind-cold” (chills, clear runny nose, no fever or thirst) and “wind-heat” (mild fever, sore or dry throat, slight thirst). If you tend to run warm — your throat gets scratchy or dry after eating a little spicy or fried food — you fall into the heat-leaning category, and this tea was designed for you. Mulberry leaf, chrysanthemum, and reed root are all gently cooling herbs that work together to ease throat dryness and support the body when a wind-heat cold is brewing.
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.
- Chrysanthemum
Compared with the high-fat meal alone, the extract group had lower postprandial glucose at 1 hour and higher antioxidant markers (T-AOC, SOD, GSH), with lower MDA. Incremental area under the curve did not differ significantly between groups.Limitation: Small sample of healthy young adults given a single high-fat meal, so longer-term effects and effects in people with metabolic conditions are unknown.PubMed 36677639 · 1 more chrysanthemum study
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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