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Mulberry Mistletoe Lotus Longan Egg Tea

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys, support tendons and joints, and calm the mind

In short: Mulberry Mistletoe Lotus Longan Egg Tea is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys, support tendons and joints, and calm the mind. It is most often made for children's wellness, liver wellness, kidney & urinary wellness. Total time about 65 min. Key ingredients: lotus seeds, longan flesh, eggs.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min
Makes
600 ml
Children's WellnessLiver WellnessKidney & Urinary WellnessSleep & CalmBone & Joint WellnessEveryday Balance
Mulberry Mistletoe Lotus Longan Egg Tea

Why people make this tea

This sweet egg tea is one of those time-honoured Cantonese home remedies that people have been making for generations. In its simplest form it is just sang ji sheng (Chinese mulberry mistletoe) simmered with a couple of eggs and a piece of rock sugar. Over time, lotus seeds and dried longan crept into the recipe, rounding out the flavour and deepening the nourishing effect. Nourilo notes that nowadays some herb shops sell a processed version of sang ji sheng — steam-treated, darker in colour, and noticeably less bitter — which makes the tea even more pleasant to drink. The result is a warm, gently sweet brew that many Cantonese families make regularly, especially for women who experience lower back tiredness and for those who want something calming before bed.

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.

  • Mulberries · Randomized controlled trial, 24 participants · 2017
    Post-prandial self-monitored glucose was lower than placebo (18.2%), but A1C did not differ between mulberry leaf extract and placebo. Serum creatinine rose about 15% in the extract group.Limitation: Small pilot: only 17 of 24 enrolled participants completed the study, limiting statistical power.PubMed 28619294 · 3 more mulberries studies
  • Lotus seeds · Randomized crossover trial, 10 participants · 2019
    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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