Herbal & Flower Teas

Onion Red Wine Infusion

Traditionally associated with supporting circulation and healthy blood pressure

In short: Onion Red Wine Infusion is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally associated with supporting circulation and healthy blood pressure. It is most often made for blood sugar balance, heart & circulation, energy & vitality.

Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Makes
1 bottle, serves many days
Onion Red Wine Infusion

Why people make this infusion

Onion soaked in red wine is a classic folk wellness remedy popular across parts of Asia and even Europe. In Chinese food therapy, onions are considered warm in nature and are associated with moving qi and blood — something loosely translated as improving circulation. Red wine, taken in small amounts, is similarly thought to gently warm and move blood. Together, they make a preparation that many older Cantonese households keep in the refrigerator as a daily tonic, particularly for those managing blood pressure or wanting to support heart health through food.

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.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • Rice wine / alcohol: This recipe contains alcohol. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, the NHS recommends not drinking alcohol; leave it out or choose another recipe. Source: NHS — Alcohol in pregnancy

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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