Herbal & Flower Teas

Prunella Honeysuckle Tea

traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and supporting healthy blood pressure

In short: Prunella Honeysuckle Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and supporting healthy blood pressure. It is most often made for heart & circulation, liver wellness, eye wellness. Total time about 55 min. Key ingredients: honeysuckle flowers, rock sugar.

Prep
5 min
Cook
50 min
Total
55 min
Makes
600 ml
Prunella Honeysuckle Tea

Why people make this tea

The modern Hong Kong lifestyle — late nights, high pressure, irregular sleep — can leave people irritable, easily angered, and feeling heat in the eyes or forehead. In Chinese medicine this cluster of symptoms is often described as “liver fire rising.” Prunella spike (xia ku cao) has been used for centuries precisely for this pattern: it is one of the most well-known herbs for clearing what practitioners call liver heat. Paired with honeysuckle flowers — prized for their broad cooling and anti-inflammatory qualities — the result is a tea that feels genuinely refreshing and calming after a stressful day. The rock sugar takes the edge off the slight bitterness.

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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