Herbal & Flower Teas
Prunella, Luo Han Guo and Zhejiang Fritillary Tea
Traditionally used to support reduction of swelling and nodules
In short: Prunella, Luo Han Guo and Zhejiang Fritillary Tea is a herbal & flower tea that Traditionally used to support reduction of swelling and nodules. It is most often made for everyday balance. Total time about 35 min.
Why people make this tea
In traditional Chinese households, when a child developed swollen or tender lymph nodes along the neck, grandmothers would often brew a pot of prunella and monk fruit water as a first-response kitchen remedy. Prunella (xia ku cao) has long been valued in Chinese herbal tradition for its ability to clear what practitioners call “liver fire” and to help disperse phlegm nodules. Adding Zhejiang fritillary (zhe bei mu) strengthens the heat-clearing and lump-softening quality of the brew. Monk fruit brings a gentle sweetness that balances the bitterness, and it contributes its own traditional cooling nature. This is the kind of quiet, practical recipe that has been passed quietly between generations.
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.
- Golden monk fruit
Across five randomized trials, monk fruit extract was associated with 10-18% lower postprandial glucose and 12-22% lower insulin responses. No severe adverse effects were observed.Limitation: Only five trials were included, and the authors state that long-term clinical trials are needed to confirm safety and efficacy.PubMed 40362742 · 2 more golden monk fruit studies
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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