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Cuscuta goji tea for Kidney Yang patterns
Cuscuta, palmleaf raspberry, goji, magnolia berry, and plantain seed for Kidney Yang patterns linked with erectile concerns.
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In TCM, Dampness-Heat can obstruct the Liver meridian and pelvic channels. This lotus-leaf and Chinese-barley soup is educational food therapy for Dampness-Heat patterns that can sit with erectile concerns, not a cure for erectile dysfunction.
Recipe
The method
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Rinse
Rinse all ingredients with water. Place the rinsed lotus leaf into a filter bag.
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Combine
Place the ingredients into a pot with 1.5 litres of water.
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Simmer
Bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook for about 30 minutes.
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Sweeten
Add honey or rock sugar to taste if you like. Drink about three to five times a week.
Try today Simmer one pot this week when spicy oily meals have stacked.
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Kitchen recipes are educational, not personal medical advice. Seek care for burning urination, fever, or sudden genital symptoms that worry you.
FAQs
Quick questions
Is this the same as lotus leaf cassia seed tea?
No. That tea uses lotus leaf with cassia seed as a short steep. This pot simmers lotus leaf with Chinese barley in 1.5 litres of water.
Must I add honey or rock sugar?
No. Sweetening is optional. The core pot is lotus leaf and Chinese barley.
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