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\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nJin Yin Hua, or honeysuckle flower, is one of the most popular herbs for clearing heat. As this action implies, when heat is removed from the body, you feel cooler. That\u2019s why honeysuckle is one of the best thirst-quenching herbs you can add to water. And as the botanical name implies, honeysuckle has a sweet, nectar-like taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traditionally, in China, honeysuckle water is prepared in glass cups. A single 8 oz. serving would require several grams of dried flowers, covered with a lid for three minutes. But if you don\u2019t have three minutes to spare, or any raw honeysuckle flowers at home, there\u2019s a much easier way to enjoy honeysuckle water: with honeysuckle flower extract granules<\/a>. Thanks to granule extracts, it\u2019s so easy to make honeysuckle water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To get the recommended three gram dosage, simply open the bottle of honeysuckle flower granules, and use the gram measuring spoon provided. Add one spoonful to water and stir. Within seconds, your honeysuckle water is ready to drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The main active ingredient in honeysuckle flower is chlorogenic acid. Numerous studies suggest this polyphenol compound (polyphenols are a type of antioxidant) may contribute to health. In fact, a review of 94 studies on chlorogenic acid concludes the compound may support a healthy inflammatory response (in people that already have normal inflammation levels). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like honeysuckle, hawthorn fruit is another popular herbal ingredient added to summertime drinks in China. It transforms plain water into a tart and tangy (and mildly sweet) functional drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By adding hawthorn fruit to water, you\u2019re not only quenching your thirst, you\u2019re supporting your digestive system. In summertime, barbecues are very popular, but eating a lot of grilled\/blackened meats can produce what\u2019s known in TCM theory as damp-heat. Damp-heat can cause food retention, bloating, hiccups and stomach discomfort. Hawthorn berry water may help ease Qi stagnation that causes these damp-heat symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can easily quench your thirst and get the benefits from hawthorn by adding hawthorn berry extract granules<\/a> to your water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hawthorn berries contain polyphenol antioxidants, specifically, catechin and epicatechin. These compounds have been shown in numerous studies to support overall health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Obviously, peppermint (Bo He) isn\u2019t one of those esoteric Chinese herbs you\u2019ve never heard of. You\u2019re probably familiar with peppermint\u2019s cool and refreshing scent, which in extract granule format is preserved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bo He is one of the best thirst-quenching herbs for summer because it disperses wind-heat. And not only does it have a refreshing taste, but from a TCM perspective it also refreshes the mind, and helps clear the eyes and cools rashes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chrysanthemum flowers and water make for a delicious, thirst-quenching functional drink because of three reasons. First, it\u2019s very effective at clearing heat, according to TCM theory. Second, from a health perspective, its main active ingredient is chlorogenic acid, which is also a key constituent in coffee. In research studies, chlorogenic acid has been shown to support health in several ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Possessing a slightly sweet and bitter flavor profile, chrysanthemum supports normal liver and eye function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, what better thirst-quenching Chinese herb to add to water than Prunella… Believe it or not, beverages based on Xia Ku Cao are more popular than Coca Cola in China, especially in hot climates. It should come as no surprise that its chief actions in TCM theory are clearing heat and fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also known as prunella vulgaris or prunella dew, this herbal ingredient has a bitter, slightly sweet taste that\u2019s sometimes compared to rosemary. Like chrysanthemum, prunella also supports eye health and vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHawthorn fruit<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Peppermint<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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