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pylonian · 08-08-2007, 07:02 PM

I actually wrote a post on my blog about some habits I've learned in my Chinese medicine study that have helped me stay healthy despite the very rigorous education (on top of my family life, work life, etc...) -- you can check it out at:
7 Life Changing Habits I learned through Chinese medicine study

One of my favorites on that list is the first one because it's easy, tastes good (IMHO) and gets people interested in the power of herbal teas! I'll copy and paste that one below.

Frequent consumption of Ju Hua (chrysanthemum flower) + Gou Qi Zi (goji/wolf berry, lycium) + Dang Gui (angelica sinensis) tea: This is a slight variation of a tea that one of our professors repeatedly urged us to drink so that our “ears and eyes will be bright” and we can be great students. You should be able to pick up all of these herbs at your local Chinese formulary without a prescription. You can also find them at most well stocked natural foods stores and Chinese groceries. Look for organic sources if you can and make sure the herbs themselves seem vital - deep colors and not too dry. Put equal parts in a teapot or generously sized teaball. I use a glass teapot that’s actually meant for the brewing of french press coffee - that way I can make plenty and the herbs can sit in there for a while, really steeping. I drink this tea several times a week - in the winter term I drank it every day.

Good luck and good health.

08-08-2007, 07:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
pylonian Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20	I actually wrote a post on my blog about some habits I've learned in my Chinese medicine study that have helped me stay healthy despite the very rigorous education (on top of my family life, work life, etc...) -- you can check it out at: 7 Life Changing Habits I learned through Chinese medicine study One of my favorites on that list is the first one because it's easy, tastes good (IMHO) and gets people interested in the power of herbal teas! I'll copy and paste that one below. Frequent consumption of Ju Hua (chrysanthemum flower) + Gou Qi Zi (goji/wolf berry, lycium) + Dang Gui (angelica sinensis) tea: This is a slight variation of a tea that one of our professors repeatedly urged us to drink so that our “ears and eyes will be bright” and we can be great students. You should be able to pick up all of these herbs at your local Chinese formulary without a prescription. You can also find them at most well stocked natural foods stores and Chinese groceries. Look for organic sources if you can and make sure the herbs themselves seem vital - deep colors and not too dry. Put equal parts in a teapot or generously sized teaball. I use a glass teapot that’s actually meant for the brewing of french press coffee - that way I can make plenty and the herbs can sit in there for a while, really steeping. I drink this tea several times a week - in the winter term I drank it every day. Good luck and good health.