Monk Fruit – Medicinal Tea

Sun, July 7, 2019

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli, from the office of Elizabeth Martin.

 Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit) Tea

The line between food and medicine is not always clear.  Here is a spectacular recipe for a summertime tea that is both refreshing, and very healing.  There are only 3 ingredients, but they might be hard to find.  I recommend an Asian grocer, or if that doesn’t work, you can also find these ingredients online.  (Amazon is a good place.)  The main benefits of this tea are that it lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides.  It also regulates blood glucose, aids digestion, and cools summertime heat.  

Ingredients are as follows: (to be rinsed, then boiled for 30 minutes in 1 gallon of water.)

Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit) – Clears heat from summer, and is a natural sweetener made of antioxidants, not sugar.  So no calories, and safe for diabetics.  Aids in recovery from illness, sore throat, and constipation.  Use 1 whole fruit.  Break into pieces and put them all, including shell, into the water.

Shan Zha (Hawthorn Berry) – ½ cup.  Lowers cholesterol and blood lipids.  Aids in digestion, and relieves diarrhea.

Jue Ming Zi (Cassia Seed) – ¼ cup.  Aids constipation and bowel movements.  Clears heat from the body.  Reduces hypertension.

Medicinal qualities aside, this makes for a refreshing, slightly sweet and cooling beverage.  After boiling for ½ hour, strain out the debris and let it cool.  It can be kept in the refrigerator and enjoyed anytime.  You can drink it warm too, so in the colder months, you can keep getting the beneficial effects.

Meet Michael Savalli, MSOM, L.Ac

Michael is a board certified NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, who received his Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from New York College of Health Professions.  While in this program, he also specialized in Chinese Herbal Medicine. If you or anyone you know is interested in staying healthy this season, schedule your appointment and learn how Acupuncture and herbs can boost your immunity. 

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