The Complete Guide to Herbal Teas for Hypertension (Part 1): From Malantou and Rehmannia Tea to Fresh Milk and Strawberry Drink

Malantou and Rehmannia Tea [Ingredients]30-50g Malantou (purple purple), 15g Rehmannia glutinosa (raw). [Preparation]Simmer the two ingredients together in water to extract the juice. [Effects]Clears heat and cools the blood, nourishes yin and promotes fluid production. Suitable for patients with early-stage hypertension and bleeding tendencies due to excessive liver fire; also suitable for those with retinal hemorrhage.

Gourd and Honey Drink [Ingredients]Fresh gourd and honey, appropriate amounts of each. [Preparation]Juice the gourd and mix with honey. Take 50 ml twice daily. If boiling in water, double the dosage. [Effects]Tonifies the kidneys, promotes urination, and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for those with hypertension due to kidney deficiency, tinnitus, dizziness, forgetfulness, insomnia, lower back and knee weakness, and afternoon fever.

Bottle Gourd and Rock Sugar Soup [Ingredients]500g bottle gourd, rock sugar to taste. [Instructions]Wash the bottle gourd, cut it into chunks with the skin on, and simmer it into a soup as usual. Add rock sugar to taste before serving. [Benefits]Clears heat and promotes urination, calms the mind and refreshes the spirit. Suitable for patients with hypertension, canker sores, urinary tract stones, fever, and thirst.

Almond Tea [Ingredients]140g almonds, 20g lemon juice, 10g mint syrup. [Preparation]Stir with boiling water. [Benefits]Clears heat and soothes the throat, promotes saliva production and quenches thirst. Suitable for patients with hypertension due to liver yang hyperactivity or liver fire, as well as those with dizziness and red eyes.

Two-Ingredient Honey Drink [Ingredients]50g each of privet fruit, eclipta prostrata, and honey. [Preparation]Wash and chop the privet fruit and eclipta prostrata. Add an appropriate amount of water and simmer over low heat twice, 30 minutes each time. Combine the two slurries and concentrate over low heat to 200ml. Add honey and stir well. [Effects]Nourishes the liver and kidneys, nourishes yin and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for patients with hypertension due to liver and kidney yin deficiency.

Radish and Maltose Drink [Ingredients]500g radish, 200ml maltose. [Instructions]Wash the radish, slice it thinly with the peel on, place it in a large bowl, add the maltose, stir, and soak overnight. Then drink the resulting radish syrup. [Effects]Relieves cough and phlegm, soothes the stomach and regulates qi. Suitable for children with wind-heat type cough, chronic gastritis, hypertension, etc.

Walnut and Hawthorn Tea [Ingredients]200g walnuts, 30g hawthorn, 10g brown sugar, 10g white sugar, 50g red dates, 30g honey. [Instructions] ① Wash the walnuts and soak them in warm water for 30 minutes. Put them and the soaking water into a blender and blend quickly until smooth. Pour into a bowl and set aside. ② Wash the hawthorn and red dates, put them in a clay pot, add water and simmer three times, 20 minutes each time. Combine the three decoctions and pour into another pot. Cook over medium heat until combined. Add brown sugar and white sugar, stir well, then add the walnut paste and stir. Simmer over low heat until boiling. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add honey to taste. [Effects]Invigorates qi and blood circulation, promotes diuresis and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for all types of hypertension, especially for those with coronary heart disease and hyperlipidemia.

Sesame Tea [Ingredients]30g black sesame seeds, 3g green tea leaves. [Instructions] ① Rinse the black sesame seeds thoroughly, stir-fry over low heat until fragrant, then remove and grind into a fine powder. ② Mix the green tea leaves with the ground sesame seeds, place in a clay teapot, and steep with boiling water for about 5 minutes. [Benefits]Lowers blood pressure, promotes blood circulation, nourishes the liver and kidneys. Suitable for patients with hypertension due to liver and kidney yin deficiency, as well as those with deficiency of essence and blood, arteriosclerosis, and hyperlipidemia.

Double Fungus Sweet Tea [Ingredients]15g black fungus, 15g white fungus, 15g rock sugar, 15g honey. [Instructions]Soak black and white fungus separately in cold water until softened. Remove the stems, wash thoroughly, tear into pieces, and place in a large bowl. Add appropriate amount of rock sugar and water, mix well, steam for 30 minutes, remove and let cool slightly, then add honey. [Efficacy]Nourishes Yin and moistens dryness, invigorates blood circulation and lowers blood pressure. Suitable for all types of hypertension, especially for those with arteriosclerosis and retinal hemorrhage.

Quail Egg Milk Drink [Ingredients]1 cup milk, 5 quail eggs, a pinch of sugar. [Instructions] ① Bring the milk to a boil over high heat. Crack the quail eggs into the milk one by one and cook until the eggs are set. Add the sugar and stir well. [Benefits] Promotes diuresis and removes dampness, nourishes the spleen and kidneys, and lowers blood pressure.

Fresh Milk Strawberry Drink [Ingredients]200g fresh milk, 150g strawberries, a pinch of sugar. [Instructions]Wash the strawberries, juice them, and strain. Pour the fresh milk into a porcelain cup, add the sugar and stir well. Then add the freshly squeezed strawberry juice and stir until smooth. [Benefits]Strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi, calms the mind and soothes the nerves. Suitable for patients with hypertension and hyperlipidemia.