Beverages & Teas
Red date tea
红枣茶Nutritional Value
4 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Red date tea is among the most widely recommended daily tonic drinks in Chinese dietary medicine — it builds Qi and Blood, calms the spirit, and warms the middle burner. The base formula can be adjusted to suit different needs: adding goji berries enhances its Blood-nourishing effect; adding longan further supports the Heart and spirit; adding ginger makes it more appropriate for those who run cold. A daily cup is considered a simple, accessible longevity habit in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine tradition.
Red date tea provides jujube polysaccharides, betulinic acid, and flavonoids with documented anti-inflammatory activity that reinforces its AHM role in tonifying Spleen Qi, nourishing Blood, and calming the Heart.
Contraindications
Avoid excess in phlegm-damp or damp-heat. Mildly damp-forming in large amounts.
Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.