Hidden Health Benefits of Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo ) & learn how to make herbal tea from it! 罗汉果茶和其功效
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Monk fruit is becoming a very popular natural sweetener to replace sugar recently. But did you know that it's actually an ancient Chinese fruit called Luo Han Guo and has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for its many health benefits? It’s much more than just a sweetener! In this video, I'll show you how to make a super easy and yummy drink and also talk about how it's been traditionally used.
00:50 Introduction of Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo 罗汉果). What Western science say about monk fruit? What are its health benefits according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
02:02 One of the Chinese Medicine functions of monk fruit is to relieve mild dry cough
02:33 How to make monk fruit drinks at home?
03:09 Simple and easy-to-make monk fruit tea recipe
04:06 Do you put the whole monk fruit or just the flesh or just the skin?
04:21 How do you determine if the monk fruit is fresh or can be used for cooking?
04:50 First secret ingredient for monk fruit tea
If the standard and simple recipe doesn’t help with the cough, especially when the cough started to have phlegm, add Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi 陈皮). Learn more about the Chinese Medicine functions of Chen Pi.
06:06 Is Chen Pi from the Mandarin we eat during Chinese New Year?
06:28 Start cooking
07:03 second secret ingredient
If the standard and simple recipe doesn’t quite help with the ‘heat signs’ or feeling quite stressed, add Chrysanthemum flowers (Ju Hua 菊花). Learn more about the Chinese Medicine functions of Ju Hua
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07:42 When is the right time to add Chrysanthemum flowers to the tea cooking?
08:15 Can we drink monk fruit drink every day?
08:52 Can I mix all three ingredients in this drink?
09:26 Cooking and tasting. And some extra tips.
11:32 Are there other varieties of drinks we can make with monk fruit?
11:43 While this drink is quite safe, it is still important to check with your doctor if the cough or symptoms persist.
12:23 Can we drink this herbal tea during wintertime if it is usually used for ‘heaty cough’ or during warmer seasons?
13:08 Does monk fruit help with constipation?
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All content in this channel is for informational purposes only. Herb properties and their uses mentioned in this video are only based on their TRADITIONAL uses and Traditional Chinese Medicine theories. They may not have been scientifically proven.
Recipes shared here are only for general well-being and MINOR symptoms. They are NOT to replace proper healthcare by your own healthcare providers. if any symptoms persist, please go to see your healthcare providers immediately. You SHOULD and MUST consult a registered/licensed physician or appropriately- trained healthcare providers in your community in all matters relating to your health. Reliance on any information provided on this channel is SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Shirley is not liable for any advice or information provided on this channel that is utilised without first consulting your healthcare providers.
Many herbs mentioned in this channel are also considered as food. However, not all herbs are safe. Many of them are not to be used at home or for long term/regular use without consulting your doctor or licensed Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Please also pay attention to the precautions of certain herbs I stated in the video. If you take western medicine regularly, YOU MUST check with your doctor.
If you are interested in using Chinese herbs to manage more complex symptoms, please contact your Chinese medicine practitioners for a proper consultation. If you are already seeing a Chinese Medicine Practitioner and notice what I shared here is slightly different from your practitioners, please don't freak out. This is because, with thousands of years of history, it is only normal that there are many different schools and thoughts of Chinese medicine. It is not that your practitioners are wrong. In fact, chances are that what they said is right for you because they would understand your body and health status much more than I who don't know you personally. So, if in doubt, please always check with them.