Goji Berry and Red Dates Herbal Tea is a delicately sweet delicious nourishing tea to revitalize blood, balances mood and spirit, beautifies the skin, delays aging, filled with antioxidants and just what your body needs to recover and heal.
Red dates, or jujubes, are known as China’s “cure-all fruit” and have 70 to 80 times more vitamin C than grapes and apples. Chinese Red Dates are plump dried dates that are a deep red and have a pit on the inside and are naturally sweet and nourishing. They’ve also got plenty of vitamin A, B1, B2, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium and are known for enriching and replenishing the blood (great for post-surgery, postpartum, or after a woman's period).
Did you know that the month of May is International Pelvic Pain Month awareness month by the International Pelvic Pain Society? We could not think of a better way to bring attention to this issue then by making our readers aware of some natural herbal ways to prevent and treat pelvic pain. Healthy World Cuisine and Root + Spring are working together to feature a 3-recipe series with Goji Berry and Red Date Herbal Tea, Dried Ginger & Palm Coconut Tea and a Women’s Health Soup.
Goji berries are known as Gou Qi Zi (also known as wolfberries, boxthorn, and matrimony vine) and have been part of the Chinese diet for over 2000 years and a common Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) supplement to prevent many ailments. The goji berries are red/deep orange in color and about the size of a raisin when dried.
Goji berries are high in anti-oxidants and nutrients, improve immunity, promotes healthy skin, protects the eyes, stabilizes blood sugar, detoxifies the liver, elevates mood and help promotes fertility. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) tends to believe that it goji berries treat common functions and are nourishing for the liver and kidney and help moisten the lungs.
Goji berries are healthy. However, if you are currently taking warfarin (blood thinner), certain diabetes medications and certain blood pressure medicines you may want to speak with your health care provider before taking goji berries as they may interact.
Both Goji berries and red dates have their different functions for maintaining health, but in general they help strengthening one’s qi and make the blood circulation better. If a woman is looking to increase the health and circulation of blood, get glowing skin, and reap anti-aging properties, this is a great natural concoction to have regularly.
GIRLY SECTION.... (Men please skip down to the manly man section below)
In terms of optimal timing of when to drink during the month, in correlation with a women’s menses, any time is fine if you have a small amount of the Goji Berries and Red Dates herbal tea regularly. Otherwise, the time after your menses finishes is most suitable because it is when you need to replenish the blood you have lost (especially if your menstruation is heavy or longer in duration). Almost all Chinese women follow that during the last part of their menstruation circle it is good to have some Goji Berries and Red Dates tea with rock sugar, because it can alleviate the pain of menstruation and help remove the old blood flow. A primary philosophy of TCM is that when there is not enough qi and blood or if the qi or blood are stuck in an area, it will cause an imbalance between Yin and Yang. Because of this imbalance, internal organs won't function optimally and illness and pain develop. Making sure you have a clean, healthy cycle is important not only for a manageable menses but to maintain overall order within your immune system and function.
MANLY MAN SECTION....
Hey we would would never leave you guys out! Did you know that goji berries and red dates herbal tea is super high in anti-oxidants and helps with infertility and helps increase sperm count. So, there you have it! This tea is not just for us girls.
From a Western perspective, Goji berries can increase the blood flow in the body. When eaten in excess, they can speed of the blood flow goes up beyond normal and can cause adverse conditions. It may cause increased bleeding if taken during the menses and with hemophiliacs. Therefore, Goji Berry and Red Dates Herbal Tea should best be taken BEFORE or AFTER menses.
If you suffer from "chronic excruciating pelvic pain" (endometriosis, pudendal neuralgia, IC, etc. or undiagnosed) don't suffer in silence. Feel free to reach out to us in confidence at [email protected] and we can help direct you to resources in your community or contact the International Pelvic Society.
Goji Berries and Red Dates Tea is one delicious tea. We prefer to drink it hot as it is soothing and delicious and best for digestion but it can also be served cool. Chinese red dates are considered a warming food so take in moderation if have a heaty disposition. To learn what it means to have a heaty disposition, please read the 5 Energies of Food. If you like your tea extra sweet, you can add some rock sugar. After you make your tea, feel free to eat the red dates but be mindful for the pit. We find that the goji berries have pretty much lost their flavor after you brew the tea but the dates are super moist, sweet and delicious.
You can order Goji Berry and Red Dates Herbal Tea can be ordered on line from Root + Spring. This classic herbal mix good for, poor blood circulation, painful menstrual cycle, postpartum, insomnia, anxiety and cramps. Root + Spring is your go to online store for all your Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal needs. Root + Spring is a Chinese family-owned medicine shop located in Los Angeles, California, USA. They provide a selection of popular patent medicine and handcraft exceptional herbal soup and tea blends in small batches.
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Goji Berry and Red Dates Herbal Tea
Ingredients
- 1 cup Goji Berries and Red Date Herbal Tea or about 8 dried Chinese red dates and ½ cup dried goji berries - We used Root + Spring Goji Berries and Red Date "Blood Vitalizer" Herbal Tea
- 8-10 cups water
Instructions
- Give the goji berries and red dates a gentle rinse under cool, running water.
- In a pot, combine the goji berries, red dates and water.
- Cover and bring to a boil before lowering heat and simmering for an hour.
- If you prefer your tea sweeter, stir in rock sugar until dissolved.
- Goji berry and red dates herbal tea can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Venus says
Can I drink this everyday?
HWC Magazine says
Hi there Venus. We would recommend that you run this by your primary care physician first to determine if you have any underlying conditions that would make drinking Red dates and Goji berries tea every day a problem. Generally speaking, it is safe to drink but people with clotting disorders and other metabolic issues need to consult with their physician first. Stay well and take care
Eha Carr says
This is new and interesting for me and I can see interesting 'talks' with Mr Google ahead. Am 100 % for helping our bodies naturally . . . the goodness of this may not at the moment pertain to my personal issues but is fascinating to know. Have not used red dates to my knowledge but the locally fashionable goji berries methinks are present in the house at the moment . . . shall look and learn . . .
HWC Magazine says
Hi there Eha, delighted to bring to you something new. Goji Berry and red dates tea is one of those natural teas that are enjoyed by many in Hong Kong and China. Passed on from generation to generation, this tea is well known. Red Jujubes can be found in the dried food section of Asian markets and you can also purchase them online - Amazon. Stay well and take care
Jake says
Very Asian Drink here -- Mom and Aunts all drink this in the winter.
HWC Magazine says
Mom's always know best, right? Goji Berry and red dates herbal tea may have originated in Asia but we are hoping to get the word our on all the delicious health benefits of this nourishing tea. This nourishing tea is not just for girls as the guys get perks too. Stay well and take care
Nic W says
I have been drinking this tea on the first day of my menstruation to help with me cramps for 2 years now. I didn’t know it is not meant to be drank during then. Should I continue?
HWC Magazine says
Thank you for your question Nic. If you have been doing this for years and have not had any issues with excess bleeding during your mensturation cycle, then no worries, carry on. However, goji berries can increase bleeding times. Therefore, if you have heavy bleeding during your cycle, you may consider drinking this tea before and after your period to reduce that effect. Stay well and take care.
Barb says
Very interesting article
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Barb. If you would like to learn more about TCM, be sure to check out our articlehttps://www.hwcmagazine.com/recipe/feed-your-spleen/ .
Beck Shi says
This is perfect Chinese style. We drink this in winter time very much. Good for health
HWC Magazine says
Ms. Shi,谢谢! This beverage is very good for women's health. We drink it all year around to nourish and replenish. Stay well and take care
Ian says
My old girlfriend drank this and I never knew why -- I guess it makes sense after reading this nice article.
HWC Magazine says
Thanks Ian, so glad our Goji Berry and Red Dates Herbal Tea post was informative for you. Stay well and take
Raul says
My neighbor makes this and swears by it
HWC Magazine says
Thank Raul. This recipe is a gold standard for many. Enjoy a delicious cup today. Take Care
Kenny says
Looks healthy - but I wonder if this is safe for men?
HWC Magazine says
Yes, it is safe for men as long as you are not on anticoagulants. Men also can benefit from the high iron and nourishing properties of Goji Berry and Red Dates Herbal Tea.
Karen says
Love this herbal tea! It’s our go to recipe for recovery after the monthly cycle. However, we have never seen such big beautiful dates at the market. We will have to visit Root + Spring.. Thanks for the recipe.
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much Karen. We hope you give Root + Spring a try. They have fabulous herbal teas. Have a super weekend.
Betty Davies says
I picked up some red dates from our local Asian market and I was so pleased to find this recipe! What a delicious drink, I can't wait to get some more to make this again!
HWC Magazine says
Thanks Betty. Goji berry and Red date tea is really nourishing and a great way to heal and recover your body. Stay well and take care.
Cynthia says
Hey, so is it okay if men drink it a cup a day? My boyfriend works midnight so I thought maybe this tea could bring him back some more energy or heal and and so on.. haha... thankyou
HWC Magazine says
Absolutely Cynthia, Goji Berry and Red Dates Tea is a warming and nourishing tea for both men and women. One cup a day is fantastic as working midnights really is hard on your body and you need to heal and recover. However, if he is currently taking warfarin (blood thinner), certain diabetes medications and certain blood pressure medicines you may want to speak with your health care provider before taking "goji berries" as they may interact. Red dates are good for everyone. Wishing you a lovely weekend!
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Interesting read, Bobbie.
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Abbe!
anupama (MGGK) says
I have never had red date — love how luscious it looks. I am sure it tastes delicious. This tea looks so enticing and pretty. I will have to look for red dates here. Is it possible to make this tea with organic honey dates? I am definitely a tea drinker, so I would love to give it a go.
HWC Magazine says
You could make this tea with any kind of date. The Chinese red dates are known for their nourishing properties but there are also many vitamins and minerals and iron is honey dates as well.
Maggie | Omnivore's Cookbook says
I love this one! The tea looks so delicious and super healthy. Can't wait to try out 🙂
HWC Magazine says
Maggie, these dates and goji berries are so tender and juicy better than anything we have ever sourced from Hong Kong. Wishing you a super week!