Clear eyes tea

Studying TCM is hard work, sometimes we get dry eyes, it would be helpful to take some herbal tea that helps our eyes. Here is a very simple recipe.

Ingredients:

1.決明子 Jue Ming Zi(Classia Seeds, Semen Cassiae)

2.菊花 Ju Hua(Chrysanthemum, Flos Chrysanthemi)

3.枸杞子Gou Qi Zi (Wolfberry, Fructus Lycii)

Methods: 

Wash all the herbs. For a pot(300~400cc), put 5g for each of the herbs, better boiled for more than 1 minutes. It doesn't take long to get the flavor. You may also brew using boiled water for at least 5 minutes. The 枸杞wolfberry should be able to add some sweetness, if not enough, you can always put more! And of course you can adjust the amount of water/herbs as you like!

Functions:

1.決明子 Jue Ming Zi clears Heat, drain fire. It clears vision, expels wind-heat, benefits eyes and liver, anchors the errant yang, also moistens intestines. 

2.菊花 Ju Hua is spicy and cool, it releases exterior. Clears Liver and eyes, disperses wind and heat.

 3.枸杞子Gou Qi Zi tonifies Yin. Nourishes Liver and Kidney, benefits essences and brightens eyes, also moisten the lungs.