Hello, I received a package from a relative today containing some Immortalitea, which is an herbal tisane made from the Jiaogulan leaf. I was just curious for other peoples reactions to it. I think it was a rather strange flavor. Is there anything you would recommend mixing with it? Any brewing tips? I do not know how true they are, but the tea is supposed to have a lot of really good health benefits.
I personally don't really like it... I find it too oddly sweet (IIRC anyway). Don't use too much of it is really my only advice.
MarshalN
It's a tisane, with warning against taking it when pregnant or nursing. If you're the regular kind of Max, that wouldn't affect you, but be careful offering it to a girlfriend. Toci
This herb (gynstemma) is a very common ingredient in contemporary Chinese patent medicines addressing hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. It is occasionally mixed with pu-erh. The nature of this herb is drying and cooling and can cause drowsiness. As with any other herb, it should be treated as you would medicine. And, it should be used onlty on the advice of a practitioner (O.M.D. etc) since herbs used in Chinese medicines address VERY specific conditions. I.E., if you are not a heat/damp condition person, this medicine may be totally inappropriate for you. Asian medicine is very, very personally specific and just like any western medicine, herbs should not be used willy-nilly. Using a personally inappropriate remedy can hamper a body's well-being rather that assist in wellness. Please consult a licensed practitioner. Shen, N.D.
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