The kids in my close group of friends have been having fever, runny nose recently. I think all the parents are coming down with something. One of my friends asked me if I have anything natural to take.
I recall a drink that was quite helpful to me. That is the 黄芪,红枣,枸杞子茶。 But just a word of caution. I am no TCM doctor, but I know this drink is quite mild like chrysanthemum tea, but nevertheless still has herbs. So it is good to test it out in smaller portions.
黄芪,枸杞,红枣茶
Ingredients:
15 g Huang Qi (Astralagus Root) ,
20 g Wolfberries (Gou Qi zi) ,
20 g Dried Red Dates (Hulled),
2-6 cups of water (Depending on taste)
Method:
1. Weigh and wash all the ingredients.
2. Put all the washed herbs and water into a pot (preferably clay)
3. Bring to a boil. Boil for another 5 minutes, off the flame and let the herbs seep in hot water.
4. Let it cool down a little before drinking.
5. If you want you can add more water or up the portion and store in the fridge.
Notes:
1. The tea is said to improve immunity.
2. I am not sure why you need to remove the hull of the red dates, but I have come across some literature that says that the hull is better removed to prevent dampness and heatiness, so I have always used hulled red dates.
3. I tend to add more water as my kids tend to prefer it diluted, and also because I use it to replace drinking water.
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
My Second Hand Books
No, did not have time to blog about the food I am cooking or about my teaching at http://livingwithphysics.blogspot.com/. Just rushing and rushing and meeting datelines one after another.
I am still not done and still extremely busy. Decided yesterday to take a short break and look through my old books and my kids' ones. There are many I have read but because of sentimental value, kept them. Do I think my kids will read them, no I guess not. Decided once and for all to take out and sell them off. Some of them are still in good condition. Got my kids to also pick out some of books they have outgrown.
Do visit my second hand book store at http://www.secondhandbooks.com.sg/life4books, if you interested in acquiring them. The link can be found at the side bar as well, will slowly upload the books when I have time.
I am still not done and still extremely busy. Decided yesterday to take a short break and look through my old books and my kids' ones. There are many I have read but because of sentimental value, kept them. Do I think my kids will read them, no I guess not. Decided once and for all to take out and sell them off. Some of them are still in good condition. Got my kids to also pick out some of books they have outgrown.
Do visit my second hand book store at http://www.secondhandbooks.com.sg/life4books, if you interested in acquiring them. The link can be found at the side bar as well, will slowly upload the books when I have time.
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