Making Chinese Herbs Palatable

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bonmotSarah wrote:I worked in an acupuncture clinic where patients who

had a hard time taking

Chinese medicinal " teas " would hear that they could coat the tongue and mouth

with honey before taking them. Another suggestion was to hold one's nose and

chug a lug as fast as possible. I know this worked best for me, rather than

trying to sip the " teas " . " Teas " are usually only needed in the initial stages

of illness. Later powders (sometimes made into capsules) and then teapills

should be sufficient and are much more easily handled by most.

 

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Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:50:21 -0000

" lmgoss " <lmgoss

Making Chinese Herbs Palatable

 

Hello,

 

I am new to this group and have been receiving acupuncture treatment

for 2 mos. The treatment is specifically for infertility and

includes chinese herbs. I boil, simmer, strain, and then drink them

twice a day (different herbs for before and after ovulation). I'm

not a tea drinker, so getting this stuff down is pretty difficult. I

have been adding about a cup of juice (either peach, white grape

peach or white grape pear) so I can drink the herbs. I have read

though, that adding sugar, honey or other sweeteners can alter the

effectiveness of the herbs.

 

Any advice for me?

 

Thanks,

Lisa