What are Chinese red dates good for?

Dried longans go very well with Chinese red dates (also called jujubes) in a “tea.” According to TCM, red dates help replenish and nourish your blood, thus improving blood circulation. This can lead to better liver and digestive function, balance of inner body energy (qi) and improved immunity.

What is the benefit of red dates drink?

2) Wide array of nutrients – Red dates also contain loads of Vitamin A, B1, B2, protein, calcium, phosphorous, iron and magnesium. 3) Enriching and replenishing blood – drinking red dates tea regularly for a few months can help to re-balance the body’s Qi and blood deficiency.

What do Chinese red dates taste like?

But what does it taste like? The red date has a deep, earthy flavour and provides a wholesome finish to soups or tea. It has quite a high sugar content, so skip sugar or other sweeteners when making red date tea.

Is red dates cooling or Heaty?

Dried red dates (also known as jujubes) and goji berries (also known as wolfberries) are some of the most popular health foods in Asian cuisine. Consuming too much cooling foods may cause fatigue. In this case, red dates and longan are heaty foods.

What kind of tea has red dates in it?

I’ve watched plenty of Chinese TV dramas to know that this Chinese Ginger Tea with Dates (姜茶 – jiang cha or 姜汤 – jiang tang in Chinese), is a much relied-upon home remedy for a cold!

How are Chinese Red dates used for health?

Chinese red dates are one of the most popular foods used for health in China. Chinese people treat dates as a food, a health tonic, and a traditional herb. Many traditional herbal formulas include dates as they are used for balancing the herbal formula, and the Qi and Blood for the body.

Where can I buy red dates in China?

On special occasions many people buy quality dates and give these as gifts to their friends and relatives. These dates are red, soft on the outside, with a sweet smell. The inside is soft and moist. They are readily available from a Chinese market or grocer, throughout the year, all around the world.

Is it good to drink ginger tea with red dates?

It is thought to improve blood circulation, expel dampness, and promote healthy Qi, and it’s certainly stood the test of time. We all know to drink something hot when we feel a cold coming on. A drink that’s temperature hot is good for warming up, but this ginger tea with red dates (aka Chinese jujube or Chinese dates) has added benefits: