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Read biteIn brief
Soak Fang Feng 5 g, Huang Qi 5 g, and Bai Zhu 3 g for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil on medium heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes on low heat. Drink warm twice a day only when a registered physician has adjusted the formula for your child. Suited when post-acute fatigue reads as thin Wei Qi.
Recipe
The method
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Soak
Soak all herbs in a pot of water for 30 minutes.
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Boil
Bring everything to a boil over medium heat.
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Simmer
Cover and simmer about 15 minutes on low heat.
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Serve
Drink warm twice a day only after a physician has approved the dose.
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Kitchen recipes are educational, not personal medical advice. Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty, drowsiness, or dehydration. Book a consult before herbs for children.
FAQs
Quick questions
Is this the same as Immunity Booster Tea?
No. Immunity Booster Tea adds Chai Hu and uses larger adult amounts. This Bite keeps the three-herb paediatric teaching amounts from the kids COVID article.
When does this tea fit?
When fatigue lingers after a viral illness and the pattern reads as thin Wei Qi, not when strong Heat still leads.
References
Page credit
- Original article author: Physician Sow Lee Fong.
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