A sweetened syrup containing jujube fruits, tremella and lemons.

Chinese dates, we call it jujube, are used in Chinese traditional medicine and good for your health if eaten daily. It can nourish blood and calm the mind for insomnia and restlessness, invigorate the spleen and stomach with poor appetite.

On the other hand, tremella, also known as white fingus is always associated with lung and stomach meridians. In Chinese medicine, it is used to treat coughs and heart palpitations, helps to stimulate immune system, lower blood cholestrol levels, and has been shown to have antitumor properties. Tremella is also considered a vital beauty supplement which help your skin to become soft and pliable.

INGREDIENTS:
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• Dried Tremalla, as needed
• Dried Chinese red dates, as needed
• 1/2 Lemon
• 6 cups water
• 7 to 8 tablespoons crushed rock sugar, or to taste

PREPARATION:

1. Soak tremalla and red dates in cold water for 1/2 an hour. Rinse well.
2. Place tremalla and red dates in the pot and add water. Bring to boil for 10 mins. Add rock sugar, stirring to dissolve.
3. Add lemon slices and serve in cold.

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