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Xia Ku Cao (®L¬\¯ó²D¯ù) |
| Xia-Ku-Cao is a direct translation of the herb in Chinese. It is a tea with the Selfheal Fruit-Spike as the main component. People nowadays usually add in some honey in order to overcome its original bitter taste by a nice sweet taste. |
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Prunella vulgaris (®L¬\¯ó) and morns alba (®á¸) are the main ingredients of Xia-Ku-Cao. It is useful for removing heat deposited in the body. It can quench fire of the liver, provide good eyesight and reduce swelling. It is effective for clearing the bad breath, as well as relieving the dizziness caused by hypertension, headache and tinnitus. |
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The tea is especially suitable for people of hypertension since it can lower blood pressure. People with painful eyes and those always feel frustrated are also recommended to drink the tea more often. However, people of low blood pressure are not suitable to drink it. |