Rosy Beauty Soup

Rose and Red Dates Beauty Soup

This light fragrant soup or dessert is simple to make and is perfect for women who wants to have a 'rosy' radiant complexion. Particularly if you frequently experience premenstrual or post menstrual syndromes such as feeling tired, lack of energy, dizzy, low or irregular menstrual flow, pale complexion, lack of appetite, try taking this soup regularly as it nourishes our lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys. This soup helps to improve blood circulation and prevents anemia by improving red blood cell production. Helps to reduce physical and mental fatigue while calming the nerves and nourishes our Qi. Red dates are rich in Vitamin A, C, proteins & iron. Red dates replenish blood giving the skin a rosy complexion, increases skin metabolism, prevents accumulation of dark spots, giving whitening effects over long term. Roses are great for beautifying & hydrating our skin. It helps our skin to retain moisture, has whitening & anti-oxidant properties while promoting collagen production.

Ingredients 材料  (Serves 2)

1. 8 Red Dates ; 红枣 8 颗

2. 1 tablespoon of Goji Berries ; 枸杞 5 克

3. 10 Dried Rose Buds ; 干玫瑰 10朵

4. 10 pieces of Dried Longan ; 干桂圆 10 颗

5. White Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) 5g ; 白术 5 克

6. Water 800ml; 清水 800ml

7. Brown/Red Sugar (Optional to taste)

Bai Zhu ( White Atractylodes) can be easily found from any Chinese Medical Halls, Chinese TCM shop in Singapore or Malaysia. 

Instructions:

1. Rinse and soak the red dates for 15 mins. Remove seeds and cut into half.

2. Rinse the other ingredients and set aside.

3. Bring the water to a boil. Add the red dates and longan and bai zhu. Boil/Simmer for 20mins.

4. Add in the rose buds and goji berries, boil for 5mins.

5. If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add the brown/red sugar. Alternatively you can add more dried longan.

6. Turn off fire. Serve while warm.

Note: This soup can be taken daily except during the menstrual period. It’s best to take it for 1-3 days after the menstrual period to replenish blood loss and nourish Qi.

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