Chinese Medicinal Recipe for Period Cramps
Alice Sun•Dec 21, 2022
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Instructions
Place your peeled pear (1) in a pot that is deep enough for the pear to be submerged in liquid
Add in the hibiscus flowers (2–3), osmanthus flowers (1 Tbsp), water (¾ cup), and honey (1 Tbsp) and bring to a boil
Keep the pear submerged in the liquid and poach for ~30-45mins
Once the pear is soft enough to be pierced with a spoon, remove from the liquid
Remove from the heat and once it’s cooled for 10 mins, add in Elix (1 serving)
Add more honey (1 Tbsp) to your liking, then enjoy the pear, drizzled with the medicinal poaching sauce