Cordyceps Flower（click for recipe)

Cordyceps militaris is a Chinese herb with a variety of health benefits, and is often used to make tea to boost immunity and stamina. 

Cordyceps militaris tea can be combined with a variety of herbs and ingredients, the following are some common Cordyceps militaris tea combinations and their effects:

### Common Cordyceps Flower Tea Pairings

1. **Cordyceps + Fructus Lycium barbarum

   - **Effects**: tonifying the liver and kidneys, benefiting the essence and improving eyesight.

   - **Practice**: Take appropriate amount of Cordyceps flowers and goji berries, brew with boiling water, simmer for 10 minutes and drink.

2. **Cordyceps Flower + Red Date** **Effective**: tonifies the vital energy and strengthens the liver and kidneys.

   - **Effects**: nourishes qi and blood, strengthens immunity

   - **Practice**: Take appropriate amount of Cordyceps flowers and red dates, brew with boiling water, simmer for 10 minutes and drink. 

Red dates can be cut in advance for better release of nutrients.

3. **Cordyceps Sinensis + Astragalus

   - **Effects**: replenishes Qi and strengthens the surface, enhances physical strength

   - **Practice**: Take appropriate amount of Cordyceps Sinensis and Astragalus, brew with boiling water, simmer for 10 minutes and drink. 

Astragalus can be boiled a little longer for better release of the medicinal effect.

4. **Cordyceps Sinensis + Codonopsis Pilosula**

   - **Effects**: Tonifying the middle Jiao and strengthening the body strength

   - **Practice**: Take appropriate amount of Cordyceps Sinensis and Codonopsis pilosula, brew with boiling water, simmer for 10 minutes and drink. 

Codonopsis can be boiled a little longer for better release of the medicinal effect.

5. **Cordyceps Sinensis + Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae

   - **Effects**: Regulates Qi and strengthens the spleen, moistening the lung and relieving cough.

   - **Practice**: Take appropriate amount each of Cordyceps Sinensis and Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, brew with boiling water, 

immer for 10 minutes and drink. The peel can be boiled a little longer to better release the aroma and medicinal effects.

6. **Cordyceps flowers + Poria**

   - **Effects**: Induces diuresis and seepage of dampness, strengthens the spleen and calms the mind.

   - **Practice**: Take appropriate amount of Cordyceps Sinensis and Poria, brew with boiling water, simmer for 10 minutes and drink.

 Poria can be boiled a little longer for better release of the medicinal effect.

7. **Cordyceps + Lily

   - **Effects**: moistening the lungs and relieving cough, clearing the mind and calming the spirit

   - **Practice**: Take appropriate amount of Cordyceps flowers and lily, brew with boiling water, simmer for 10 minutes and drink. 

The lily can be boiled a little longer for better release of the medicinal effect.

### Caution

- **Dosage**: Use about 3-5 grams of Cordyceps flowers for each tea brewing, add other herbs according to personal taste and needs.

- **Brewing time**: Generally simmer for about 10 minutes to drink, if you need stronger medicinal effect, you can extend the time appropriately.

- **Drinking Frequency**: According to personal constitution and needs, 1-2 times a day or week can be consumed, and should not be excessive.

These matching herbs can be adjusted and selected according to individual constitution and health needs. When using Cordyceps flowers to make tea,

 it is best to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner to ensure that you choose the right herbs and formula for you.