🌸Korean Traditional Medicine

Jujube Cinnamon Tea (Sujeonggwa)

Ingredients

Jujube datesCinnamonGingerWaterHoney

Conditions addressed

Digestive IssuesCirculationInsomniaFatigue

How to prepare

Dosage: 4–8 oz (120–240 ml), once daily.

  • Blend or cold-press: Jujube dates + Cinnamon + Ginger + Water + Honey.
  • Strain if desired and serve fresh.
  • Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Best time to drink

Best in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal — this maximizes nutrient absorption and avoids diluting digestive enzymes.

Safety & warnings

Jujube dates

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

Honey

  • Infants under 12 months — never give honey in any form due to infant botulism risk

General precautions

Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established for most herbal remedies. Consult your midwife or doctor before use.

May interact with antihypertensive drugs, blood thinners, or cardiac medications. Do not combine without medical guidance.

May potentiate the effects of sedative, anxiolytic, or antidepressant medications. Use with caution alongside any CNS-active drugs.

Discontinue immediately if you experience rash, itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing.

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.