Honey and sesame bowel-moistening drink

What the tradition says

Practitioners state that this is 潤腸通便 (that it moistens the bowel and relieves constipation) and that 早上空腹飲用效果較佳, that it works best taken on an empty stomach in the morning.

Ingredientsserves 1

Method

1. Whisk the black sesame powder into hot water.
2. Let it cool slightly, then sweeten with honey to taste.

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