Can hawthorn and longan be steeped together in water for consumption?

Under normal circumstances, hawthorn and longan can be consumed together as a tea, but it is important to control the amount consumed in a reasonable manner.

Hawthorn is slightly warm in nature and contains abundant vitamins, hawthorn acid, tartaric acid, and other nutritional components, which can help promote digestion and benefit the stomach and spleen. Longan is also warm in nature and rich in protein, collagen, glucose, and other nutrients, offering benefits such as beautifying the skin, nourishing the blood, invigorating qi, calming the mind, and improving sleep. Drinking hawthorn and longan together can combine their nutritional effects, providing multiple health benefits including strengthening the spleen and stimulating the appetite, nourishing the heart and spleen, and calming the mind with blood nourishment.

However, hawthorn contains large amounts of organic acids, which may stimulate excessive gastric acid secretion when consumed in excess and therefore is not suitable for individuals with excessive stomach acid or peptic ulcers. Additionally, due to its warming and nourishing properties, excessive consumption of longan may lead to an internal heat buildup, causing symptoms such as dry mouth, sore throat, and constipation. Therefore, it is recommended to consume hawthorn and longan tea in moderation to avoid adverse bodily reactions caused by excessive intake.

In daily diets, attention should be paid to the proper combination of foods in order to better meet the body's nutritional needs and promote overall health.