Ligustrum and Honey Drink

[Ingredients] 20 grams ligustrum, 30 grams honey.
[Preparation] Boil ligustrum in adequate water over low heat for 30 minutes, strain, remove residue, then mix in honey.
[Usage] Take in two doses daily, morning and afternoon.
[Benefits] Nourishes liver and kidney, softens blood vessels. Treats arteriosclerosis due to liver-kidney yin deficiency, symptoms include dizziness, blurred vision, lower back soreness, tinnitus, premature graying hair, seminal emission, constipation.
[Note] This formula is sweet and cool, mild in nature, safe for long-term use without side effects. In traditional Chinese medicine, ligustrum is considered an excellent yin-nourishing herb for both medicine and food. Ligustrum has anti-arteriosclerotic effects, reducing lipid plaque formation in experimental aortas, especially coronary arteries. Its linoleic acid content also helps prevent arteriosclerosis. Honey expands blood vessels and prevents progression of atherosclerosis. Clinical observation shows this dietary therapy effectively improves subjective symptoms such as dizziness and visual decline in elderly patients with arteriosclerosis.