Brchow,
When i boiled the ba zhen, i didn't add any dates or longans cos i tthought better not anyhow mix.. I think dom is sufficient.. I'm not so sure about the water cos i have this electric ceramic pot, i just put everything in, pour water up to the line, it'll auto stop.. Maybe u check with the staff when buying.. It should not be taken anytime during AF, so only start after that, and once a wk..
Sorry, i can't remember, are u in your 2ww?