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Recipes for Digestive Comfort

Soups

Astragalus Root, Cimicifuga and Silkie Chicken Soup

traditionally used to lift sinking qi and support recovery from organ prolapse conditions

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 3–4 bowls / 1 pot

Home-Style Dishes

Red-Braised Beef Short Ribs with White Radish

traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and stomach, supporting bone strength, and replenishing iron

⏱ 75 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Corn, Chayote, Carrot and Pork Rib Soup

traditionally associated with supporting gut health, reducing blood sugar, and cleansing the digestive system

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Tom Yum Shrimp Soup (Dong Yin Gong Xia Tang)

traditionally associated with warming the stomach, stimulating appetite, and supporting digestion

⏱ 55 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Shiitake Mushroom, Soybean, Red-Skin Peanut and Hairy Gourd Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing blood, supporting the spleen and stomach, and promoting skin health

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Winter Melon, Lotus Seed & Night Jasmine Duck Soup

supports digestive comfort; traditionally associated with clearing internal heat and easing a persistent sweet sensation in the mouth

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Fuzzy Melon, Soybean & Seaweed Soup

supports liver and digestive comfort; traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and easing a persistent sour taste in the mouth

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Codonopsis, Poria and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support fluid metabolism, and assist hormonal balance

⏱ 75 min 1 serving (therapeutic dose)

Soups

Green Papaya, Shiitake, Moth Bean, Peanut and Cashew Soup

traditionally used to nourish skin, support digestion, and strengthen the spleen and kidneys

⏱ 110 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Poria, White Atractylodes and Hyacinth Bean Coat Drink

traditionally used to support spleen function and help clear internal dampness

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Daidai Flower and Licorice Tea

traditionally used to ease gas, bloating, and digestive discomfort linked to stress or liver stagnation

⏱ 9 min 1 pot / multiple infusions

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Perilla, Scallion White and Brown Sugar Ginger Tea

Traditionally used to warm the body at the onset of a wind-cold with nausea

⏱ 15 min 2 cups

Soups

Astragalus, Codonopsis and Lamb Soup

traditionally used to warm and tonify the spleen and kidneys, supporting those with cold, fatigue, and weak constitution

⏱ 135 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Tangerine Peel and Roasted Rice Tea

Traditionally used to support post-surgical recovery, settle the digestive system, and help the body expel trapped gas

⏱ 30 min 1 day's supply (about 3–4 cups)

Home-Style Dishes

Shiitake Mushroom, Cloud Ear and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Traditionally associated with supporting stomach health; broccoli is also studied for its activity against H. pylori, associated with stomach ulcers

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hawthorn, Cassia Seed and Virgate Wormwood Tea

Traditionally used to aid digestion, clear fatty accumulation, and support liver function after holiday overindulgence

⏱ 25 min 2–3 cups / 1 day's supply

Soups

Fresh Yam, Fox Nut & Chestnut Quail Soup

traditionally used to nourish spleen and kidney yang, support vitality

⏱ 110 min 4 bowls

Soups

Garland Chrysanthemum, Ginger and Grass Carp Broth

traditionally used to warm the stomach, ease bloating, promote appetite, and support restful sleep

⏱ 25 min 1 pot / 3–4 servings

Soups

Radish, Corn, Celery, Seaweed and Grass Carp Tail Soup

traditionally used to support digestion, reduce bloating, and help the body process rich or fatty foods

⏱ 75 min about 4 bowls / 3–4 servings

Soups

Fresh Yam, Black Bean, Peanut and Quail Soup

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and stomach, support nutrient absorption, and nourish the five organs during children's growth years

⏱ 105 min about 4 bowls / 3–4 servings

Soups

Fresh Yam, Dendrobium, Goji and Sea Cucumber Soup

Traditionally used to nourish kidney yin, support the spleen and stomach, and help relieve a persistent salty sensation in the mouth

⏱ 200 min 1 portion (double-boiled, individual serving)

Soups

Dried Cabbage, Carrot and Preserved Duck Kidney Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, clear digestive heat, and support the intestines when the mouth has an unusual sweet sensation

⏱ 105 min 3–4 bowls (3–4 servings)

Congee & Porridge

Sea Cucumber and Glutinous Rice Congee

Traditionally used to support kidney function, warm the spleen and stomach, and ease a persistent salty taste in the mouth

⏱ 55 min 2 servings

Soups

Fresh Mulberry, Dendrobium, Cordyceps Flower and Pork Soup

Traditionally used to nourish stomach yin, generate fluids, and support digestion when the body feels dry and depleted

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls (serves 3–4)