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Recipes for Digestive Comfort

Congee & Porridge

Glutinous Rice and Wheat Porridge

Traditionally warms and soothes the digestive tract during and after gastroenteritis

⏱ 40 min Multiple small servings throughout the day

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose, Honeysuckle and Licorice Tea

traditionally associated with calming gut inflammation and soothing the stomach

⏱ 10 min 1–2 cups (re-steepable)

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam and Mung Bean Damp-Clearing Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat, strengthening the spleen and relieving body dampness

⏱ 110 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Osmanthus and Dried Pear Tea

traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen, dissolving phlegm and relieving bad breath

⏱ 20 min 2–3 cups

Soups

American Ginseng, Adenophora Root, Polygonatum and Lily Bulb Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, calming deficiency heat and relieving bad breath from stomach heat

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Dendrobium, Chinese Yam and Conch Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support liver health and protect eyesight

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Chinese Yam, Poria and Two-Bean Soup with Tangerine Peel

Traditionally used to tonify qi, strengthen the spleen and support the body in managing swelling

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 3 bowls (or split over 2 days for a child)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ophiopogon, Goji Berry and Chrysanthemum Tea

Traditionally associated with supporting liver health and helping prevent fatty liver

⏱ 15 min 2 cups (refill until flavour fades)

Soups

Fresh Lotus Leaf, Red Bean and Winter Melon Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, strengthen the spleen and help ward off seasonal illness

⏱ 55 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Ginger, Red Date, Tangerine Peel and Beef Tripe Soup

Traditionally used to tonify qi, strengthen the middle and support recovery from gastroptosis

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Tangerine Peel Congee

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, reduce inflammation and support gastric lining recovery

⏱ 60 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Night Queen Cactus, Carrot and Fig Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs and support bowel regularity

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Euryale Seed and Pork Stomach Soup

Traditionally used to support a weak spleen, firm loose stools, and nourish the stomach

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Huai Shan, Goji and Sun-Dried Scallop Chicken Breast Soup (Huai Qi Ri Yue Yu Tang)

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, nourish the skin, and support eye health

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh and Dried Passion Fruit Tea

Traditionally associated with reducing inflammation, supporting digestion, and helping manage blood pressure and lipids

⏱ 5 min 1 to 2 cups

Soups

Winter Melon, Coix Seed and Water Duck Soup

Traditionally used to clear summer heat, drain dampness, reduce water retention, and support digestion

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 to 5 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lotus Leaf, Adzuki Bean, Job's Tears & Winter Melon Soup

traditionally used to clear summer heat, drain dampness, reduce water retention, and strengthen the spleen

⏱ 105 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Lemongrass, Lemon & Job's Tears Drink

traditionally used to open the appetite, clear summer heat, drain dampness, support skin clarity, and boost antiviral resistance

⏱ 60 min 4–5 cups

Soups

Chicken Bone Grass and Wormwood Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally used to support liver and gallbladder health and clear damp-heat

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Bitter Melon, Adzuki Bean and White Kidney Bean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to support fat metabolism, clear heat, and strengthen the spleen

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Soups

Sterculia Seed (Phoenix Eye Fruit) and Carrot Pork Soup

Traditionally used to warm the stomach, ease nausea, and support eye clarity

⏱ 45 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Five-Finger Peach, Finger Citron and Tangerine Peel Soup

Traditionally used to ease gastritis, regulate qi, and relieve bloating and stomach pain

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Pumpkin, Red Date, and Millet Porridge

traditionally used to support spleen qi, nourish blood, and promote a healthy complexion

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls / 2–3 servings

Soups

Potato, Tangerine Peel and Crucian Carp Soup

traditionally used to warm and strengthen a cold, weak spleen and stomach

⏱ 60 min 4 bowls