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Water chestnuts for Respiratory & Lung Wellness

31 recipes that bring water chestnuts together with other wholesome ingredients, traditionally enjoyed to support respiratory & lung wellness.

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Soups

Green Olive Radish Water Chestnut Fig Soup (Qing Lan Qing Luo Bo Ma Ti Wu Hua Guo Tang)

Traditionally clears heat and soothes the throat

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Prunella, Water Chestnut and Honey Date Tea

Traditionally used to clear liver heat and support clear, bright eyes

⏱ 40 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Olive, Water Chestnut and Green Radish Soup

Traditionally used to soothe the throat and ease swelling

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Chinese Olive, Apple and Candied Tangerine Water

Traditionally used to soothe the throat and generate fluids

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Kudzu, Water Chestnut, Three-Bean and Job's Tears Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally taken to clear lung heat and support the body in flu season

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lily Bulb, Water Chestnut and Dried Pear Sweet Soup

Traditionally clears the heart and moistens the lungs

⏱ 35 min 3 bowls

Soups

Water Chestnut, Fig and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, ease phlegm and soothe a dry throat

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chayote, Lily Bulb, Water Chestnut and Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and moisten the lungs

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Bean Curd Stick Braised Lamb Belly, and Stuffed Chicken Wings

Traditionally used to warm the body and gently strengthen in cold weather

⏱ 2 hr 40 min 1 family table

Soups

Dried Vegetable, Almond, Soybean, and Carrot Soup

traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, clearing heat, and protecting the respiratory tract during dry weather

⏱ 140 min 4 bowls

Soups

Sugar Cane, Water Chestnut and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, generate fluids, and provide comfort during cancer radiotherapy recovery

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Green Radish, Water Chestnut, Fig and Pork Shin Soup

traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, soothing sore throat, and supporting lung and stomach health

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Soups

Yin-Nourishing Autumn Soup

traditionally used to moisten dryness, soothe the throat, and support respiratory comfort in dry weather

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink

traditionally used to clear lung heat, moisten dryness, and soothe cough in children

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Burdock Root and Five-Vegetable Soup

traditionally used to support the body's natural elimination, reduce fluid retention, and promote healthy lipid levels

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus, Water Chestnut and Pork Shin Soup

traditionally used to clear internal heat, moisten the lungs, and nourish the skin

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Reed Root, Water Chestnut & Pear Soup

Traditionally used to clear lung heat, ease cough with thick phlegm, and support recovery from cold or fever

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Lamb and Fried Tofu Stick Claypot

traditionally associated with warming the spleen and stomach, nourishing yang, and supporting those who feel cold easily

⏱ 125 min 3–4 servings

Soups

Pepino Melon, Carrot, Water Chestnut and Goji Berry Soup

traditionally associated with generating fluids, relieving thirst and dryness, and supporting blood sugar and blood pressure balance

⏱ 75 min 3 bowls

Soups

Green Olive, Water Chestnut and Green Radish Pork Soup

traditionally used to soothe sore throats, relieve dryness, and clear heat after overindulging in warm or rich foods

⏱ 45 min 4 bowls

Soups

Hai Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal), Pear, Apple and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup

traditionally used to moisten the lungs, nourish yin, relieve dry skin, and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 60 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Water Chestnut, Sugarcane and Carrot Water

Traditionally used to clear internal heat, support urination, and cool the body in warm seasons

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Green Radish Luo Han Guo Apple Water Chestnut Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to soothe the throat, generate fluids, and support antioxidant wellness

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Arrowroot and Water Chestnut Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing lung heat and relieving dryness

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Cogongrass Root Sugarcane Water Chestnut Corn Water

Traditionally clears body heat, encourages fluid drainage, and supports urinary tract comfort

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Codonopsis, Angelica Root and Lamb Soup

Traditionally associated with warming the body, building qi and blood, and easing fatigue

⏱ 135 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Winter Melon, Water Chestnut and Duck Soup

Traditionally associated with reducing fluid retention, supporting digestion, and weight management

⏱ 140 min 4 bowls

Soups

Water Chestnut, Fig & Apricot Seed Lean Pork Soup

traditionally used to clear heat, resolve phlegm, and relieve a dry, sore throat

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls

Soups

Water Chestnut, Dried Fig and Lily Bulb Pork Soup

Traditionally used to moisten and clear the lungs, soothe the throat, and ease dry coughs

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Green Radish, Snow Fungus, Water Chestnut & Fig Soup

traditionally used to clear heat, support lung moisture, aid digestion, and promote detoxification

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

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Green Olive Radish Water Chestnut Fig Soup (Qing Lan Qing Luo Bo Ma Ti Wu Hua Guo Tang)

Prunella, Water Chestnut and Honey Date Tea

Chinese Olive, Water Chestnut and Green Radish Soup

Chinese Olive, Apple and Candied Tangerine Water

Kudzu, Water Chestnut, Three-Bean and Job's Tears Pork Rib Soup

Fresh Lily Bulb, Water Chestnut and Dried Pear Sweet Soup

Water Chestnut, Fig and Lean Pork Soup

Chayote, Lily Bulb, Water Chestnut and Pork Rib Soup

Bean Curd Stick Braised Lamb Belly, and Stuffed Chicken Wings

Dried Vegetable, Almond, Soybean, and Carrot Soup

Sugar Cane, Water Chestnut and Carrot Soup

Green Radish, Water Chestnut, Fig and Pork Shin Soup

Yin-Nourishing Autumn Soup

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink

Burdock Root and Five-Vegetable Soup

Fresh Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus, Water Chestnut and Pork Shin Soup

Reed Root, Water Chestnut & Pear Soup

Braised Lamb and Fried Tofu Stick Claypot

Pepino Melon, Carrot, Water Chestnut and Goji Berry Soup

Green Olive, Water Chestnut and Green Radish Pork Soup

Hai Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal), Pear, Apple and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup

Water Chestnut, Sugarcane and Carrot Water

Green Radish Luo Han Guo Apple Water Chestnut Lean Pork Soup

Arrowroot and Water Chestnut Lean Pork Soup

Cogongrass Root Sugarcane Water Chestnut Corn Water

Codonopsis, Angelica Root and Lamb Soup

Winter Melon, Water Chestnut and Duck Soup

Water Chestnut, Fig & Apricot Seed Lean Pork Soup

Water Chestnut, Dried Fig and Lily Bulb Pork Soup

Green Radish, Snow Fungus, Water Chestnut & Fig Soup

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