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Soups

Walnut Partition (Fen Xin Mu), Lotus Seed, Fox Nut & Ginkgo Soup

Traditionally used to consolidate kidney essence, reduce urinary frequency, and ease excessive vaginal discharge

⏱ 1 hr 15 min about 3–4 bowls / 1 pot (sweet or savoury)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Imperata Root, Green Sugarcane & Carrot Drink

Traditionally used to clear internal heat, calm restlessness, and support urinary and digestive wellness

⏱ 55 min about 4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to calm the mind, nourish the heart, and support restful sleep

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 5–6 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Fresh Houttuynia, Carrot & Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear lung heat, support recovery from respiratory infection, and ease cough with phlegm

⏱ 40 min about 3 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Almond Powder, Fresh & Dried Cabbage, Pork Lung & Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally used to clear lung and stomach heat, moisten dryness, and support bowel regularity

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Ginkgo Nut, Fox Nut & Squab Soup

Traditionally used to tonify the kidneys, reduce urinary frequency, and ease nighttime waking to urinate

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Wild Watercress, Carrot & Crucian Carp Soup

Traditionally used to clear internal heat, ease joint aches, and relieve sore throats

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls / 1 pot

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hawthorn, Ginger & Brown Sugar Tea

Traditionally used to support blood circulation and ease postpartum recovery

⏱ 15 min 2 cups / 1 small pot

Soups

Dried Mussel, Black Bean & Fuzzy Melon Soup

traditionally used to tonify the kidneys, nourish the spleen, and support recovery from surgery or weakness

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chayote, Chestnut & Dried Scallop Pork Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten dryness, and support spleen and kidney health

⏱ 110 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Osmanthus Lotus Root Powder (Gui Hua Tang Ou Fen)

traditionally used to nourish the spleen, support blood production, and promote skin vitality

⏱ 15 min 1 to 2 servings

Soups

Maitake, Flower Mushroom, Huaishan, Wolfberry & Dendrobium Pork Soup

traditionally used to nourish qi and yin, promote fluid production, and support immunity during and after cancer treatment

⏱ 110 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Corn Silk & Dried Tangerine Peel Drink

traditionally used to resolve dampness and reduce water retention, particularly suitable for late-pregnancy swelling

⏱ 25 min 1–2 bowls (1 day's serving)

Soups

Beetroot, Tomato & Cashew Soup

traditionally associated with promoting liver fat metabolism, nourishing blood, and supporting cardiovascular health

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls

Soups

Purple Corn, Carrot & Potato Pork Rib Soup

traditionally used to nourish qi and blood, clear mild heat, and support recovery after childbirth

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lemongrass, Fresh Turmeric & Green Apple Tea

traditionally used to unblock meridians and support knee and joint comfort

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls (single-person therapeutic course)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lotus Seed, Ophiopogon & Juncus Tea

traditionally used to clear stomach and heart fire associated with bad breath, dry mouth, and restlessness

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls (1 day's serving, for 1 person)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hyacinth Bean Flower Tea (Nan Dou Hua Cha)

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, resolve summer dampness, and ease loose stools

⏱ 8 min 1 pot (1 serving)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fresh Cogongrass Root, Lotus Node & Pear Drink

traditionally used to cool the blood and help reduce nosebleeds in children

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls (1 day's serving)

Soups

American Ginseng, Ophiopogon & Lotus Seed Pork Soup

traditionally used to nourish heart yin and calm the mind during hyperthyroidism recovery

⏱ 70 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lotus Plumule Tea

Traditionally associated with clearing heart and liver fire, supporting healthy blood pressure and calming the mind

⏱ 15 min 1 cup

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Fresh Dendrobium, Snow Fungus and Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening dryness and supporting digestion, blood sugar and blood pressure

⏱ 140 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Loquat Leaf, Dragon Tongue Leaf, Tangerine Cake and Snow Pear Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, relieving cough and preventing autumn dryness

⏱ 40 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Cogongrass Root and Corn Silk Tea

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, urinary comfort and reducing heat-dampness

⏱ 40 min 2–3 bowls