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American Ginseng, Solomon's Seal and Dried Conch Soup

American Ginseng, Solomon's Seal and Dried Conch Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and moistens dryness, eases a bitter, dry mouth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Codonopsis, Polygonatum and Red Date Soup

Codonopsis, Polygonatum and Red Date Soup

Traditionally tonifies qi and blood, supports those with low blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 bowls

Donkey-Hide Gelatin Tonic Paste (Gu Yuan Gao)

Home-Style Dishes

Donkey-Hide Gelatin Tonic Paste (Gu Yuan Gao)

Traditionally nourishes yin and blood, supports a weak constitution

Several jars (a few weeks of daily 1–2 spoonfuls)

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

Traditionally used to support the liver and kidney and strengthen tendons and bones

⏱ 3 hr 30 min about 4 bowls

Prepared Fo-Ti and Goji Berry Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Prepared Fo-Ti and Goji Berry Tea

Traditionally used to nourish yin, support the kidney, and help dark hair

⏱ 9 min 1 pot

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum, and Cistanche Congee

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum, and Cistanche Congee

Traditionally used to support kidney yin and yang and help manage blood sugar

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 1 pot (a 7-day course)

Walnut, Spring Onion, and Ginger Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Walnut, Spring Onion, and Ginger Tea

Traditionally used to release the exterior, dispel cold, and promote sweating

⏱ 20 min 2 to 3 small servings

Hairy Gourd, Cowpea, Peanut, and Dried Octopus Soup

Hairy Gourd, Cowpea, Peanut, and Dried Octopus Soup

Traditionally taken to support fluid balance in pregnancy and nourish after birth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min about 4 bowls (family-sized)

Tomato and Shrimp Braised Fresh Tofu Skin

Home-Style Dishes

Tomato and Shrimp Braised Fresh Tofu Skin

A light, savoury dish traditionally enjoyed to whet the appetite

⏱ 30 min 2 to 3 servings

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear damp-heat and ease chest fullness

⏱ 30 min 3 to 4 servings

Garlic Vinegar

Home-Style Dishes

Garlic Vinegar

Traditionally associated with supporting circulation and metabolic health

1 jar (months of daily use)

Dried Oyster, Scallop, and Lean Pork Congee

Congee & Porridge

Dried Oyster, Scallop, and Lean Pork Congee

Traditionally used to nourish yin and settle restlessness

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 1 pot (family-sized)

Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Corn Soup

Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Corn Soup

Traditionally taken to support the spleen and stomach and healthy blood sugar

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls

Hawthorn and Chrysanthemum Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hawthorn and Chrysanthemum Tea

Traditionally used to support circulation and help manage uric acid

⏱ 9 min 1 pot

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and settle loose stools

⏱ 50 min about 3 bowls

Seaweed, Tofu and Lean Pork Soup

Seaweed, Tofu and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, promote urination and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 25 min 3–4 bowls

Chestnut and Red Date Congee

Congee & Porridge

Chestnut and Red Date Congee

Traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach and nourish in early pregnancy

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

Bean Sprout Stir-Fried Eel Strips

Home-Style Dishes

Bean Sprout Stir-Fried Eel Strips

Traditionally used to nourish the blood and strengthen a tired, depleted body

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Pine Nut, Goji, Chrysanthemum and Sesame Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Pine Nut, Goji, Chrysanthemum and Sesame Tea

Traditionally used to soften liver qi and ease irritability and dizziness

⏱ 14 min 1 pot

Celery, Water Chestnut, Apple and Carrot Soup

Celery, Water Chestnut, Apple and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, moisten dryness and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and support a weak, underweight child

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Apple Blossom Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Apple Blossom Tea

Traditionally used to ease tension and gently lift the mood

⏱ 7 min 1 pot

Burdock, Old Cucumber and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Burdock, Old Cucumber and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat and soothe the throat

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to support the lungs and kidneys and ease a weak, lingering cough

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls