https://nourilo.com/recipes/abrus-wormwood-red-date-tea-for-liver-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/11449/11449_0.jpg Chicken Bone Grass, Capillary Wormwood and Red Date Tea A mild, lightly herbal tea of chicken bone grass, capillary wormwood and red date, traditionally taken in spring to clear damp-heat, soothe the liver and support liver and gallbladder health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/abalone-chicken-soup-for-liver-kidney-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/4551/4551_0.jpg Huai Qi Abalone Chicken Soup A gently nourishing Cantonese soup combining abalone, free-range chicken, Chinese yam, goji berries, and red dates — traditionally associated with supporting liver and kidney health, relieving eye dryness, and easing fatigue from deficiency patterns. https://nourilo.com/recipes/acne-prone-skin-kudzu-adzuki-coix-dace-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5990/5990_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Adzuki Bean, Coix Seed and Dace Fish Soup A popular Cantonese clear-heat soup that pairs kudzu root with adzuki beans and coix seeds — traditionally associated with reducing internal heat-dampness, supporting clearer skin, and relieving muscle aches and puffiness around the eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/abalone-scallop-goji-chicken-soup-for-eye-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/9963/9963_0.jpg Fresh Abalone, Dried Scallop, Goji Berry, and Chicken Breast Soup A nourishing Lunar New Year soup combining fresh abalone, dried scallop, goji berries, and free-range chicken. Traditionally associated with supporting liver health, brightening the eyes, and providing rich umami flavour for celebratory family meals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/acid-reflux-cuttlefish-bone-monkey-head-mushroom-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7392/7392_0.jpg Cuttlefish Bone, Monkey Head Mushroom & Pork Soup A gentle food-therapy soup using cuttlefish bone's natural calcium carbonate and the gut-supportive properties of monkey head mushroom to traditionally help ease acid reflux and gastric inflammation. Serious acid reflux requires medical diagnosis. https://nourilo.com/recipes/adenophora-asparagus-ophiopogon-congee-for-overactive-thyroid/ https://images.nourilo.com/1547/1547_0.jpg Adenophora, Asparagus Root and Ophiopogon Congee (Sha Shen Er Dong Zhou) A yin-nourishing congee of adenophora, asparagus root and ophiopogon, traditionally taken to ease the dryness, restlessness and heat of an overactive thyroid. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/acorus-polygala-poria-schisandra-soup-for-focus-and-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/10750/10750_0.jpg Grassleaf Sweetflag, Polygala, Poria and Schisandra Soup A savoury herbal soup of grassleaf sweetflag, polygala, poria and schisandra with dried scallops, traditionally taken to calm the mind and support concentration and memory in both children and older adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/acanthopanax-goji-red-date-tea-for-brain-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/7187/7187_0.jpg Acanthopanax, Goji Berry and Red Date Tea A simple three-ingredient herbal tea for regular use, traditionally associated with supporting brain blood flow, easing fatigue, and calming the mind — made accessible by its mild, approachable flavour and quick preparation time. https://nourilo.com/recipes/adenophora-polygonatum-pork-soup-for-dry-throat-and-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/5719/5719_0.jpg Adenophora, Solomon's Seal, Apple & Pear Lean Pork Soup A refreshingly sweet and gentle soup combining two classic yin-nourishing herbs with seasonal fruits. Traditionally recommended for anyone experiencing dry throat, thirst, dry cough with little phlegm, or general dryness after illness. Solomon's seal (yu zhu) is also associated with supporting https://nourilo.com/recipes/acid-reflux-five-finger-peach-bergamot-tangerine-peel-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6081/6081_0.jpg Five-Finger Peach Root, Bergamot & Tangerine Peel Tea A fragrant, slightly herbal tea traditionally prepared for people who suffer from acid reflux, gastric bloating, or a burning sensation after meals. Five-finger peach root is a gentle, coconut-scented herb widely used in Cantonese food therapy to support the spleen and stomach. Add pork shank for a https://nourilo.com/recipes/adzuki-bean-congee-for-gout-and-uric-acid/ https://images.nourilo.com/2867/2867_0.jpg Adzuki Bean Congee A simple congee of adzuki beans and rice. While most beans are high in purines, adzuki beans are low in them and traditionally used to support the spleen, promote urination and help the body clear damp-heat — a gentle everyday bowl for those watching uric acid. https://nourilo.com/recipes/adzuki-coix-poria-congee-for-gout/ https://images.nourilo.com/1914/1914_0.jpg Adzuki Bean, Coix Seed and Poria Congee A plain, balanced congee of adzuki beans, coix (Job's tears) and poria — traditionally chosen by people managing gout because adzuki is low in purines and is associated with supporting the body's fluid and urate balance. https://nourilo.com/recipes/adzuki-bean-job-tears-soup-for-gout/ https://images.nourilo.com/10586/10586_0.jpg Adzuki Bean and Job's-Tears Soup A simple two-ingredient soup of adzuki bean and job's-tears, traditionally used to support fluid clearance and ease the discomfort of gout-prone bodies — note that it is not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/adzuki-longan-ginger-date-soup-for-postpartum-swelling/ https://images.nourilo.com/3537/3537_0.jpg Adzuki Bean, Longan, Ginger, and Red Date Soup A warming, blood-nourishing soup combining adzuki beans with longan, ginger, and red dates — traditionally recommended after childbirth for new mothers experiencing puffiness, low energy, poor appetite, and a pale, washed-out complexion. Also suitable for those with nutritional anemia or general flu https://nourilo.com/recipes/adzuki-hyacinth-bean-frog-leg-winter-melon-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10708/10708_0.jpg Adzuki Bean, Hyacinth Bean, Frog Leg and Winter Melon Soup A clear, mild Cantonese summer soup of adzuki bean, hyacinth bean, frog leg and winter melon, traditionally enjoyed to ease the heat and damp of hot weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/adzuki-black-eyed-pea-job-tears-old-cucumber-soup-for-summer-damp/ https://images.nourilo.com/10725/10725_0.jpg Adzuki Bean, Black-Eyed Pea, Job's Tears and Old Cucumber Soup A clearing Cantonese summer soup of adzuki bean, black-eyed pea, Job's tears and old cucumber, traditionally enjoyed to ease the heat and damp of hot weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/adzuki-poria-jujube-soup-for-gout-care/ https://images.nourilo.com/2412/2412_0.jpg Adzuki Bean Poria Jujube Soup (chi xiao dou fu ling da zao tang) A simple three-ingredient soup of adzuki bean, poria and jujube, traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, drain dampness and promote urination — a gentle daily soup favored by people managing gout. https://nourilo.com/recipes/adenophora-solomons-seal-lotus-corn-soup-for-heart-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/6134/6134_0.jpg Adenophora, Solomon's Seal, Lotus Seed and Corn Soup A gently nourishing soup that combines adenophora root and Solomon's seal — herbs traditionally valued for clearing heart heat and replenishing yin — with lotus seeds, corn and lean pork, suited to those managing high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, or stress-related palpitations and po https://nourilo.com/recipes/agaricus-chayote-pork-rib-soup-for-immunity-and-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/8301/8301_0.jpg Agaricus Mushroom, Chayote, and Pork Rib Soup A deeply nourishing, naturally sweet Cantonese soup pairing prized Agaricus mushroom with chayote — one of the most nutritionally complete vegetables — traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney, strengthening the immune system, and supporting recovery for those who are weak after ill https://nourilo.com/recipes/agaricus-asparagus-goji-pork-soup-for-chemo-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/6394/6394_0.jpg Agaricus Mushroom (Ji Song Rong), Asparagus and Goji Berry Pork Soup A nourishing everyday soup combining agaricus mushroom, fresh asparagus and goji berries with lean pork, traditionally prepared to support immune function, ease the effects of cancer treatment, and protect the body's blood-producing capacity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/agaricus-yam-quail-soup-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/11021/11021_0.jpg Agaricus Mushroom, Chinese Yam and Quail Soup A fragrant soup of agaricus mushroom, fresh Chinese yam and quail, traditionally enjoyed to support immunity, with antioxidant and qi-replenishing reputation; gentle enough for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/albizzia-flower-goji-tea-for-sleep-and-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/8524/8524_1.jpg Albizzia Flower Bud and Goji Berry Tea A gentle floral tea pairing albizzia flower buds with goji berries — traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to ease emotional tension, support restful sleep, improve memory, and nourish the eyes; well suited to those with stress-related fatigue or mild insomnia. https://nourilo.com/recipes/allergic-rhinitis-mai-dong-two-ginseng-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/1623/1623_0.jpg Mai Dong, Sha Shen and American Ginseng Congee A gentle traditional Chinese congee of mai dong, sha shen and American ginseng, traditionally taken to nourish the lungs and support qi when the nose is dry and reactive at the change of seasons. For people who run warm and dry; not for those with an active cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/alisma-green-tea-for-cholesterol-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5432/5432_0.jpg Alisma & Green Tea A quick, no-fuss infusion rooted in Cantonese food-therapy tradition, this tea combines dry-roasted alisma powder with green tea. It is traditionally associated with supporting healthy cholesterol levels, draining dampness, and benefiting those with fatty liver or mildly elevated blood sugar. Best t https://nourilo.com/recipes/allergic-rhinitis-astragalus-squab-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/817/817_0.jpg Astragalus and Squab Soup A warming, fortifying soup traditionally prepared for the lung-qi-deficiency type of allergic rhinitis — characterized by frequent sneezing, watery nasal discharge and worsening with fatigue — using astragalus, longan and cinnamon bark to support the body's defensive energy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/allergic-rhinitis-relief-white-peony-cinnamon-twig-ginger-date-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7269/7269_0.jpg White Peony and Cinnamon Twig Tea A classic TCM herbal tea based on the Gui Zhi Tang formula, traditionally used to reduce allergic rhinitis flare-ups when taken consistently — two to three servings per week. Not suitable for pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/allergic-rhinitis-astragalus-fig-magnolia-flower-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9984/9984_0.jpg Astragalus, Fig & Magnolia Flower Bud Pork Soup A practical Cantonese soup for people prone to seasonal allergic rhinitis — sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion — particularly those with a weakened constitution. The magnolia flower bud (xin yi hua) is a classic herb for nasal symptoms; combined with astragalus to bolster defensive qi and fig fo https://nourilo.com/recipes/allergy-cough-ume-licorice-chrysanthemum-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7786/7786_0.jpg Ume Plum, Licorice and Chrysanthemum Tea A gently astringent, lightly sweet tea combining ume plum, licorice, and chrysanthemum to help calm an irritable, allergy-related cough — particularly the kind triggered by dry air, wind, overuse of the voice, or seasonal allergies. Mildly sour and pleasant to drink; suitable for adults and children https://nourilo.com/recipes/almond-cabbage-pork-lung-soup-for-dry-heat-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/6309/6309_0.jpg Almond Powder, Fresh & Dried Cabbage, Pork Lung & Pork Rib Soup A mildly cooling, family-friendly soup that uses almond powder stirred in at the end to gently moisten the lungs and ease cough — paired with the classic Cantonese combination of fresh and dried cabbage (known together as 'gold and silver vegetables'). Suitable for dry autumn weather, ling https://nourilo.com/recipes/almond-ginkgo-walnut-euryale-soup-for-childhood-asthma/ https://images.nourilo.com/5101/5101_0.jpg Almond Juice, Ginkgo Nut, Walnut and Euryale Soup A nourishing Cantonese food-therapy soup for children with recurrent asthma, designed for use during symptom-free remission periods — combining ginkgo nuts, walnuts, euryale seeds, and almond powder to traditionally support the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, and help reduce the frequency of flare-ups. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-adenophora-solomon-seal-lily-soup-for-dry-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/3549/3549_0.jpg Two-Ginseng, Solomon's Seal, and Fresh Lily Bulb Soup (Er Can Yu Zhu Xian Bai He Tang) A deeply moistening family soup that pairs American ginseng with Adenophora, Solomon's Seal, lily bulb, and figs to support fluid production throughout the body. Traditionally recommended for those with chronic dry throat, night-time thirst, low-grade heat sensations, or fatigue from overwork a https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-dendrobium-flower-tea-for-yin-deficiency-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5766/5766_0.jpg American Ginseng and Dendrobium Flower Tea A simple two-ingredient infusion combining American ginseng and dendrobium flower, traditionally associated with nourishing yin, clearing deficiency heat, and supporting eye comfort — suited to night owls, menopausal women, and those prone to dry throat and restlessness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/almond-snow-fungus-papaya-sweet-soup-for-skin-and-beauty/ https://images.nourilo.com/6150/6150_0.jpg Almond Milk, Snow Fungus and Papaya Sweet Soup A naturally sweet and collagen-friendly dessert soup that combines papaya's enzymes and vitamins with the moistening properties of snow fungus and the lung-nourishing qualities of almond — a classic Cantonese-style beauty sweet soup for skin health, digestion and anti-ageing support. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-dendrobium-old-cucumber-soup-after-a-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/10427/10427_0.jpg American Ginseng, Dendrobium and Old Cucumber Soup A light, restorative soup of American ginseng, fresh dendrobium and old cucumber with beans and coix, traditionally taken just after a cold to gently restore qi, promote fluids, support the spleen and clear lingering heat — without being too rich for a recovering stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-dendrobium-ophiopogon-tea-for-dry-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/3636/3636_1.jpg American Ginseng, Dendrobium and Ophiopogon Sweet Tea A mildly sweet herbal tea that simmers dendrobium and ophiopogon root for 40 minutes, then finishes with American ginseng, creating a refreshing drink traditionally recommended for people who stay up late, feel persistently thirsty or restless, or struggle with dry eyes and dry skin in autumn. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-dendrobium-polygonatum-pork-soup-for-dry-mouth/ https://images.nourilo.com/11583/11583_0.jpg American Ginseng, Dendrobium, Polygonatum and Lean Pork Soup A nourishing soup of American ginseng, dendrobium, polygonatum, goji and carrot with lean pork that Nourilo makes for dry mouth and parched, tired eyes after late nights. It supports qi, generates fluids and is gentle for young and old, but not when you have a fever from a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/almond-snow-fungus-papaya-sweet-soup-for-skin-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/5136/5136_0.jpg Almond Milk, Snow Fungus, and Papaya Sweet Soup A quick and beautiful Cantonese sweet soup that combines papaya, snow fungus, and almond milk to moisten the lungs, nourish yin, and support skin that has become dry or dull from late nights and irregular sleep — ready in under 30 minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/alpinia-polygala-tea-for-memory-and-brain-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/5017/5017_0.jpg Yi Zhi Ren and Yuan Zhi Herbal Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal tea from the Chinese food-therapy tradition, traditionally associated with supporting memory, calming the mind, strengthening kidney function, and reducing excessive nighttime urination. Recommended for older adults experiencing age-related forgetfulness, and also used https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-dendrobium-tea-for-dryness-and-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10391/10391_0.jpg American Ginseng and Dendrobium Tea A simple two-ingredient steeped tea of American ginseng and fresh dendrobium, traditionally used to clear heat, nourish yin and promote fluids for those with a dry mouth, mouth ulcers or tired eyes. Not suited to those with a cold, weak spleen and stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-dendrobium-polygonatum-soup-for-diabetes/ https://images.nourilo.com/900/900_0.jpg American Ginseng, Dendrobium & Polygonatum Soup A herb-based broth combining American ginseng, dendrobium orchid, polygonatum root, and goji berries, traditionally used to nourish the stomach and lungs in people with diabetes-associated dryness, excessive thirst, and fatigue. Also supportive for general wellness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-dendrobium-winter-melon-silkie-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10210/10210_0.jpg American Ginseng, Dendrobium, Winter Melon and Silkie Chicken Soup A clear, gently nourishing summer soup of American ginseng, dendrobium, winter melon, and silkie chicken, used in Chinese food-therapy to clear summer heat while supporting people who are depleted, sweaty, or run-down in hot weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-goji-baby-abalone-soup-for-diabetes-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/1303/1303_0.jpg American Ginseng, Goji and Baby Abalone Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup of American ginseng, goji berries and dried baby abalone — traditionally used by people managing diabetes to nourish the liver, brighten the eyes and relieve a dry mouth and thirst. Diabetes is a medical condition; please see your doctor. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-goji-chrysanthemum-tea-for-tired-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/11550/11550_0.jpg American Ginseng, Goji & Chrysanthemum Tea A light, fragrant steeped tea of American ginseng, goji berries and chrysanthemum that is traditionally enjoyed to soothe the throat, brighten tired eyes and lift everyday fatigue — an easy daytime wellness drink. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-goji-lily-bulb-soup-for-post-cancer-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/2196/2196_0.jpg American Ginseng, Goji & Lily Bulb Lean Pork Soup A gentle, fluid-replenishing Cantonese soup of American ginseng, goji berries and lily bulb, traditionally chosen to support people who feel weak, dry and tired after chemotherapy or radiation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-goji-ophiopogon-tea-for-dry-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/2893/2893_0.jpg American Ginseng, Goji Berry and Ophiopogon Tea A simple three-ingredient tea for people who stay up late, study long hours, or work night shifts — traditionally used to nourish yin, ease dry mouth and throat, and support kidney health, with a naturally mild sweetness from goji berries. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-goji-tea-for-tired-eyes-and-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/10854/10854_0.jpg American Ginseng and Goji Tea A simple steeped tea of American ginseng and goji, traditionally sipped to clear the liver, brighten the eyes, support energy and ease fatigue without being drying. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-goji-nan-date-tea-for-energy-and-fluids/ https://images.nourilo.com/9736/9736_0.jpg American Ginseng, Goji Berry, and Nan Date Tea A calming, restorative tea blending American ginseng with goji berries and nan dates — a combination traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to replenish qi, generate fluids, and ease the dry throat, fatigue, and restlessness that often accompany late nights, dry autumn weather, or periods of str https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-green-apple-tea-for-low-mood-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/7509/7509_0.jpg American Ginseng, Green Apple, Goji Berry and Longan Tea A lightly tart, fragrant tea made with green apple, American ginseng, goji berries, and longan — simmered rather than steeped — traditionally used to support energy, ease low mood, nourish blood, and help settle a restless mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-longan-goji-tea-for-immunity-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/6488/6488_0.jpg American Ginseng, Longan and Goji Berry Tea A gently warming three-ingredient steeping tea featuring American ginseng, longan, and goji berries — traditionally valued for calming anxiety-related sleeplessness, nourishing the blood, and supporting the body's natural resistance to illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-longan-sour-date-tea-for-calm-nerves/ https://images.nourilo.com/7489/7489_0.jpg American Ginseng, Longan and Sour Date Seed Tea A simple yet effective three-ingredient calming tea combining American ginseng, longan, and dry-fried sour date seeds — traditionally used to support those feeling mentally drained, anxious, or struggling with restless sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-ophiopogon-congee-for-nasal-allergies/ https://images.nourilo.com/1750/1750_0.jpg American Ginseng, Adenophora and Ophiopogon Congee A gentle, moistening congee of American ginseng, sha shen and ophiopogon over white rice, traditionally taken by people with a dry constitution and allergy-prone nose to nourish lung yin and support the airways. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-ophiopogon-astragalus-pork-soup-for-thyroid-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/6190/6190_0.jpg American Ginseng Ophiopogon Astragalus Pork Soup A nourishing tonic soup combining American ginseng, ophiopogon, astragalus, and Chinese yam with lean pork to traditionally support fluid production, nourish yin, and strengthen qi — suited for those with fatigue, muscle weakness, or reduced stamina. Not suitable during colds or fever. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-longan-tea-for-calming-and-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/716/716_0.jpg American Ginseng and Longan Tea A simple, two-ingredient wellness tea steeped in a teapot — combining the qi-supporting, fluid-generating properties of American ginseng with the heart-calming warmth of longan flesh. A traditional Cantonese remedy for pallor, heart palpitations, fatigue, poor sleep, and spontaneous sweating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-ophiopogon-astragalus-yam-soup-for-hyperthyroidism-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5177/5177_0.jpg American Ginseng, Ophiopogon, Astragalus & Chinese Yam Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup combining American ginseng, ophiopogon, astragalus, and Chinese yam to replenish qi and nourish yin — traditionally used to support people who experience muscle weakness, fatigue, and thirst, including those managing hyperthyroidism alongside medical care. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-ophiopogon-schisandra-brain-tonic-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/2384/2384_0.jpg American Ginseng, Ophiopogon and Schisandra Drink A classic three-ingredient tonic drink of American ginseng, ophiopogon and schisandra, traditionally taken to boost qi, nourish yin and calm the mind. Often chosen by older adults to support memory, sleep and energy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-polygonatum-conch-soup-for-bitter-dry-mouth/ https://images.nourilo.com/1521/1521_0.jpg American Ginseng, Solomon's Seal and Dried Conch Soup A nourishing soup of American ginseng, Solomon's seal and dried conch, simmered to soothe the bitter, dry mouth that comes from late nights and poor sleep. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-polygonatum-conch-soup-for-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/1944/1944_0.jpg American Ginseng, Yu Zhu and Dried Conch Soup A nourishing soup of American ginseng, polygonatum (yu zhu) and dried sea conch — traditionally simmered to moisten the lungs and clear the dryness, mouth ulcers and 'heaty' feeling that come from late nights and rich, fried food. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-ophiopogon-longan-tea-for-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/5281/5281_0.jpg American Ginseng, Ophiopogon & Longan Tea (Hua Qi Shen Mai Dong Yuan Rou Cha) A calming three-ingredient tea blending American ginseng, ophiopogon root, and dried longan — a traditional pairing for city dwellers dealing with stress, poor sleep, and that drained, irritable feeling that comes from burning the candle at both ends. Gentle enough to drink year-round, best taken in https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-solomon-seal-lily-soup-for-dry-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5953/5953_0.jpg American Ginseng, Sand Ginseng, Solomon's Seal and Lily Bulb Soup A classic Cantonese yin-nourishing soup that combines American ginseng, sand ginseng, Solomon's seal, and lily bulb to support throat moisture and ease dryness — traditionally recommended for people who regularly stay up late, work night shifts, or experience a persistently dry, uncomfortable t https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-tienchi-goji-tea-for-heart-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/3657/3657_0.jpg American Ginseng, Tienchi Ginseng and Goji Berry Tea A short-simmered wellness tea combining raw tienchi ginseng, American ginseng, and goji berries, which traditional Chinese medicine associates with supporting coronary circulation, easing heart palpitations, and building a nourishing cardiovascular tonic for middle-aged and older adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/american-ginseng-wood-ear-fig-soup-for-colitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/1307/1307_0.jpg American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup A gentle three-ingredient soup of American ginseng, black wood ear and dried figs — traditionally used by people with colitis who feel dry-mouthed, tired and inwardly restless with warm palms. Colitis is a medical condition; please see your doctor. https://nourilo.com/recipes/amomum-osmanthus-tea-for-stomach-comfort/ https://images.nourilo.com/11400/11400_0.jpg Amomum and Osmanthus Tea A fragrant, warming infusion of amomum and osmanthus flowers, traditionally used to move qi, comfort the stomach and ease stomach pain linked to stress. Not for pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anemia-fatigue-astragalus-eel-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1686/1686_0.jpg Astragalus Steamed Rice-Field Eel Soup A gentle double-steamed soup of astragalus, rice-field eel, ginger and red dates, traditionally used to nourish qi and blood and to support people recovering from illness who feel pale, tired and short of breath. https://nourilo.com/recipes/angelica-cistanche-hemp-seed-tea-for-deficiency-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/3058/3058_0.jpg Angelica, Cistanche and Hemp Seed Tea (Dang Gui Rou Cong Rong Huo Ma Ren Tang) A gentle herbal tea traditionally used in Chinese food therapy for constipation caused by weakness or deficiency — especially after surgery, illness, childbirth, or in older adults — rather than from excess heat or a rich diet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/angelica-motherwort-egg-tea-for-postpartum-skin-spots/ https://images.nourilo.com/3411/3411_0.jpg Angelica and Motherwort Egg Tea A warming, blood-invigorating herbal egg tea using angelica root, motherwort, and red dates — a traditional Cantonese postpartum food-therapy remedy associated with supporting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and gradually fading chloasma (skin spots) that sometimes appear after childbirt https://nourilo.com/recipes/anemia-fatigue-lotus-root-conch-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9665/9665_0.jpg Lotus Root and Dried Conch Soup A classic Cantonese slow-cooked soup pairing tender lotus root with deeply savoury dried conch, red dates, and pork shin. Traditionally associated with nourishing the blood, brightening the complexion, tonifying the kidneys, and supporting those experiencing nervous exhaustion or anemia. https://nourilo.com/recipes/angelica-astragalus-lamb-soup-for-cold-limbs/ https://images.nourilo.com/4785/4785_0.jpg Angelica, Astragalus and Lamb Soup A warming winter soup combining angelica root and astragalus with tender lamb and red dates. Long used in Chinese food therapy for women and anyone who feels chronically cold in the hands and feet, especially after menstruation or during cold weather. The whole family can share this hearty, nourishi https://nourilo.com/recipes/anemia-red-date-goji-roasted-black-rice-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6931/6931_0.jpg Red Date, Goji and Roasted Black Rice Tea A warming, easy-to-prepare daily tea made by steeping pitted red dates, goji berries, and dry-roasted black rice — a nutrient-dense whole grain associated with blood nourishment and kidney support — and one of the gentlest and most practical food-therapy options for people managing or preventing iro https://nourilo.com/recipes/anti-aging-fresh-yam-carrot-chestnut-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11130/11130_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Carrot, Chestnut and Lean Pork Soup A sweet, nourishing soup of fresh Chinese yam, carrot, chestnut and lean pork, traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support the kidneys and promote graceful aging. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anti-aging-anti-inflammatory-apple-raisin-fresh-lemon-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7283/7283_0.jpg Apple, Raisin and Fresh Lemon Tea A simple, naturally sweet fruit tea made in under 25 minutes — associated with anti-inflammatory support, skin nourishment, fatigue relief, and digestive health. Suitable for all ages; diabetics should halve the raisin quantity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anti-aging-morel-agaricus-goji-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11325/11325_0.jpg Morel, Agaricus blazei, Goji and Pork Rib Soup A fragrant, antioxidant-rich soup of morel, Agaricus blazei, goji and carrot with pork ribs, made to support immunity and gut health and to slow the signs of aging. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anti-cancer-support-potato-carrot-apple-fresh-juice/ https://images.nourilo.com/5794/5794_1.jpg Potato, Carrot and Apple Fresh Juice A simple three-ingredient fresh-pressed juice traditionally associated with immune support, liver health, and helping the body maintain a balanced internal environment — drink immediately after juicing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anti-cancer-anti-aging-tomato-seaweed-fresh-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6928/6928_0.jpg Tomato, Seaweed and Fresh Fish Soup A vibrant, savoury soup where lightly pan-fried small ocean fish are simmered with tomatoes and seaweed — combining lycopene from the cooked tomatoes, iodine-rich seaweed, and the lean protein of fresh fish in a nourishing, family-friendly bowl that supports cardiovascular health and healthy aging. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anti-fatigue-five-finger-peach-bone-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10494/10494_0.jpg Five-Finger Peach, Niu Da Li, Chestnut and Scarlet Runner Bean Soup A mild, lightly fragrant soup of five-finger peach, millettia, chestnut and scarlet runner bean, traditionally enjoyed in damp weather to ease tiredness, strengthen the spleen and relax stiff sinews and joints. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anti-inflammatory-lemongrass-apple-turmeric-lemon-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/7969/7969_0.jpg Lemongrass, Apple, Turmeric & Lemon Drink A fragrant, lightly sweet herbal drink combining lemongrass, apple, fresh turmeric, and lemon — all associated with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties — suitable for everyday wellness during warm or humid seasons. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anti-inflammatory-olive-mandarin-cake-dried-pear-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7999/7999_0.jpg Green Olive, Mandarin Cake & Dried Pear Tea A mildly sweet, throat-moistening Cantonese herbal tea made from fresh green olives, preserved mandarin cake, and dried pear — traditionally associated with clearing throat inflammation, transforming phlegm, and supporting respiratory wellness during cold and flu season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anti-inflammatory-vegetable-soup-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/7806/7806_0.jpg Nourishing Vegetable Soup with Seaweed A plant-based Cantonese soup combining everyday vegetables with mineral-rich seaweed, traditionally associated with reducing chronic inflammation and supporting the body's natural defenses. Serve the soup together with all the cooked vegetables. https://nourilo.com/recipes/antibacterial-wild-amaranth-garlic-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6632/6632_0.jpg Wild Amaranth & Garlic Soup A quick summer soup featuring wild amaranth and garlic — two ingredients traditionally recognised for their antibacterial properties — simmered with lean pork to support gut health and help protect against bacterial enteritis and dysentery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anxiety-calm-danshen-poria-lily-longan-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7974/7974_0.jpg Danshen, Poria, Lily Bulb & Longan Soup A gentle herbal soup combining danshen red sage root, spirit poria, lily bulb, longan, and red dates — traditionally associated with calming a restless mind, supporting restful sleep, and easing symptoms of stress and anxious worry. https://nourilo.com/recipes/antioxidant-detox-tomato-carrot-pumpkin-seaweed-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6767/6767_0.jpg Tomato, Carrot, Pumpkin and Seaweed Soup A colourful, everyday vegetable soup combining tomatoes, carrot, pumpkin and seaweed with lean pork. Rich in pectin and natural antioxidants, this Cantonese-style soup is traditionally enjoyed to support skin health and the body's natural ability to clear unwanted substances. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anxiety-depression-support-wheat-sour-jujube-cypress-lily-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9271/9271_0.jpg Wheat, Sour Jujube Seed, Cypress Nut and Lily Bulb Soup A gentle, herbal soup designed to calm the mind and ease the kind of low mood, restless sleep, and heart palpitations that can follow prolonged stress or illness. Breastfeeding mothers should substitute millet for the wheat grain, as wheat is associated with reducing milk supply. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anxiety-insomnia-lotus-lily-longan-wheat-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7025/7025_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Longan and Wheat Berry Sweet Soup A naturally sweet, gentle Cantonese tong sui (sweet soup) combining four classic heart-and-mind-nourishing ingredients — traditionally prepared for people experiencing stress, anxiety, restless sleep, or difficulty falling asleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anxiety-glehnia-solomon-seal-abalone-silkie-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/838/838_0.jpg Glehnia Root, Solomon's Seal, Abalone and Silkie Chicken Soup A classic Cantonese yin-nourishing soup using glehnia root and Solomon's seal with abalone and silkie chicken — traditionally associated with calming restlessness, moistening dryness, and supporting those with anxious or unsettled feelings tied to yin deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/appetite-stimulating-sweet-pepper-pickled-mustard-eel-stirfry/ https://images.nourilo.com/3168/3168_0.jpg Sweet Pepper, Pickled Mustard and Eel Stir-fry A quick, savoury Cantonese home-dish that pairs eel — a traditional blood-building food — with the crunch of sweet pepper and the tangy bite of pickled mustard, stir-fried together for a colourful, appetite-stimulating meal. Suitable for those with blood deficiency, fatigue, or poor appetite. Not re https://nourilo.com/recipes/anxiety-relief-day-lily-goji-lily-bulb-conch-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6781/6781_1.jpg Day Lily, Goji Berry, Lily Bulb and Dried Conch Soup A mildly sweet, nourishing soup combining four gentle food-therapy ingredients traditionally used together to ease anxiety, palpitations, restlessness, and poor sleep. A classic in Cantonese wellness cooking, developed here as a recipe shared with a Singapore television food culture program. https://nourilo.com/recipes/appetite-stimulating-young-ginger-plum-braised-duck/ https://images.nourilo.com/4653/4653_0.jpg Young Ginger and Sour Plum Braised Duck A fragrant, tangy braised duck with a golden lacquered skin, slow-cooked with pickled young ginger and sour plums — a classic Cantonese-style dish that opens the appetite and makes excellent leftovers over two or three meals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/anxiety-support-american-ginseng-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/585/585_0.jpg American Ginseng and Partridge Soup A classic Cantonese calming soup combining partridge, American ginseng, and red dates. Traditionally recommended for city dwellers dealing with anxiety, emotional instability, poor appetite, and nervous fatigue — the ingredients together are said to nourish qi and yin while supporting the heart and https://nourilo.com/recipes/appetite-summer-heat-lemongrass-lemon-coix-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/9636/9636_0.jpg Lemongrass, Lemon & Job's Tears Drink A fragrant, refreshing summer drink made with lemongrass, fresh lemon, and Job's tears. Traditionally associated with opening the appetite, clearing summer heat, draining dampness, brightening the complexion, and supporting the body's resistance to infections. Popular with both adults and https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-blossom-rose-honey-tea-for-skin-clarity-and-dark-spots/ https://images.nourilo.com/5546/5546_0.jpg Apple Blossom Rose Honey Tea A light and aromatic floral tea combining apple blossom and rose petals, steeped with a drizzle of honey — two flowers that traditional Chinese food therapy associates with supporting circulation, easing menstrual discomfort, and brightening skin tone. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-blossom-tea-for-easing-tension/ https://images.nourilo.com/1430/1430_0.jpg Apple Blossom Tea A fragrant, calming infusion of dried apple blossom and dried apple, traditionally used to ease tension and lift the mood; note that pregnant women should be cautious with floral teas. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-chrysanthemum-fig-tea-for-acne/ https://images.nourilo.com/4204/4204_0.jpg Apple, Chrysanthemum Flower & Fig Tea (Ping Guo Ju Hua Tang) A beautifully simple, clear-sweet tea that anyone can enjoy. Apple, chrysanthemum, and figs are combined to traditionally support clear skin and ease heat associated with acne-prone complexions. Suitable for all constitutions, can be made sweet or savoury, and is light enough for teenagers and pregn https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-fig-tea-for-lung-inflammation/ https://images.nourilo.com/8935/8935_0.jpg Apple and Fig Tea A beautifully simple two-ingredient tea made from whole apples (skin included) and dried figs. Research suggests the pectin and antioxidants in apple skin may help reduce lung inflammation. Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, clearing dry heat, easing constipation, and supporting a h https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-flower-detox-beauty-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/747/747_0.jpg Apple Flower Tea A light, fragrant herbal flower tea traditionally used to support digestion, promote clear skin, and gently ease daily bloating — enjoyed as a calming daily ritual. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-ginger-coriander-water-for-a-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/11527/11527_0.jpg Apple, Ginger and Coriander Water A simple, fragrant warming drink of apple, ginger and coriander, traditionally taken to warm a cold stomach and ease the discomfort of too many cold and raw foods. Pleasant for young and old, and helpful at the first sign of a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-hawthorn-goji-tea-for-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/11554/11554_0.jpg Apple, Hawthorn and Goji Berry Tea A naturally sweet, mildly sour apple-hawthorn-goji tea that Nourilo brews to help support healthy blood sugar, blood pressure and lipids. Gentle and not cooling, so even those with a weaker or colder constitution can sip it regularly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-hawthorn-job-tears-water-for-weight-and-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/11035/11035_0.jpg Apple, Hawthorn and Job's Tears Water A lightly tart, refreshing brew of apple, hawthorn and Job's tears, traditionally enjoyed to support weight management, the liver and the heart and circulation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-garlic-vinegar-for-warts-and-blemishes/ https://images.nourilo.com/4848/4848_0.jpg Apple Garlic Vinegar (Suan Cu) A simple traditional folk preparation made by steeping peeled garlic cloves in apple cider vinegar. Used topically for warts and skin blemishes, or taken as a small daily tonic after a longer steeping period. Preparation time varies: 1 week for topical use, about 4 months until the garlic changes fr https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-pear-corn-carrot-soup-to-moisten-the-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10772/10772_0.jpg Apple, Pear, Corn and Carrot Soup with Almonds A sweet, vegetarian-friendly soup of apple, pear, corn, carrot and almonds, traditionally taken in autumn to moisten the lungs, ease phlegm and soothe a dry cough and scratchy throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-raisin-tea-for-complexion-and-skin-spots/ https://images.nourilo.com/338/338_0.jpg Apple and Golden Raisin Tea A simple, tangy-sweet fruit tea made from apples and golden raisins — traditionally valued in Cantonese food therapy for moistening the skin, brightening a dull complexion, and supporting the body's natural process of reducing facial spots with regular use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-raisin-tea-for-skin-brightening-and-fading-dark-spots/ https://images.nourilo.com/6167/6167_0.jpg Apple Raisin Tea A simple two-ingredient tea that traditionally supports skin nourishment and a healthy, even-toned complexion, combining apple's rich pectin and vitamins with the blood-nourishing properties of raisins. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-red-date-glutinous-rice-sweet-congee-for-gout/ https://images.nourilo.com/1543/1543_0.jpg Apple, Red Date and Glutinous Rice Sweet Congee A low-purine sweet congee of apple, red dates and glutinous rice, traditionally taken by people managing gout and uric acid. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-sugarcane-water-for-clearing-heat-and-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/11096/11096_0.jpg Apple Sugarcane Water A simple, naturally sweet brew of apple and sugarcane, traditionally sipped in hot weather to clear heat, encourage saliva, ease dryness and soothe the lingering dryness after a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-vegetable-lean-pork-soup-for-blood-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/2488/2488_0.jpg Apple, Vegetable and Lean Pork Soup A colourful soup of apple, tomato, carrot, celery and beetroot greens with lean pork, traditionally made to nourish the blood and complexion and support the heart and liver. https://nourilo.com/recipes/aromatic-poached-chicken-guifei-style/ https://images.nourilo.com/2400/2400_0.jpg Guifei Chicken (gui fei ji) A homely Cantonese cold chicken poached then chilled in an aromatic spiced brine for an exceptionally smooth, glossy skin — a traditional banquet-style dish made easy at home. https://nourilo.com/recipes/apple-vegetable-soup-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/613/613_0.jpg Apple Vegetable Soup A light, all-vegetable soup built around the antioxidant and fibre power of apple, carrot, celery and cabbage — ingredients traditionally associated in Chinese food therapy with supporting the liver, aiding fat digestion, and gently cleansing the digestive system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/arrowroot-water-chestnut-pork-soup-for-heat-and-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/7517/7517_0.jpg Arrowroot and Water Chestnut Lean Pork Soup A gentle, naturally sweet Cantonese soup combining arrowroot, water chestnut, and honey dates — traditionally used to support lung moisture, soothe a dry throat, and promote healthy urination. Suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/artemisia-mung-bean-smilax-soup-for-damp-heat-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10219/10219_0.jpg Capillary Wormwood, Mung Bean and Smilax Soup A cooling soup of capillary wormwood, mung bean, and smilax, used in Chinese food-therapy to clear damp-heat and support the liver and skin — traditionally favored for damp-heat skin conditions like eczema and ringworm. https://nourilo.com/recipes/artemisia-yin-chen-congee-for-liver-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/1315/1315_0.jpg Mian Yin Chen Congee A lightly bitter, fragrant congee made with yin chen (capillary wormwood) and white rice, traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support the liver and gallbladder and help the body clear heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/asparagus-beef-rolls-for-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/411/411_0.jpg Asparagus Beef Rolls A colourful and satisfying dish: tender asparagus and enoki mushrooms wrapped in thin strips of beef, pan-seared until golden, and finished with an oyster sauce glaze. Asparagus is traditionally associated with warming the stomach and easing fatigue; enoki mushrooms are valued for supporting memory https://nourilo.com/recipes/asparagus-beef-shank-stir-fry-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/5487/5487_0.jpg Asparagus Stir-Fried with Braised Beef Shank A quick, colorful stir-fry pairing tender sliced braised beef shank with crisp asparagus and carrot — a light everyday dish that Nourilo recommends for those wanting something appetizing, nutritious, and easy on digestion, with asparagus traditionally valued for its antioxidant properties and its cl https://nourilo.com/recipes/asparagus-chenpi-meatballs-for-stomach-warmth/ https://images.nourilo.com/4971/4971_0.jpg Asparagus and Chen Pi Pork Meatballs A refined Cantonese stir-fry taught by Nourilo at a culinary academy: crispy pan-fried pork meatballs fragrant with chen pi and ginger, then braised with tender asparagus in a light stock. Traditionally suited to those with digestive weakness, after-meal bloating, or belching. Not suited to those wi https://nourilo.com/recipes/asparagus-ophiopogon-syrup-for-dry-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/2032/2032_0.jpg Two-Winter Syrup (Er Dong Gao) A slow-cooked syrup of asparagus root and ophiopogon, traditionally taken by the spoonful to moisten the lungs and soothe a dry, lingering cough with little phlegm. https://nourilo.com/recipes/asparagus-root-ophiopogon-loquat-leaf-tea-for-lung-irritation/ https://images.nourilo.com/7547/7547_0.jpg Asparagus Root, Ophiopogon Root, and Loquat Leaf Tea A soothing herbal tea combining asparagus root, ophiopogon, and loquat leaf — all traditionally used to nourish lung and kidney yin, reduce heat, and protect the respiratory mucous membranes. Particularly helpful in dry conditions or after exposure to airborne irritants. Not suitable for people with https://nourilo.com/recipes/asparagus-tricolor-pepper-tofu-skin-roll-stir-fry/ https://images.nourilo.com/3015/3015_0.jpg Stir-Fried Asparagus, Tri-Color Peppers and Tofu-Skin Rolls A fresh, light home-style stir-fry of asparagus, sweet peppers and tofu-skin rolls, traditionally enjoyed as a nourishing everyday dish. https://nourilo.com/recipes/asparagus-stir-fry-for-high-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/4704/4704_0.jpg Asparagus Stir-Fry with Cloud Ear, Mushroom and Carrot A light and flavourful stir-fry centred on asparagus and cloud ear mushroom, two ingredients long associated in Chinese food therapy with supporting healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular function. Quick to cook and suitable for those managing high blood pressure, heart health or diabetes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-black-bean-lamb-soup-for-cold-bodies/ https://images.nourilo.com/1741/1741_0.jpg Astragalus, Black Bean and Lamb Neck Soup A warming winter soup of astragalus, black beans and lamb neck, traditionally taken by people who feel the cold to warm the spleen and stomach and support qi and blood — fragrant and nourishing without the strong medicinal taste of angelica. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-black-bean-jujube-soup-for-excessive-sweating/ https://images.nourilo.com/436/436_0.jpg Astragalus, Black Bean and Southern Jujube Soup (Bei Qi Hei Dou Nan Zao Tang) A classic three-ingredient Chinese food-therapy soup aimed at supporting those who sweat excessively without obvious cause — sweating during the day without exertion (spontaneous sweating), or waking at night damp with sweat (night sweating). Astragalus root, black beans, and southern jujubes are co https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-bupleurum-tea-for-gastroptosis/ https://images.nourilo.com/3848/3848_0.jpg Astragalus and Bupleurum Tea with Red Dates A simple three-ingredient tea from traditional Chinese food therapy combining astragalus, bupleurum, and red dates — classically used to lift sinking qi and support the tone of internal organs, particularly in gastroptosis and other conditions involving a feeling of downward dragging after eating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-chuanxiong-fish-head-soup-for-memory-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/514/514_0.jpg Astragalus Chuanxiong Fish Head Soup A traditional Chinese food-therapy soup pairing a pan-seared fish head with Astragalus, Chuanxiong, and Polygonum to nourish Qi and blood and support circulation to the brain — particularly popular among older adults concerned about mental sharpness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-cimicifuga-silkie-soup-for-prolapse/ https://images.nourilo.com/4778/4778_0.jpg Astragalus, Cimicifuga and Silkie Chicken Soup A traditional Chinese food-therapy soup combining astragalus and cimicifuga — herbs long associated with lifting and strengthening qi — with nourishing silkie chicken. Traditionally prepared to support women who experience fatigue, weakness, or a sense of organ heaviness, particularly after childbir https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-cinnamon-twig-jixueteng-soup-for-cold-hands-and-cycles/ https://images.nourilo.com/10575/10575_0.jpg Astragalus, Cinnamon-Twig and Spatholobus Chicken Soup A warming chicken soup of astragalus, cinnamon twig and spatholobus vine, traditionally enjoyed by those with a cold constitution and cold hands and feet to support a more comfortable monthly cycle. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-codonopsis-and-snakehead-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1893/1893_0.jpg Astragalus Codonopsis Snakehead Fish Soup A strengthening soup of snakehead fish simmered with astragalus, codonopsis and red dates. Traditionally used to support qi, strengthen the spleen and aid recovery for those feeling weak and depleted after an illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-codonopsis-angelica-black-chicken-soup-for-cold-womb/ https://images.nourilo.com/11113/11113_0.jpg Astragalus Codonopsis Angelica Black-Chicken Soup A warming, nourishing soup of astragalus, codonopsis, angelica and black chicken, traditionally taken to move qi, nourish the blood and warm a cold womb in women with cold constitution, pale complexion and cold hands and feet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-codonopsis-angelica-black-chicken-soup-for-aplastic-anemia/ https://images.nourilo.com/7440/7440_0.jpg Astragalus, Codonopsis, Angelica & Black-Bone Chicken Soup A nourishing Chinese food-therapy soup featuring black-bone chicken with classic qi-and-blood-supporting herbs. Traditionally recommended for those dealing with chronic blood deficiency, aplastic anemia, or recovering from surgery — a deeply warming, protein-rich broth for times when the body needs https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-codonopsis-calming-soup-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/11091/11091_0.jpg Astragalus Codonopsis Calming Soup A nourishing soup of astragalus, codonopsis, lotus seed and lily bulb, traditionally taken to nourish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen, and support calm, restful sleep — gentle on older adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-codonopsis-goji-soup-for-immune-strength-and-flu-resistance/ https://images.nourilo.com/6193/6193_0.jpg Astragalus Codonopsis Goji Soup A simple, versatile tonic soup using four classic qi- and blood-nourishing herbs to support immune function and build resilience, especially useful when flu season is active or energy levels are persistently low. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-codonopsis-longan-goji-tea-for-qi-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/8636/8636_0.jpg Astragalus, Codonopsis, Longan and Goji Berry Tea A gentle, warming herbal tea made by steeping astragalus, codonopsis, dried longan flesh, and goji berries in boiling water. Traditionally used to strengthen qi, support immune function, nourish blood, and ease the type of spontaneous sweating associated with weakness. Suitable for daily use by most https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-codonopsis-morinda-soup-for-fatigue-and-weakness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2404/2404_0.jpg Astragalus Codonopsis Morinda Soup (bei qi dang shen ba ji tang) A warming Cantonese tonic soup of astragalus, codonopsis and morinda, traditionally used to tonify qi and support the spleen and kidney for people who feel persistently weak, tired and weak-limbed. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-codonopsis-scorpionfish-soup-for-post-surgery-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/5365/5365_0.jpg Astragalus, Codonopsis and Scorpionfish Soup A nourishing fish soup combining astragalus and codonopsis with scorpionfish, traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to support recovery from surgery by replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen, and promoting wound closure. Suitable for most people; those with an active fever or infection sho https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-codonopsis-soup-for-hot-above-cold-below-constitution/ https://images.nourilo.com/10942/10942_0.jpg Astragalus Codonopsis Soup A mild, balanced herbal soup of astragalus, codonopsis and spleen-supporting ingredients, traditionally taken in cold weather to support people with a 'hot above, cold below' constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-fresh-yam-wolfberry-red-date-pork-soup-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/9871/9871_0.jpg Astragalus, Fresh Chinese Yam, Wolfberry & Red Date Pork Shin Soup A balanced, warming everyday soup built around astragalus root, fresh Chinese yam, goji berries, and red dates — a combination traditionally associated with strengthening protective qi, awakening immune cells, and nourishing blood. Gentle enough for daily use; not suitable during active illness (col https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-ginger-date-tripe-soup-for-gastroptosis/ https://images.nourilo.com/9551/9551_0.jpg Astragalus, Ginger, Red Date, Tangerine Peel and Beef Tripe Soup A warming, qi-tonifying soup pairing astragalus root with beef tripe, ginger and tangerine peel — traditional Chinese food therapy associates this combination with lifting and strengthening the middle qi to support conditions like gastroptosis, poor digestion and easy fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-goji-buckwheat-tea-for-immune-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/4859/4859_0.jpg Astragalus, Goji and Buckwheat Tea (Bei Qi Gou Qi Qiao Mai Cha) A mild, balanced tea combining toasted astragalus root, toasted buckwheat, and goji berries. Traditionally considered beneficial for supporting immune function, nourishing qi and blood, and providing gentle daily wellness support — particularly during and after cancer treatment. The tea is neither h https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-goji-ophiopogon-tea-for-elderly-daytime-sleepiness/ https://images.nourilo.com/7323/7323_0.jpg Astragalus Goji Ophiopogon Tea A gentle three-ingredient steeping tea combining astragalus, goji berries, and ophiopogon — a well-known trio in traditional Chinese food therapy for nourishing the liver and kidneys, tonifying energy, and supporting the nervous system — traditionally used to help older adults who experience excessi https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-goji-red-date-tea-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/6479/6479_0.jpg Astragalus, Goji Berry and Red Date Tea A fast, three-ingredient immunity-supporting tea — astragalus, goji berries, and red dates — that takes just 15 minutes to prepare. These three classic tonic ingredients are traditionally associated with tonifying qi, nourishing blood, and activating the body's immune cells to help fend off sea https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-goji-red-date-warming-tea-for-cold-hands-and-feet/ https://images.nourilo.com/10839/10839_1.jpg Astragalus, Goji and Red Date Warming Tea A self-assembled warming tea bag of astragalus, goji, red date, mai dong, dried ginger and tangerine peel — traditionally sipped to warm the stomach, dispel chill, and support the lungs, handy for cold-weather travel. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-goji-tea-for-qi-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/10514/10514_1.jpg Astragalus (Bei Qi) and Goji Tea A fragrant, nourishing tea of sliced astragalus and goji, traditionally sipped by qi-deficient, easily-tired people to build strength and support the body's defences. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-licorice-tea-for-recurrent-colds/ https://images.nourilo.com/6444/6444_0.jpg Astragalus, Ophiopogon and Licorice Tea A simple three-ingredient tea combining astragalus, ophiopogon, and licorice — a classical Chinese food-therapy blend traditionally associated with tonifying the body's defensive qi, nourishing the lungs, and supporting those who seem to catch every cold that comes around. Safe for regular use https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-ligusticum-fish-head-soup-for-brain-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/4325/4325_0.jpg Astragalus, Ligusticum and Fish Head Soup A savoury, nourishing soup that pairs a pan-fried fish head with classic Chinese tonic herbs, traditionally believed to support qi, blood, and mental alertness. A practical everyday recipe for anyone who feels mentally foggy, fatigued, or is looking to support cognitive wellness as they age. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-lions-mane-soup-for-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/1054/1054_0.jpg Astragalus and Lion's Mane Mushroom Soup A mild, sweet family soup of astragalus, lion's mane mushroom, longan and ginger, traditionally enjoyed to help adults and children rebuild strength after a cold or illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-maidong-goji-date-apple-tea-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/11003/11003_0.jpg Astragalus, Mai Dong, Goji, Red Date and Apple Tea A clear, naturally sweet tea of astragalus, mai dong, goji, red date and apple that Nourilo brews from mild, balanced tonic herbs to support immunity — gentle for a weak constitution and for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-mulberry-chrysanthemum-tea-for-eye-sensitivity/ https://images.nourilo.com/4964/4964_0.jpg Bei Qi (Astragalus) Mulberry Chrysanthemum Tea Based on the classic Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Screen formula), this decoction adds mulberry leaf and chrysanthemum to the classic trio of astragalus, saposhnikovia, and white atractylodes — building immune defences while specifically addressing eye sensitivity, redness, and itching. Suitable for adult https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-ophiopogon-schisandra-tea-for-excessive-sweating/ https://images.nourilo.com/11579/11579_1.jpg Astragalus, Mai Dong and Schisandra Tea A gentle tea of astragalus, ophiopogon and schisandra with red dates that Nourilo brews to support those who sweat a lot — both daytime sweating and night sweats — and who feel restless sleep from unsettled liver qi. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-ophiopogon-schisandra-tea-for-post-illness-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/10622/10622_0.jpg Astragalus Ophiopogon Schisandra Tea A three-herb tea of astragalus, ophiopogon and schisandra, traditionally sipped after a cold or COVID to moisten the lungs, ease a lingering cough and help with tiredness and poor sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-poria-soup-for-dampness-and-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/4569/4569_0.jpg Bei Qi Poria Damp-Clearing Soup (Bei Qi Fu Ling Qu Shi Tang) A traditional four-ingredient herbal soup combining high-dose astragalus with poria and alisma to support the spleen, promote fluid metabolism, and ease the fatigue and puffiness associated with dampness patterns in Chinese medicine — suitable for thyroid health conditions when used as a complementa https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-red-bean-tangerine-peel-water-for-qi-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/11127/11127_0.jpg Astragalus Red Bean Tangerine Peel Water A fragrant, gentle water of astragalus, red bean and tangerine peel, traditionally taken to tonify qi and blood and support the body's defences, often used by those who feel depleted, including during chemotherapy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-reishi-jujube-pork-soup-for-chronic-hepatitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/3984/3984_0.jpg Astragalus Reishi Red Jujube Lean Pork Soup A simple, deeply nourishing soup combining astragalus root and reishi mushroom — two of the most studied traditional tonics — with red jujube and lean pork. Traditionally used to support liver function, encourage cell repair, strengthen the spleen, and ease fatigue associated with prolonged illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-snow-fungus-soup-for-low-white-blood-cells/ https://images.nourilo.com/3397/3397_0.jpg Astragalus and Snow Fungus Pork Soup A gentle restorative soup combining astragalus and snow fungus with lean pork — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support recovery after surgery or serious illness, nourish the lungs and stomach, and encourage the body's natural blood cell production. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-tiger-milk-mushroom-quail-soup-for-childrens-lung-weakness/ https://images.nourilo.com/3449/3449_0.jpg Astragalus, Tiger Milk Mushroom & Quail Soup A gentle, mild-tasting soup designed for children who fall ill frequently after starting school. Astragalus root and tiger milk mushroom — a prized fungal ingredient from Southeast Asia — are combined with red dates and quail to traditionally support spleen and lung qi, helping children build resili https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-wangbuliuxing-pork-soup-for-lactation/ https://images.nourilo.com/5436/5436_0.jpg Astragalus and Wang Bu Liu Xing Pork Soup A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup that combines astragalus root and vaccaria seeds — both traditionally associated with supporting qi and promoting milk flow — with tender pork shank and dried figs for a mild, nourishing broth suited to new mothers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-wheat-schisandra-tea-for-excessive-sweating/ https://images.nourilo.com/3863/3863_0.jpg Astragalus, Floating Wheat and Schisandra Berry Tea A gentle four-herb tea rooted in classical Chinese food therapy, traditionally used to support the body's defences and reduce excessive sweating in children and elderly people with constitutional weakness — whether the sweating occurs by day or at night. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-yam-corn-soup-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/1466/1466_0.jpg Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Corn Soup A simple, naturally sweet soup of corn, Chinese yam and astragalus, traditionally taken to support a weak spleen and stomach and balanced blood sugar; gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-yam-goji-squab-soup-for-qi-deficiency-and-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/867/867_0.jpg Astragalus, Chinese Yam, Goji Berry & Squab Pigeon Soup A classic Cantonese tonic soup combining astragalus, Chinese yam, and goji berries with tender squab pigeon — traditionally used to tonify qi, nourish blood, and restore energy in those who feel chronically tired, pale, or have a poor appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/astragalus-yam-poria-two-bean-soup-for-lymphatic-swelling/ https://images.nourilo.com/9521/9521_0.jpg Astragalus, Chinese Yam, Poria and Two-Bean Soup with Tangerine Peel A gentle, spleen-strengthening herbal soup based on astragalus, poria and two types of beans, traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support qi, reduce fluid accumulation and offer complementary support for those managing lymphatic swelling — to be used alongside proper medical care, not as a https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-dry-cough-ginkgo-almond-dried-cabbage-pork-lung-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10341/10341_0.jpg Ginkgo, Almond, Dried Cabbage and Pork Lung Soup A savoury autumn soup of ginkgo nuts, apricot kernels, dried cabbage and pork lung, traditionally used to ease a phlegmy cough and wheeze. Ginkgo is mildly toxic — keep amounts small. https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-dryness-apple-chrysanthemum-fig-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6826/6826_0.jpg Apple, Chrysanthemum & Dried Fig Tea A quick, fragrant tea combining apple, chrysanthemum flowers, dried figs and honey dates, traditionally prepared as autumn arrives to moisturise the lungs, clear heat, and brighten the eyes — ready in under 20 minutes and suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-dryness-cough-fresh-lily-bulb-peanut-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/11303/11303_0.jpg Fresh Lily Bulb and Peanut Congee A soothing autumn congee of fresh lily bulb and red-skinned peanuts, made to support the spleen, moisten the lung and ease a dry, phlegmless cough — gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-dryness-cough-soup-loquat-leaf-dragon-tongue-pear/ https://images.nourilo.com/6239/6239_0.jpg Loquat Leaf, Dragon Tongue Leaf, Tangerine Cake and Snow Pear Soup A classic Cantonese seasonal soup for the transition from summer heat to autumn dryness — combining five ingredients historically used to clear lung heat, calm coughs, loosen phlegm and moisten the airways. Safe for the whole family; equally useful in summer and winter. https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-dryness-dried-cabbage-carrot-duck-gizzard-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1578/1578_0.jpg Dried-Cabbage, Carrot and Duck-Gizzard Soup A long-simmered Cantonese soup of dried cabbage, carrot, apricot kernels, figs and dried duck gizzard, traditionally used to moisten the body and ease a dry cough during dry autumn weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-dryness-huang-jing-pear-apple-water-chestnut-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6876/6876_0.jpg Hai Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal), Pear, Apple and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup A delightfully refreshing sweet soup designed for autumn, when dry air can lead to parched lips, rough skin, dry cough, and sluggish digestion. The star ingredient, hai yu zhu, is a close relative of the better-known yu zhu (jade bamboo / Polygonatum odoratum) but with a richer flavour, no sour afte https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-dryness-night-blooming-cereus-carrot-duck-gizzard-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2654/2654_0.jpg Night-Blooming Cereus, Carrot and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup A gentle autumn soup of dried night-blooming cereus, carrot, apricot kernels, figs and dried duck gizzard, traditionally taken to moisten the lungs and soothe the dry-throat cough of late autumn. https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-dryness-qingbuliang-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/3570/3570_0.jpg Qingbuliang Pork Rib Soup A classic nine-herb Cantonese soup prized for gently moistening the lungs, stomach, and intestines during dry autumn and winter weather. Suitable for the whole family except those with an active cold or flu. https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-winter-moistening-green-radish-olive-water-chestnut-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11321/11321_0.jpg Green Radish, Chinese Olive, Water Chestnut and Fig Pork Soup A clear, moistening autumn-winter soup of green radish, Chinese olive, water chestnut and fig with lean pork, made to ease a dry throat and soothe dryness in cool weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-dryness-relief-yin-nourishing-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4748/4748_0.jpg Yin-Nourishing Autumn Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese soup made with pear, water chestnuts, ophiopogon, and reed rhizome to moisten the lungs and soothe autumn dryness. Suitable for the whole family as a seasonal remedy for dry throat, chapped lips, and mild dry cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-winter-tonic-fresh-yam-dendrobium-lily-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11296/11296_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Dendrobium, Lily Bulb and Mai Dong Pork Shin Soup A clear, gently moistening autumn-winter soup of fresh yam, dendrobium, lily bulb and mai dong with pork shin, made to nourish yin, generate fluids and ease a dry mouth and restless sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/autumn-winter-warming-red-bean-black-rice-red-date-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8212/8212_0.jpg Red Bean, Black Rice and Red Date Sweet Soup A warming and nourishing Cantonese sweet soup made with red beans, black rice, red dates and dried tangerine peel, sweetened with brown sugar — a traditional autumn and winter tonic associated with warming the stomach, nourishing the blood, resolving dampness, and brightening the complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/azuki-barley-red-date-porridge-for-gout/ https://images.nourilo.com/3728/3728_0.jpg Azuki Bean, Barley & Red Date Porridge A simple, neutral-natured congee-style porridge that Nourilo recommends for people in the early stages of gout or those with elevated uric acid. Azuki beans are one of the very few legumes low in purines, making them safe for gout sufferers; combined with barley and red dates, this dish supports hea https://nourilo.com/recipes/baby-corn-chayote-fresh-fish-soup-for-kidney-care/ https://images.nourilo.com/2242/2242_0.jpg Baby Corn, Chayote and Fresh Fish Soup Nourilo's clearing baby corn, chayote and fresh fish soup — a gentle, diuretic family soup traditionally chosen to support people managing kidney concerns. https://nourilo.com/recipes/baby-heat-rash-eczema-wild-honeysuckle-wash/ https://images.nourilo.com/7994/7994_0.jpg Wild Honeysuckle Flower Topical Wash A traditional single-ingredient topical wash made from wild honeysuckle flowers, used externally to soothe infant heat rash and eczema — drawing on honeysuckle's well-known anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Not for internal use as a drink in this recipe. https://nourilo.com/recipes/back-pain-chestnut-cashew-lotus-root-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7654/7654_0.jpg Chestnut, Cashew, Lotus Root and Chicken Soup A fragrant, wholesome soup of chestnuts, cashew nuts, lotus root, and chicken — a traditional food-therapy combination associated with warming and nourishing the kidneys, supporting healthy bones and tendons, and easing the achy, tired lower back that often comes with ageing, overwork, or postpartum https://nourilo.com/recipes/back-pain-morinda-euryale-achyranthes-pork-bone-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/3126/3126_0.jpg Morinda, Euryale, Achyranthes and Pork Bone Soup A nourishing slow-simmered soup rooted in traditional Chinese food-therapy, combining herbs and nuts associated with strengthening the lower back, supporting knee health, and easing damp-cold joint discomfort. Suitable for middle-aged and older adults, but note that achyranthes root is contraindicat https://nourilo.com/recipes/bamboo-fungus-mushroom-loofah-lean-pork-soup-for-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/3322/3322_0.jpg Bamboo Fungus, Shiitake, Loofah and Lean Pork Soup A light, naturally sweet soup combining bamboo fungus, shiitake mushrooms, loofah and fresh corn — a family-friendly bowl traditionally enjoyed in summer for its refreshing, nourishing qualities. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bad-breath-stomach-heat-lotus-seed-ophiopogon-juncus-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6259/6259_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Ophiopogon & Juncus Tea A traditional three-ingredient herbal drink combining lotus seeds with their bitter core, ophiopogon root, and juncus pith — long used in Cantonese food therapy to clear heat from the heart and stomach that manifests as bad breath, mouth dryness, and irritability from late nights or spicy eating hab https://nourilo.com/recipes/bai-ji-snow-fungus-almond-soup-for-lung-tb-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/7206/7206_0.jpg Bai Ji, Snow Fungus and Apricot Kernel Sweet Soup A traditional lung-soothing sweet soup for persistent cough, blood-tinged phlegm, or those recovering from tuberculosis — bai ji is a classical Chinese herb for lung bleeding, paired with the softening effect of snow fungus and the cough-calming properties of apricot kernels. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bamboo-fungus-soybean-shiitake-soup-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/2950/2950_0.jpg Bamboo Fungus, Soybean, and Shiitake Soup A light, wholesome vegetarian soup made with bamboo fungus — a prized ingredient traditionally associated with clearing abdominal fat — along with soybeans and shiitake mushrooms, suitable for those watching their weight or managing blood pressure and blood lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bamboo-fungus-winter-melon-quail-soup-for-belly-fat/ https://images.nourilo.com/3932/3932_0.jpg Bamboo Fungus, Winter Melon, Shiitake and Quail Soup A delicious and light soup that has long been popular in Cantonese kitchens for those who work desk jobs and notice fat accumulating around the waist. Bamboo fungus is the star ingredient — traditionally associated with reducing abdominal fat deposits — while winter melon and shiitake support health https://nourilo.com/recipes/bamboo-fungus-wood-ear-fish-maw-soup-for-slimming/ https://images.nourilo.com/2230/2230_0.jpg Bamboo Fungus, Wood Ear & Fish Maw Soup A nourishing, beauty-friendly Cantonese soup of bamboo fungus, wood ear, beans and thin fish maw, traditionally enjoyed in warm weather to clear heat, drain dampness and support a slimmer figure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/banana-flower-tea-for-blood-pressure-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5559/5559_1.jpg Banana Flower Tea A traditional herbal tea made from the inner small florets of a banana blossom bud. Traditional medicine texts describe banana flower as clearing heat, calming the liver, and supporting circulation. The tea is bitter and astringent, so a little rock sugar is added; Nourilo notes that the bitterness https://nourilo.com/recipes/basil-fish-head-soup-for-brain-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/3327/3327_0.jpg Basil and Large Fish Head Soup A quick and aromatic soup using fresh basil and pan-seared fish head — traditionally made to support circulation and mental clarity, and a practical weeknight dish that is ready in under 20 minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/barley-mung-bean-lily-bulb-sweet-soup-for-summer-heat-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/5079/5079_0.jpg Barley, Mung Bean and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup A cooling, nourishing Cantonese sweet soup that combines Job's tears, mung beans, and dried lily bulb to traditionally clear summer heat, drain internal dampness, and gently calm the mind — suitable for the whole family during hot weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/basil-steamed-eggplant-for-digestion-and-circulation/ https://images.nourilo.com/3822/3822_0.jpg Basil-Marinated Steamed Eggplant Tender steamed eggplant soaked in a fragrant basil-garlic-ginger dressing — a lighter, oil-free home alternative to the deep-fried restaurant version that traditionally supports appetite, digestion, and healthy blood flow. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bay-leaf-lemon-tea-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/2926/2926_0.jpg Bay Leaf Lemon Tea A simple, fragrant cup of bay leaf and lemon, traditionally taken to refresh the mind, lift the spirits and gently support digestion and appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bayberry-wine-for-digestion-and-stomach-comfort/ https://images.nourilo.com/2287/2287_0.jpg Bayberry (Yangmei) Wine Nourilo's homemade bayberry wine — a sweet-tart infused wine, traditionally taken by the spoonful to harmonize the stomach and aid digestion, lovely on its own or in cooking. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bean-curd-stick-braised-lamb-and-stuffed-chicken-wings-for-winter/ https://images.nourilo.com/1779/1779_0.jpg Bean Curd Stick Braised Lamb Belly, and Stuffed Chicken Wings Two warming winter-solstice dishes from Nourilo: lamb belly braised with bean curd sticks, bamboo shoot, water chestnut and longan, plus deboned chicken wings stuffed with celery, coriander and water chestnut — festive, comforting and not too greasy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bean-jelly-for-hand-foot-mouth-disease/ https://images.nourilo.com/5262/5262_1.jpg Three-Bean Jelly (Mung Bean, Job's Tears & Adzuki) A chilled, lightly sweet bean jelly made from mung beans, pearl barley, and adzuki beans — three ingredients long used in traditional food therapy to clear heat and support the body during hand, foot and mouth disease recovery. Gentle, cold, and easy to swallow, making it a comforting choice when mo https://nourilo.com/recipes/bean-sprout-stir-fried-eel-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/1446/1446_0.jpg Bean Sprout Stir-Fried Eel Strips A tasty, nourishing home-style stir-fry of eel strips with bean sprouts and carrot, traditionally used to nourish the blood and strengthen the body; eel must be bought live, and those with skin conditions should avoid it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beauty-detox-lotus-lily-coral-grass-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6898/6898_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily and Coral Grass Sweet Soup A light, cooling sweet soup combining fresh lotus seeds, lily bulb, and coral grass — a sea algae rich in collagen-like polysaccharides — traditionally enjoyed in autumn to nourish the skin, calm restlessness, and support a good night's sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beauty-nourishing-coconut-snow-fungus-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11329/11329_0.jpg Mini Coconut, Snow Fungus and Free-Range Chicken Soup A sweet, moistening soup of mini coconut, snow fungus and free-range chicken, made to nourish yin, support the complexion and gently replenish after childbirth or illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beef-rice-vermicelli-appetite-snack/ https://images.nourilo.com/1174/1174_0.jpg Beef Rice Vermicelli A fast, light beef and rice-vermicelli bowl in clear stock — an easy, appetite-friendly snack you can put together in minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beef-essence-tea-for-children-spleen-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/8575/8575_0.jpg Slow-Steamed Beef Essence Tea A simple Cantonese remedy for children who eat slowly, pick at food, or have little appetite — minced beef soaked overnight and then gently steamed to release a rich, nourishing essence that is easy on small stomachs and traditionally associated with supplying the zinc needed for healthy taste sensa https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-apple-juice-for-blood-pressure-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3996/3996_0.jpg Beetroot Apple Fresh Juice A vibrant, nutrient-dense fresh juice combining antioxidant-rich beetroot with sweet apple — a classic pairing in Cantonese wellness cooking traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, nourishing the blood, protecting liver function, and promoting skin radiance. Must be consumed https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-asparagus-corn-soup-for-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/10977/10977_0.jpg Beetroot, Asparagus and Corn Soup A sweet, colorful vegetable soup of beetroot, asparagus, corn and carrot — packed with natural antioxidants and made by Nourilo as a gentle everyday wellness pot for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-goji-carrot-soup-for-cancer-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/123/123_0.jpg Beetroot, Goji and Carrot Soup A clean, naturally sweet low-calorie vegetable soup of beetroot leaves and stems, goji and carrot, traditionally enjoyed to support the liver and eyes and as part of a vegetable-rich, cancer-aware diet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-frog-soup-for-eye-health-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/510/510_0.jpg Beetroot, Frog, Tomato and Carrot Soup A beautiful, naturally sweet Cantonese soup from Nourilo that pairs beetroot, tomato, and carrot — all rich in provitamin A — with frog meat and red dates, traditionally associated with protecting the optic nerves, supporting vision health, and promoting a clearer, brighter complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-chestnut-potato-soup-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/6110/6110_0.jpg Beetroot Chestnut Potato Soup A hearty vegetarian-friendly soup that combines beetroot's blood-nourishing antioxidants with the warming, energy-sustaining starch of chestnuts and potato — a traditional food-therapy combination well suited to vegetarians, pregnant women, new mothers, and those recovering their vitality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-kidney-bean-soup-for-anemia-care/ https://images.nourilo.com/1762/1762_0.jpg Beetroot and Red Kidney Bean Soup A naturally sweet vegetarian soup of beetroot, red kidney beans, tomato, carrot and potato, traditionally taken to support qi and blood, a rosy complexion and strong bones — a favorite for vegetarians wanting a blood-building bowl. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-onion-tomato-potato-soup-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/3718/3718_0.jpg Beetroot, Onion, Tomato & Potato Soup with Pork A gorgeous, deeply colored soup that brings together the best of East and West — Cantonese slow-cooking meets the vibrant nourishment of beetroot. Traditionally associated with supporting blood health, regulating blood pressure and blood sugar, and protecting against oxidative stress. Suitable for t https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-tangerine-peel-water-for-heart-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/10938/10938_0.jpg Beetroot and Tangerine Peel Water A simple, ruby-red drink of beetroot simmered with dried tangerine peel, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the blood and support the heart, with warming tangerine peel to balance beetroot's cooling nature. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-tomato-carrot-beef-soup-for-radiant-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10765/10765_0.jpg Beetroot, Tomato, Carrot and Diced Beef Soup A sweet, antioxidant-rich soup of beetroot, tomato, carrot and beef, traditionally taken to nourish the blood and support a youthful complexion — a simplified, lighter take on borscht. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-tomato-carrot-soup-for-dark-circles/ https://images.nourilo.com/7848/7848_0.jpg Beetroot, Tomato, Carrot, and Date Vegetable Soup A beautifully coloured, fully plant-based Cantonese soup that combines four pectin-rich ingredients — beetroot, tomato, carrot, and dates — to support gentle blood detoxification and complexion brightening. Traditionally used when dark circles under the eyes are related to poor circulation, stress, https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-vegetable-soup-for-anemia-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/8284/8284_0.jpg Beetroot and Red Legume Vegetable Soup A vibrant, naturally sweet vegan soup built around an all-red palette of blood-nourishing ingredients — beetroot, red-skinned peanuts, red beans, and red dates — traditionally associated with replenishing blood, improving a pale or dull complexion, and supporting mental clarity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-vegetable-cashew-soup-for-skin-and-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/5187/5187_0.jpg Beetroot, Vegetable & Cashew Soup A bright, naturally sweet vegan soup pairing beetroot and colourful vegetables with cashew nuts — the fat in the cashews helps unlock fat-soluble vitamins in the vegetables so the body can absorb them more readily, while beetroot adds iron-rich, liver-supporting colour to the bowl. https://nourilo.com/recipes/beetroot-vegetable-soup-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/1136/1136_0.jpg Beetroot Vegetable Soup A meat-free beetroot, carrot, tomato and celery soup traditionally used to nourish the blood and support a healthy complexion, popular with those watching blood pressure and cholesterol. https://nourilo.com/recipes/begonia-hawthorn-tea-for-the-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/2605/2605_0.jpg Purple-Leaf Begonia and Hawthorn Tea A tart, ruby-red tea of purple-leaf begonia and hawthorn, traditionally used to cut through greasy, rich eating and support people with high blood pressure, high blood lipids and high cholesterol. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bell-pepper-mushroom-stir-fry-for-liver-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/5296/5296_0.jpg Tri-Colour Bell Pepper & Fresh Mushroom Stir-Fry A quick, colourful stir-fry combining fresh mushrooms and tri-colour sweet peppers — a simple everyday dish that traditional food therapy associates with liver and digestive support. The combination is particularly recommended for those with fatty liver, low appetite, or general fatigue, and works e https://nourilo.com/recipes/bell-pepper-stir-fry-with-iberico-pork-everyday-side-dish/ https://images.nourilo.com/4386/4386_0.jpg Bell Pepper and Black Iberico Pork Stir-Fry A colourful, quick weeknight stir-fry pairing thin slices of Spanish Iberico pork with sweet bell peppers and fresh asparagus. In traditional food therapy, this combination is associated with warming the stomach and gently supporting the spleen — and it comes together in about 10 minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/biota-vodka-tonic-for-hair-loss-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/8793/8793_0.jpg Biota Leaf and Vodka Scalp Tonic A traditional Chinese folk tonic made by steeping fresh biota (bian bai) branches in vodka — applied externally to the scalp to traditionally support hair follicle stimulation and reduce hair loss. For external use only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bitter-melon-apple-juice-for-pancreatic-and-digestive-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/3935/3935_0.jpg Bitter Melon and Apple Juice A simple raw juice combining bitter melon and apple, traditionally associated with supporting pancreatic function and clearing summer heat. Easy to prepare in minutes and gentle enough as a regular wellness drink. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bitter-melon-braised-chicken-for-summer-heat-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/8086/8086_0.jpg Bitter Melon Braised Chicken (Ku Gua Men Ji) A classic Cantonese home dish that makes bitter melon irresistible — the chicken stays savoury while the melon keeps its slight bitterness (earning it the nickname 'gentleman vegetable'). Garlic, ginger, and fermented black beans reduce the cold nature of the melon while making the dish ar https://nourilo.com/recipes/bitter-melon-soybean-pork-bone-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1197/1197_0.jpg Bitter Melon, Soybean and Pork Bone Soup A clear, surprisingly mild Cantonese summer soup of bitter melon, soybeans, figs and pork bone, traditionally made on the hottest days to clear heat — kept gentle on the stomach so the whole family can enjoy it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bitter-melon-soybean-shiitake-pork-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10161/10161_0.jpg Bitter Melon Soybean Shiitake Pork Rib Soup (Ku Gua Huang Dou Dong Gu Pai Gu Tang) A lightly bitter, fragrant summer soup of bitter melon, soybean and shiitake with pork ribs, traditionally enjoyed to clear heat and cool an over-warm 'heart fire' in hot, humid weather. Informational only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bitter-melon-corn-hyacinth-bean-pork-rib-soup-for-summer-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/8642/8642_0.jpg Bitter Melon, Corn and Hyacinth Bean Pork Rib Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup combining bitter melon, corn, and dry-fried hyacinth beans with pork ribs. The bitter melon is added partway through cooking to preserve its active compounds while keeping the broth approachable. Traditionally associated with clearing heat, relieving thirst, supportin https://nourilo.com/recipes/bitter-melon-cowpea-pork-rib-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5057/5057_0.jpg Bitter Melon, Cowpea and Pork Rib Soup (Ku Gua Mei Dou Xi Shi Gu Tang) A classic Cantonese summer soup combining bitter melon, cowpeas, pork neck bones, and ginger — traditionally used to dispel summer heat, support healthy urinary flow, and ease mild water retention after drinking too many fluids in hot weather. Suitable for most adults, but avoid if digestion tends t https://nourilo.com/recipes/bitter-taste-at-night-shu-di-huang-jing-goji-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7626/7626_0.jpg Prepared Rehmannia, Polygonatum and Goji Berry Tea A gentle three-herb tea combining prepared rehmannia, polygonatum, and goji berries — a traditional food-therapy brew associated with nourishing yin and blood, and traditionally used to ease the dry mouth and bitter taste that can accompany overwork, insufficient sleep, or a tendency toward yin defi https://nourilo.com/recipes/bitter-taste-in-mouth-fresh-dendrobium-reed-root-ophiopogon-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6816/6816_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Reed Root & Ophiopogon Tea A soothing three-herb tea using fresh dendrobium, reed root and ophiopogon, traditionally prepared when liver-gallbladder heat causes a persistent bitter taste, dry mouth, or loss of appetite after a fever — suitable for adults and children alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-bean-barley-partridge-soup-for-strengthening/ https://images.nourilo.com/5426/5426_0.jpg Black Bean, Barley & Partridge Soup A warming, balanced broth from Hong Kong food-therapy tradition, this soup is made to nourish the five organs and support a stronger constitution in children and adults who tire easily or break into spontaneous sweats. Neither too cooling nor too drying, it suits the whole family across all four sea https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-bean-calming-tea-for-fussy-babies/ https://images.nourilo.com/5931/5931_0.jpg Black Bean Calming Tea (Hei Dou An Shen Cha) A gentle three-ingredient herbal tea traditionally used to calm restless, fretful babies — particularly infants who cry frequently, sleep poorly, or seem unsettled due to residual fetal heat. Made as a nursing tea that breastfeeding mothers can drink before feeding, or given in small amounts directl https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-bean-floating-wheat-jujube-tea-for-night-sweats/ https://images.nourilo.com/10007/10007_0.jpg Black Bean, Floating Wheat & Southern Jujube Tea A gentle three-ingredient tea of black soybeans, floating wheat and red jujubes, traditionally taken to ease night sweats associated with yin deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-bean-goji-red-date-soup-for-kidney-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/5041/5041_0.jpg Green-Core Black Bean, Goji Berry and Red Date Soup (Qing Ren Hei Dou Soup) A gentle three-ingredient soup using the green-core variety of black bean, goji berries, and red dates — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to nourish kidney essence, support hair vitality, brighten the eyes, and benefit the complexion. Free of meat, naturally sweet, and suitable for the who https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-bean-longan-soup-for-pale-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/7199/7199_0.jpg Processed Mulberry Mistletoe, Black Bean and Longan Soup A nourishing Cantonese tong shui (sweet soup) made with processed mulberry mistletoe, black soybeans, and red dates — traditionally taken to deepen complexion colour, support blood and liver-kidney health, and address a pale or sallow appearance caused by poor diet, emotional stress, or post-illness https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-bean-licorice-detox-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7503/7503_0.jpg Black Bean and Licorice Root Tea A simple two-ingredient detox tea using green-kernel black beans and raw licorice root — traditionally used in Cantonese households to clear accumulated drug residues and heat toxins, especially in children after a course of medication. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-eyed-pea-corn-scallop-old-cucumber-soup-for-spleen-and-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/10034/10034_0.jpg Black-Eyed Pea, Corn, Dried Scallop & Old Cucumber Soup A clear, savoury-sweet soup of black-eyed peas, corn, dried scallops and old cucumber, traditionally taken to support the spleen and help drain dampness, and as an everyday soup for those watching the 'three highs.' https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-eyed-pea-peanut-mushroom-soup-for-water-retention/ https://images.nourilo.com/119/119_0.jpg Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Shiitake Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup of black-eyed peas, peanuts, cashews and shiitake, traditionally made to promote urination and ease the morning puffiness that can follow too much fluid the night before. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-fungus-corn-carrot-pork-soup-for-gout-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/3474/3474_0.jpg Black Fungus, Corn and Carrot Soup with Lean Pork A straightforward everyday soup using three low-purine vegetables — black fungus, corn and carrot — along with lean pork. Traditionally prepared as a regular dietary support for those managing gout, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-fungus-fig-american-ginseng-soup-for-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/4685/4685_0.jpg Black Fungus, Fig, and American Ginseng Double-Boiled Soup A gentle double-boiled soup combining black wood ear fungus, figs, and American ginseng — traditionally used to moisten the intestines, ease constipation, and support gut health. Suitable for everyday use by healthy people wishing to prevent constipation, and may be particularly helpful for those wi https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-garlic-for-blood-pressure-and-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/4915/4915_0.jpg Single-Bulb Black Garlic (Home Rice-Cooker Method) Black garlic is ordinary garlic that has been slowly fermented at low heat until it turns jet black, soft, and sweet-sour — with none of the raw pungency. Research suggests fermented black garlic contains significantly higher levels of beneficial allicin compounds than raw garlic, along with antioxi https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-goji-black-mulberry-tea-for-eyes-and-brain/ https://images.nourilo.com/10827/10827_0.jpg Black Goji and Black Mulberry Tea A deep-purple steeped tea of black goji and black mulberry, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the blood, brighten the eyes, and support memory. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-goji-mulberry-tea-for-liver-kidneys-and-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/9583/9583_0.jpg Black Goji Berry and Black Mulberry Tea A beautifully coloured, gently sweet herbal tea made from two of the most anthocyanin-rich berries in the Chinese food-therapy tradition. Traditionally paired to nourish the liver and kidneys, support eye health, ease constipation, calm the mind for better sleep, and provide long-term antioxidant su https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-goji-rose-apple-tea-for-liver-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/11042/11042_0.jpg Black Goji, Rose and Apple Tea A fragrant, gently sweet tea of antioxidant-rich black goji, rose buds and apple, traditionally enjoyed to support the liver and eyes, nourish the blood and soothe the mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-pork-stir-fry-with-zucchini-and-cordyceps-flower/ https://images.nourilo.com/4499/4499_0.jpg Black Pork Stir-Fry with Zucchini, Cordyceps Flower and Cloud Ear Fungus A quick, satisfying everyday stir-fry that elevates a simple pork and zucchini dish by swapping dried lily flowers for cordyceps flower — a tonic fungus said in traditional food therapy to support the lungs and kidneys. Ready in under 20 minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-mulberry-goji-south-jujube-tea-for-eyes-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/8684/8684_0.jpg Black Mulberry, Goji Berry & South Jujube Date Tea A simple, naturally sweet three-ingredient tea made by steeping black mulberries, goji berries, and south jujube dates — traditionally used as a daily ritual to nourish blood, support vision, promote skin health, and ease eye fatigue from prolonged screen use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-mulberry-black-bean-goji-jujube-drink-for-dark-hair-and-vision/ https://images.nourilo.com/8666/8666_0.jpg Black Mulberry, Black Bean, Goji Berry & Red Jujube Drink A deeply nourishing herbal drink combining black mulberries, green-kernel black beans, goji berries, and red jujube — a classic Chinese food-therapy recipe traditionally associated with supporting liver-kidney health, reducing early greying, and easing tired, dry eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-raisin-goji-tea-for-brain-and-memory/ https://images.nourilo.com/7249/7249_0.jpg Black Raisin & Goji Berry Tea A simple, naturally sweet tea combining the anthocyanin-rich black raisin with goji berry — a herb consistently associated with liver nourishment, eye health, and cognitive support in Chinese food therapy. The tea is gentle enough for daily use and particularly valued for the elderly, those with poo https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-rice-gynostemma-tea-for-cancer-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5299/5299_0.jpg Roasted Black Rice & Gynostemma Tea (Hei Mi Jiao Gu Lan Cha) A lightly bitter, warming tea made from dry-roasted black rice and gynostemma leaf — two ingredients associated in traditional and modern food-therapy research with supporting the immune system, managing blood lipids and blood sugar, and inhibiting the growth of abnormal cells. Gentle, balanced, and https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-soybean-vinegar-to-support-the-kidneys/ https://images.nourilo.com/2969/2969_0.jpg Green-Kernel Black Soybeans Steeped in Vinegar Nourilo's classic kidney-supporting tonic: black soybeans dry-roasted until their skins split, then steeped in sweet rice vinegar for about six weeks — a simple jar-and-wait food-therapy staple. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-soybean-mulberry-goji-tea-for-eyes-and-vision/ https://images.nourilo.com/10632/10632_0.jpg Toasted Black Soybean, Mulberry & Goji Tea A fragrant infusion of toasted black soybeans, black mulberries and goji berries, traditionally sipped by screen-tired workers to nourish the liver and kidneys and support the eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/black-sugarcane-sweet-soup-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/6468/6468_0.jpg Black Sugarcane, Water Chestnut, Red Date and Longan Sweet Soup A naturally sweet, warming Cantonese dessert soup combining the high-iron black sugarcane with blood-nourishing red dates and longan, balanced by the refreshing lightness of water chestnut. Traditionally used as a gentle post-menstrual tonic for women and as a warming sweet treat for those who feel https://nourilo.com/recipes/bladder-damp-heat-plantain-herb-coix-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6717/6717_0.jpg Plantain Herb, Coix Seed and Lean Pork Soup A light, naturally sweet soup combining fresh plantain herb and coix seed with lean pork to support urinary comfort and help the body manage summer damp-heat — a classic home food-therapy recipe for children and adults alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bloating-gas-daidai-flower-licorice-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/691/691_0.jpg Daidai Flower and Licorice Tea A fragrant, naturally sweet floral tea combining daidai blossom — a traditional Chinese digestive herb also known as bitter orange flower — with licorice root, to ease gas, abdominal bloating, and the tight uncomfortable feeling in the chest and stomach that can follow stress or irregular eating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bloating-weight-roselle-hawthorn-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/3574/3574_0.jpg Roselle and Hawthorn Tea A ruby-red tea combining roselle calyces and hawthorn berries — pleasantly tart and traditionally associated with easing after-meal fullness, supporting fat metabolism, and promoting healthy digestion. Not suitable during pregnancy or menstruation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-beauty-anticancer-snow-ear-black-fungus-jujube-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7413/7413_0.jpg Snow Fungus, White-Back Black Wood Ear & Jujube Soup A gentle everyday soup pairing snow fungus and black wood ear with jujubes to nourish the blood, support skin health, and provide polysaccharides traditionally associated with immune and bone-marrow support — also valued as a supportive dish during cancer recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-cell-support-four-red-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6569/6569_0.jpg Four Red Soup (Si Hong Tang) A nourishing, mildly sweet soup of four red-coloured ingredients — red-skinned peanuts, adzuki beans, goji berries, and red dates — traditionally associated with nourishing blood, supporting platelet and red blood cell production, and benefiting women's health during menstruation, pregnancy, an https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-beauty-white-fungus-papaya-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7955/7955_0.jpg White Fungus, Papaya & Pork Rib Soup A lightly sweet, nourishing soup combining white jade fungus, green papaya, and pork ribs — traditionally associated with supporting blood vitality, a brighter complexion, and healthy lactation recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-calming-three-date-wheat-berry-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9765/9765_0.jpg Three-Date Wheat Berry Tea (San Zao Mai Mi Cha) A nourishing, naturally sweet tea combining three types of Chinese dates with lightly toasted whole wheat berries — a traditional post-period, post-partum, and menopausal tonic to gently replenish blood, calm the mind, and support the complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-lotus-root-carrot-kidney-bean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9293/9293_0.jpg Lotus Root, Carrot, Red Kidney Bean and Pork Soup A deeply nourishing everyday soup using only fresh produce that is available year-round. Traditionally associated with building blood and improving a pale, tired complexion, this soup is also naturally good for the bowels and cholesterol levels. Safe for pregnant women and convalescing patients alik https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-golden-needle-black-fungus-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4987/4987_0.jpg Golden Needle (Daylily) and Black Wood Ear Chicken Soup A deeply nourishing Cantonese soup combining golden needle flower buds and black wood ear mushroom to support blood quality and skin vitality. Especially popular as a postnatal recovery soup, this gentle, warming broth is also suitable for anyone experiencing fatigue, pale complexion, cold limbs, or https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-lotus-root-octopus-kidney-bean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10247/10247_0.jpg Lotus Root, Dried Octopus and Red Kidney Bean Pork Rib Soup A rich, savory-sweet soup of lotus root, dried octopus and red kidney beans, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the blood, support a healthy complexion, and as a classic dish for new mothers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-peanut-goji-black-chicken-conch-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11318/11318_0.jpg Red-Skinned Peanut, Goji, Black-Boned Chicken and Conch Soup A sweet, nourishing autumn-winter soup of red-skinned peanut, goji, black-boned chicken and dried conch, made to nourish yin and blood and support a bright complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-red-gynura-ginger-brown-sugar-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7960/7960_0.jpg Red Gynura, Ginger & Brown Sugar Tea A deeply coloured, gently warming herbal tea made from red gynura, ginger, and brown sugar — traditionally associated in Chinese food therapy with supporting blood, easing menstrual discomfort, and nourishing women after childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-silkie-soup-for-hypothyroid/ https://images.nourilo.com/1049/1049_0.jpg Cistanche, Rehmannia and Silkie Chicken Soup A rich yet balanced silkie chicken soup with cistanche, rehmannia, red dates and longan, traditionally enjoyed to nourish yin and build the blood for those with signs of liver-blood deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-roselle-preserved-candied/ https://images.nourilo.com/4775/4775_0.jpg Roselle Flower Candied Preserves A vibrant ruby-red preserved condiment made from fresh roselle calyces, lemon juice, and raw cane sugar — to be eaten as a tangy-sweet snack, spread on bread, or steeped in hot water as a tea. Rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins, it is traditionally prepared when roselle is in season and kept refrige https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-nourishing-snow-fungus-goji-red-date-dessert-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6688/6688_0.jpg Snow Fungus, Goji Berry and Red Date Sweet Soup A gentle, moistening sweet soup well suited to summer or year-round enjoyment, traditionally associated with supporting blood health and smooth, radiant skin. Snow fungus provides plant-based collagen-like compounds at a fraction of the cost of bird's nest. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-pressure-and-blood-sugar-support-kudzu-root-porridge/ https://images.nourilo.com/6414/6414_0.jpg Kudzu Root Porridge (Fen Ge Zhou) A plain, nourishing porridge made from fresh kudzu root and white rice — one of the most accessible daily dishes in Chinese food therapy. Kudzu root is valued for its cooling, thirst-quenching properties and is traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, circulation, and blood s https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-pressure-cholesterol-asparagus-straw-mushroom-laver-egg-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6008/6008_0.jpg Asparagus, Straw Mushroom, Laver and Egg Drop Soup A quick and nutritious Cantonese soup pairing asparagus with laver and straw mushrooms — traditionally eaten to support healthy blood pressure, encourage bowel movement, and reduce excess fats, with the bonus of being a light and delicious everyday dish. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-pressure-lotus-plumule-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6245/6245_0.jpg Lotus Plumule Tea A single-ingredient wellness tea made from the tiny green embryo found inside the lotus seed — a mildly bitter herb that has been used for centuries in Chinese food therapy to clear heart fire, calm restlessness, support healthy blood pressure and blood sugar, and ease mouth ulcers. Remarkably simpl https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-pressure-mussel-century-egg-pork-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/10329/10329_0.jpg Dried Mussel, Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee A smooth, savory Cantonese congee of dried mussel, century egg and lean pork, traditionally taken to clear heat, ease restlessness and support healthy blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-pressure-support-black-bean-juice/ https://images.nourilo.com/3132/3132_0.jpg Black Bean Juice One of the simplest food-therapy preparations in Cantonese tradition — just black soybeans simmered in water — traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, and nourishing kidney function. Suitable for the whole family, with a few important cautions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-pressure-support-celery-red-date-lean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8225/8225_0.jpg Chinese Celery, Red Date and Lean Pork Soup A simple and nourishing soup using Chinese medicinal celery — a variety known for its stronger flavour and traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure. Combined with red dates and lean pork, it makes a light, everyday soup that is also associated with supporting iron levels. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-pressure-support-celery-water-chestnut-jellyfish-salad/ https://images.nourilo.com/4635/4635_0.jpg Celery, Water Chestnut and Jellyfish Stir-Fry A refreshing summer side dish combining four ingredients that traditional Chinese food therapy associates with supporting healthy blood pressure — light, crunchy and satisfying without being heavy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-pressure-urinary-tea-fresh-cogongrass-corn-silk/ https://images.nourilo.com/6234/6234_0.jpg Fresh Cogongrass Root and Corn Silk Tea A naturally sweet and refreshing two-ingredient herbal tea using cogongrass root and corn silk — two widely used plants in Cantonese food therapy — traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, urinary flow, blood sugar balance and reducing internal heat. Gentle enough for most ag https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-pressure-wolfberry-greens-egg-white-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6925/6925_0.jpg Wolfberry Greens, Goji Berry and Egg White Soup A light, quickly made soup using the tender young shoots of the goji plant — nutritionally richer than the berries in some respects — simmered briefly with goji berries and finished with swirled egg white, traditionally valued for supporting liver and kidney health, softening blood vessels, and help https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-stasis-hawthorn-carrot-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/5877/5877_1.jpg Hawthorn Berry and Carrot Drink A simple, slightly tart drink that traditionally supports circulation and relieves the aching, sluggish feeling associated with a blood-stasis constitution — also associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Pregnant women should avoid hawthorn. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-blood-pressure-shiitake-wood-ear-burdock-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1699/1699_0.jpg Shiitake, Wood Ear and Burdock Soup A tasty everyday soup of shiitake, black wood ear, burdock and goji, traditionally taken by people watching their blood sugar and blood pressure as gentle preventive support. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-blood-pressure-support-phyllanthus-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6948/6948_0.jpg Phyllanthus (Oil Gan Zi) and Lean Pork Soup A simple two-ingredient Cantonese food-therapy soup using phyllanthus fruit (yu gan zi / Indian gooseberry), a fruit long valued in both Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions for its association with supporting healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels. The soup has a pleasant tart-sweet flavour. Not https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-chinese-yam-yu-zhu-shi-hu-conch-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1648/1648_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Yu Zhu, Shi Hu and Dried Conch Soup A sweet, savoury traditional soup of Chinese yam, yu zhu, dendrobium, goji and dried conch, taken as an everyday tonic soup that is traditionally associated with supporting the spleen, nourishing yin and steadier blood sugar. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-fresh-dendrobium-yam-snow-fungus-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10909/10909_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Fresh Yam, Goji and Snow Fungus Pork Rib Soup A light, moistening soup of fresh dendrobium, fresh yam, goji and snow fungus, traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar and easing dryness of skin, eyes and throat in autumn and winter. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-liver-support-agaricus-mushroom-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10880/10880_0.jpg Agaricus Mushroom, Adenophora and Polygonatum Lean Pork Soup A light, fragrant soup of Agaricus mushroom with adenophora and Solomon's seal, traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar, blood lipids and liver function. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-pressure-bittermelon-celery-apple-juice/ https://images.nourilo.com/7940/7940_0.jpg Bitter Melon, Celery and Apple Juice A crisp, refreshing vegetable-fruit juice combining bitter melon, Western celery and apple. Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar, blood pressure and blood lipids; also said to have antioxidant properties and promote healthy bowel movements. Best drunk within 5 minutes of juic https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-pressure-cholesterol-support-snow-chrysanthemum-stevia-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5751/5751_0.jpg Snow Chrysanthemum and Stevia Leaf Tea A naturally sweet, amber-coloured herbal tea from the Kunlun mountains, traditionally associated with liver-clearing, eye comfort, and supporting balanced blood sugar and blood pressure — suitable for daily drinking. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-solomon-seal-burdock-corn-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8381/8381_0.jpg Solomon's Seal, Burdock and Corn Soup A naturally sweet, light soup pairing Solomon's seal and burdock root with corn and goji berries — traditionally associated with nourishing yin, generating fluids, and supporting those with a tendency toward dryness, thirst, or high blood sugar concerns. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-support-american-ginseng-fresh-dendrobium-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11350/11350_0.jpg American Ginseng & Fresh Dendrobium Tea A clean, light steeped tea of American ginseng and fresh dendrobium, traditionally taken to nourish yin and fluids and associated with supporting steady blood sugar and easing dry mouth and tired eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-support-fresh-yam-lotus-corn-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9747/9747_0.jpg Fresh Purple Yam, Lotus Seed, Corn and Lean Pork Soup A flavoursome, family-friendly soup built around fresh purple yam, lotus seeds, corn and goji berries — ingredients that Chinese food therapy has long associated with supporting the spleen, moderating blood sugar, and providing antioxidant nourishment. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-support-huaishan-guava-lean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9339/9339_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Guava and Lean Pork Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup pairing fresh Chinese yam with guava — both traditionally associated with supporting blood sugar balance and vascular health. The fresh yam's natural mucilage is believed to soften blood vessels and protect the stomach lining, while guava provides high levels of vita https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-support-pumpkin-corn-wood-ear-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7945/7945_0.jpg Pumpkin, Corn and Wood Ear Mushroom Vegetable Soup A wholesome, plant-based soup using pumpkin, corn, black wood ear mushroom, carrot and button mushrooms. Naturally sweet and filling, this vegetable soup is traditionally associated with supporting liver health, eye health and helping manage blood sugar and blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-support-yacon-corn-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6905/6905_0.jpg Yacon, Corn and Pork Rib Soup A naturally sweet and light soup featuring yacon — a South American root vegetable high in fructooligosaccharides and water-soluble fibre — paired with corn, corn silk, and carrots, traditionally enjoyed by those seeking to support healthy blood sugar levels and reduce internal inflammation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blood-sugar-weight-spaghetti-squash-guava-corn-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6020/6020_0.jpg Spaghetti Squash, Guava and Corn Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese soup combining spaghetti squash, guava, and corn with lean pork — traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar and lipid levels, relieving constipation, and boosting immune function. https://nourilo.com/recipes/body-weakness-chinese-yam-lotus-chestnut-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1627/1627_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup A mild, sweet-tasting traditional soup of Chinese yam, lotus seed, chestnut and pork shin, made for people who feel run-down and tire easily. A 'gentle tonifying' recipe for those who normally cannot take strong tonics. Suitable before and after childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/blueberry-yakult-smoothie-for-brain-and-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/7539/7539_1.jpg Blueberry Yakult Smoothie A quick and delicious blended drink combining antioxidant-rich blueberries and probiotic Yakult — a modern food-therapy idea that supports eye health, brain function, and a balanced gut. Best enjoyed fresh within 5 minutes of blending. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bone-health-chestnut-peanut-kidney-bean-carrot-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2663/2663_0.jpg Chestnut, Peanut, Kidney Bean and Carrot Soup A hearty vegetarian-friendly soup of chestnut, peanut, kidney bean and carrot, traditionally taken to nourish qi and blood and support strong bones, especially helpful for those with weak, aching lower backs and knees. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bone-health-onion-potato-fresh-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7116/7116_0.jpg Onion, Potato and Fresh Sea Fish Soup A light, nourishing soup combining onion, potato, ginger, and pan-fried sea fish. Onion contains quercetin flavonoids with oestrogen-like properties that may support bone density. Traditionally recommended for bone health, cardiovascular support, and as a nourishing option for pregnant women, new mo https://nourilo.com/recipes/bone-heat-watercress-monk-fruit-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9997/9997_0.jpg Wild Watercress, Golden Monk's Fruit & Lean Pork Soup A classic Cantonese springtime soup for the heavy, bone-deep achiness that often accompanies warm, humid, foggy weather. Wild watercress clears bone heat, while monk's fruit adds sweetness and supports the throat and lungs. Light, refreshing, and suitable for the whole family — with a caution f https://nourilo.com/recipes/bone-strengthening-red-braised-pig-tail/ https://images.nourilo.com/5324/5324_0.jpg Red-Braised Pig Tail with Winter Bamboo Shoot A rich, glossy braised dish pairing skin-on pig tail with winter bamboo shoot, fermented tofu and Shaoxing wine — a deeply satisfying home cook that is traditionally associated with nourishing the tendons, strengthening the lower back and knees, and supporting connective tissue through its natural c https://nourilo.com/recipes/boost-immunity-astragalus-goji-red-date-silkie-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7796/7796_0.jpg Astragalus, Goji Berry and Red Date Silkie Chicken Soup A nourishing, well-rounded soup combining astragalus root with goji berries, red dates, and silkie chicken — a classic tonic recipe for supporting immune function, replenishing qi and blood, and building overall resilience. Mild in flavour, broadly suitable for all constitutions, and deeply warming. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bottle-gourd-adzuki-barley-soup-for-urinary-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/3470/3470_0.jpg Bottle Gourd, Adzuki Bean and Barley Soup A gentle, lightly sweet soup combining bottle gourd with adzuki beans, flat beans and barley — traditionally prepared in hot weather to support comfortable urination and ease the heaviness that comes with summer heat and dampness. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/brain-blood-nourishing-mulberry-walnut-longan-black-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/3150/3150_0.jpg Mulberry, Walnut, Longan and Black Bean Soup A classic Cantonese food-therapy soup that pairs the antioxidant-rich mulberry with walnuts, longan, black soybeans and red dates to support blood health, brain function, and hair vitality. Suitable for the whole family, and particularly valued for post-partum blood deficiency and student exam prepa https://nourilo.com/recipes/brain-boosting-enoki-chayote-walnut-vegetable-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10289/10289_0.jpg Enoki, Chayote and Walnut Vegetable Soup A light, comforting vegetarian soup of enoki, chayote, corn, walnut and peanuts, traditionally enjoyed to support brain health, focus and a lift in spirits. https://nourilo.com/recipes/brain-eye-nourishing-south-jujube-walnut-goji-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/3562/3562_0.jpg South Jujube, Walnut, and Goji Berry Soup A gentle, naturally sweet soup combining walnut kernels, south jujube, and goji berries — traditionally associated with nourishing the brain, supporting eye health, and soothing mental fatigue. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/brain-health-ginkgo-tofu-skin-water-chestnut-tangerine-peel-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7342/7342_0.jpg Ginkgo Tofu Skin Water Chestnut Tangerine Peel Sweet Soup A classic Cantonese sweet dessert soup made with ginkgo nuts, tofu skin, water chestnuts and tangerine peel — traditionally enjoyed in summer to nourish the skin, clear internal heat, and support vascular health and cognitive function, especially in older adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/brain-heart-walnut-buckwheat-paste/ https://images.nourilo.com/10454/10454_0.jpg Walnut and Buckwheat Sweet Paste A warm, fragrant walnut-and-buckwheat paste, traditionally taken to support the brain and cardiovascular system and to ease constipation, sweetened with rock sugar and evaporated milk. https://nourilo.com/recipes/brain-stomach-basil-turmeric-fish-head-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6017/6017_0.jpg Basil Leaf, Fresh Turmeric and Fish Head Soup A fragrant, golden soup simmered with fresh basil, turmeric, and fish head — traditionally prized in Cantonese households to stimulate appetite, aid digestion, dispel dampness, and support mental clarity with regular use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/brain-nourishing-enoki-soybean-sprout-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6982/6982_0.jpg Enoki Mushroom, Soybean Sprout and Suolo Fish Soup A light, naturally sweet fish soup featuring enoki mushrooms and soybean sprouts — two ingredients traditionally valued for supporting children's cognitive development and overall growth. Quick to prepare and enjoyed by the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/braised-bamboo-fungus-with-vegetables/ https://images.nourilo.com/11437/11437_0.jpg Bamboo Fungus Braised with Assorted Vegetables A light, savoury vegetarian dish of bamboo fungus braised with beancurd sticks, snow fungus and vegetables, a festive choice that is gentle on those watching weight or the 'three highs', and traditionally said to help clear the digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/braised-bitter-melon-with-roast-pork-belly-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1230/1230_0.jpg Braised Bitter Melon with Roast Pork Belly A savoury home-style stir-braise of bitter melon and crispy roast pork belly with garlic, ginger and fermented black beans, traditionally enjoyed in summer to clear heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/braised-beef-shin-with-onion-tomato-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/1081/1081_0.jpg Onion & Tomato Braised Beef Shin A thrifty 'two dishes from one pot' idea: after making soup, the cooked beef shin is braised with onion and tomato into a savoury, appetite-stirring dish — gentle and good for those rebuilding strength after illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/braised-eggplant-with-bean-paste-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/1263/1263_0.jpg Braised Eggplant with Broad Bean Paste A warm, savory braised-eggplant side dish in Nourilo's home-style tradition, made with mild broad bean paste and traditionally enjoyed to encourage appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/braised-free-range-chicken-with-cloud-ear-and-red-dates/ https://images.nourilo.com/2772/2772_0.jpg Cloud-Ear and Red Date Braised Free-Range Chicken A tasty homestyle braise of free-range chicken with soft cloud-ear fungus and red dates, traditionally enjoyed to nourish blood and the complexion — suitable for the whole family, with a lighter steamed version too. https://nourilo.com/recipes/braised-pork-ribs-with-mustard-greens/ https://images.nourilo.com/7767/7767_0.jpg Braised Pork Ribs with Heart Mustard Greens A satisfying home-style braised dish pairing tender pork ribs with heart mustard greens — a warm, mildly peppery vegetable traditionally associated with supporting lung clarity, boosting energy, and stimulating appetite. Quick to prepare and full of flavour. https://nourilo.com/recipes/braised-sea-cucumber-with-lily-buds-wood-ear-for-fertility/ https://images.nourilo.com/1331/1331_0.jpg Braised Sea Cucumber with Golden Lily Buds & Wood Ear A savory home-style braise of sea cucumber with golden lily buds and wood ear, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the kidneys and support fertility for both men and women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/breast-nodule-support-dandelion-prunella-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11142/11142_0.jpg Dandelion Root and Self-Heal (Prunella) Tea A simple two-herb tea of dandelion root and self-heal, traditionally used to clear heat, soothe stuck liver-qi and support women managing breast nodules. https://nourilo.com/recipes/breast-tenderness-albizia-asparagus-date-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5473/5473_0.jpg Albizia Flower, Asparagus Root and Red Date Tea A gentle herbal tea combining albizia flower buds, Chinese asparagus root, and red dates, traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to ease breast tenderness linked to emotional stress, liver qi stagnation, and hormonal fluctuation — not a treatment for any diagnosed condition. https://nourilo.com/recipes/breastfeeding-milk-supply-green-papaya-mung-bean-peanut-fig-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9787/9787_0.jpg Green Papaya, Moth Bean, Peanut and Fig Soup A nourishing postpartum soup combining green papaya, moth beans, peanuts, and dried figs, traditionally used across Cantonese households to support breast milk production. Wholesome and suitable for the whole family — with the important note that pregnant women should avoid green papaya entirely. https://nourilo.com/recipes/breastfeeding-support-green-papaya-snow-ear-fig-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6962/6962_0.jpg Green Papaya, Snow Ear Fungus, Fig and Red Snapper Fish Soup A nourishing, mildly sweet Cantonese postpartum soup combining green papaya, snow ear fungus, dried figs, and small sea fish, traditionally associated with supporting breast milk production, uterine recovery, and postpartum nutrition. Best started 2–3 days after delivery, once initial milk flow has https://nourilo.com/recipes/broad-bean-winter-melon-pork-soup-for-edema/ https://images.nourilo.com/6038/6038_0.jpg Broad Bean, Winter Melon and Lean Pork Soup A classic Cantonese food-therapy soup that pairs fresh broad beans with skin-on winter melon to traditionally support the body's natural fluid balance. Gentle enough for most of the family, including pregnant women in the later stages of pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/broccoli-braised-stuffed-tofu-puffs-anti-cancer-dish/ https://images.nourilo.com/1205/1205_0.jpg Broccoli and Wood Ear Braised with Fish-Stuffed Tofu Puffs A quick, appetising Cantonese braise of broccoli, cloud ear fungus and fish-stuffed tofu puffs — a homely everyday dish built around broccoli, a vegetable traditionally valued as protective. https://nourilo.com/recipes/broccoli-beef-stir-fry-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/4829/4829_0.jpg Broccoli with Beef Tenderloin A quick home-style stir-fry pairing broccoli — widely praised as a nutrient-dense vegetable — with tender marinated beef. Traditionally considered to support immune function, this dish is satisfying, colourful, and easy to prepare on a weeknight. https://nourilo.com/recipes/broccoli-mushroom-braised-fish-maw-for-spleen-and-kidney/ https://images.nourilo.com/3740/3740_0.jpg Braised Fish Maw with Broccoli & Flower Mushrooms A classic Cantonese home-style braised dish that pairs the luxurious, collagen-rich texture of sand-puffed fish maw with the fresh bite of broccoli and earthy mushrooms. Fish maw is traditionally associated with nourishing the kidneys and supporting skin health; the combination makes for a satisfyin https://nourilo.com/recipes/broccoli-oyster-sauce-braised-abalone-appetizer/ https://images.nourilo.com/2697/2697_0.jpg Broccoli and Oyster Sauce Braised Abalone A classic Cantonese-style appetizer where pre-cooked abalone is gently braised with oyster sauce and finished with lightly blanched broccoli. Abalone is traditionally valued for nourishing yin and supporting vision, making this an elegant dish that is both flavourful and nourishing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/broccoli-snow-fungus-stuffed-mushroom-for-bone-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/3673/3673_0.jpg Broccoli, Snow Fungus and Fish Paste Stuffed Mushroom A beautiful, restaurant-style dish featuring fish-paste-stuffed shiitake mushrooms on a bed of silky snow fungus sauce with broccoli — using calcium-rich plant ingredients associated in Chinese food medicine with strengthening bones and nourishing the stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bronchitis-yu-xing-cao-jie-geng-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1666/1666_0.jpg Houttuynia, Platycodon and Apricot Kernel Soup A cooling traditional soup of houttuynia, balloon-flower root and apricot kernels, taken for a phlegm-heat cough with thick yellow phlegm, a dry bitter mouth and a yellow greasy tongue coat. Cooling in nature; not for a clear, watery cold-type cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bronchitis-cough-fritillaria-tangerine-peel-stewed-pear/ https://images.nourilo.com/5593/5593_0.jpg Fritillaria and Tangerine Peel Stewed Pear A simple three-ingredient Chinese food-therapy stew pairing fritillaria, dried tangerine peel, and Asian pear — traditionally valued for soothing phlegm coughs and supporting lung comfort in both adults and children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/bruises-bone-injury-water-crab-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/1635/1635_0.jpg Water Crab Congee A sweet, savoury traditional congee made with water crab, rice and ginger, taken by people recovering from bumps and bone injuries — especially children who can't stomach bitter bone-setting brews. Crab disperses stasis, so it is not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/buckwheat-luo-han-guo-tea-for-digestion-and-fat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10485/10485_0.jpg Buckwheat and Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit) Tea A fragrant, naturally sweet tea of toasted buckwheat and monk fruit, traditionally sipped after rich meals to support digestion, clear stagnation and help the body deal with excess fats. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-adzuki-mung-bean-soup-for-childhood-mumps/ https://images.nourilo.com/9948/9948_0.jpg Burdock Root, Adzuki Bean, and Mung Bean Soup A simple, mild-tasting Cantonese soup using burdock root, adzuki beans, and mung beans to support the body during mumps and similar swollen-gland infections. Traditionally associated with clearing heat, reducing toxic swelling, and detoxifying the body. No herbal bitterness — suitable for children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/build-strength-cordyceps-flower-lotus-lily-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10375/10375_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Pork Shin Soup A mild, fragrant soup of cordyceps flower, lotus seed, lily bulb and poria, traditionally used to build strength and nourish the lungs, kidney and heart. Gentle enough for all the family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-cassia-honeysuckle-goji-chrysanthemum-tea-for-liver-detox/ https://images.nourilo.com/8437/8437_0.jpg Burdock Cassia Honeysuckle Goji Chrysanthemum Tea A fragrant five-ingredient Cantonese herbal tea combining burdock root, cassia seeds, honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and goji berries. Traditionally drunk in spring to support the liver, brighten the eyes, and encourage gentle bowel regularity. Not suitable for pregnant women, those with G6PD (favism), https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-chinese-yam-quail-soup-for-cancer-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/8090/8090_0.jpg Burdock, Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus & Quail Soup A nourishing soup built around burdock root — sometimes called the 'vegetable ginseng' — which is rich in folic acid and inulin fibre, and associated in both traditional and modern research with immune support, anti-cancer properties, and cardiovascular health. Paired with Chinese yam, sno https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-corn-black-fungus-carrot-soup-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/8519/8519_1.jpg Burdock, Corn, Black Wood Ear and Carrot Soup A naturally sweet, colourful Cantonese soup using burdock root, corn, black wood ear, and carrot — a diverse mix of plant-based ingredients traditionally used to support immune function, promote fluid metabolism, and help manage blood pressure and blood sugar over time. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-goji-fig-soup-for-cancer-prevention-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/581/581_0.jpg Burdock, Goji Berry, Fig, and Carrot Pork Rib Soup A wholesome everyday soup featuring burdock root, goji berries, dried figs, carrot, and pork ribs — traditionally valued for supplementing the liver and kidneys, encouraging the body's natural elimination of waste, and supporting general vitality and resilience. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-honey-tea-for-sore-throat-and-pharyngitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/3731/3731_0.jpg Burdock Honey Tea A fragrant, mildly cooling tea made from dried burdock root — simply steeped in near-boiling water and sweetened with honey. Traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to clear throat heat, ease pharyngitis, support bowel regularity, and help lower cholesterol. The honey moderates the cooling nature https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-goji-tea-for-high-blood-pressure-cholesterol-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/9971/9971_0.jpg Dried Burdock and Goji Berry Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal tea combining dried burdock root and goji berries, traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support healthy cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Mild and palatable, it is considered suitable for most constitutions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-lion-mane-snow-fungus-soup-for-stomach-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/4752/4752_0.jpg Burdock, Lion's Mane Mushroom and Snow Fungus Soup A nourishing everyday soup combining burdock root, lion's mane mushroom, snow fungus, and dried figs — ingredients with a long history of use in Chinese food therapy for supporting digestive and immune health. Well suited for regular family use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-monkeyhead-mushroom-snow-fungus-soup-for-stomach-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/290/290_0.jpg Burdock, Lion's Mane Mushroom and Snow Fungus Soup A mild, nourishing Cantonese pork-bone soup of burdock, lion's mane mushroom, snow fungus and figs, traditionally cooked as a wholesome family soup that supports digestion and overall vitality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-old-cucumber-duck-gizzard-soup-for-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1426/1426_0.jpg Burdock, Old Cucumber and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup A clearing, yin-nourishing soup of burdock root, old cucumber, dried figs and dried duck gizzard, traditionally used to soothe a dry, scratchy throat after too much rich or heating food. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-olive-radish-pork-soup-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/958/958_0.jpg Burdock, Green Olive and Radish Lean Pork Soup A cooling, slightly tart Cantonese soup combining fresh burdock, astringent green olives, radish and lean pork. Traditionally used to clear throat inflammation, reduce swelling, and ease a hoarse or sore voice — especially helpful after eating too much fried or flavour-heavy food. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-radish-pork-soup-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5184/5184_0.jpg Burdock Root, White Radish & Lean Pork Soup A clear, savoury Cantonese soup pairing fresh burdock root with daikon and lean pork — a traditional combination used to clear heat from the throat and lungs, ease swelling and dryness, and support healthy blood sugar; suitable for dry weather, overindulgence in fried food, or a mild sore throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-snow-fungus-fig-pork-soup-for-throat-and-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/2421/2421_0.jpg Burdock Snow-Fungus Fig Pork-Bone Soup (niu bang xue er wu hua guo xi shi gu tang) A sweet, nourishing Cantonese soup of fresh burdock, snow fungus and figs, traditionally used to clear heat and soothe a dry, scratchy throat — gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/burdock-vegetable-soup-for-detox-and-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/4993/4993_0.jpg Burdock Root and Five-Vegetable Soup A naturally sweet, plant-based Cantonese soup built around fresh burdock root, corn, black wood ear mushroom, water chestnuts, and carrot. Traditionally valued for supporting the body's natural cleansing processes, managing fluid retention, and promoting healthy cholesterol levels. Suitable for https://nourilo.com/recipes/cactus-flower-longli-leaf-pork-soup-for-lingering-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/1807/1807_0.jpg Cactus Flower, Longli Leaf and Lean-Pork Soup A soothing pork soup with dried cactus flower, fresh longli leaf and apricot kernels — traditionally used to clear lung heat and moisten a dry, lingering cough after a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cabbage-roll-with-herb-sauce-for-stroke-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/445/445_0.jpg Wellness Cabbage Rolls (Yang Sheng Ye Cai Juan) These lightly steamed cabbage rolls are filled with a medley of vegetables and finished with a silky herb-infused sauce — a traditional food-therapy dish Nourilo has taught in cooking classes, especially recommended for those looking to eat more plant-based meals and support healthy blood circulatio https://nourilo.com/recipes/butterfly-pea-flower-lemon-honey-water-for-skin-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/10746/10746_0.jpg Butterfly Pea Flower Lemon-Honey Water A vivid colour-changing tea of butterfly pea flowers, fresh lemon and honey, traditionally enjoyed for the complexion, hair and eyes — best taken occasionally, not daily. https://nourilo.com/recipes/calm-and-clear-eyes-rose-mulberry-lily-black-goji-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11224/11224_0.jpg Rose, Mulberry, Lily Bulb and Black Goji Tea A fragrant steeped tea of rose buds, mulberry, lily bulb and black goji, traditionally taken to calm the mind, support the eyes and ease the stress and held-in feelings of busy days at work or at home. https://nourilo.com/recipes/callerya-chestnut-pig-tail-bone-soup-for-strong-bones/ https://images.nourilo.com/1077/1077_0.jpg Fresh Callerya Root, Chestnut and Pig-Tail Bone Soup A nourishing soup of fresh callerya root, chestnuts and figs with pig-tail bone, traditionally taken to strengthen the sinews and bones and support the lower back and knees in those with weak bones or sore, aching joints. https://nourilo.com/recipes/calm-mind-reduce-sweating-mulberry-sour-date-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6549/6549_1.jpg Mulberry & Toasted Sour Jujube Seed Tea A pleasant, lightly sour-sweet infusion combining toasted sour jujube seeds and dried mulberries — brewed in minutes — to nourish liver and kidney essence, calm the mind, and traditionally support restful sleep and reduced night sweating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/calm-mind-sleep-fresh-lotus-lily-pear-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9605/9605_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Snow Pear Sweet Soup A cooling, fragrant sweet soup made with the season's fresh lotus seeds, lily bulb, and snow pear. Traditionally associated with calming an overactive mind, easing heat-related restlessness and difficulty sleeping, while also gently moistening the lungs — a beloved summer dessert across Cantone https://nourilo.com/recipes/calm-the-mind-lotus-seed-dragon-bone-oyster-shell-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7750/7750_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Soup A traditional Chinese food-therapy soup combining lotus seeds, fossilised bone, and oyster shell to support calm and restful sleep. Gentle enough for regular use, it is traditionally recommended for those experiencing nervous tension, heart palpitations, or difficulty sleeping. https://nourilo.com/recipes/calming-american-ginseng-longan-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11148/11148_0.jpg American Ginseng and Dried Longan Tea A fragrant, gentle tea of American ginseng and dried longan, traditionally used to calm the spirit, nourish the blood and support memory and clear thinking. https://nourilo.com/recipes/calming-beautifying-corn-lotus-seed-lily-bulb-vegetable-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11353/11353_0.jpg Corn, Lotus Seed & Lily Bulb Vegetarian Soup A meat-free, naturally sweet soup of corn, fresh lotus seeds, lily bulb, chestnuts and red-skin peanuts, traditionally taken to calm the mind, support blood and nourish the complexion — kind to those with poor sleep or a pale, tired look. https://nourilo.com/recipes/calming-chayote-lily-bulb-silkie-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10890/10890_0.jpg Chayote, Daylily, Lily Bulb and Silkie Chicken Soup A sweet, gentle soup of chayote, daylily, lily bulb and silkie chicken, traditionally valued for calming a restless, anxious mind and supporting restful sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/calming-eye-support-daylily-goji-spinach-pork-liver-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8180/8180_0.jpg Daylily, Goji Berry, Spinach and Pork Liver Soup A light, fragrant soup combining dried daylily buds, goji berries, spinach and pork liver — traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy for calming liver-fire, easing emotional restlessness and supporting blood nourishment and clear vision. https://nourilo.com/recipes/camphor-wood-wash-for-itchy-skin-and-hives/ https://images.nourilo.com/6453/6453_0.jpg Camphor Wood External Wash A simple traditional topical wash made from simmering camphor wood chips in water — used externally to soothe itchy skin, relieve hives and wind-rash, and calm surface inflammation. For external use only; not for drinking. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cancer-support-shiitake-snow-fungus-soybean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/274/274_0.jpg Shiitake, Snow Fungus and Soybean Soup (Dong Gu Xue Er Huang Dou Tang) A classic Cantonese wellness soup combining shiitake mushrooms, snow fungus, and soybeans — three ingredients with a long tradition of use in food therapy. Delicious enough for everyday family cooking, and particularly valued as a nourishing tonic for those who need extra dietary support. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cancer-prevention-blood-pressure-apple-cider-vinegar-garlic/ https://images.nourilo.com/6882/6882_0.jpg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with Garlic and Rock Sugar A simple home preparation in which peeled garlic cloves are steeped in organic apple cider vinegar with a touch of rock sugar for about four months. The resulting vinegar-infused garlic has long been valued in folk traditions for supporting healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and immune function, a https://nourilo.com/recipes/cancer-support-water-chestnut-coix-seed-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/8193/8193_0.jpg Water Caltrop and Coix Seed Congee A simple, everyday congee pairing water caltrop and coix seed — both long used in Chinese food therapy as part of a cancer-supportive diet and for general digestive and metabolic wellness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cancer-support-tomato-tofu-wood-ear-egg-drop-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9791/9791_0.jpg Tomato, Tofu, Wood Ear Mushroom and Egg Drop Soup A quick, delicious everyday soup combining tomatoes, tofu, wood ear mushrooms, minced pork, and egg. Traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy as a plant-rich alkaline meal that may complement a cancer-supportive diet. Suitable for the whole family — simple to prepare and naturally nourishing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/candied-winter-melon-dampness-relief-tea-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/3437/3437_0.jpg Candied Winter Melon Dampness-Relief Tea A simple, lightly sweet herbal tea combining a ready-made dampness-relief herb packet with candied winter melon — a traditional summer drink associated with clearing heat and supporting the body's fluid metabolism. Particularly popular around the 'Great Heat' solar term in mid-July. https://nourilo.com/recipes/canker-sore-prevention-glehnia-ophiopogon-fig-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/3121/3121_0.jpg Glehnia, Ophiopogon and Fig Tea A simple three-ingredient tea traditionally made to nourish yin and moisten dryness, associated in Chinese food-therapy with helping to ease and prevent canker sores caused by heat or poor sleep. Ready in under 30 minutes and gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cantonese-new-year-abalone-oyster-hair-moss-dish/ https://images.nourilo.com/3857/3857_0.jpg Braised Abalone with Dried Oyster and Hair Moss A beloved Cantonese Lunar New Year centerpiece: glossy dried oysters braised until tender, served with hair moss cooked in seasoned stock, canned baby abalone, and blanched bok choy — each ingredient carrying a homophonic lucky meaning in Cantonese. https://nourilo.com/recipes/capillaris-honey-date-tea-for-liver-heat-and-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/3893/3893_0.jpg Capillaris Wormwood and Honey Date Tea (Mian Yin Chen Mi Zao Cha) A simple two-ingredient herbal tea with a very long history in Chinese food therapy — capillaris wormwood is the premier herb for supporting liver and bile function, and paired with honey dates, this gentle tea is traditionally used to clear damp-heat, support bile flow, and benefit people with high https://nourilo.com/recipes/capillary-wormwood-abrus-soup-for-liver-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/11194/11194_0.jpg Capillary Wormwood, Abrus, Soybean and Pork Bone Soup A savoury Cantonese soup of capillary wormwood, abrus, soybean and pork bone, traditionally enjoyed now and then by the whole family to clear heat, support the liver and gallbladder, and ease a stuffy, distended feeling. https://nourilo.com/recipes/carrot-congee-for-childrens-wind-heat-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/1824/1824_0.jpg Carrot and Maltose Congee A gentle, sweet carrot congee with maltose — easy enough for small children who won't take herbal brews, traditionally used to ease a wind-heat cough and support a weak appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/carrot-potato-fresh-fish-soup-for-childs-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/2493/2493_0.jpg Carrot, Potato and Fresh Fish Soup A sweet, family-friendly soup of carrot, potato and fresh fish, traditionally made to strengthen the spleen and coax along a child's appetite when they look pale and thin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/carrot-corn-vegetable-soup-for-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10800/10800_1.jpg Carrot, Corn & Vegetable Soup A naturally sweet, all-vegetable Cantonese soup of carrot, corn, water chestnut, chestnut and red dates, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the complexion — easy on young and old alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/carrot-tomato-red-bigeye-fish-soup-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/2452/2452_0.jpg Carrot, Tomato and Red Bigeye Fish Soup A bright, family-friendly Cantonese soup of carrot, tomato and red bigeye fish, traditionally made to strengthen the spleen and gently coax along a poor appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/carrot-water-chestnut-bamboo-leaf-soup-for-childrens-colds/ https://images.nourilo.com/127/127_0.jpg Carrot, Water Chestnut and Lophatherum (Bamboo Leaf) Soup A naturally sweet, child-friendly soup of carrot, water chestnut and lophatherum (bamboo leaf), traditionally given during a feverish cold to clear heat and ease dark urine. If a high fever does not settle, please see a doctor. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cat-whiskers-tea-for-kidney-stones-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/7458/7458_0.jpg Cat's Whiskers Herb Tea (Mao Xu Cao Cha) A simple single-herb tea made from cat's whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus), widely used in Southeast Asian and Chinese traditional medicine for its traditionally recognised diuretic properties, support of kidney and urinary health, and mild blood pressure-lowering effects. Best used as a short-t https://nourilo.com/recipes/carrot-water-chestnut-tangerine-peel-congee-for-stomach-ulcer/ https://images.nourilo.com/9558/9558_0.jpg Carrot, Water Chestnut and Tangerine Peel Congee A mild, naturally sweet congee combining carrot, water chestnut and tangerine peel — easy to digest and traditionally associated with strengthening the stomach lining, reducing inflammation and supporting recovery from gastric and duodenal ulcers, as well as benefiting eye health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-apple-juice-for-weight-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/7724/7724_1.jpg Celery & Apple Fresh Juice A simple raw juice combining celery and apple, traditionally associated with lowering blood fat, supporting healthy blood pressure, and aiding weight management. Best consumed fresh within 5 minutes of juicing, ideally on an empty stomach in the morning. https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-cucumber-fish-cake-stir-fry-for-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/3660/3660_0.jpg Celery, Cucumber and Fish Cake Stir-Fry A lightly stir-fried dish combining celery, cucumber and homemade fish cakes — a traditional Chinese food-therapy preparation associated with supporting liver-related blood pressure concerns and clearing excess internal heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-red-date-scallop-congee-for-blood-pressure-and-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/1222/1222_0.jpg Celery, Red Date and Dried Scallop Congee A fragrant, easy savoury congee of celery, dried scallop and red dates, traditionally enjoyed by middle-aged and older people to support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol. https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-red-date-soup-for-hypertension-dizziness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2768/2768_0.jpg Chinese Celery and Red Date Soup A two-ingredient soup of fragrant Chinese celery and red dates, traditionally used by people with high blood pressure to ease 'liver-yang' dizziness, irritability and restless sleep. People with diabetes should be cautious because of the dates' sugar. https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-shiitake-prawn-stir-fry-everyday-dish/ https://images.nourilo.com/3495/3495_0.jpg Celery, Shiitake Mushroom and Prawn Ball Stir-Fry A quick, light stir-fry of celery, soaked shiitake mushrooms and velveted prawns — not fatty or heavy, and traditionally associated with liver-kidney nourishment and bone strength. A straightforward, crowd-pleasing dish that comes together in minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-shiitake-pork-rolls-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/825/825_0.jpg Celery and Shiitake Pork Rolls A crowd-pleasing Cantonese home dish where marinated pork slices are wrapped around crisp celery, shiitake, and carrot, tied with blanched garlic chives, and pan-fried until golden — light, flavourful, and traditionally associated with supporting digestion and appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-tomato-carrot-chili-soup-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/3043/3043_0.jpg Celery, Tomato, Carrot and Chili Soup A light, gently warming vegetable soup with celery, tomato, carrot, chili, and lean pork — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support fat metabolism and healthy blood pressure, while remaining friendly to those with a cold-natured constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-tofu-stir-fry-for-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/502/502_0.jpg Celery and Tofu Stir-Fry with Dried Scallop and Fish Paste A fragrant, silky home-style stir-fry combining Chinese celery, soft tofu, fish paste, and dried scallop — ingredients traditionally used together to support healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular wellness. Light, nourishing, and suitable for most adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-water-chestnut-and-sea-cucumber-gut-stirfry/ https://images.nourilo.com/187/187_0.jpg Stir-Fried Sea Cucumber Gut with Celery and Water Chestnut A crisp, light stir-fry of sea cucumber gut (gui hua bang) with celery and water chestnut. Naturally free of fat and cholesterol, with celery and water chestnut both traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, it is a favorite dish for those minding their blood pressure and chol https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-water-chestnut-apple-carrot-soup-for-high-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/1438/1438_0.jpg Celery, Water Chestnut, Apple and Carrot Soup A light, vegetable-and-fruit soup of celery, water chestnut, apple and carrot, traditionally used to clear heat, ease dryness and support healthy blood pressure; those with a cold, weak spleen and stomach should use it cautiously. https://nourilo.com/recipes/celery-water-chestnut-chicken-stir-fry-for-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/3370/3370_0.jpg Celery, Water Chestnut and Free-Range Chicken Stir-Fry A quick, light stir-fry combining crisp celery, crunchy water chestnut and tender free-range chicken — a practical weeknight dish that is traditionally considered supportive for people with high blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/century-egg-mussel-congee-for-high-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/2986/2986_0.jpg Century Egg and Dried Mussel Congee A savory congee of century egg and dried mussels with tangerine peel — traditionally said to clear heat and support the liver and kidneys, a comforting food-therapy porridge for those managing high blood pressure, tinnitus or dizziness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/century-egg-salted-pork-congee-for-clearing-internal-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5420/5420_0.jpg Century Egg and Salted Pork Congee A Cantonese classic that Nourilo turned to when illness robbed him of his appetite. This silky, soothing congee combines century egg and salted pork to make a dish that is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, clearing the kind of low-grade internal heat that lingers after fever, and gently https://nourilo.com/recipes/chamomile-black-goji-tea-for-skin-and-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/4954/4954_0.jpg German Chamomile and Black Goji Berry Tea A beautifully simple two-ingredient infusion that steeps high-anthocyanin black goji berries with aromatic German chamomile. Traditionally used to support liver and kidney health, ease dry or tired eyes, improve skin quality, and promote calm — particularly helpful for those experiencing perimenopau https://nourilo.com/recipes/chamomile-goji-tea-for-eyes-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/8474/8474_0.jpg Chamomile, Goji Berry and Liquorice Tea A fragrant, three-ingredient herbal tea that combines chamomile, goji berries, and liquorice root — each classically associated with calming the nervous system, supporting the liver, and nourishing eyesight. Light, naturally sweet, and suitable for most adults including women with menstrual discomfo https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-bamboo-fungus-chicken-soup-for-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/90/90_0.jpg Chayote, Bamboo Fungus & Chicken Breast Soup A light, fragrant Cantonese soup combining chayote, dried bamboo fungus, and chicken breast. Bamboo fungus is traditionally associated with helping to reduce abdominal fat and acts as a natural flavour enhancer in the broth. Delicious and suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-bamboo-fungus-water-chestnut-soup-for-clearing-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1259/1259_0.jpg Chayote, Bamboo Fungus and Water Chestnut Soup A clean, naturally sweet soup of chayote, bamboo fungus and water chestnut, traditionally enjoyed to clear heat and support healthy blood pressure and blood lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-carrot-snow-fungus-pork-soup-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/11497/11497_0.jpg Chayote, Carrot, Snow Fungus & Pork Shin Soup A clear, sweet family soup of chayote, carrot, snow fungus and pork shin, traditionally simmered to ease inflammation, support immunity, and moisten the lung. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-carrot-sugarcane-cashew-soup-for-heart-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/9835/9835_0.jpg Chayote, Carrot, Sugarcane & Cashew Soup A naturally sweet, entirely plant-based soup made with chayote, carrot, fresh sugarcane, and cashews — a simple yet thoughtfully composed combination traditionally associated with supporting cardiovascular health, clearing digestive heat, and providing plant protein without relying on meat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-cashew-carrot-fish-soup-for-post-surgery-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/11261/11261_0.jpg Chayote, Cashew, Carrot & Fresh Fish Soup A light, easily digested fresh-fish soup with chayote, cashews, and carrot, traditionally favoured to help people with a weak spleen and stomach rebuild strength after illness or surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-corn-dried-whelk-soup-for-heat-and-dry-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/3213/3213_0.jpg Chayote, Corn and Dried Whelk Soup A clear, naturally sweet Cantonese soup featuring chayote and dried whelk — mildly cooling and nourishing, traditionally suitable after a few days of rich food when you want to clear mild internal heat without drinking bitter herbal teas. Also suitable for those managing high blood pressure or blood https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-fresh-yam-hyacinth-bean-pork-soup-for-immunity-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5645/5645_0.jpg Chayote, Fresh Chinese Yam and Hyacinth Bean Pork Soup A mild, naturally sweet Cantonese soup combining chayote, fresh Chinese yam and hyacinth bean with lean pork, traditionally associated with strengthening digestive function, relieving bloating and dampness, and supporting a healthy constitution suitable for the whole family including children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-lily-water-chestnut-pork-rib-soup-for-lung-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/11191/11191_0.jpg Chayote, Lily Bulb, Water Chestnut and Pork Rib Soup A clear, lightly sweet soup of chayote, lily bulb, water chestnut and figs with pork ribs, traditionally enjoyed in muggy late-summer weather to clear heat, moisten the lungs and refresh the body. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-lotus-lily-pork-soup-for-calm-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/3383/3383_0.jpg Chayote, Lotus Seed and Lily Bulb Pork Soup A gentle, light Cantonese summer soup combining chayote, fresh lotus seeds, and fresh lily bulb with pork shin — traditionally associated with soothing liver tension, easing bloating, and supporting restful sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-poria-job-tears-pork-tripe-soup-for-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/2270/2270_0.jpg Chayote, Poria, Job's Tears and Pork Tripe Soup Nourilo's chayote, poria, Job's tears and pork tripe soup — a spleen-strengthening, damp-draining family soup traditionally taken on grey, rainy days to ease tiredness and aid digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-mushroom-bean-pork-rib-soup-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/10625/10625_0.jpg Chayote Flower-Mushroom Bean Pork-Rib Soup A savoury, nourishing soup of chayote, premium flower mushrooms, scarlet runner beans and pork ribs, traditionally simmered to support appetite, energy and immune resilience for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-sea-bass-soup-for-post-surgery-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/8532/8532_0.jpg Chayote and Sea Bass Soup A clean, lightly sweet soup built around sea bass and chayote — a gentle, protein-rich combination traditionally prepared for people recovering from surgery or childbirth to support wound healing, reduce post-operative swelling, and gradually restore strength without burdening the digestive system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-shiitake-bamboo-fungus-soup-for-slimming/ https://images.nourilo.com/2456/2456_0.jpg Chayote, Shiitake and Bamboo Fungus Soup A light, sweet summer soup of chayote, shiitake and bamboo fungus, traditionally made to clear seasonal heat and support a slimming diet without weighing you down. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-shiitake-cashew-chicken-soup-for-bone-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/9065/9065_0.jpg Chayote, Shiitake, Cashew, and Fig Chicken Breast Soup A nourishing soup combining chayote, shiitake mushrooms, cashews, and dried figs with chicken breast — traditionally valued for supporting bone mineral density and overall skeletal health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-vegetable-soup-for-immune-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/9023/9023_0.jpg Chayote and Root Vegetable Soup A light, plant-based soup featuring chayote, carrot, corn, shiitake mushrooms, red dates, and cashews — traditionally valued for nourishing the body and supporting everyday vitality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-water-chestnut-grass-carp-soup-for-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/5457/5457_0.jpg Chayote, Water Chestnut and Grass Carp Tail Soup A mild, nourishing soup combining chayote, water chestnuts, and grass carp tail, traditionally used to support appetite and digestive recovery after illness, colds with lingering phlegm, or surgery. Suitable for children and adults alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-water-chestnut-carrot-pork-soup-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/5131/5131_0.jpg Chayote, Water Chestnut, Carrot, and Pork Shank Soup A clean, refreshing Cantonese soup for the transitional period between summer and autumn, using chayote, water chestnuts, and carrot to gently clear lingering heat while moistening the body — without the aggressive cooling of traditional summer soups. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-water-chestnut-lily-pork-rib-soup-for-heart-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/6399/6399_0.jpg Chayote, Water Chestnut, Lily Bulb and Pork Rib Soup A light, refreshing Cantonese soup combining chayote, water chestnuts and lily bulb with pork ribs, traditionally prepared to support healthy blood pressure, reduce dryness and calm the mind — suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chayote-yam-clam-soup-for-heat-and-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/5491/5491_0.jpg Chayote, Yam and Fresh Clam Meat Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese soup that combines chayote, Chinese yam and fresh clam meat to help clear summer heat and excess dampness. Traditionally suited to those who feel warm, thirsty, or have bitter-dry sensations in the mouth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chemo-radiation-recovery-maitake-mushroom-huaishan-wolfberry-dendrobium-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6281/6281_0.jpg Maitake, Flower Mushroom, Huaishan, Wolfberry & Dendrobium Pork Soup A deeply nourishing soup pairing two immune-supportive mushrooms — maitake and flower mushroom — with classic Chinese tonic herbs (huaishan, wolfberry, and dendrobium), traditionally used to replenish qi, nourish yin, moisten dryness, and support vitality in those weakened by radiotherapy, chemother https://nourilo.com/recipes/chen-pi-almond-barley-congee-for-dizziness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2636/2636_0.jpg Aged Tangerine Peel, Apricot Kernel and Barley Congee A warming congee of aged tangerine peel, apricot kernels and Job's tears barley, traditionally used to transform phlegm and harmonize the stomach for people with phlegm-related dizziness, a heavy head and chest stuffiness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cherry-goji-wine-for-anemia-and-weak-knees/ https://images.nourilo.com/10198/10198_0.jpg Cherry and Goji Berry Wine A warming traditional fruit liqueur of cherries and goji berries steeped in rice wine, used in Chinese home food-therapy to nourish people with pale complexion, fatigue, and a sore, weak lower back and knees. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cherry-rice-wine-for-gout-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/7851/7851_0.jpg Cherry Rice Wine A traditional Cantonese food-therapy preparation in which fresh cherries are steeped in rice wine, a combination long associated with supporting circulation and keeping uric acid in check. Nourilo recommends it especially for people who experience gout flares or achy knees and lower back. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cherry-wine-for-beauty-and-anemia-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/6791/6791_0.jpg Homemade Cherry Wine (Fresh Cherries Infused in Rice Wine or Sweet Glutinous Rice Wine) A simple home infusion made by soaking fresh cherries in rice wine or sweet glutinous rice wine. Traditionally consumed in small amounts as a nourishing tonic: red cherries are associated with iron-rich blood building, golden cherries with skin brightening. Both are said to help manage uric acid — m https://nourilo.com/recipes/cherry-wine-for-rheumatic-joint-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/3458/3458_0.jpg Cherry Infused Wine A traditional home-prepared infused wine made by steeping fresh cherries in rice wine for ten days. Cherries are one of the few warming fruits in Chinese food therapy, and are traditionally associated with nourishing the blood, dispelling wind-dampness, and soothing joint and rheumatic pain. Two tab https://nourilo.com/recipes/chestnut-red-date-congee-for-early-pregnancy/ https://images.nourilo.com/1450/1450_0.jpg Chestnut and Red Date Congee A warm, nourishing congee of chestnut, red date and rice, traditionally used in early pregnancy to support the spleen and stomach, the kidneys and lower back; eat chestnuts in moderation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chestnut-cashew-shiitake-quail-soup-for-bone-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/5285/5285_0.jpg Chestnut, Cashew, Shiitake & Quail Soup A richly flavoured slow-simmered soup pairing chestnuts, cashews, and shiitake mushrooms with quail — ingredients combined in traditional food therapy to support kidney qi, strengthen the bones, and address the achy lower back and declining bone density that often come with age. Suitable for the who https://nourilo.com/recipes/chestnut-lotus-seed-squab-soup-for-bones-and-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/9732/9732_0.jpg Chestnut, Lotus Seed, and Squab Soup A richly flavoured soup combining the in-season chestnut with lotus seeds, fox nut, and tender young pigeon — a combination traditionally associated with supporting bone health, strengthening sinews, nourishing blood, and supporting spleen and kidney function. A nourishing choice for those prone to https://nourilo.com/recipes/chia-seed-lemon-honey-water-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/5733/5733_0.jpg Chia Seed Lemon Honey Water A simple, modern wellness drink combining chia seeds with fresh lemon and honey. Chia seeds are among the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fibre, and are associated with promoting satiety, slowing starch absorption, and supporting healthy weight management. Best consumed 30 m https://nourilo.com/recipes/chestnut-rice-for-bone-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/10022/10022_0.jpg Chestnut Rice A simple, comforting rice cooked with sweet chestnuts and stock, traditionally eaten by older adults to support the kidneys and bone health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chicken-bone-grass-yinchen-liver-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5068/5068_0.jpg Chicken Bone Grass, Capillary Wormwood, Poria and Red Date Tea (Ji Gu Cao Yin Chen Qu Shi Cha) A traditional Cantonese herbal tea using chicken bone grass (ji gu cao), capillary wormwood (yin chen), polyporus and poria mushrooms, and red dates — traditionally associated with supporting liver and gallbladder health, clearing heat and dampness, reducing fluid retention, and providing a protecti https://nourilo.com/recipes/chicken-gizzard-hawthorn-malt-soup-for-sluggish-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3024/3024_0.jpg Chicken Gizzard Lining, Hawthorn and Malt Soup A traditional Chinese post-holiday soup of chicken gizzard lining, hawthorn and malt, used to support appetite and ease the heavy, overfull feeling after rich meals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chicken-gizzard-lining-sanqi-tea-for-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/2546/2546_0.jpg Chicken Gizzard Lining and Sanqi Powder Tea A folk powder-tea of chicken gizzard lining and raw sanqi (tienchi), taken twice daily over a 10-day course and traditionally used to support healthy cholesterol. Not for pregnancy or menstruation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chicken-rice-wine-soup-for-low-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/7598/7598_0.jpg Blood-Nourishing Beauty Chicken Wine Soup A fragrant chicken soup simmered with glutinous rice wine, lily buds, wood ear, red dates, and ginger — traditionally enjoyed to nourish the blood and support those prone to low blood pressure, and as a postpartum tonic. https://nourilo.com/recipes/child-cold-asthma-walnut-apricot-kernel-puree/ https://images.nourilo.com/1678/1678_0.jpg Walnut and South Apricot Kernel Puree A tasty, nourishing traditional sweet puree of walnut, south apricot kernel, ginger juice and brown sugar, made for children with a cold-type wheeze (clear white frothy phlegm, no thirst). It is for the cold pattern — not for a heat-type wheeze with thick yellow phlegm and fever. https://nourilo.com/recipes/child-spleen-weakness-yam-lotus-seed-fresh-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2448/2448_0.jpg Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Fresh Fish Soup A gentle Cantonese fish soup with Chinese yam, lotus seeds, ginger and red dates, traditionally made to support a child's spleen and appetite when they look pale, tire easily or have loose stools. https://nourilo.com/recipes/child-weak-spleen-fresh-yam-shiitake-carrot-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1658/1658_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Flower-Shiitake and Carrot Soup A clear, naturally sweet traditional soup of fresh Chinese yam, shiitake, carrot and red dates, made for children with poor appetite or weak digestion. Mild and child-friendly. Note: the sap of fresh yam can irritate skin, so wear gloves when peeling. https://nourilo.com/recipes/childhood-asthma-ginkgo-walnut-apricot-pork-lung-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4760/4760_0.jpg Ginkgo, Walnut and Apricot Kernel Pork Lung Soup A warming and gently tonifying Cantonese soup combining ginkgo nuts, walnuts, and apricot kernels with pork lung to support lung and kidney strength during calm periods between asthma episodes in children. Suitable for all ages as a nourishing respiratory-wellness soup. https://nourilo.com/recipes/children-constitution-building-yam-codonopsis-quail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/3164/3164_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Codonopsis and Quail Soup A sweet, nourishing Cantonese soup made with quail — sometimes called 'the ginseng of poultry' — combined with codonopsis root, fresh Chinese yam, and red dates to gently strengthen the constitution of children who fall ill repeatedly. Suitable for the whole family; not suitable during act https://nourilo.com/recipes/childhood-nosebleeds-fresh-cogongrass-lotus-node-pear-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6252/6252_0.jpg Fresh Cogongrass Root, Lotus Node & Pear Drink A classic Cantonese children's cooling drink combining fresh cogongrass root, lotus rhizome nodes, and snow pear — traditionally valued for clearing heat from the blood and helping to calm nosebleeds caused by dry autumn air or internal heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/childhood-asthma-ginkgo-walnut-euryale-almond-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8185/8185_0.jpg Ginkgo Nut, Walnut, Euryale and Almond Chicken Soup A warming, gently fortifying soup for children with asthma during the remission period — combining ginkgo nuts, walnuts, euryale seeds and almonds to traditionally support lung, spleen and kidney function, aiming to reduce the frequency of asthmatic episodes over time. https://nourilo.com/recipes/children-lung-heat-cough-carrot-water-chestnut-ophiopogon-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/4765/4765_0.jpg Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink A simple, naturally sweet drink made from carrot, water chestnuts, and ophiopogon root — designed to clear lung heat and relieve cough in children after a cold. Its pleasant flavor means even fussy young drinkers tend to accept it. Suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/children-cough-relief-tangerine-cake-ginger-date-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7008/7008_0.jpg Tangerine Cake, Tangerine Peel, Ginger and Date Tea A mildly sweet, gently warming tea using tangerine cake — a traditional processed citrus preparation — along with dried tangerine peel, ginger, and red dates. Particularly suited to children with cough that lingers after a cold, or cough that is worse at night and in the morning. https://nourilo.com/recipes/children-nosebleed-daylily-cogon-root-sweet-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/9610/9610_0.jpg Daylily & Fresh Cogon Root Sweet Drink A lightly sweet, gently cooling drink made with daylily buds and fresh cogon root, traditionally prepared for children who are prone to nosebleeds — particularly those related to heat in the blood. Easy to prepare, mild in flavour, and generally well accepted by children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/children-weakness-quail-huaishan-goji-date-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/3593/3593_0.jpg Quail Soup with Chinese Yam, Goji, and Red Dates A gentle, nourishing soup using quail — known in Chinese culinary tradition as the 'ginseng of poultry' — paired with Chinese yam, goji berries, and red dates. Suitable for children with a weak constitution, picky eating, or poor growth; also good for those recovering from illness, surgery https://nourilo.com/recipes/children-whooping-cough-green-olive-rock-sugar-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/9619/9619_0.jpg Green Olive & Rock Sugar Drink A simple, lightly sweet drink made by simmering fresh green Chinese olives until their juice is released, then sweetening gently with rock sugar. Traditionally used in Cantonese families to ease persistent and whooping-style cough in children, soothe the throat, and clear heat from the lungs. Easy e https://nourilo.com/recipes/childrens-airway-sensitivity-three-jujube-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/2747/2747_0.jpg Three Jujube Tea (San Zao Cha) A naturally sweet, mild tea made from three varieties of jujube, traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to support the respiratory system and nourish the blood in children who tend to cough easily or have sensitive airways. https://nourilo.com/recipes/childrens-cough-food-therapy-by-pattern/ https://images.nourilo.com/1619/1619_0.jpg Children's Cough Food Therapy (by type) Nourilo's guide to matching simple food-therapy remedies to the type of a child's cough — wind-cold, wind-heat, or longer-standing internal-injury patterns — each with named ingredients and a way to make it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/childrens-airway-sensitivity-olive-mandarin-cake-almond-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7608/7608_0.jpg Green Olive, Mandarin Cake and Sweet Almond Tea A mild, palatable Cantonese herbal tea for children with airway sensitivity, lingering cough, or phlegm — combining fresh green olives, dried mandarin cake, and sweet almonds into a gently soothing drink that most children accept willingly. Suitable for all ages including infants; pregnant women can https://nourilo.com/recipes/childrens-digestion-yam-chicken-gizzard-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8410/8410_0.jpg Yam, Chicken Gizzard Lining and Lean Pork Soup A gentle, easy-to-digest soup using dried chicken gizzard lining and yam to support children's digestion after overeating or festive meals — traditionally associated with clearing food stagnation, stimulating appetite, and strengthening the spleen without harshness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/childrens-lingering-cough-carrot-red-date-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9203/9203_0.jpg Carrot and Red Date Pork Soup A child-friendly, naturally sweet soup using only everyday ingredients that most families already have. In traditional food therapy it is associated with soothing persistent cough and reducing allergic sensitivity in children — and it tastes good enough that children actually want to drink it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/childrens-persistent-cough-carrot-red-date-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/7050/7050_0.jpg Carrot and Red Date Water Two familiar kitchen ingredients — carrot and red dates — cooked into a naturally sweet, child-friendly drink that is easy to take even when a child refuses all medicine. Traditionally used in Cantonese households for children with a persistent post-cold cough or whooping cough; the beta-carotene an https://nourilo.com/recipes/childrens-lingering-cough-princes-ginseng-plum-licorice-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5480/5480_1.jpg Prince's Ginseng, Sour Plum and Licorice Tea A gentle, neutral-natured herbal tea using prince's ginseng, sour plum, and licorice root, traditionally prepared to restore fluids and energy after a prolonged cough has left a child (or adult) feeling depleted — neither too warming nor too cooling, making it suitable for all constitutions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/childrens-spleen-deficiency-glehnia-polygonatum-lotus-seed-barley-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4293/4293_0.jpg Glehnia, Polygonatum, Lotus Seed & Barley Soup A gentle, year-round nourishing soup for children and adults with weak digestion — using glehnia, polygonatum, lotus seeds, euryale, and barley with lean pork to support the spleen and stomach, improve appetite, and help firm up loose stools. https://nourilo.com/recipes/childrens-throat-phlegm-golden-monk-fruit-tangerine-peel-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/7990/7990_0.jpg Golden Monk Fruit, Sweet Almonds & Tangerine Peel Drink A clean-tasting, child-friendly herbal drink using golden monk fruit (low-temperature processed), mixed almonds, and tangerine peel — traditionally associated with clearing phlegm heat, soothing the throat, and supporting children prone to lymph node swelling in the neck. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chili-black-bean-stir-fried-sea-snails/ https://images.nourilo.com/2238/2238_0.jpg Stir-Fried Sea Snails with Fermented Black Beans and Chili Nourilo's quick home stir-fry of sea snails with fermented black beans and chili — savory, sweet, and tender, a traditional yin-nourishing seaside favorite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chilled-ice-plant-salad/ https://images.nourilo.com/5288/5288_0.jpg Chilled Ice Plant with Garlic-Vinegar Dressing A simple no-cook chilled salad featuring ice plant — an unusual succulent vegetable originally from South Africa, now grown in China, known for its crystal-like surface formations, natural crunch, and mild mineral saltiness. Tossed with a garlic-vinegar dressing, it makes a beautifully refreshing si https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-olive-radish-water-chestnut-fig-soup-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10178/10178_0.jpg Green Olive Radish Water Chestnut Fig Soup (Qing Lan Qing Luo Bo Ma Ti Wu Hua Guo Tang) A lightly tangy, refreshing vegetarian soup of green Chinese olive, green radish, water chestnut and fig, traditionally taken to clear heat and soothe a sore, swollen throat. Suitable for all ages. Informational only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-rose-rosebud-tea-for-menstrual-regulation/ https://images.nourilo.com/3466/3466_0.jpg Monthly Rose and Rosebud Flower Tea A fragrant, warming floral tea combining two members of the rose family — Chinese monthly rose (yue ji hua) and rosebud (mei gui hua) — with brown sugar. Traditionally associated with supporting menstrual regularity, easing period pain, and relieving liver qi stagnation (emotional tension, bloating, https://nourilo.com/recipes/chili-leaf-goji-pork-soup-for-stomach-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/4875/4875_0.jpg Chili Leaf, Goji Berry and Lean Pork Soup A simple Cantonese home remedy soup using fresh chili leaves — available seasonally at Asian grocers — paired with goji berries and lean pork to traditionally nourish the liver, support eye health, and gently warm the digestive system. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-toon-tofu-salad-for-spleen-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/11032/11032_0.jpg Chinese Toon Tossed with Tofu A simple cold dish of blanched Chinese toon shoots tossed with tofu, traditionally enjoyed to support the spleen, lift energy and nourish the eyes — gentle and suitable for most people. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-yam-chestnut-pork-soup-for-early-pregnancy/ https://images.nourilo.com/999/999_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Chestnut, and Corn Pork Soup A mild, nourishing pork soup combining Chinese yam, fresh chestnuts, corn, and red dates — a traditional food-therapy recipe associated with supporting spleen and stomach health, replenishing qi and blood, and providing folate-rich nutrition during the first trimester of pregnancy. Gentle enough for https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-yam-codonopsis-chestnut-pork-bone-soup-for-spleen-and-kidney/ https://images.nourilo.com/6146/6146_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Codonopsis, Chestnut and Pork Bone Soup A warming, naturally sweet everyday soup that combines chestnut's well-known bone and dental health associations with Chinese yam and codonopsis root for digestive and energy support — a traditional tonic suitable for the whole family, especially older adults and those prone to weak knees or po https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-yam-dampness-clearing-soup-for-spring/ https://images.nourilo.com/5408/5408_0.jpg Chinese Yam Dampness-Clearing Soup (Huai Shan Qu Shi Tang) A gentle, nourishing soup traditionally prepared in southern China during spring — when damp weather is at its peak — to help the spleen and stomach process moisture, ease that characteristic heavy, tired-limbed feeling of the season, and support overall digestive health. Suitable for the whole fami https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-yam-dendrobium-goji-guava-soup-for-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/11018/11018_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Dendrobium, Goji and Guava Soup A nourishing, lightly sweet soup of guava with Chinese yam, dendrobium and goji berries, traditionally enjoyed to support steady blood sugar and benefit people watching the 'three highs'. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-yam-euryale-alpinia-soup-for-childhood-bedwetting/ https://images.nourilo.com/7872/7872_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Euryale Seed and Yi Zhi Ren Soup A traditional Cantonese herbal soup using three gentle kidney-tonifying ingredients to help children who wet the bed beyond the typical developmental age. The combination of Chinese yam, euryale seeds, and yi zhi ren (a warming aromatic fruit) is also used for adults with frequent urination or noctu https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-yam-foxnut-fish-soup-for-childhood-spleen-weakness/ https://images.nourilo.com/1434/1434_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup A mild, family-friendly soup of Chinese yam, fox nut and small fresh sea fish, traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and support children who are underweight, sweaty or have loose stools. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-yam-goji-dendrobium-mussel-soup-for-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/1250/1250_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji, Dendrobium and Mussel Soup A rich, savoury soup of Chinese yam, goji, dendrobium and pearl-mussel meat, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the liver and brighten eyes strained by overwork and screen time. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-yam-euryale-chestnut-fish-soup-for-weak-digestion-and-loose-stools/ https://images.nourilo.com/7866/7866_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Euryale Seed, Dried Chestnut and Fresh Small Fish Soup A warm, nourishing Cantonese soup for people whose digestive system is persistently weak — characterised by frequent loose or poorly-formed stools and low energy. Dried chestnuts, Chinese yam, and euryale seeds have a long history in Cantonese food therapy as gentle spleen tonics, and small sea fish https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-yam-goji-sundried-scallop-chicken-soup-for-spleen-skin-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/9578/9578_0.jpg Huai Shan, Goji and Sun-Dried Scallop Chicken Breast Soup (Huai Qi Ri Yue Yu Tang) A light, gently sweet Cantonese soup combining Chinese yam, goji berries and sun-dried scallop with chicken breast. Traditionally prized for supporting digestive strength, brightening the complexion, and nourishing the eyes — a nourishing all-rounder for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chinese-yam-lotus-seed-pork-soup-for-children-spleen-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/3533/3533_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, and Pork Shin Soup A gentle, family-friendly soup rooted in the Chinese food-therapy tradition of supporting children's digestive strength — their 'spleen qi.' Children who catch colds frequently, eat poorly, look pale, or sleep restlessly may benefit from this nourishing broth served two to three times https://nourilo.com/recipes/chive-pigs-blood-and-fishball-street-snack/ https://images.nourilo.com/1853/1853_0.jpg Chive, Pig's Blood and Fishball Bowl A homemade take on the classic chive, pig's blood curd, fishball and radish bowl in an aromatic pork-bone broth — made cleaner at home without the ladle of lard. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cholesterol-lipid-calendula-green-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6908/6908_0.jpg Calendula and Green Tea A mildly sweet and fragrant herbal tea combining calendula flower and green tea — both linked in traditional and modern research to supporting healthy cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and liver function — suitable for regular drinking as part of a balanced lifestyle. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chronic-bronchitis-four-seed-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2677/2677_0.jpg Four-Seed Soup (Ginkgo, Pine Nut, Walnut, Peanut) A nourishing 'four-seed' soup of ginkgo, pine nut, walnut and peanut, traditionally taken to support the lungs and kidneys and ease the chronic cough and breathlessness of long-term bronchitis. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chronic-bronchitis-almond-ginkgo-pork-lung-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/655/655_0.jpg Sweet Almond, Ginkgo Nut, Lily Bulb & Pork Lung Soup A warming, nourishing soup combining ginkgo nuts, lily bulb, sweet almonds, and pork lung — traditionally valued for calming coughs, reducing phlegm, and supporting those with chronic bronchitis or weakened lung qi. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chronic-cough-fritillaria-lingzhi-cordyceps-gecko-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1590/1590_0.jpg Chuan Bei, Lingzhi, Cordyceps and Gecko Soup A double-boiled tonic soup of Sichuan fritillaria, tiger-milk lingzhi, cordyceps and gecko, traditionally used by those with a weak, chronic cough and wheeze to warm the kidney and support the lungs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chronic-cough-spleen-weakness-yam-snow-fungus-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1695/1695_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup A clear, sweet partridge soup with Chinese yam, snow fungus, apricot kernels and figs, traditionally taken to strengthen weak digestion and lungs and to ease a lingering cough with phlegm. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chronic-fatigue-recovery-dangshen-goji-quail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4280/4280_0.jpg Dangshen, Goji & Quail Soup A gentle, nourishing Cantonese soup made with dangshen root, goji berries, red dates, and quail — traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach, replenish qi (vital energy), and soothe mind and body after prolonged overwork or exhaustion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chronic-gastritis-codonopsis-tsaoko-fresh-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1733/1733_0.jpg Codonopsis, Tsaoko and Fresh Fish Soup A warming, savory fish soup with codonopsis, tsaoko and cassia, traditionally taken to warm and strengthen a cold, weak stomach with chronic gastritis, dull pain and watery vomiting. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chronic-hepatitis-lingzhi-astragalus-poria-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2701/2701_0.jpg Lingzhi, Astragalus and Poria Soup A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup combining lingzhi, astragalus and poria to gently support liver protection and strengthen a weakened spleen-stomach. Traditionally prepared for those managing chronic hepatitis or early-stage liver cirrhosis with accompanying digestive weakness — always unde https://nourilo.com/recipes/chronic-gastritis-yam-amomum-pigeon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1030/1030_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Amomum and Squab Soup A warming, savory Cantonese soup of Chinese yam, amomum and squab, traditionally taken to warm and strengthen the spleen and stomach in those with a cold, weak digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chrysanthemum-cassia-goji-tea-for-bloating/ https://images.nourilo.com/11501/11501_0.jpg Chrysanthemum, Cassia Seed & Goji Berry Tea A soothing liver-supporting tea of chrysanthemum, cassia seed and goji berries, traditionally sipped to calm a stress-tightened gut and ease frequent gas and bloating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chrysanthemum-cassia-lotus-leaf-tea-for-summer-heat-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/5635/5635_0.jpg Chrysanthemum, Cassia Seed and Lotus Leaf Tea A light, fragrant infusion of chrysanthemum, dry-fried cassia seeds and lotus leaf, traditionally valued for clearing summer heat, brightening the eyes, and supporting healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Quick to prepare and pleasant to drink on hot days. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chrysanthemum-licorice-green-tea-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/5392/5392_0.jpg Chrysanthemum Licorice Green Tea A fragrant, gently cooling herbal tea combining chrysanthemum, licorice root, and green tea — traditionally drunk during Chinese New Year and cold-weather periods to support the body's defenses against seasonal illness. Best for those with a warmer constitution; those with a cold stomach or in https://nourilo.com/recipes/chrysanthemum-licorice-green-tea-for-flu-prevention-1/ https://images.nourilo.com/7718/7718_0.jpg Chrysanthemum Licorice Green Tea A clean, fragrant tea blending chrysanthemum, liquorice root, and green tea — three ingredients long valued in Chinese food-therapy for supporting the body's natural defences during cold and flu season. Simple to brew at home or carry as a travel tea bag. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chrysanthemum-greens-ginger-bighead-carp-soup-for-cold-stomach-dizziness/ https://images.nourilo.com/9823/9823_0.jpg Chrysanthemum Greens, Ginger & Bighead Carp Soup A gentle, warming soup featuring chrysanthemum greens and fresh ginger to support digestion in those with a cold-type constitution, and traditionally associated with easing wind-cold induced dizziness and tinnitus. Pan-fry the fish head first for a milky, flavourful broth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chrysanthemum-greens-fish-head-soup-for-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/483/483_0.jpg Chrysanthemum Greens (Tong Ho) and Fish Head Soup A warming, milky-white soup combining fish head and fragrant chrysanthemum greens with ginger and white pepper. Traditionally recommended for those with a cold-type constitution who suffer from recurring stomach discomfort, nausea, or poor appetite — especially if brought on by habitually drinking c https://nourilo.com/recipes/chrysanthemum-lotus-plumule-tea-for-liver-heat-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/2442/2442_0.jpg Chrysanthemum Lotus-Plumule Tea (ju hua lian zi xin cha) A simple, slightly bitter floral infusion of chrysanthemum and lotus plumule, traditionally sipped to calm liver-heat, clear heart-fire and support those with high blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chrysanthemum-puerh-luo-han-guo-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/8816/8816_0.jpg Chrysanthemum, Pu-erh and Golden Luo Han Guo Tea A mellow, lightly sweet daily tea combining chrysanthemum, pu-erh, and golden luo han guo — traditionally associated with reducing fat, supporting liver health, moderating blood pressure, and aiding weight management. Suitable for regular use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chuan-bei-stewed-apple-for-hoarse-voice-and-dry-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/3239/3239_0.jpg Chuan Bei Stewed Apple (Chuan Bei Dun Ping Guo) A simple, elegant double-boiled remedy pairing fritillary bulb with apple and honey — traditionally used to relieve dry, hoarse voice and throat dryness caused by lung dryness, overuse of the voice, or recovery from a respiratory illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chuanxiong-angelica-codonopsis-lamb-soup-to-warm-and-dispel-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/10415/10415_0.jpg Chuanxiong, Angelica, Codonopsis and Lamb Soup A warming winter lamb soup with chuanxiong, angelica, astragalus and codonopsis, traditionally taken in cold weather to warm the stomach, dispel cold and nourish qi and blood. Warming in nature; not suited to those with yin-deficiency heat or a feverish cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/chuanxiong-baizhi-egg-soup-for-wind-cold-headache/ https://images.nourilo.com/1799/1799_0.jpg Chuanxiong, Baizhi and Egg Soup A simple herbal egg soup of chuanxiong and baizhi — two warming, aromatic herbs traditionally used to dispel wind-cold and ease a cold-type headache, with egg added to soften their drying nature. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cicada-chrysanthemum-tea-for-itchy-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/4432/4432_0.jpg Cicada Shell Chrysanthemum Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal tea combining cicada slough and chrysanthemum flowers, traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to relieve wind-heat patterns associated with itchy or irritated eyes. Safe for children and adults alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cicada-flower-goji-carrot-soup-for-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/2143/2143_0.jpg Cicada Flower, Goji and Carrot Soup A nourishing soup of cicada flower, goji, prinsepia kernel and carrot; in traditional Chinese food therapy it is associated with supporting eyesight — including for near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism and early lens cloudiness — and is best taken after any cold has cleared. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cicada-flower-goji-pork-liver-soup-for-floaters/ https://images.nourilo.com/454/454_0.jpg Cicada Flower, Goji Berry & Pork Liver Soup A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup combining cicada flower fungus, goji berries, and the eye-specialist herb rui ren rou with pork liver to nourish liver blood and support healthy vision — traditionally associated with relief from early-stage floaters and tired eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cinnamon-apple-tea-for-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/3177/3177_0.jpg Cinnamon Apple Tea A simple, warming tea blending cinnamon with naturally sweet apple — traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to ease cold-type stomach discomfort, including stomach cramps and early-morning loose stools. Not suitable during pregnancy or for those with heat-type constitutions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cinnamon-honey-tea-for-cold-and-inflammation/ https://images.nourilo.com/11530/11530_0.jpg Cinnamon Powder and Honey Tea A simple warming cup of cinnamon and honey, traditionally taken to warm a cold body and soothe inflammatory complaints. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or young children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cinnamon-longan-red-date-tea-for-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/2916/2916_0.jpg Cinnamon Longan Red Date Tea A warming, fragrant tea of cinnamon, longan and red dates, traditionally taken in cold weather to warm a chilly stomach and support circulation. Best avoided by those who run hot. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cinnamon-twig-dry-ginger-angelica-date-tea-for-cold-constitution/ https://images.nourilo.com/4197/4197_0.jpg Cinnamon Twig, Dry Ginger, Angelica & Red Date Tea (Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Dang Gui Zao Tea) A warming herbal tea from traditional Chinese food therapy, suited to people with a cold constitution — those who feel perpetually chilly, have cold hands and feet, tend toward water retention, and experience lower-back fatigue. Best taken by women after menstruation ends. Not suitable during active https://nourilo.com/recipes/cinnamon-twig-angelica-ginger-date-chicken-soup-for-cold-uterus-infertility/ https://images.nourilo.com/6343/6343_0.jpg Cinnamon Twig, Angelica Root, Ginger & Red Date Chicken Soup A warming, circulation-supporting soup for women who experience cold hands and feet, irregular or scanty periods, period cramps, low libido, and difficulty conceiving — signs that Chinese medicine associates with 'uterine cold' (gong han). This combination warms the meridians, moves blood, https://nourilo.com/recipes/circulation-joint-comfort-lemongrass-green-apple-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5866/5866_0.jpg Lemongrass and Green Apple Tea A fragrant, warming tea with a natural citrusy sweetness — lemongrass is traditionally associated with circulation and mild rheumatic complaints, while green apple adds pectin and a refreshing tartness; good for all ages and those prone to digestive discomfort or mild joint stiffness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cistanche-goji-schisandra-soup-for-brain-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/7180/7180_0.jpg Cistanche, Goji Berry and Schisandra Berry Lean Pork Soup A traditionally formulated soup aimed at supporting kidney essence, cognitive sharpness, and emotional steadiness — recommended for seniors and those concerned about age-related cognitive decline. Gentle enough for regular use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/citron-peel-chen-pi-poria-tea-for-liver-qi/ https://images.nourilo.com/2650/2650_0.jpg Candied Citron Peel, Aged Tangerine Peel and Poria Tea A fragrant, citrusy tea of candied citron peel, aged tangerine peel and poria, traditionally used to soothe the liver, move stuck qi and transform phlegm for chest-and-side fullness, belching and a phlegmy cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/clam-goji-mulberry-soup-for-eye-and-liver-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/4477/4477_0.jpg Goji Berry and Mulberry Clam Soup A light, elegant soup that combines goji berries and mulberries with tender clam meat to support the liver and eyes — particularly valued in traditional food therapy for people who spend long hours in front of screens. https://nourilo.com/recipes/clear-heat-golden-camellia-green-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11077/11077_0.jpg Golden Camellia & Green Tea A fragrant steeped tea of golden camellia flowers with green tea, traditionally taken to clear heat and support those mindful of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. https://nourilo.com/recipes/clear-heat-watercress-fig-duck-gizzard-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11139/11139_0.jpg Watercress, Fig, Dried Duck Gizzard and Pork Rib Soup A delicious heat-clearing soup of watercress, fig, dried duck gizzard and pork ribs, traditionally used to clear summer heat, moisten the lungs and soothe the throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/clear-heat-watercress-luo-han-guo-duck-gizzard-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10447/10447_0.jpg Watercress, Golden Luo Han Guo and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup A sweet, clear Cantonese soup of watercress, monk fruit and dried duck gizzard, traditionally taken to clear heat and moisten the lungs after rich, fried or hotpot meals leave you feeling 'heaty'. https://nourilo.com/recipes/clear-moisten-lungs-water-chestnut-fig-lily-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9683/9683_0.jpg Water Chestnut, Dried Fig and Lily Bulb Pork Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese soup combining water chestnuts, dried figs and lily bulb, three ingredients traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, soothing the throat, and easing the dry, sticky coughs that accompany autumn dryness or respiratory infections. Suitable for most ages bu https://nourilo.com/recipes/clear-lung-heat-kudzu-water-chestnut-three-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10476/10476_0.jpg Kudzu, Water Chestnut, Three-Bean and Job's Tears Pork Rib Soup A fragrant, light Cantonese soup of kudzu, water chestnut, three kinds of bean and Job's tears, traditionally taken in flu season to clear lung heat and ease neck, shoulder and head tension. https://nourilo.com/recipes/clearing-heat-diuretic-soup-for-water-retention/ https://images.nourilo.com/10617/10617_0.jpg Clearing-Heat Diuretic Soup A light, cooling summer soup of fresh imperata root, corn silk, winter melon and rice beans, traditionally sipped to support healthy fluid balance and ease the puffy, heavy feeling of damp summer heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/clearing-lung-stomach-heat-watercress-carrot-spare-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9216/9216_0.jpg Watercress, Carrot and Spare Rib Soup A classic Cantonese soup combining watercress, carrot, and figs with spare ribs to clear heat from the lungs and stomach. Particularly helpful for those with a persistent mucusy cough, sluggish bowels, or sensitivity to airborne irritants — and tasty enough to become a household regular. https://nourilo.com/recipes/clearing-organ-heat-gold-silver-vegetable-fig-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4219/4219_0.jpg Gold-Silver Cabbage and Fig Soup A classic Cantonese food-therapy soup combining dried and fresh Chinese cabbage with apricot kernels and figs. Traditionally associated with clearing heat from the lungs and stomach, and supporting comfort during dry-weather or mild respiratory discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-carrot-black-chicken-soup-for-lung-moistening/ https://images.nourilo.com/141/141_0.jpg Coconut, Carrot and Black-Bone Chicken Soup A naturally sweet, nourishing soup of fresh coconut, carrot, red dates and black-bone chicken, traditionally used to support qi, build up a weak body and care for the complexion — gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-dried-scallop-chicken-soup-for-yin-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/2460/2460_0.jpg Coconut, Dried Scallop and Chicken Soup A naturally sweet coconut, dried scallop and chicken soup, traditionally made to nourish yin and blood and revive a body worn out by illness, overwork or summer heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-fish-maw-chicken-feet-soup-for-postpartum-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/11539/11539_0.jpg Coconut, Fish Maw and Chicken Feet Soup A rich, double-boiled nourishing soup of coconut, fish maw and chicken feet, traditionally taken by new mothers to nourish the blood, support recovery and the skin. Not for those still fighting off a cold or with weak digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-ball-lily-chestnut-soup-for-lung-nourishment-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/5375/5375_0.jpg Coconut Ball, Lily Bulb and Chestnut Soup A mildly sweet, easy-to-drink soup combining the traditional benefits of coconut, fresh lily bulb and chestnut — three ingredients long associated in Chinese food therapy with moistening the lungs, nourishing the skin and supporting recovery in postpartum mothers. Suitable for the whole family year- https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-corn-chestnut-soup-for-yin-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/8468/8468_0.jpg Indian Coconut, Corn and Chestnut Soup A gentle, plant-based soup for people who often stay up late or feel that their skin looks dull before its time. Indian coconut, sweet corn, chestnuts, and red dates combine in a naturally sweet broth traditionally associated with nourishing yin, supporting the kidneys, clearing internal dryness, an https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-fresh-lily-silkie-chicken-soup-for-skin-and-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/3253/3253_0.jpg Coconut, Fresh Lily and Silkie Chicken Soup (Ye Zi Xian Bai He Zhu Si Ji Tang) A fragrant, lightly sweet Cantonese soup that combines fresh coconut, lily bulb, and silkie chicken to nourish both the body's qi and yin, support skin moisture and brightness, and ease fatigue and thirst — suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-green-papaya-snow-ear-chicken-soup-for-post-covid/ https://images.nourilo.com/9914/9914_0.jpg Coconut, Green Papaya, Snow Ear Fungus, Apricot Kernel and Organic Chicken Breast Soup A deeply fragrant post-COVID recovery soup built on Indian coconut, green papaya, snow ear fungus, and organic chicken breast. Rich in supportive nutrients and traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, relieving cough and phlegm, and supporting immune recovery. Suitable for the whole family; https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-lotus-seed-pork-rib-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/8629/8629_0.jpg Coconut, Lotus Seed and Pork Rib Soup A fragrant, cooling soup combining fresh coconut flesh, lotus seeds, almonds, and figs with pork ribs. Traditionally served during hot, humid summer months to support the body in managing heat, ease thirst, and gently calm inner restlessness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-seafood-rice-for-energy-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/4548/4548_0.jpg Coconut Seafood Fried Rice A fragrant and satisfying seafood fried rice cooked with fresh coconut water — a creative Cantonese home dish that brings together prawns, squid, and oysters with pineapple and pearl rice, traditionally viewed as nourishing for the spleen and stomach system and supporting healthy energy levels. Coco https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-snow-fungus-pork-rib-soup-for-dry-skin-and-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/5707/5707_1.jpg Coconut, Snow Fungus & Pork Rib Soup A gentle, nourishing soup combining Indian coconut, Tremella snow fungus, and apricot kernels — traditionally valued for supporting lung moisture, smoothing dry skin, and easing dry coughs with little phlegm. Ideal for autumn and winter when the air turns dry. https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-amomum-pork-tripe-soup-for-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/3235/3235_0.jpg Codonopsis, Amomum and Pork Tripe Soup (Dang Shen Sha Ren Zhu Du Tang) A warming, tonifying Cantonese soup that combines codonopsis root, amomum fruit, and pork tripe to support a cold, weakened stomach — traditionally recommended for those who suffer from post-meal bloating, frequent belching, and a watery sensation in the mouth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-astragalus-yam-lotus-pork-soup-post-surgery-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/4354/4354_0.jpg Codonopsis, Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Lean Pork Soup A gentle, strengthening Cantonese soup of codonopsis, astragalus, Chinese yam, lotus seed and lean pork, traditionally taken to support qi and blood and help the body recover after an operation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/coconut-tiger-milk-lingzhi-fig-pork-rib-soup-for-autumn-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/10844/10844_0.jpg Coconut, Tiger-Milk Lingzhi, Fig and Pork Rib Soup A clear, moistening soup of coconut, tiger-milk lingzhi, almonds and figs simmered with pork ribs, traditionally enjoyed in dry autumn weather to moisten the lungs and ease cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-angelica-lamb-soup-for-cold-qi-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/8803/8803_0.jpg Codonopsis, Angelica Root and Lamb Soup A robust, warming winter soup combining codonopsis and angelica root with lean grass-fed lamb — a classic Chinese food-therapy recipe traditionally used to build qi and blood, warm a cold constitution, and relieve symptoms like cold hands and feet, fatigue, dizziness, and tinnitus. https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-chestnut-duck-soup-for-spleen-and-energy/ https://images.nourilo.com/8798/8798_0.jpg Codonopsis, Chestnut and Muscovy Duck Soup A mildly warming, mellow family soup pairing codonopsis and chestnuts with lean Muscovy duck — traditionally used to support digestive strength, relieve fatigue, and nourish the kidneys. Suitable for most constitutions, including those who tend to 'overheat' easily. https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-cordyceps-flower-quail-soup-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/343/343_0.jpg Codonopsis, Cordyceps Flower & Quail Soup A warming, immune-supporting soup pairing cordyceps flower — an accessible cultivated cousin of the famous (and expensive) wild cordyceps — with codonopsis root, goji berries, red dates, and quail. Traditionally associated with strengthening lung and kidney qi, nourishing the blood, and helping the https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-cinnamon-twig-squab-soup-for-hypothyroidism-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5180/5180_0.jpg Codonopsis, Cinnamon Twig & Squab Soup A warming, nourishing Cantonese soup that combines codonopsis, cinnamon twig, and squab to tonify heart qi and warm the body's channels — traditionally used to support people experiencing fatigue, palpitations, poor stamina, and cold limbs, including those managing hypothyroidism alongside medi https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-hyacinth-bean-lotus-loach-soup-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/8728/8728_0.jpg Codonopsis, Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed, Euryale Seed & Loach Fish Soup A savoury and nourishing Cantonese soup combining the spleen-strengthening herbs codonopsis, lotus seeds, euryale seeds, and hyacinth beans with pan-fried loach fish. Traditionally valued for improving digestion, supporting nutrient absorption, and benefiting both adults with digestive weakness and https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-jujube-peanut-soup-for-low-platelet-count/ https://images.nourilo.com/3977/3977_0.jpg Codonopsis Red Jujube Peanut Soup A simple, nourishing soup combining codonopsis root, red-skin peanuts, and red jujube — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support qi, encourage healthy blood production, and assist the body's natural clotting mechanisms, making it a common home remedy associated with low platelet co https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-old-chicken-fish-maw-stew-for-postpartum-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/3105/3105_0.jpg Codonopsis Old Chicken & Fish Maw Double-Steamed Stew A classic postpartum tonic stew combining old hen with codonopsis and fish maw — traditionally prepared for new mothers after lochia (post-birth discharge) has cleared, and also beneficial for anyone recovering from surgery or prolonged illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-lotus-seed-chicken-soup-for-weak-spleen-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/524/524_0.jpg Codonopsis, Lotus Seed, and Chicken Soup A classic, deeply savoury chicken soup using codonopsis root, lotus seeds, dried scallops, and red dates to gently nourish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and support those who are constitutionally weak, recovering from illness, or prone to poor appetite and low energy. Not suitable https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-peanut-quail-soup-for-qi-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/5678/5678_0.jpg Codonopsis Peanut Quail Soup A gentle, nourishing soup combining codonopsis root, peanuts, red dates and quail — ingredients long used in Chinese food therapy to support qi, nourish blood and strengthen the spleen. Suitable for those who tire easily, new mothers with low milk supply, and children who are slow to thrive. https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-polygonatum-red-date-soup-for-low-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/1517/1517_0.jpg Codonopsis, Polygonatum and Red Date Soup A simple herbal soup of codonopsis, Solomon's seal and red dates, simmered to tonify qi and blood — traditionally taken to support people with low blood pressure, dizziness and fatigue. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-poria-angelica-longan-soup-for-hypothyroid-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/6601/6601_0.jpg Codonopsis Poria Angelica Longan Soup A warming, blood-nourishing broth combining six classic herbs — codonopsis, poria, longan, white atractylodes, Chinese angelica, and red dates. Traditionally valued for people with hypothyroid-related fatigue, anxiety, poor memory, or irregular periods. Can be enriched with chicken or lamb for a hea https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-polygonatum-soup-for-hyperthyroid-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/6596/6596_0.jpg Codonopsis, Polygonatum and White Atractylodes Soup A gentle herb-forward broth using codonopsis, polygonatum, white atractylodes, tangerine peel, and red dates. Traditionally associated with supporting spleen qi, rebuilding energy levels, and improving appetite in those managing hyperthyroid fatigue or general qi deficiency. Suitable for the whole f https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-poria-atractylodes-soup-for-spleen-and-energy/ https://images.nourilo.com/1255/1255_0.jpg Codonopsis, Poria and Atractylodes Soup A warming, nourishing soup of codonopsis, poria, atractylodes, longan and angelica, traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, nourish the heart and support qi and blood in those feeling tired and run-down. https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-poria-red-date-congee-for-weak-digestion-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/5231/5231_0.jpg Codonopsis, Poria, and Red Date Congee A mild, warming congee combining three classic Chinese tonic ingredients — codonopsis root, poria mushroom, and red dates — to nourish qi, support digestion, and ease symptoms like poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue, and nausea seen in children or adults with a constitutionally weak spleen and sto https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-yam-chestnut-soup-for-chronic-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/1774/1774_0.jpg Codonopsis, Chinese Yam and Chestnut Pork-Rib Soup A mild-tasting soup of codonopsis, Chinese yam, chestnuts and pork ribs, traditionally taken to support the spleen, qi and blood and ease the tiredness, low energy and poor focus of chronic fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/codonopsis-yam-millet-congee-for-dull-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3405/3405_0.jpg Codonopsis and Millet Congee A gentle, warming congee made with codonopsis root, dried Chinese yam, red dates, and millet — a combination traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and blood, and gradually improve a pale, dull, or sallow complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cognitive-support-hairy-gourd-broad-bean-soybean-oyster-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4668/4668_0.jpg Hairy Gourd, Broad Bean, Soybean and Dried Oyster Pork Rib Soup A gentle, savoury Cantonese soup rich in tyrosine-containing foods — broad beans, soybeans, and dried oysters — traditionally chosen to support mental sharpness and healthy energy levels. Nourilo notes the soup is naturally sweet and delicious for all ages, with one important caution: those with fav https://nourilo.com/recipes/cogon-grass-corn-silk-tea-for-heat-and-fluid-metabolism/ https://images.nourilo.com/9729/9729_0.jpg Cogon Grass and Corn Silk Tea A gentle, cooling two-ingredient tea made from fresh cogon grass root and corn silk — both widely used in Chinese food therapy for supporting fluid metabolism, cooling heat in the body, and assisting liver and gallbladder function. Particularly associated with conditions involving internal heat, jau https://nourilo.com/recipes/cogongrass-pear-lotus-node-soup-for-nosebleeds/ https://images.nourilo.com/5158/5158_0.jpg Cogongrass Root, Snow Pear & Lotus Node Soup A gentle, traditional Cantonese soup that combines cogongrass root, snow pear, and lotus nodes — three ingredients long associated with cooling the blood and moistening the lungs — to support children who experience frequent nosebleeds during dry weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cogongrass-root-adzuki-bean-congee-for-edema/ https://images.nourilo.com/374/374_0.jpg Cogongrass Root and Adzuki Bean Congee A gentle, nourishing congee made by first decocting fresh cogongrass root to create a flavoured liquid, then cooking adzuki beans and brown rice in it until soft. Traditionally valued for relieving water retention, supporting urinary health, and nourishing the internal organs. Suitable for healthy i https://nourilo.com/recipes/cogongrass-sugarcane-carrot-waterchestnut-coix-drink-to-clear-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/8687/8687_0.jpg Cogongrass Root, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Coix Seed Drink A classic Hong Kong herbal drink made by simmering cogongrass root, sugarcane, carrot, water chestnuts, and coix seed — traditionally used to clear excess heat, support urinary health, reduce dampness, and support the body before or after vaccination; safe and pleasant-tasting for children and adult https://nourilo.com/recipes/cogongrass-sugarcane-water-chestnut-corn-drink-for-heat-and-urinary-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/8448/8448_0.jpg Cogongrass Root Sugarcane Water Chestnut Corn Water A naturally sweet, light Cantonese drink made from fresh cogongrass root, sugarcane, water chestnuts, and corn. Traditionally used to gently clear heat, support urinary flow, and ease mild urinary tract discomfort. Child-friendly and suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-and-headache-mustard-greens-ginger-broth/ https://images.nourilo.com/9773/9773_0.jpg Mustard Greens and Fresh Ginger Broth (Da Jie Cai Sheng Jiang Shui) A simple, traditional Cantonese folk remedy: large mustard greens simmered with ginger slices to make a warming, slightly pungent broth that is traditionally drunk at the first signs of a cold to encourage a mild sweat and ease headache and body aches. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-chicken-noodle-skin-salad-summer/ https://images.nourilo.com/3295/3295_0.jpg Shredded Chicken Cold Noodle Skin A refreshing Cantonese cold dish: bouncy mung bean jelly sheets topped with shredded poached chicken, crisp cucumber julienne, and a nutty sesame-mustard dressing — quick to assemble and perfect as a healthy summer lunch. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-cough-loquat-flower-licorice-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/8384/8384_0.jpg Loquat Flower and Licorice Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal tea using dried loquat flower buds and licorice root — traditionally drunk to ease the throat discomfort and cough that come with the early stages of a common cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-cough-relief-dragon-tongue-leaf-stone-wampee-apple-pear-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/7080/7080_0.jpg Dragon Tongue Leaf, Stone Wampee, Apple and Pear Drink A classic Cantonese food-therapy drink made with fresh dragon tongue leaf, stone wampee, apple, and snow pear. Traditionally associated with soothing persistent cough, clearing phlegm, and easing a sore or hoarse throat after a wind-heat cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-in-weak-constitution-astragalus-scallion-fermented-soybean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7275/7275_0.jpg Astragalus, Scallion and Fermented Soybean Soup A quick, warming soup for people with a weaker constitution who have caught a cold — astragalus strengthens qi while the scallion and fermented soybean help the body release the cold and clear the head. Ready in under 25 minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-flu-sore-throat-cilantro-ginger-pickled-cucumber-fish-broth/ https://images.nourilo.com/7066/7066_0.jpg Cilantro, Ginger, Pickled Cucumber and Grass Carp Broth A hot, fragrant, quickly made broth intended to be drunk at the very first sign of a cold or flu — before symptoms have the chance to take hold. Cilantro, ginger, and spring onion are classic Chinese food-therapy ingredients for driving out wind and cold from the surface; the pickled cucumber (cha g https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-hands-feet-astragalus-rehmannia-cinnamon-twig-broth/ https://images.nourilo.com/8168/8168_0.jpg Astragalus, Rehmannia and Cinnamon Twig Broth A warming herbal broth combining astragalus, prepared rehmannia and cinnamon twig — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support circulation and help relieve chronically cold hands and feet associated with qi and blood deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-hands-feet-yang-deficiency-astragalus-angelica-ginger-lamb-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7581/7581_0.jpg Astragalus, Angelica, Ginger and Lamb Soup A classic warming Cantonese soup using lamb, astragalus, angelica, ginger, and goji — traditionally valued for supporting circulation, warming a cold constitution, nourishing blood, and easing period-related complaints such as late periods, scanty flow, and menstrual cold pain. Not suitable during f https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-konjac-noodle-salad-for-weight-loss/ https://images.nourilo.com/1060/1060_0.jpg Sesame-Mustard Konjac Noodle Salad with Chicken A cool, appetizing summer salad built on low-calorie konjac noodles, lean chicken and cucumber in a bright sesame-mustard dressing — light, filling, and a tasty ally for slimming. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-marinated-indian-aster-for-heat-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/4168/4168_0.jpg Cold Marinated Indian Aster (Ma Lan Tou) with Spiced Tofu A classic Jiangnan-style cold dish, this recipe blanches tender Indian aster shoots and tosses them with fragrant five-spice tofu, a touch of soy sauce, and sesame oil. Traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, supporting healthy blood pressure, and soothing throat discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-limbs-ficus-root-ginger-lamb-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8407/8407_0.jpg Five-Finger Peach Root, Ginger and Lamb Soup A warming, aromatic Cantonese soup made with five-finger peach root — nicknamed 'Southern Astragalus' for its gentle qi-supporting effect — combined with lamb and ginger to warm the body and ease cold sensitivity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-prevention-kumquat-lemon-honey-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6992/6992_0.jpg Kumquat and Lemon Honey Preserve A homemade kumquat and lemon honey preserve made with whole skins and natural sweeteners — a traditional Cantonese remedy for cough, sore throat, and cold prevention that can be prepared in batches and kept in the fridge for months. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-sesame-spiced-tofu-strips/ https://images.nourilo.com/4817/4817_0.jpg Cold-Dressed Spiced Tofu Strips (Liang Ban Dou Gan Si) A crisp, light Cantonese-style cold-dressed salad made from julienned pressed tofu, Chinese celery, capsicum, and carrot, tossed in sesame oil and soy-based dressing. Quick, satisfying, and a perfect make-ahead side dish. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-stomach-salted-mustard-pepper-pork-tripe-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/739/739_0.jpg Salted Mustard Greens, Peppercorn & Pork Tripe Soup A warming food-therapy soup pairing tangy salted mustard greens with peppercorns and pork tripe to traditionally support those with cold-type stomach discomfort, nausea, and weak digestion. Not a substitute for medical care. https://nourilo.com/recipes/colored-chrysanthemum-honey-tea-for-eyes-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/3529/3529_0.jpg Colored Chrysanthemum Honey Tea (Cai Ju Mi Cha) A calming floral tea made from wild-harvested Tibetan colored chrysanthemum steeped in hot water and sweetened with honey. Traditionally associated with clearing liver heat, supporting comfortable vision, aiding digestion, and calming the mind before sleep. Not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-weakness-qi-blood-codonopsis-angelica-lamb-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8335/8335_0.jpg Codonopsis, Angelica, and Lamb Soup A warming winter soup combining codonopsis root, angelica, and lamb to traditionally support qi and blood, ease cold limbs, and aid recovery after illness or postpartum weakness — best consumed in cold weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cold-stomach-warming-peppercorn-pickled-mustard-pork-tripe-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5614/5614_0.jpg Peppercorn, Pickled Mustard Greens, and Pork Tripe Soup A classic Cantonese comfort soup pairing pork tripe with whole white peppercorns and pickled mustard greens — traditionally valued in Chinese food-therapy for warming the stomach, dispersing internal cold, and easing cold-type nausea or digestive discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/colorful-garlic-chives-stir-fry-for-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/592/592_0.jpg Colorful Garlic Chive Stir-Fry (Qi Cai Qiao Cai Si) A lightly seasoned Cantonese stir-fry combining garlic chive (xie bai), black wood ear fungus, and carrot — a traditional pairing used to support bowel regularity, ease bloating, and promote circulation, suitable for those with constipation or high blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/complexion-nourishing-adzuki-cashew-lotus-root-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11332/11332_0.jpg Adzuki, Cashew & Lotus Root Soup A clear, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of lotus root, adzuki beans, cashews and red dates, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the complexion, support blood and encourage healthy circulation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/complexion-detox-black-bean-black-sesame-southern-date-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5882/5882_0.jpg Black Bean, Black Sesame and Southern Date Soup A nourishing 'three blacks' soup that combines the antioxidant-rich power of black soybeans, black sesame, and southern dates — traditionally used to support skin clarity, hair health, gentle detoxification, and bowel regularity. Suitable for adults and children alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/concentrated-pomegranate-juice-for-heart-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/4807/4807_0.jpg Concentrated Pomegranate Juice A preservative-free concentrated pomegranate syrup that you blend, press, and gently cook at home, then dilute with warm water to drink as a daily wellness tonic. Research suggests pomegranate is rich in antioxidants and is associated with supporting healthy circulation and heart function. https://nourilo.com/recipes/conch-pearl-oyster-meat-cordyceps-soup-for-post-surgery-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/5791/5791_0.jpg Conch, Pearl Oyster Meat, Yam and Cordyceps Flower Soup A nourishing post-operative recovery soup combining dried conch, pearl oyster meat, cordyceps flower, yam, and goji berries — rich in protein and traditionally used to nourish the liver, kidneys, and yin without causing internal heat; particularly suited to those recovering from surgery who experien https://nourilo.com/recipes/conpoy-steamed-egg-white-for-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/3882/3882_0.jpg Conpoy (Dried Scallop) Steamed Egg White A light, silky steamed egg white dish featuring fragrant conpoy (dried scallop) — an elegant home-cooked dish that is gentle on the stomach and traditionally associated with nourishing yin, supporting kidney function, and benefiting those with high blood pressure, thirst, or sleep disturbance. https://nourilo.com/recipes/constipation-heat-yacon-snow-fungus-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4223/4223_0.jpg Yacon and Snow Fungus Soup A naturally sweet and nourishing Cantonese soup built around yacon root — a South American tuber rich in fructooligosaccharides — paired with snow fungus and figs. Traditionally recommended as a gentle everyday remedy to support bowel regularity, gut health, and cholesterol management. https://nourilo.com/recipes/constitution-tonic-donkey-hide-gelatin-paste/ https://images.nourilo.com/1510/1510_0.jpg Donkey-Hide Gelatin Tonic Paste (Gu Yuan Gao) A traditional Chinese tonic paste of donkey-hide gelatin, walnuts, black sesame and red dates, slow-steamed into a paste and taken by the spoonful to nourish yin and blood. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cooling-diuretic-imperata-cane-carrot-water-chestnut-barley-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/11335/11335_0.jpg Imperata, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Job's Tears Water A naturally sweet Cantonese cooling drink of imperata root, sugarcane, carrot, water chestnut and raw Job's tears, traditionally taken to clear heat, promote urination and help the body shed dampness — handy after rich or 'heaty' meals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cooling-detox-maogen-zhuzhe-coix-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/9326/9326_0.jpg Cogon Grass, Sugar Cane, Carrot and Coix Seed Water A classic Cantonese food-therapy drink combining cogon grass root, sugar cane, carrot and raw coix seeds. Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat, relieving dampness and supporting the body's natural detoxification. Suitable for most adults and children as a refreshing everyday drink https://nourilo.com/recipes/cooling-diuretic-imperata-sugarcane-water-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10238/10238_0.jpg Imperata Root, Sugarcane, Water Chestnut and Corn Water A clear, naturally sweet summer drink of imperata root, sugarcane, water chestnut and corn, traditionally used to clear summer heat and support healthy urination — a homemade, low-sugar alternative for active kids in hot weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/coral-grass-goji-sweet-soup-for-skin-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/4543/4543_0.jpg Coral Grass & Goji Berry Sweet Soup A simple, warming sweet soup made from coral grass — a natural sea algae rich in collagen-like compounds and plant fibre — paired with goji berries and warming ginger, traditionally favoured by those wanting to support clear skin, gentle bowel regularity, and liver-eye wellness. Suitable for most ag https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-asparagus-chicken-stir-fry/ https://images.nourilo.com/4782/4782_0.jpg Fresh Cordyceps Flower, Asparagus and Chicken Stir-Fry A quick and nourishing home-style stir-fry that combines vibrant orange cordyceps flower mushrooms with crisp asparagus and tender chicken. Cordyceps flower is a widely available cultivated fungus traditionally associated with supporting lung and kidney function, and the dish comes together in under https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-chayote-vegetable-soup-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/11412/11412_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower and Chayote Vegetable Soup A light, fragrant vegetarian soup of cordyceps flower, chayote, lotus seed and lily bulb, traditionally enjoyed by those of yin-deficient, easily-overheated constitution to gently support immunity in autumn and winter. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-fritillaria-glehnia-scallop-soup-for-childhood-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/2871/2871_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Fritillaria, Glehnia and Dried Scallop Soup A nourishing soup of cordyceps flower, fritillary, glehnia and dried scallop, traditionally used to moisten the lungs, transform phlegm and ease cough — a gentle tonic for children with weak lungs who catch coughs easily. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-huai-shan-soup-for-lung-and-spleen/ https://images.nourilo.com/659/659_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Huai Shan and Goji Berry Pork Shin Soup A gentle, everyday soup pairing cordyceps flower (a cultivated mycelium rich in polysaccharides) with huai shan, goji, and dried figs. Traditionally valued for strengthening the lungs and spleen, it suits those who experience mild breathlessness, easy fatigue, or frequent respiratory complaints. Sui https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-lily-partridge-soup-for-weak-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/1422/1422_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup A gentle, non-heating soup of cordyceps flower, lily bulb, apricot kernels and partridge, traditionally used to support the lungs and kidneys and ease a weak, lingering cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-lingzhi-almond-soup-for-cough-and-breathing/ https://images.nourilo.com/2150/2150_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Lingzhi and Almond Soup A nourishing soup of cordyceps flower, tiger-milk lingzhi, lily bulb and apricot kernels; in traditional Chinese food therapy it is associated with strengthening the lungs and helping prevent recurrent cough and wheeze. Best avoided while an acute cold is still present. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-palm-fruit-carrot-soup-for-dry-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/2200/2200_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Palm Fruit & Carrot Soup A light, moistening Cantonese soup of cordyceps flower, palm fruit, carrot, almonds and red dates, traditionally sipped to nourish yin, soothe a dry throat and ease the dry, ticklish cough that comes with late nights or too much smoke and drink. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-pearl-meat-abalone-soup-for-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/3487/3487_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Pearl Oyster Meat and Green-Lip Abalone Soup A prized, richly flavoured soup combining cordyceps flower, pearl oyster meat and green-lip abalone — traditionally prepared to nourish the liver, support comfortable vision and calm the spirit. Excellent for post-illness recovery and general deep nourishment. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-quail-soup-for-immune-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/3927/3927_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Chinese Yam, Goji Berry and Quail Soup A gentle, well-rounded double-boiled tonic soup featuring cordyceps flower and quail — long prized in Cantonese cooking as a mild all-family nourishing broth traditionally associated with supporting lung function, the spleen, and eye health. Particularly suited to those who catch colds easily. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-sand-ginseng-snow-ear-duck-soup-for-yin-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/5977/5977_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Sand Ginseng, Snow Ear and Muscovy Duck Soup A deeply nourishing Cantonese soup pairing cordyceps flower, sand ginseng, snow ear fungus, and goji berries with muscovy duck — a rich but non-greasy soup traditionally used to support those who are run-down, overworked, tend to run hot, or experience frequent dry cough and nasal sensitivity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-sha-shen-yu-zhu-partridge-soup-to-moisten-the-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/2560/2560_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Partridge Soup An autumn soup of cordyceps flower, sha shen, yu zhu and partridge, traditionally said to nourish yin and moisten the lungs for dry seasons, dry coughs and a parched nose and mouth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-snow-fungus-lily-conch-soup-for-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/4132/4132_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower Snow Fungus Lily Conch Slice Soup A classic Cantonese autumn-transition soup designed to nourish the lungs and replenish moisture as the weather turns drier after the summer heat. Cordyceps flower, snow fungus, lily bulb, and sweet almonds form the moistening backbone of this broth; conch slices (or lean pork) provide protein and de https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-solomons-seal-pork-soup-to-moisten-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10779/10779_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower Spore, Sea Solomon's Seal and Lean Pork Soup A fragrant, nourishing soup of cordyceps flower spore, snow fungus, sea Solomon's seal, goji and red dates with lean pork, traditionally taken to moisten the lungs, nourish the skin and ease nasal and airway sensitivity — best avoided during a fever. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-teal-duck-soup-for-recovery-and-strength/ https://images.nourilo.com/1794/1794_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Yam and Goji Double-Boiled Teal Duck Soup A clear, lightly sweet double-boiled duck soup with cordyceps flower, yam and goji — a gentle homestyle tonic traditionally used to rebuild strength after illness, surgery or fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-tofu-stir-fry-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3191/3191_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower and Tofu Stir-Fry A light, nourishing stir-fry pairing cultivated cordyceps flower with silky tofu — an accessible everyday dish that draws on the immunity-supporting properties traditionally attributed to cordyceps, without the steep cost of wild-harvested Cordyceps sinensis. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-yam-goji-teal-duck-soup-for-frail-children/ https://images.nourilo.com/2408/2408_0.jpg Cordyceps-Flower Yam Goji Fox-Nut Teal-Duck Soup (chong cao hua huai qi qian shi shui ya tang) A mild, balanced Cantonese tonic soup of cordyceps flower, yam, goji and teal duck, traditionally used to nourish qi and blood and support frail, easily-tired children and recovering adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-yam-chestnut-pork-soup-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/10168/10168_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower Yam Goji Chestnut Pork Shin Soup (Chong Cao Hua Huai Qi Li Zi Zhu Zhan Tang) A fragrant, gently nourishing pork shin soup with cordyceps flower, fresh yam, goji, chestnut and red date, traditionally taken to support the body's resilience against respiratory bugs. Mild enough for pregnancy. Informational only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-yam-duck-soup-for-childrens-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/7556/7556_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Fresh Yam, Goji Berry, and Mallard Duck Soup A nourishing, slightly cooling Cantonese soup built on cordyceps flower, fresh yam, goji berries, and mallard duck — traditionally used to strengthen the constitution, support healthy immunity, and nourish the kidneys and lungs without dryness or overheating. Suitable for children from 15 months and https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-yam-goji-pearl-meat-soup-for-vision-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5381/5381_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Chinese Yam, Goji Berry and Pearl Meat Soup A nourishing, mildly sweet soup that combines cordyceps flower, fresh Chinese yam, goji berry and the prized pearl meat — ingredients long used in Chinese food therapy to support the liver, kidneys and eyes. Especially well suited to those who spend long hours in front of a screen. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-yam-goji-wild-duck-soup-to-ward-off-colds/ https://images.nourilo.com/10753/10753_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Fresh Chinese Yam, Goji and Wild Duck Soup A nourishing soup of cordyceps flower spore heads, fresh Chinese yam, goji and red dates with wild duck, traditionally taken to nourish the body and support resilience to seasonal colds — best avoided during a fever. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-yam-lotus-goji-chicken-soup-for-spleen-kidney/ https://images.nourilo.com/5190/5190_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed & Goji Berry Chicken Soup A wholesome, everyday Cantonese chicken soup combining cordyceps flower, Chinese yam, lotus seeds, and goji berries to support spleen and kidney function and strengthen the immune system — a nourishing family soup that is gentle enough for children and elders alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-flower-yam-soup-for-immunity-and-flu-resistance/ https://images.nourilo.com/8290/8290_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower and Fresh Chinese Yam Soup A wonderfully fragrant everyday soup combining affordable Cordyceps flower with fresh Chinese yam, fox nuts, and lean pork — traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs and kidneys, supporting the liver, and strengthening the body's resistance to seasonal colds and flu. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-south-jujube-rice-wine-for-vitality-and-longevity/ https://images.nourilo.com/2780/2780_0.jpg Cordyceps and South Jujube Rice Wine A traditional Cantonese tonic wine combining cordyceps and south jujube dates, traditionally used to support kidney yang and yin, nourish qi and blood, and strengthen the body. Best taken in small daily amounts as a long-term wellness ritual. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-spore-winter-melon-chicken-soup-for-summer-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/11101/11101_0.jpg Cordyceps Spore Winter Melon Chicken Breast Soup A clear, savoury summer soup of cordyceps spore heads, winter melon, corn and chicken breast, traditionally taken to cool summer heat, drain dampness and support the body's defences. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-spore-yam-goji-lily-conch-soup-for-winter-tonic/ https://images.nourilo.com/10857/10857_0.jpg Cordyceps Spore, Yam, Goji, Lily and Conch Soup A nourishing, savory soup of cordyceps spore heads, fresh yam, goji, lily bulb and conch meat, traditionally enjoyed at the start of winter to support the five organs and ease cough without being overly warming. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cordyceps-tiger-milk-lingzhi-quail-soup-for-weak-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/4944/4944_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Tiger Milk Lingzhi and Quail Soup A richly flavoured Cantonese medicinal soup combining the prized Tiger Milk Mushroom, Cordyceps flower, and sweet almonds with tender quail. Traditionally prepared to strengthen the lung, spleen, and kidney in children who catch colds easily or have a tendency toward cough and wheeze. Do not serve d https://nourilo.com/recipes/coriander-basil-turmeric-fish-head-soup-for-headache/ https://images.nourilo.com/9541/9541_0.jpg Coriander, Basil, Turmeric and Fish Head Soup A richly aromatic and nourishing soup combining coriander, sweet basil and fresh turmeric with a seared carp head — traditional food therapy associates this combination with promoting blood circulation, reducing inflammation, relieving headache and neck tension, and supporting brain health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/coriander-root-goji-tea-to-support-kidney-cleansing/ https://images.nourilo.com/10963/10963_0.jpg Coriander Root and Goji Berry Tea A light, fragrant tea brewed from coriander roots and goji berries, traditionally enjoyed to support kidney function and help the body clear accumulated waste. https://nourilo.com/recipes/coriander-scallion-century-egg-fish-soup-for-early-colds/ https://images.nourilo.com/1208/1208_0.jpg Coriander, Scallion, Century Egg and Fish Slice Soup A fast, warming Cantonese soup of coriander, scallion, century egg and fish, traditionally drunk hot at the very first signs of a cold — chills, body aches, scratchy throat or a slight fever — to coax out a light sweat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/corn-hyacinth-bean-jujube-congee-for-water-retention/ https://images.nourilo.com/2977/2977_0.jpg Corn, Hyacinth Bean and Red Date Congee A gentle, savory-sweet congee of corn (with its diuretic silk), hyacinth beans, red dates and rice — a soothing food-therapy porridge Nourilo recommends for mild, nutrition-related puffiness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/corn-onion-fuzzy-melon-scallop-soup-for-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/2221/2221_0.jpg Corn, Onion, Fuzzy Melon & Dried Scallop Soup A clear, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of corn (with its silk), onion, fuzzy melon and dried scallop, traditionally enjoyed as an everyday soup to promote urination and support healthy blood sugar and blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/corn-silk-carrot-pork-pancreas-soup-for-diabetes/ https://images.nourilo.com/9920/9920_0.jpg Corn Silk, Carrot, and Pork Pancreas Soup A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup combining corn silk, carrot, and pork pancreas to support blood sugar balance and kidney health. Lightly sweet and suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/corn-walnut-chicken-soup-for-kidney-support-and-joint-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/8441/8441_0.jpg Corn, Walnut and Chicken Breast Soup A light, everyday Cantonese soup using corn kernels, walnuts, red dates, and chicken breast. Traditionally associated with supporting kidney and spleen function, and easing the damp-cold aching of conditions such as lumbar hypertrophic arthritis. Suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cornus-codonopsis-schisandra-tea-for-night-sweats/ https://images.nourilo.com/11493/11493_0.jpg Cornus Fruit, Codonopsis & Schisandra Tea A gentle restorative tea of cornus fruit, codonopsis and schisandra, traditionally used for people who sweat easily from weakness — including children, the convalescent, and women after childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cough-adenophora-polygonatum-three-fruit-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10063/10063_0.jpg Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Three-Fruit Soup A naturally sweet Cantonese soup of adenophora root, Solomon's seal, apricot kernels, apple, pear and fig — traditionally used to moisten the lungs and soothe a dry, lingering cough, gentle enough for children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cough-and-wheeze-relief-ginkgo-walnut-pork-lung-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/82/82_0.jpg Ginkgo Nut, Walnut and Pork Lung Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup combining ginkgo nuts, walnuts, apricot kernels, dried figs and pork lung — a traditional food-therapy recipe associated with supporting lung function and easing persistent cough or mild breathlessness. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cough-phlegm-fritillaria-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/937/937_0.jpg Sichuan Fritillaria and Partridge Soup A classic Cantonese food-therapy soup combining Sichuan fritillaria bulbs, honey-roasted licorice, dried figs and partridge. Traditionally prized for dissolving phlegm, easing cough and opening the voice. Gentle enough for children and the elderly, and also suitable for pregnant women. Note: be sure https://nourilo.com/recipes/cough-and-wheeze-relief-ginkgo-walnut-tiger-milk-lingzhi-crocodile-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6943/6943_0.jpg Ginkgo Nut, Walnut, Tiger Milk Lingzhi and Dried Crocodile Meat Soup A robust Cantonese tonic soup combining ginkgo nuts, walnuts, tiger milk lingzhi mushroom, and dried crocodile meat, traditionally associated with strengthening weak lungs, easing chronic cough and wheezing, and supporting spleen-kidney function. Important caution: ginkgo nuts contain naturally occu https://nourilo.com/recipes/cough-with-phlegm-tangerine-peel-apricot-kernel-steamed-pear/ https://images.nourilo.com/4230/4230_0.jpg Tangerine Peel, Apricot Kernel and Steamed Pear A gentle Cantonese steamed pear dessert combining aged tangerine peel and apricot kernels to soothe a phlegmy cough. Because aged tangerine peel is warming, it balances the naturally cooling quality of pear — making this remedy suitable for both heat-type and cold-type coughs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/cough-phlegm-sauropus-loquat-leaf-pear-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/10255/10255_0.jpg Fresh Sauropus Leaf, Loquat Leaf, Candied Kumquat and Snow Pear Water A clear, naturally sweet water of fresh sauropus and loquat leaf with candied kumquat and snow pear, traditionally enjoyed to ease phlegm and soothe a dry or wind-heat cough — gentle enough for children and elders. https://nourilo.com/recipes/crocodile-meat-herb-soup-for-childrens-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3196/3196_0.jpg Sea Coconut, Fritillary Bulb, Almond and Crocodile Meat Soup A classic Cantonese tonic soup combining sea coconut, fritillary bulb, and apricot kernels with crocodile meat — mildly warming and nourishing, traditionally given to children with weak lungs who are prone to prolonged coughing or wheezing after illness. The whole family can share it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/crown-daisy-fish-head-soup-for-blood-pressure-and-brain-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/9945/9945_0.jpg Crown Daisy Greens and Big Fish Head Soup A quick, flavourful Cantonese fish head soup with crown daisy greens — a winter seasonal vegetable rich in potassium and fibre. Traditionally associated with supporting blood pressure, boosting brain function, and settling the spleen and stomach. Ready in under 30 minutes; suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/crown-daisy-tangerine-peel-soup-for-childrens-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/1551/1551_0.jpg Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup A quick, gentle soup of crown daisy greens and tangerine peel, traditionally given to children with a phlegmy cough after a cold. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/curry-potato-beef-shank-for-stomach-warming/ https://images.nourilo.com/1594/1594_0.jpg Braised Curry Beef Shank with Potato A hearty home-style braised curry dish made with pre-cooked beef shank, potato, tomato, and colorful peppers. The warming spices in curry — especially turmeric — are traditionally associated with stimulating digestion and supporting overall wellbeing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/daidaihua-chenpi-licorice-tea-for-stomach-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/4022/4022_0.jpg Daidai Blossom, Aged Tangerine Peel and Licorice Tea A simple three-ingredient flower tea steeped in boiling water, traditionally used to ease stomach and upper abdominal pain related to stress, cold exposure or digestive weakness. Daidai blossom opens the stomach, aged tangerine peel moves qi and resolves phlegm, and licorice harmonises the formula — https://nourilo.com/recipes/damp-heat-diarrhea-honeysuckle-polygonum-chinense-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2658/2658_0.jpg Honeysuckle and Polygonum Chinense Soup A simple two-herb decoction of honeysuckle and Polygonum chinense, traditionally taken for damp-heat type acute enteritis or dysentery with cramping, foul-smelling diarrhea and a feverish, thirsty feeling. https://nourilo.com/recipes/damp-heat-liver-yin-chen-red-bean-mung-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6554/6554_0.jpg Yin Chen, Adzuki Bean & Mung Bean Soup A lightly flavoured, fragrant soup combining the classic Chinese liver herb yin chen with adzuki beans and mung beans to clear heat, resolve dampness, and traditionally support liver function — suitable for those feeling heavy, sluggish, or experiencing skin outbreaks from internal damp-heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dampness-clearing-spleen-supporting-herbal-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/10279/10279_0.jpg Spleen-Supporting Dampness-Clearing Tea A mild, family-friendly dampness-clearing tea of smilax, adzuki bean, barley and rush pith, traditionally enjoyed to support the spleen, clear damp and ease puffiness and stiff joints in humid weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dampness-relief-poria-atractylodes-hyacinth-bean-coat-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6895/6895_0.jpg Poria, White Atractylodes and Hyacinth Bean Coat Drink A gentle, warming herbal drink rooted in traditional food therapy that supports spleen and stomach function while helping clear internal dampness — suitable for all ages, especially those who feel heavy, sluggish, or prone to loose stools after eating cold or raw foods. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dandelion-chrysanthemum-tea-for-stomach-ulcers/ https://images.nourilo.com/8790/8790_0.jpg Dandelion Root and Yellow Chrysanthemum Tea A gentle, fragrant herbal tea combining dandelion root and Hangzhou yellow chrysanthemum — traditionally used in Chinese wellness practice to soothe liver-stomach discomfort and support a healthy gut environment, including where Helicobacter pylori is a concern. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dandelion-honeysuckle-congee-for-inflammation/ https://images.nourilo.com/11512/11512_0.jpg Dandelion and Honeysuckle Congee A clean, lightly fragrant congee of dandelion root and honeysuckle, traditionally taken to clear heat and support the body during minor inflammatory complaints. Not suitable for those with a cold, weak digestion or during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dandelion-jasmine-tea-for-gastritis/ https://images.nourilo.com/7735/7735_0.jpg Dandelion & Jasmine Flower Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal tea combining dandelion — a natural anti-inflammatory herb with documented activity against H. pylori — with calming jasmine flower. Traditionally associated with soothing stomach inflammation and relieving digestive gas. Best suited to those with heat-type constitutio https://nourilo.com/recipes/dandelion-root-honeysuckle-tea-for-inflammation/ https://images.nourilo.com/11011/11011_0.jpg Dandelion Root and Honeysuckle Tea A clean, faintly sweet tea of roasted dandelion root and honeysuckle flower, traditionally used to clear internal heat and support the body through inflammatory complaints. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dandelion-root-tea-for-liver-support-and-digestive-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/8456/8456_0.jpg Dandelion Root Tea A clean, lightly fragrant tea made from dried roasted dandelion root. Backed by both traditional Chinese food therapy and a growing body of modern research, dandelion root is associated with liver support, gentle detoxification, digestive comfort, and skin clarity. Suitable for adults and children; https://nourilo.com/recipes/dandelion-tea-for-gallbladder-and-liver-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/9714/9714_0.jpg Dandelion Tea A simple, fragrant tea made from dried dandelion herb, traditionally valued in Chinese medicine for supporting liver and gallbladder health, clearing heat and toxins, and easing the recovery period following mild gallbladder inflammation. Cooler in nature — best taken 3–4 times a week rather than ev https://nourilo.com/recipes/dandelion-wormwood-honey-date-tea-for-hepatitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/8852/8852_0.jpg Dandelion, Wormwood & Honey Date Tea A traditional Chinese herbal tea combining dandelion and virgate wormwood — two herbs with a long history of use for supporting liver and gallbladder health, promoting bile secretion, and helping the body manage jaundice. The honey dates balance the cooling nature of the herbs and round out the tast https://nourilo.com/recipes/dang-shen-lotus-seed-fox-nut-soup-for-spleen-weakness-and-loose-stools/ https://images.nourilo.com/2564/2564_0.jpg Dang Shen, Lotus Seed and Fox Nut Soup A gentle nourishing soup of dang shen, lotus seed, fox nut, poria and red dates, traditionally used to strengthen a weak spleen and ease loose stools, especially in older adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dangshen-astragalus-huangjing-pork-soup-for-qi/ https://images.nourilo.com/113/113_0.jpg Dang Shen, Astragalus and Huang Jing Lean-Pork Soup A mild, lightly herbal lean-pork soup with dang shen, astragalus and huang jing, traditionally used to support the spleen, boost qi and build strength in those who feel weak and easily fatigued. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dangshen-lamb-longan-soup-for-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/3666/3666_0.jpg Codonopsis, Lamb and Longan Soup A deeply warming, nourishing soup combining lamb with codonopsis root, longan and red dates — a traditional preparation to support people who feel chronically cold, pale and low in energy, and often recommended after childbirth or during cold months. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dangshen-longan-eel-soup-for-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/1400/1400_0.jpg Codonopsis, Longan and Eel Soup A warming tonic soup of codonopsis, longan, astragalus and eel, traditionally taken to strengthen the spleen, boost qi and nourish the blood. The whole family can enjoy it; also valued by those who feel pale and depleted. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dangshen-maidong-yuzhu-tea-for-blood-sugar-balance/ https://images.nourilo.com/11403/11403_0.jpg Dang Shen, Mai Dong and Yu Zhu Tea A gentle qi-and-yin tea of dang shen, mai dong and yu zhu, traditionally used to boost qi, nourish yin and ease the dryness and thirst that come with a parched, run-down constitution. Best taken every other day, not daily. https://nourilo.com/recipes/danshen-poria-longan-soup-for-stress-and-anxiety/ https://images.nourilo.com/6157/6157_0.jpg Danshen, Spirit Poria and Longan Lean Pork Soup A calming blood-nourishing soup centred on danshen (red sage root) — one of the most celebrated herbs in traditional Chinese medicine for its cardiovascular and blood-activating properties — combined with spirit poria for the mind, longan for the blood, and red dates for the spirit. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dayflower-bamboo-leaf-soup-for-heat-and-fluid/ https://images.nourilo.com/2366/2366_0.jpg Dayflower and Lophatherum (Bamboo Leaf) Soup A simple two-herb soup of fresh dayflower and lophatherum (bamboo leaf), traditionally used to clear heat and promote urination. Cooling by nature; not suitable for pregnant women or those with a cold spleen and stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/daylily-chayote-lily-bulb-pork-soup-for-eyes-and-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/10532/10532_0.jpg Daylily, Chayote, Lily Bulb and Pork Rib Soup A clear, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of daylily, chayote, fresh lily bulb and pork rib that is traditionally enjoyed to support tired eyes and an easily anxious, restless mood. https://nourilo.com/recipes/daylily-tofu-pork-soup-for-fatty-liver-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/1478/1478_0.jpg Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup A quick, light soup of dried daylily buds, tofu, and lean pork, traditionally taken to clear damp-heat and ease chest fullness — a simple supportive soup for those managing a fatty liver. https://nourilo.com/recipes/daylily-wood-ear-crucian-carp-soup-for-spleen-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/11542/11542_0.jpg Daylily, Wood Ear and Crucian Carp Soup A milky, savory home soup of crucian carp with dried daylily, wood ear and red dates, traditionally taken to support the spleen, nourish the blood and ease a restless mind. Especially favored for new and breastfeeding mothers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/daylily-lily-red-date-drink-for-sleep-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/8462/8462_1.jpg Daylily, Lily Bulb and Red Date Drink A sweet, nourishing drink made from three classic calming ingredients — dried daylily buds, lily bulb, and red dates — traditionally associated with supporting blood health, settling the mind, and helping with poor sleep and forgetfulness. Mild enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-abalone-chicken-soup-for-liver-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/9932/9932_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Goji Berry, Fresh Abalone, and Chicken Soup A luxurious yet simple Cantonese soup combining fresh dendrobium orchid, goji berries, fresh abalone, and free-range chicken to nourish the liver, support eye health, and strengthen the constitution. Particularly suited to people managing diabetes or recovering from surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-chrysanthemum-tea-for-eyes-and-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/5010/5010_0.jpg Dendrobium Flower and Chrysanthemum Tea A delicate, fragrant two-ingredient tea combining dendrobium flowers and chrysanthemum. Traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy for supporting liver Yin, easing eye fatigue, calming emotional stress, and benefiting those who spend long hours at screens. Light and pleasant to drink, re-steeped t https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-chinese-yam-quail-soup-for-qi-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/6125/6125_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Dendrobium and Quail Soup A nourishing yet clear-bodied soup combining fresh dendrobium — prized in traditional Chinese medicine for replenishing stomach fluid and clearing heat — with Chinese yam and quail, suited to older adults and anyone experiencing chronic dryness, mild digestive weakness, or fatigue after illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-flower-tea-for-eye-health-and-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/7506/7506_0.jpg Dendrobium Flower Tea (Shi Hu Hua Cha) A single-ingredient herbal tea made from dried dendrobium flowers — subtly fragrant, traditionally used to support eye health, ease emotional tension, nourish the stomach, and support the immune system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-flower-tea-for-stomach-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/7245/7245_0.jpg Dendrobium Flower Tea Dendrobium flower tea is a prized and somewhat rare herbal tea in Chinese food therapy. The flowers carry the same stomach-nourishing and liver-clearing reputation as the stem, with an added uplifting quality — traditionally said to ease mental fatigue, gently lift the spirits, and support eye healt https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-glehnia-yin-nourishing-soup-for-respiratory-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/7678/7678_0.jpg Dendrobium and Glehnia Root Soup with Carrot and Preserved Duck Gizzard A classic yin-nourishing soup combining dendrobium and glehnia root with moist-clearing mulberry leaf and liquorice; carrot and preserved duck gizzard are added to balance the flavour and support digestion — a wholesome, family-friendly pot during dry or challenging seasons. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-goji-clam-soup-for-eyes-and-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/8786/8786_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Goji Berry and Clam Soup A light, nourishing soup pairing fresh dendrobium with goji berries and clams — traditionally associated with supporting eye health and balanced blood sugar. Suitable for everyday family cooking. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-pear-fig-soup-for-stomach-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/8999/8999_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Pear & Fig Sweet Soup A gentle, cooling sweet soup combining fresh dendrobium orchid stems, Asian pear, and dried figs to nourish stomach fluids, ease dry throat, and support bowel regularity. Suitable for children and adults, especially after rich holiday eating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-polygonatum-millet-congee-for-chronic-gastritis/ https://images.nourilo.com/10185/10185_0.jpg Dendrobium Polygonatum Millet Congee (Shi Hu Hai Yu Zhu Xiao Mi Zhou) A mild, soothing millet congee with dendrobium and polygonatum, traditionally taken to strengthen the spleen and nourish stomach yin for people prone to chronic stomach discomfort. Informational only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-white-peony-maidong-soup-for-stomach-irritation/ https://images.nourilo.com/5512/5512_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, White Peony and Ophiopogon Soup A gentle three-herb soup from Nourilo featuring fresh dendrobium, white peony, and ophiopogon root — traditionally combined to nourish stomach yin and ease that restless, burning sensation in the upper abdomen that Chinese medicine calls 'stomach irritability'. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-yam-glehnia-solomons-seal-quail-soup-for-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/8515/8515_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Yam, Glehnia and Solomon's Seal Quail Soup A delicate, gently nourishing Cantonese soup combining fresh dendrobium, yam, and classic yin-tonifying herbs with quail — traditionally prepared for those with signs of yin deficiency such as poor appetite, a dry or bitter mouth, mild digestive heat, or sensitivity to warming tonic foods. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dendrobium-yam-lily-ophiopogon-pork-soup-for-qi-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/10014/10014_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Yam, Lily Bulb & Ophiopogon Pork Shin Soup A clear, moistening soup of fresh dendrobium, Chinese yam, lily bulb and ophiopogon with pork shin, traditionally taken to support qi and yin and ease dryness from late nights or after illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/depression-anxiety-longan-lotus-jujube-seed-fresh-abalone-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8343/8343_0.jpg Longan, Lotus Seed, Sour Jujube Seed, and Fresh Baby Abalone Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup combining longan, lotus seed, sour jujube seed, and fresh baby abalone to traditionally support the heart and spleen, calm anxious thoughts, improve sleep quality, and lift low mood from fatigue and overthinking. https://nourilo.com/recipes/detox-beauty-five-red-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9616/9616_0.jpg Five-Red Lean Pork Soup (Wu Hong Shou Rou Tang) A vibrant, naturally sweet soup that brings together five red-hued ingredients — beetroot, adzuki beans, red-skin peanuts, tomato, and red dates — to traditionally support blood nourishment, reduce puffiness, promote healthy-looking skin, and provide antioxidant benefits. Great for those with anaemi https://nourilo.com/recipes/detox-complexion-pumpkin-tomato-carrot-frog-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5873/5873_0.jpg Pumpkin, Tomato, Carrot and Frog Leg Soup A flavourful Cantonese soup loaded with pectin and dietary fibre from three colourful vegetables — traditionally used to support bowel regularity, skin clarity, and gentle detoxification; the frog legs add protein and are considered to enhance the skin-nourishing effect. https://nourilo.com/recipes/detox-damp-relief-mirabilis-root-smilax-turtle-plastron-pork-bone-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6763/6763_0.jpg Mirabilis Root (Di Lao Shu), Fresh Smilax, Turtle Plastron and Pork Bone Soup A cooling, traditionally detoxifying soup built around mirabilis root and fresh smilax — both used in Cantonese food therapy to clear heat and dampness. Suited to those dealing with skin eczema, joint aches, or a generally heavy, sluggish feeling in warm, humid weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/diabetes-care-dendrobium-polygonatum-reed-root-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10317/10317_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Polygonatum and Reed Root Pork Shin Soup A clear, naturally sweet pork soup of fresh dendrobium, polygonatum, reed root and goji, traditionally taken by those managing blood sugar who tend toward dry mouth, frequent urination and blurry vision. https://nourilo.com/recipes/detox-skin-purple-sweet-potato-ginger-brown-sugar-dessert/ https://images.nourilo.com/9987/9987_0.jpg Purple Sweet Potato, Ginger & Brown Sugar Dessert Soup (Zi Xin Fan Shu Tang Shui) A simple, beautiful Cantonese sweet soup made with purple-hearted sweet potato, ginger, and brown sugar. The deep purple color comes from anthocyanins — potent antioxidants associated with gut and skin health. A warming, gentle everyday dessert that is also suitable for people monitoring blood sugar https://nourilo.com/recipes/diabetes-care-guava-goji-lean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10320/10320_1.jpg Green Guava and Goji Lean Pork Soup A clear, fragrant pork soup made with unripe green guava and goji, traditionally taken by those managing blood sugar and the 'three highs', and also kind to the eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/diabetes-support-burdock-phyllanthus-water-chestnut-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/697/697_0.jpg Burdock Root, Phyllanthus (Oil Gan Zi) and Water Chestnut Soup A nourishing and gently flavoured Cantonese food-therapy soup combining burdock root, phyllanthus fruit, water chestnuts, and carrot, traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar, weight management, and cardiovascular wellness. Also suitable for those with heart conditions or who are https://nourilo.com/recipes/diabetes-support-fresh-chinese-yam-lean-pork-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/4254/4254_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam and Lean Pork Congee A gentle everyday congee featuring fresh Chinese yam — a starchy root associated with supporting blood sugar balance, gut health, and cardiovascular wellbeing. Simple, nourishing, and suitable for the whole family, including those with diabetes or gestational diabetes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/diabetes-support-crispy-fried-eel-strips/ https://images.nourilo.com/925/925_0.jpg Crispy Stir-Fried Eel Strips A savoury, aromatic Cantonese stir-fry that showcases the eel — a high-protein, low-fat ingredient traditionally associated with blood sugar support and strengthening the tendons and bones. Caution: those with skin conditions, eczema, or sensitivities should avoid eel, which is considered a reactive https://nourilo.com/recipes/diabetes-support-chamomile-goji-ophiopogon-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/8321/8321_0.jpg Chamomile, Goji Berry, and Ophiopogon Tea A gentle three-ingredient wellness tea combining chamomile, goji berries, and ophiopogon root — traditionally associated with supporting blood sugar balance, nourishing liver and kidney yin, and relieving dryness and fatigue in those managing diabetes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/diabetes-support-pumpkin-mung-bean-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/10098/10098_0.jpg Pumpkin and Mung Bean Congee A simple two-ingredient congee of pumpkin and mung beans, naturally sweet and not too cooling, traditionally enjoyed by those managing their blood sugar and as a gentle summer dish. https://nourilo.com/recipes/diabetes-support-winter-melon-lean-pork-conch-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4728/4728_0.jpg Winter Melon, Lean Pork, and Dried Conch Soup A mildly sweet and nourishing Cantonese soup made with winter melon and dried conch, traditionally prepared to support yin and kidney health — the kind of gentle, everyday soup that many families with a diabetes diagnosis reach for when they want something wholesome without being heavy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestion-and-skin-green-papaya-snow-fungus-fig-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9754/9754_0.jpg Green Papaya, Snow Fungus, Fig and Almond Lean Pork Soup A classic Cantonese autumn soup: green papaya, snow fungus, almonds and figs simmered with lean pork. This combination is traditionally associated with supporting digestive enzymes, soothing the stomach lining, moistening the lungs, and brightening the skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestion-lung-green-papaya-snow-fungus-almond-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10900/10900_0.jpg Green Papaya, Snow Fungus and Almond Lean Pork Soup A sweet, light soup of green papaya, snow fungus and almond, traditionally valued for aiding digestion, moistening the lungs and easing a dry cough — but not for pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestion-liver-kidney-roxburgh-rose-mulberry-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/10370/10370_0.jpg Roxburgh Rose and Mulberry Tea A fragrant, light tea of dried Roxburgh rose and black mulberry, traditionally used to support digestion and appetite and to nourish the liver and kidney. https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestive-aid-plum-steamed-ribs-and-plum-lotus-root/ https://images.nourilo.com/791/791_0.jpg Sour Plum Steamed Pork Ribs and Sour Plum Lotus Root Slices Two classic Cantonese sour plum preparations: a flavourful steamed pork rib dish and a tangy pickled lotus root. Both showcase sour plum's traditional role in stimulating digestion, balancing body acidity and bringing bright, appetising flavour to the table. https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestive-bloating-hawthorn-malt-radish-seed-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/3584/3584_0.jpg Hawthorn, Malt, and Radish Seed Tea A three-ingredient herbal tea traditionally used after festive eating or whenever meals leave you feeling uncomfortably full. The combination of hawthorn, roasted malt, and radish seeds is associated with easing bloating, moving food stagnation, and reviving a sluggish appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestive-health-green-papaya-fig-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6074/6074_0.jpg Green Papaya, Dried Fig & Pork Rib Soup A nourishing, slightly sweet soup that combines green papaya and dried figs with pork ribs. Traditionally used to support digestion, encourage healthy bowel function, and nourish the skin. Also well-regarded in Chinese food therapy for supporting milk production after childbirth. Pregnant women shou https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestive-health-sweet-potato-balls-dessert/ https://images.nourilo.com/4648/4648_0.jpg Two-Colour Sweet Potato Balls A playful Taiwanese-style chewy dessert made from steamed sweet potato — a wholesome everyday treat that is naturally colourful, gently sweet, and associated in traditional food therapy with supporting the spleen and digestive health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestive-health-lions-mane-astragalus-yam-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6405/6405_0.jpg Lion's Mane, Astragalus and Chinese Yam Lean Pork Soup A deeply nourishing soup featuring lion's mane mushroom — a prized culinary and functional fungus studied for its potential to protect the stomach lining — alongside astragalus root and Chinese yam, ingredients long used in Chinese food therapy to strengthen digestive qi and support the immune https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestive-pandan-lemongrass-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/8394/8394_0.jpg Pandan Leaf and Lemongrass Tea A fragrant, easy-to-brew tea made from dried pandan leaf and lemongrass — enjoyed across Southeast Asia as a gentle digestive aid and traditionally associated with easing bloating, calming mild headaches, and refreshing the palate whether served hot or cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestive-support-monkey-head-mushroom-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10868/10868_0.jpg Monkey Head Mushroom, Chinese Yam and Goji Lean Pork Soup A gentle, fragrant Cantonese soup built around monkey head mushroom, traditionally valued for nourishing the stomach and digestive tract, paired with Chinese yam and goji. https://nourilo.com/recipes/digestive-support-stop-diarrhea-hyacinth-bean-flower-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6255/6255_0.jpg Hyacinth Bean Flower Tea (Nan Dou Hua Cha) A single-ingredient herbal infusion made from dried white hyacinth bean flowers, long used in Cantonese households to clear summer dampness-heat, support spleen and stomach function, and gently ease diarrhea and loose stools associated with humid, hot weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dioscorea-foxnut-loach-soup-for-childrens-weak-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3620/3620_0.jpg Dioscorea, Fox Nut and Loach Fish Soup A savoury, nourishing soup that pairs loach fish — known in Japan as 'water ginseng' — with Chinese yam and fox nut to traditionally support the spleen, build a healthy appetite, and strengthen growing children who tire easily or eat poorly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/diuretic-gout-relief-plantain-herb-corn-silk-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6773/6773_0.jpg Plantain Herb and Corn Silk Tea (Che Qian Cao and Corn Silk) A simple two-ingredient herbal tea combining plantain herb and fresh corn silk — two of the most widely used Cantonese food-therapy ingredients for promoting urinary flow and helping manage the damp-heat conditions associated with gout and urinary tract discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/double-date-black-bean-vinegar-for-complexion-and-hair/ https://images.nourilo.com/3872/3872_0.jpg Double Date Black Bean Vinegar A traditional fermented tonic made by pickling black beans and two varieties of dates in apple cider vinegar — Nourilo's adaptation of a classic recipe for supporting a rosy complexion and naturally dark, lustrous hair, with the gentle sourness of apple cider vinegar instead of plain rice vineg https://nourilo.com/recipes/dragon-tongue-leaf-apple-soup-for-dry-cough-and-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/6161/6161_0.jpg Dragon Tongue Leaf Apple Soup A mild, gentle soup combining fresh dragon tongue leaf with apple and carrot to traditionally support lung moisture and help clear stubborn phlegm. Safe for the whole family, including children and pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dragon-tongue-leaf-apple-soup-for-lingering-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/2175/2175_0.jpg Dragon's-Tongue Leaf, Shi Huang Pi and Apple Soup A sweet, mild soup of fresh dragon's-tongue leaf, shi huang pi and apple; in traditional Chinese food therapy it is associated with moistening the lungs, clearing phlegm and easing the lingering cough that often follows a cold, suitable for both cold-type and heat-type cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dragon-tongue-leaf-rock-huangpi-apple-soup-for-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3079/3079_0.jpg Dragon Tongue Leaf, Rock Huangpi & Apple Soup A gentle, mild-tasting soup using fresh dragon tongue leaf and rock huangpi — two Southern Chinese herbal greens — combined with apple and carrot to soothe cough after a cold. Suitable for both heat-type and cold-type coughs when symptoms of active infection have cleared. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dragon-tongue-leaf-three-fruit-soup-for-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/1201/1201_0.jpg Dragon-Tongue Leaf, Pear, Apple and Luo Han Guo Soup A clear, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of dragon-tongue leaf, pear, apple and monk fruit, traditionally sipped like a herbal tea to ease phlegm, calm a lingering cough and soothe the throat — mild enough for children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-cabbage-carrot-duck-kidney-pork-bone-soup-for-dry-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/4840/4840_0.jpg Dried Cabbage, Carrot and Cured Duck Kidney Pork Bone Soup A gentle, sweet-tasting Cantonese soup made with dried cabbage, carrot, cured duck kidney, and pork bones. Traditionally considered helpful during dry weather to clear mild internal heat, ease dry throats, and nourish skin moisture. Adding Luo Han Guo and almonds makes it suitable for mild coughs as https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-cabbage-carrot-oyster-soup-for-heat-clearing/ https://images.nourilo.com/4693/4693_0.jpg Dried Cabbage, Carrot, and Dried Oyster Soup A classic Cantonese autumn soup combining dried cabbage, dried oysters, carrots, and apricot kernels. Traditionally used to moisten the lungs, clear stomach heat, and nourish yin — especially suitable for people prone to internal heat, hot flushes, or dry skin during the drier months. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-cabbage-carrot-preserved-duck-kidney-soup-for-sweet-taste/ https://images.nourilo.com/7133/7133_0.jpg Dried Cabbage, Carrot and Preserved Duck Kidney Soup A fragrant and easy Cantonese soup using dried cabbage, carrot, and preserved duck kidney — ingredients traditionally associated with clearing digestive heat and soothing an unusual sweet taste in the mouth. Old and young alike can enjoy this light, savoury broth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-cabbage-duck-gizzard-pork-lung-soup-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/3678/3678_0.jpg Dried Cabbage, Duck Gizzard and Pork Lung Soup A clean, naturally sweet Cantonese soup pairing dried and fresh cabbage (the 'gold and silver' greens) with pork lung and dried duck gizzard, traditionally taken in autumn to moisten the lungs and soothe a dry throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-cabbage-scallop-pork-bone-congee-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/3508/3508_0.jpg Dried Vegetable (Cai Gan), Scallop and Pork Bone Congee A classic Cantonese autumn congee combining sun-dried mustard greens (cai gan), umami-rich dried scallop and pork bones — traditionally prepared as the seasons change to clear residual heat from the lungs, stomach and liver, and ease dry cough, throat discomfort and inner heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-ginger-licorice-poria-soup-for-cold-damp-joint-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/3632/3632_0.jpg Dried Ginger, Licorice and Poria Soup A warming herbal soup drawing on a classic formula that pairs dried ginger and white atractylodes with poria and licorice root, traditionally used to ease lower body heaviness, mild puffiness, and joint aches associated with cold-damp patterns — particularly suited to cool, damp weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-ginger-poria-atractylodes-licorice-soup-for-cold-damp-aches/ https://images.nourilo.com/3039/3039_0.jpg Dried Ginger, Poria, Atractylodes and Licorice Soup A traditional warming Chinese herbal soup of dried ginger, poria, atractylodes and licorice, used in cold weather to support the spleen and dispel cold and damp from the lower body. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-lychee-ginger-tangerine-tea-for-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/5034/5034_0.jpg Dried Lychee Tea with Ginger and Aged Tangerine Peel A warming three-ingredient tea using dried lychee flesh and its core, aged tangerine peel, and fresh ginger — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to regulate qi, dispel internal cold, and ease stomach pain or cold-type menstrual cramps. Gentle, fragrant, and easy to prepare. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-lychee-red-date-tea-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/8451/8451_0.jpg Dried Lychee Red Date Tea A sweet, warming two-ingredient tea made from dried lychee and red dates, traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to nourish the blood, support circulation, and bring colour to the complexion. Particularly recommended for women. Not suitable for those with yin deficiency and heat signs, or for pe https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-mussel-ginger-black-bean-for-heavy-periods/ https://images.nourilo.com/3809/3809_0.jpg Dried Mussel, Ginger and Stir-Fried Black Bean A warming, nourishing combination of dried mussels, fresh ginger, and stir-fried black beans, simmered together with rice wine — traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney, replenishing blood essence, and supporting women who experience heavy periods with cold, pale fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-oyster-black-moss-soup-for-spleen-kidney-heart/ https://images.nourilo.com/11432/11432_1.jpg Prosperity Soup with Dried Oyster, Black Moss and Soybean A rich, savoury Lunar New Year soup of dried oyster, black moss, conpoy and soybean, whose name sounds like 'prosperity and good business'; traditionally taken to support the spleen, kidney and heart. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-oyster-fatcai-mushroom-pork-soup-for-yin-deficiency-fire/ https://images.nourilo.com/8422/8422_0.jpg Dried Oyster, Fat Choy, Shiitake and Lean Pork Soup A rich, aromatic Cantonese soup traditionally enjoyed after festive feasting. Dried oysters, fat choy, shiitake mushrooms, and soybeans together are believed to nourish yin, clear lingering heat, ease digestive sluggishness, and support the body after overindulgence. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-oyster-scallop-pork-congee-for-restless-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/1470/1470_0.jpg Dried Oyster, Scallop, and Lean Pork Congee A savoury congee of dried oysters, scallops, and lean pork, traditionally taken to nourish yin and settle the kind of restlessness, mouth ulcers, and irritability that can come with poor sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-persimmon-and-black-fungus-soup-for-hemorrhoids/ https://images.nourilo.com/1858/1858_0.jpg Dried Persimmon and Black Fungus Soup A gently sweet soup of dried persimmon cakes simmered with black wood-ear fungus and brown sugar, traditionally used to moisten the bowel and ease the discomfort of hemorrhoids and constipation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-persimmon-lotus-root-pork-rib-soup-for-dry-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/2930/2930_1.jpg Dried Persimmon and Lotus Root Pork Rib Soup A clear, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of dried persimmon, lotus root and pork ribs, traditionally taken in dry autumn weather to moisten the lungs and ease a dry cough, dry mouth and mouth sores. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-scallop-oyster-congee-for-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/2889/2889_0.jpg Dried Scallop and Fresh Oyster Congee (Cantonese Style) A smooth, deeply savoury Cantonese-style congee made with fresh pearl oysters and prized dried scallops, slow-cooked in chicken stock until silky — a warming and nourishing bowl that is both restorative and easy to make. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-vegetable-almond-soybean-carrot-soup-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/3557/3557_0.jpg Dried Vegetable, Almond, Soybean, and Carrot Soup A gentle, family-friendly autumn soup made with dried leafy greens, almond kernels, soybeans, carrot, and water chestnuts — traditionally recommended to moisten the lungs, clear mild heat, and prevent the dryness-related throat and respiratory irritation that often accompanies the change of seasons. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dried-persimmon-rush-pith-soup-for-blood-in-urine/ https://images.nourilo.com/1234/1234_0.jpg Dried Persimmon and Rush Pith Soup A simple two-ingredient soup of dried persimmon and rush pith, traditionally taken as a gentle companion for heat-type urinary discomfort. Blood in the urine always needs a doctor. https://nourilo.com/recipes/drowsiness-fatigue-lemongrass-lemon-verbena-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/8235/8235_0.jpg Lemongrass and Lemon Verbena Tea A fresh and aromatic herbal tea brewed from lemongrass and dried lemon verbena — a traditional recipe associated with calming the nervous system, easing fatigue and headache, and supporting digestion. Light, fragrant and suitable for daily wellness use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/drip-chicken-essence-for-recovery-after-illness-or-surgery/ https://images.nourilo.com/10111/10111_0.jpg Drip Chicken Essence (Di Ji Jing) A traditional homemade drip chicken essence — pure chicken extracted by double-boiling skinned, fat-trimmed chicken with no added water — long valued as a gentle, concentrated broth to help people rebuild strength after surgery, illness, or childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dry-autumn-lungs-green-papaya-snow-fungus-lily-almond-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10334/10334_0.jpg Green Papaya, Snow Fungus, Lily Bulb and Almond Soup A clear, gently sweet autumn soup of green papaya, snow fungus, lily bulb and apricot kernels, traditionally used to moisten the lungs and comfort the stomach during dry weather. Not suitable in pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dry-cough-jellyfish-water-chestnut-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1586/1586_0.jpg Xue Geng Tang (Jellyfish and Water-Chestnut Soup) A simple two-ingredient Cantonese soup of jellyfish and water chestnut, traditionally used to moisten the lungs and ease a dry, lingering cough with sticky phlegm and a dry throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dry-cough-lung-nourishment-lily-almond-steamed-pear/ https://images.nourilo.com/8172/8172_0.jpg Lily Bulb and Sweet Almond Steamed Pear A classic autumn food-therapy dessert: a whole pear hollowed out and steamed with lily bulb, sweet almond and honey to gently moisten the lungs, soothe a dry or tickly cough, calm restlessness and support the intestines. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dry-cough-sauropus-tangerine-cake-apple-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10297/10297_0.jpg Sauropus Leaf, Tangerine Cake and Apple Sweet Soup A clear, lightly sweet Cantonese soup of fresh sauropus leaf, tangerine cake, apple and sweet apricot kernel, traditionally taken in dry autumn weather to moisten the lungs and ease a dry cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dry-cough-sea-coconut-tiger-milk-mushroom-snow-fungus-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11070/11070_0.jpg Sea Coconut, Tiger Milk Mushroom, Snow Fungus & Fig Soup A fragrant lung-moistening soup of African sea coconut, tiger milk mushroom and snow fungus, traditionally made to soothe a lingering dry cough and dry throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dry-cough-respiratory-glehnia-polygonatum-three-fruit-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7637/7637_0.jpg Glehnia, Sea Polygonatum, Apple, Pear and Fig Soup A naturally sweet, easy-drinking soup combining two classic lung-nourishing herbs with apple, Asian pear, and dried figs — a traditional food-therapy blend associated with clearing lung heat, moistening dry airways, and supporting the respiratory system during dry seasons and flu peaks. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dry-mouth-fatigue-fresh-dendrobium-goji-ophiopogon-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9802/9802_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Goji Berry and Ophiopogon Tea A gently nourishing three-ingredient herbal tea made with fresh dendrobium, goji berries, and ophiopogon root. Traditionally used in autumn and dry seasons to ease dry mouth, thirst, restless sleep, and weak digestion. Suitable for post-illness recovery and cancer patients; those with cold constitut https://nourilo.com/recipes/dry-skin-detox-dried-cabbage-almond-carrot-pork-lung-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8387/8387_0.jpg Dried Cabbage, Almond, Carrot and Pork Lung Soup A time-tested Cantonese soup combining sun-dried cabbage, apricot kernels, and pork lung — traditionally drunk to moisten the lungs, ease dry cough, and support the bowel in cold, dry weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dry-throat-cough-fresh-luo-han-guo-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/1711/1711_0.jpg Fresh Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) Tea with Ginger A clear, naturally sweet tea made by simmering crushed fresh monk fruit with a few ginger slices, traditionally taken to moisten a dry throat and ease coughing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dry-throat-watercress-fig-apricot-seed-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9602/9602_0.jpg Water Chestnut, Fig & Apricot Seed Lean Pork Soup A lightly sweet, nourishing soup that combines water chestnuts, dried figs and apricot seeds to help clear heat, loosen phlegm and ease a dry, scratchy throat after too much fried or spicy food. Traditionally valued for chronic bronchitis with sticky, heat-type phlegm. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dryness-relief-lily-goji-snow-fungus-conch-chicken-feet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11228/11228_0.jpg Lily Bulb, Goji, Snow Fungus, Conch and Chicken Feet Soup A sweet, nourishing Cantonese soup of lily bulb, goji, snow fungus, conch and chicken feet, traditionally taken to nourish yin, moisten dryness and support tired eyes — a good pot for night owls and the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dulejin-lean-pork-soup-for-childhood-indigestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/11473/11473_0.jpg Du Jiao Jin (Striga) and Lean Pork Soup A gentle, sweet-tasting children's soup made with du jiao jin and lean pork, traditionally used to ease the poor appetite and sluggish digestion of childhood food stagnation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dull-complexion-papaya-snow-fungus-lily-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11052/11052_0.jpg Papaya, Snow Fungus & Lily Bulb Dessert Soup A sweet, soothing soup of ripe papaya, snow fungus and lily bulb, traditionally made to moisten the lungs and support a brighter complexion for those who keep late nights. https://nourilo.com/recipes/dull-complexion-psoralea-walnut-lotus-seed-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4226/4226_0.jpg Psoralea, Walnut and Lotus Seed Soup A warming Cantonese food-therapy soup built around psoralea seed, walnuts, goji berries, and lotus seeds. Traditionally associated with supporting kidney yang and spleen function, and may help bring a healthier colour to the complexion in those with a cold, depleted constitution. Not suitable for th https://nourilo.com/recipes/early-cold-mint-coriander-ginger-sugar-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7570/7570_0.jpg Mint, Coriander, Ginger and Brown Sugar Tea A simple, warming herbal tea using fresh mint, coriander, ginger, and brown sugar — a traditional Chinese household remedy for the very first signs of a cold, such as chills, sneezing, runny nose, and mild headache. Quick to prepare and pleasant to drink; not suitable for those who perspire heavily https://nourilo.com/recipes/e-coli-protection-purslane-solo-garlic-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6657/6657_0.jpg Purslane & Solo Garlic Soup A quick, intensely antibacterial soup combining purslane — a herb traditionally used against E. coli and dysentery — with solo garlic, which is said to be effective against 15 types of bacteria, making this a household preventive brew during outbreaks of food-borne illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eczema-acne-red-bean-hyacinth-bean-old-cucumber-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/270/270_0.jpg Red Bean, Hyacinth Bean and Old Cucumber Soup A warm-weather Cantonese soup of old cucumber, adzuki beans, hyacinth beans and pork shin, traditionally used to clear summer heat and damp and support skin that breaks out in hot, humid weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eczema-itchy-skin-internal-and-external-remedy/ https://images.nourilo.com/7053/7053_0.jpg Cabbage, Job's Tears & Mung Bean Soup (with herbal wash for external use) A two-part approach for eczema and itchy skin: a cooling, dampness-clearing soup to drink daily, and a separate herbal wash to apply topically. The soup uses everyday ingredients — cabbage, mung beans, Job's tears, and dried figs — while the external wash uses three traditional anti-itch herbs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eczema-itchy-skin-fresh-smilax-bean-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9640/9640_0.jpg Fresh Smilax Root, Mung Bean, Hyacinth Bean & Job's Tears Pork Rib Soup A nourishing, mildly flavoured soup that uses fresh smilax root (tu fu ling) together with mung beans, flat beans, and Job's tears to address the dampness-heat pattern in Chinese medicine that underlies many cases of eczema and heat-rash. Has both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties https://nourilo.com/recipes/eczema-relief-selfheal-spike-wild-honeysuckle-wash/ https://images.nourilo.com/5745/5745_0.jpg Selfheal Spike and Wild Honeysuckle Herbal Wash A gentle two-herb herbal wash traditionally used in Cantonese households to soothe itchy, inflamed, or eczema-prone skin in children and adults — for external use only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eczema-support-fresh-houttuynia/ https://images.nourilo.com/10151/10151_0.jpg Fresh Houttuynia Decoction (Yu Xing Cao) A simple traditional houttuynia (yu xing cao) decoction used as a cooling external skin wash for eczema-prone skin, and as a light broth ingredient. For informational purposes only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/edamame-winter-melon-chicken-feet-soup-for-edema/ https://images.nourilo.com/4141/4141_0.jpg Eyebrow Bean, Winter Melon & Chicken Feet Soup A classic Cantonese everyday soup that traditionally supports the spleen, eases water retention, and reduces puffiness in the legs — especially helpful for people who sit or stand for long hours. Safe for most ages, and particularly nourishing during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eight-treasure-congee-for-complexion-and-blemishes/ https://images.nourilo.com/3879/3879_0.jpg Eight-Treasure Beauty and Blemish-Reducing Congee (Ba Bao Mei Yan Qu Ban Zhou) A classic eight-ingredient congee used in Chinese food therapy to support the spleen, clear internal dampness, and — over regular use — help improve an uneven, blemished complexion including melasma associated with hormonal changes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/edema-relief-astragalus-alisma-plantain-seed-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7912/7912_0.jpg Astragalus, Alisma and Plantain Seed Tea A three-herb tea for people who experience puffy ankles and lower-leg swelling by late afternoon, particularly when the heart and kidneys are otherwise healthy. Combines astragalus — which supports qi and helps the body manage fluids — with alisma and plantain seeds, two classical diuretic herbs fro https://nourilo.com/recipes/elderly-constipation-pine-nut-fig-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/2673/2673_0.jpg Pine Nut and Fig Congee A gentle, nourishing congee of pine nuts, figs and rice, traditionally taken to replenish and moisten the bowels — especially soothing for the qi-weak constipation common in older adults and frail people. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eleuthero-goji-tea-for-focus-and-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/7815/7815_0.jpg Eleuthero and Goji Berry Tea A simple two-herb tea using eleuthero root — sometimes called Siberian ginseng — and goji berries, traditionally valued for supporting mental focus, easing stress, lifting energy, and strengthening the body's natural resistance. Light in flavour and easy to prepare. https://nourilo.com/recipes/emblica-chamomile-eucommia-tea-for-blood-sugar-care/ https://images.nourilo.com/1978/1978_0.jpg Yu Gan Zi (Emblica) Tea A tart-and-mellow daily tea of Indian gooseberry, chamomile and eucommia, traditionally sipped as everyday food therapy to support healthy blood-sugar levels and quench thirst. https://nourilo.com/recipes/elevated-liver-enzymes-schisandra-licorice-red-date-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/9975/9975_0.jpg Schisandra Berry, Licorice & Red Date Drink (Wu Wei Zi Gan Cao Hong Zao Shui) A simple three-ingredient herbal drink traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support the liver, particularly associated with helping bring elevated liver enzymes back toward normal range during recovery from viral hepatitis or fatty liver. Not a replacement for medical evaluation — always se https://nourilo.com/recipes/emotional-wellness-lychee-white-peony-lily-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7949/7949_0.jpg Dried Lychee, White Peony and Lily Bulb Soup A gentle, mildly sweet herbal soup traditionally used in Chinese food therapy for people experiencing emotional tension, irritability, poor sleep, chest tightness or low mood. Dried lychee provides warmth and nourishment, white peony soothes the liver, lily bulb calms the mind, and chrysanthemum bri https://nourilo.com/recipes/enoki-fish-head-soup-for-brain-and-memory/ https://images.nourilo.com/4154/4154_0.jpg Enoki Mushroom & Silver Carp Head Soup A light, nourishing Cantonese soup pairing silver carp head — prized in Chinese food therapy for brain and spleen support — with enoki mushrooms, which are naturally high in zinc and potassium. Ideal for children in growth, students, and anyone experiencing mental fatigue or mild dizziness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/enoki-frog-congee-for-chronic-liver-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/756/756_0.jpg Enoki Mushroom and Frog Congee A nourishing Cantonese congee combining enoki mushrooms, frog, and ginger — traditionally prepared to support people with chronic liver conditions by strengthening the spleen and stomach, improving appetite, and aiding fluid metabolism. Also enjoyed as a general wellness food for brain health and di https://nourilo.com/recipes/enteritis-recovery-glutinous-rice-wheat-porridge/ https://images.nourilo.com/921/921_0.jpg Glutinous Rice and Wheat Porridge A simple two-grain porridge that has been used in Cantonese households for generations to ease the stomach during and after gastroenteritis. Warm, bland, and easy to digest — this is the kind of straightforward food-therapy that asks very little but gives a great deal of comfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eucommia-leaf-tea-for-blood-pressure-and-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/5769/5769_0.jpg Eucommia Leaf Tea (Du Zhong Ye Cha) A simple single-ingredient infusion of eucommia (du zhong) leaves, traditionally consumed to support kidney health, strengthen tendons and bones, and help maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol — mild, slightly bitter, and suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eucommia-leaf-tea-for-cholesterol-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/8541/8541_0.jpg Eucommia Leaf Tea A simple, warming herbal tea made from eucommia tree leaves — traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to support healthy blood lipid levels, cholesterol balance, blood pressure regulation, and gut health, with additional benefits for skin via improved circulation and metabolic support. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eucommia-leaf-tea-for-cholesterol-care/ https://images.nourilo.com/2007/2007_0.jpg Eucommia Leaf (Du Zhong Ye) Tea A simple steeped tea of eucommia leaf, traditionally sipped as an everyday brew to support healthy cholesterol and blood-pressure levels for those who enjoy rich, oily food. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eucommia-leaf-tea-for-liver-kidney-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/6707/6707_0.jpg Eucommia Leaf Tea (Du Zhong Ye Cha) A gentle, mildly bitter herbal tea made from the young leaf buds of the eucommia tree, traditionally associated with many of the same benefits as eucommia bark — supporting liver and kidney health, strengthening sinews and bones, and helping maintain healthy blood pressure. Convenient, affordable, a https://nourilo.com/recipes/eucommia-quince-deer-tendon-soup-for-strong-bones/ https://images.nourilo.com/1506/1506_0.jpg Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup A long-simmered soup of eucommia, Chinese quince, peanuts, euryale, and deer tendon, traditionally taken to support the liver and kidney and strengthen tendons and bones — a warming choice for elders with achy joints and lower back. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eucommia-schisandra-pork-soup-for-kidney-hypertension/ https://images.nourilo.com/3782/3782_0.jpg Eucommia and Schisandra Pork Soup A warming, kidney-nourishing soup combining eucommia bark and northern schisandra berries with lean pork and red dates — traditionally associated with supporting kidney yang, strengthening the lower back, and helping manage blood pressure in those with a cold, deficient constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/everyday-stir-braise-napa-cabbage-yellow-fungus/ https://images.nourilo.com/5314/5314_0.jpg Braised Napa Cabbage with Yellow Fungus (Shao Cai Men Huang Er) A quick, everyday braised vegetable dish combining the satisfying crunch of napa cabbage with the silky texture of yellow fungus — a fibre-rich pairing traditionally associated with supporting digestive movement and reducing fat absorption. Suitable for all ages and especially good for those watchin https://nourilo.com/recipes/everyday-wellness-chayote-peanut-sprout-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6647/6647_0.jpg Chayote & Peanut Sprout Pork Soup A naturally sweet, everyday family soup combining chayote with peanut sprouts — an ingredient rich in resveratrol, a compound associated with antioxidant activity and cardiovascular support, combined with lean pork for a complete and balanced meal. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-fatigue-black-bean-tribulus-goji-chrysanthemum-pork-liver-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4275/4275_0.jpg Black Bean, Tribulus, Goji & Chrysanthemum Pork Liver Soup A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup combining black soybeans, tribulus fruit, goji berries, chrysanthemum flowers, and pork liver to nourish the liver and support clear, comfortable vision — especially for those whose eyes feel tired, irritated, or watery from long hours at a screen. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-fatigue-black-goji-mulberry-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5950/5950_0.jpg Black Goji Berry and Mulberry Tea A sweet and nourishing tea made with black goji berries and dried mulberries, traditionally associated with relieving digital eye fatigue, supporting liver and kidney yin, and promoting dark hair and joint flexibility — suitable for people who spend long hours in front of screens. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-health-chili-leaf-goji-chicken-offal-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1582/1582_0.jpg Chili-Leaf, Goji and Chicken-Offal Soup A quick Cantonese soup of mild chili-plant leaves, goji berries and chicken giblets, traditionally used to nourish the liver, support fading eyesight and gently warm a cold stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-fatigue-brain-support-american-ginseng-blueberry-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5840/5840_1.jpg American Ginseng and Blueberry Tea A simple two-ingredient wellness tea combining American ginseng's yin-nourishing and qi-tonifying properties with blueberry's anthocyanin-rich antioxidant power — a practical daily brew for tired eyes and a fatigued mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-fatigue-dark-circles-chamomile-goji-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/8004/8004_0.jpg Chamomile & Goji Berry Tea A simple, fragrant two-ingredient tea combining chamomile flowers and goji berries — associated with soothing tired eyes, reducing puffiness and dark circles, and providing antioxidant and mild anti-inflammatory support. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-health-sleep-black-mulberry-wolfberry-wheat-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9478/9478_0.jpg Black Mulberry, Wolfberry and Toasted Wheat Tea A naturally sweet and antioxidant-rich three-ingredient tea using dried black mulberries, wolfberries and toasted wheat. Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver, brightening the eyes, calming the mind and promoting better sleep. Suitable for anyone spending long hours in front of screens. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-health-soup-baby-abalone-carrot-pearl-meat/ https://images.nourilo.com/6217/6217_0.jpg Baby Abalone, Carrot and Pearl Mussel Meat Soup A delicious and nourishing soup pairing affordable fresh baby abalone with dried pearl mussel meat and carrot — three ingredients traditionally associated with supporting liver-kidney health and protecting vision, especially for people who spend long hours on screens. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-health-tomato-carrot-corn-abalone-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8151/8151_0.jpg Tomato, Carrot, Corn and Fresh Abalone Soup A fresh, naturally sweet soup combining tomato, carrot and corn — all rich in lycopene, lutein and beta-carotene — with small live abalone to traditionally support clear eyesight and smooth, radiant skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-liver-support-black-wolfberry-rice-wine/ https://images.nourilo.com/6539/6539_0.jpg Black Wolfberry Rice Wine A simple infused tonic wine made by steaming black wolfberries — exceptionally high in anthocyanins — and steeping them in rice wine for one month. Traditionally associated with supporting eye health, easing joint mobility, and providing antioxidant nourishment. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-redness-liver-heat-goji-leaf-pork-liver-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4306/4306_0.jpg Goji Leaf, Goji Berry & Pork Liver Soup A quick and nourishing Cantonese soup using fresh goji leaves, goji berries, and pork liver — traditionally made to clear liver heat, ease red and swollen eyes, and support overall liver and kidney health. Ready in under 20 minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eye-strain-roselle-licorice-goji-chrysanthemum-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/2669/2669_0.jpg Roselle, Licorice, Goji and Chrysanthemum Tea A bright ruby-red tea of roselle, goji, chrysanthemum and licorice, traditionally taken to clear the liver, brighten tired eyes and support healthy blood pressure — a friendly cup for screen-weary days. https://nourilo.com/recipes/eyes-and-blood-sugar-yam-dendrobium-goji-pigeon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11211/11211_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Dendrobium and Goji Pigeon Soup A clear, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of fresh yam, dendrobium and goji simmered with pigeon and lean pork — traditionally taken to support the liver and eyes and associated with steadier blood sugar. https://nourilo.com/recipes/facai-oyster-mushroom-pork-soup-for-senior-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/2154/2154_0.jpg Black Moss, Dried Oyster, Shiitake and Lean Pork Soup A savoury soup of black moss, dried oyster, shiitake and lean pork; in traditional Chinese food therapy it is associated with nourishing blood and essence, moistening the bowel and supporting blood pressure, especially for older adults with age-related constipation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fatigue-recovery-goji-berry-root-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/977/977_0.jpg Goji Berry and Wolfberry Root (Di Gu Pi) Chicken Soup A clean, lightly bitter-sweet chicken soup combining the cooling root bark of the wolfberry plant with goji berries — a pairing traditionally used to ease menopausal hot flushes, night sweats, and fatigue, and to support the liver, kidneys, and eyesight. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fatty-liver-apple-snow-fungus-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1715/1715_0.jpg Apple, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup A clear, gently sweet partridge soup with apple and snow fungus, traditionally taken by people who drink often or are managing fatty liver to strengthen digestion and moisten the lungs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fatty-liver-prevention-jiaogulan-corn-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2739/2739_0.jpg Jiaogulan (Gynostemma) and Corn Kernel Soup A light tea-soup of jiaogulan and sweet corn kernels, traditionally used to support the spleen and healthy blood lipids, popular with those minding diabetes or a fatty liver. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fatty-liver-hawthorn-sophora-cassia-seed-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11315/11315_0.jpg Hawthorn, Sophora Flower and Cassia Seed Tea A lightly tart steeped tea of hawthorn, sophora flower buds and dry-roasted cassia seed, made to support the liver, soothe stagnation and lower blood lipids and pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fatty-liver-prevention-cassia-hawthorn-chrysanthemum-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6831/6831_0.jpg Roasted Cassia Seed, Hawthorn & Chrysanthemum Tea A simple three-ingredient tea bag brew using roasted cassia seeds, hawthorn, and chrysanthemum flowers, traditionally associated with supporting liver health, reducing blood lipids, and easing mild constipation — suitable for daily use except during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fatty-liver-support-cassia-chrysanthemum-lotus-leaf-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6573/6573_0.jpg Toasted Cassia Seed, Chrysanthemum & Lotus Leaf Tea A three-ingredient office-desk tea combining toasted cassia seeds, chrysanthemum flowers, and lotus leaf — all traditionally associated with reducing dietary fat absorption, clearing the liver and intestines, supporting healthy cholesterol levels, and protecting eyesight. A practical daily tea espec https://nourilo.com/recipes/fatty-liver-support-hawthorn-cassia-seed-chrysanthemum-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11346/11346_0.jpg Hawthorn, Roasted Cassia Seed & Chrysanthemum Tea A simple steeped tea of hawthorn, roasted cassia seed and chrysanthemum, traditionally taken to support the liver and help the body manage blood lipids — a handy daily brew for those who enjoy rich food. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fatty-liver-support-hawthorn-jiaogulan-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6958/6958_0.jpg Hawthorn and Jiaogulan Tea A simple two-ingredient daily wellness tea combining hawthorn berries and jiaogulan, traditionally associated with supporting liver cell regeneration, managing mild fatty liver, and helping to lower blood pressure and blood lipids. Easy to prepare; can be re-steeped throughout the day. Not suitable https://nourilo.com/recipes/fatty-liver-three-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5307/5307_0.jpg Three-Bean Soup (San Dou Tang) A simple, pleasant-tasting bean soup combining adzuki, mung and black soybean with dried tangerine peel — a traditional combination used in Chinese food therapy to support liver function, ease dampness and promote healthy digestion. Suitable for regular use by most adults and children, though people https://nourilo.com/recipes/fava-beans-beef-stir-fry-for-brain-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/2135/2135_0.jpg Stir-Fried Fava Beans with Beef A tasty home-style stir-fry of fresh fava beans and beef; in traditional Chinese food therapy fava beans are rich in B vitamins and associated with supporting the brain and memory in older adults. Not suitable for anyone with favism (G6PD deficiency). https://nourilo.com/recipes/fertility-support-lotus-seed-euryale-chestnut-pigeon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6710/6710_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Euryale Seed, Chestnut and White Pigeon Soup A nourishing, mildly tonic soup that Nourilo developed while researching fertility-supportive foods. White pigeon has a long tradition in Chinese food therapy for supporting liver and kidney vitality; combined with lotus seeds, euryale, and chestnuts, this soup is gentle enough for the whole family https://nourilo.com/recipes/fertility-support-purple-yam-chestnut-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6745/6745_0.jpg Purple Chinese Yam, Chestnut and Chicken Soup A fragrant, nourishing Cantonese soup combining the anthocyanin-rich purple Chinese yam with chestnuts, carrots, and chicken — a warming, whole-food soup traditionally associated with supporting hormonal balance and reproductive health, with benefits for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fig-fresh-lily-houttuynia-soup-for-lung-heat-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/10115/10115_0.jpg Fig, Fresh Lily Bulb and Houttuynia Soup A light, fragrant soup of fig, fresh lily bulb and houttuynia that is traditionally used to clear lung heat and ease a hot, dry cough — a simple bowl long favored by smokers and those with a sore, dry throat or dry stools. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fig-finger-citron-pork-soup-for-gastric-ulcer-acid-reflux/ https://images.nourilo.com/8556/8556_0.jpg Five-Finger Fig Root, Finger Citron, Tangerine Peel and Lean Pork Soup A fragrant, mildly sweet soup that combines five-finger fig root — known in Cantonese cooking as the 'Guangdong ginseng' — with finger citron, tangerine peel and dried figs to create a warming, aromatic brew traditionally associated with soothing the stomach, easing acid reflux and support https://nourilo.com/recipes/finger-citron-flower-amomum-tea-for-liver-qi-stagnation/ https://images.nourilo.com/1902/1902_0.jpg Finger-Citron Flower and Amomum Tea A gentle two-ingredient tea of finger-citron flower and amomum (sha ren), traditionally sipped to ease the bloating and poor appetite that come when stress and low mood unsettle the stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fingered-citron-ginger-red-date-tea-for-chronic-gastritis/ https://images.nourilo.com/2776/2776_0.jpg Fresh Fingered-Citron (Fo Shou), Ginger and Red Date Tea A fragrant tea of fresh fingered citron, ginger and red dates, traditionally used to soothe the liver and move qi for chronic gastritis and ulcer discomfort that worsens with mood and stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fish-broth-poached-luffa-for-heat-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/460/460_0.jpg Fish Broth Poached Luffa with Salted and Fresh Egg A light, elegant Cantonese side dish in which luffa is gently poached in homemade fish broth with salted egg yolk and fresh egg white — a simple, nourishing preparation traditionally associated with clearing excess heat, relieving thirst, and soothing a dry or uncomfortable throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fish-head-congee-for-brain-fatigue-and-memory/ https://images.nourilo.com/3231/3231_0.jpg Fish Head Congee with Dried Scallop (Yu Yun Zhou) A savory, nourishing congee made with bighead carp head and dried scallop, long prized in Cantonese food therapy for supporting brain function, warming the stomach, and relieving dizziness in people who study or work hard with their minds. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fish-maw-chicken-soup-for-postpartum-and-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/5575/5575_0.jpg Fish Maw and Carrot Double-Boiled Chicken Soup A gently nourishing double-boiled soup pairing rehydrated fish maw with chicken, carrot, and ginger. Fish maw (the dried swim bladder of large fish) is one of the classic Chinese tonic ingredients, prized for its collagen content and its traditional association with strengthening the body, supportin https://nourilo.com/recipes/fish-maw-conch-chicken-soup-for-beauty-and-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/8705/8705_0.jpg Fish Maw, Dried Conch & Organic Chicken Soup A rich, double-steamed Cantonese classic combining soaked fish maw, dried conch, and organic chicken — traditionally associated with nourishing the kidneys, supporting skin health, and replenishing qi and blood. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fish-maw-conch-silkie-chicken-soup-for-yin-and-kidneys/ https://images.nourilo.com/1766/1766_0.jpg Double-Boiled Fish Maw, Conch and Silkie Chicken Soup A rich double-boiled soup of fish maw, sea whelk and silkie chicken, traditionally taken in cold weather by people who 'can't take strong tonics' to nourish yin and blood and gently support the kidneys without being heaty. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fish-maw-goji-frog-soup-for-skin-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/506/506_0.jpg Fish Maw, Goji Berry and Frog Leg Soup (Hua Jiao Gou Qi Tian Ji Tang) A classic Cantonese beauty soup combining rehydrated fish maw (the air bladder of large fish, rich in collagen-like proteins), goji berries, and frog legs — traditionally used to nourish blood and yin, smooth fine lines, and support radiant skin. Suitable for the whole family including those with hi https://nourilo.com/recipes/fish-maw-goji-frog-soup-for-skin-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/4505/4505_0.jpg Fish Maw Goji Berry Frog Soup A slow-simmered double-boiled soup combining fish maw — one of the richest natural sources of collagen — with goji berries and frog, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and blood and supporting supple, well-hydrated skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fish-maw-sea-cucumber-snake-broth-for-warming-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/2885/2885_0.jpg Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber and Snake Broth (Cantonese Style) A traditional Cantonese winter broth featuring snake meat, fish maw and sea cucumber, slow-simmered in rich stock to create a warming, nourishing soup that has been enjoyed across generations for cold-weather wellness support. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fish-maw-sea-snail-silkie-chicken-soup-for-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/805/805_0.jpg Fish Maw, Sea Snail & Silkie Chicken Stew A nourishing double-boiled stew from Cantonese food-therapy tradition, combining the collagen-rich fish maw, yin-nourishing sea snail, and iron-rich silkie chicken to support vitality, skin elasticity, and overall wellbeing — particularly beneficial after illness or for those feeling depleted. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fish-wort-red-date-water-for-childrens-whooping-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/7126/7126_0.jpg Fish Wort and Red Date Water A traditional two-ingredient herbal water using fresh fish wort (houttuynia) and red dates, long valued in Chinese food therapy for supporting children with persistent cough. Gentle enough for young children when used as described. https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-color-bean-chen-pi-soup-for-nourishing-five-organs/ https://images.nourilo.com/5563/5563_0.jpg Five-Color Bean and Dried Tangerine Peel Soup A nourishing everyday soup using five differently coloured beans, each associated in Chinese food therapy with a different organ system. The combination is traditionally said to benefit the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys together — a practical, plant-rich soup suitable for the whole family https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-color-vegetable-soup-for-beauty-and-slimming/ https://images.nourilo.com/2294/2294_0.jpg Five-Color Vegetable Soup A meat-free, naturally sweet vegetable soup built on five colors of produce, traditionally enjoyed to support clear skin and a lighter, less greasy feeling. https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-color-vegetable-soup-for-general-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/3838/3838_0.jpg Five-Color Vegetable Soup A colorful, naturally sweet vegetable soup drawing on the traditional five-element theory — one vegetable of each color — to nourish all five organ systems simultaneously; an everyday family soup especially valued by those managing weight, blood pressure, or blood sugar. https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-color-vegetable-soup-for-high-blood-pressure-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/5218/5218_0.jpg Five-Color Vegetable Soup A nourishing five-color soup drawing on the traditional Chinese food-therapy idea that eating vegetables of five different colors supports five key organ systems. Gentle, sweet-tasting, and suitable for the whole family, it is traditionally associated with helping maintain healthy blood pressure and https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-color-vegetable-soup-for-postpartum-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/8731/8731_0.jpg Five-Color Vegetable Soup (Hairy Gourd, Carrot, Shiitake, Fig & Cashew) A light and naturally sweet vegetarian soup using colourful vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, dried figs, and cashews. In Cantonese food therapy, this gentle combination is traditionally recommended in the first week after childbirth or surgery — nourishing without being heavy, and associated with sup https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-colour-bean-and-burdock-soup-for-the-five-organs/ https://images.nourilo.com/1295/1295_0.jpg Five-Colour Bean and Burdock Soup A hearty Cantonese soup of mixed-colour beans, fresh burdock, dried figs and pork shin — built on the old idea that 'five colours nourish the five organs,' traditionally used to support the whole body, the complexion and the throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-colour-bean-congee-for-five-organ-balance/ https://images.nourilo.com/4852/4852_0.jpg Five-Colour Bean Congee (Wu Se Dou Zhou) A simple, nourishing congee made with five varieties of beans in different colours, paired with glutinous rice and tangerine peel. Rooted in the traditional Chinese five-colours-five-organs theory, this high-protein, low-fat porridge is a gentle way to support overall wellness and is suitable for th https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-element-vegetable-soup-for-detox-and-weight/ https://images.nourilo.com/5267/5267_0.jpg Five-Element Vegetarian Soup (Burdock, Daikon, Carrot & Shiitake) A simple four-vegetable soup rooted in traditional Chinese five-element theory, using burdock root, daikon, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms to support a balanced body environment. Widely recommended as a gentle daily soup for those eating too much meat, managing their weight, or seeking broader welln https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-finger-fig-pork-soup-for-spleen-and-lung/ https://images.nourilo.com/3313/3313_0.jpg Five-Finger Fig Lean Pork Soup A gentle, coconut-fragrant Cantonese herbal soup using five-finger fig root — known as 'southern astragalus' for its spleen-nourishing properties — simmered with lean pork and red dates to support digestion, clear dampness, and nourish lung qi for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-finger-fig-root-yam-pork-shank-soup-for-spleen-qi/ https://images.nourilo.com/8581/8581_0.jpg Five-Finger Fig Root, Chinese Yam and Pork Shank Soup A warming, mildly fragrant everyday soup built around wu zhi mao tao — the 'Guangdong ginseng' — and Chinese yam. This gentle, four-ingredient soup is widely recommended in Cantonese households for those recovering from long illness, surgery or periods of chronic fatigue, when the qi and d https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-finger-fig-yam-free-range-chicken-soup-for-qi/ https://images.nourilo.com/2283/2283_0.jpg Five-Finger Fig Root, Chinese Yam and Free-Range Chicken Soup Nourilo's five-finger fig root, Chinese yam and free-range chicken soup — a gentle, coconut-fragrant qi-boosting soup traditionally chosen to strengthen the spleen and energy, mild enough even for those who 'can't take strong tonics'. https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-seeds-pork-kidney-soup-for-postpartum-back-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/131/131_0.jpg Five-Seeds Soup A nourishing soup of five seed-fruits simmered with pork kidney, traditionally taken by new mothers to support the liver and kidneys and ease lower-back aches after childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/five-finger-grass-dendrobium-yam-wolfberry-beef-shank-soup-for-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/9901/9901_0.jpg Five-Finger Grass, Fresh Dendrobium, Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Wolfberry and Beef Shank Soup A fragrant, nourishing cold-weather soup built around the aromatic five-finger grass root and fresh dendrobium. Suitable for the whole family, this broth is traditionally associated with supporting spleen function, tonifying the kidney, brightening the eyes, and strengthening immunity through the co https://nourilo.com/recipes/floaters-eye-health-cicada-fungus-pork-liver-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7928/7928_0.jpg Cicada Flower, Pork Liver and Lean Pork Soup A gently nourishing soup combining cicada flower — a traditional Chinese herb closely related to cordyceps — with pork liver, lean pork and eye-supporting herbs. Long used to help with visual fatigue, declining vision and the type of visual floaters associated with liver and kidney deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/floating-wheat-tea-for-night-sweats-and-spontaneous-sweating/ https://images.nourilo.com/4172/4172_0.jpg Toasted Floating Wheat Tea (Fu Xiao Mai Tea) A gentle, one- to two-ingredient herbal tea for people who sweat excessively without exertion — either during the day (spontaneous sweating / zi han) or at night (night sweats / dao han). Floating wheat is an unassuming but effective traditional remedy; toasting it first enhances both the flavour an https://nourilo.com/recipes/floating-wheat-black-bean-soup-for-night-sweats-in-children/ https://images.nourilo.com/441/441_0.jpg Floating Wheat and Black Bean Soup (Fu Xiao Mai Hei Dou Tang) A gentle, traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup for children and adults who experience excessive perspiration — particularly the soft, odourless 'deficiency sweating' that soaks through pyjamas during sleep. Floating wheat (fu xiao mai) is traditionally associated with calming the heart https://nourilo.com/recipes/flu-prevention-dandelion-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/10083/10083_0.jpg Dandelion Tea A simple herbal tea of dandelion leaf or root, traditionally brewed to clear heat and toxins and support the body during flu season; a little ginger can be added for those with a cold constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/flu-prevention-isatis-mung-bean-soup-and-lotus-leaf-winter-melon-coix-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/7278/7278_0.jpg Isatis Leaf Mung Bean Soup; Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Coix Water Two easy summer prevention drinks from Nourilo — one targeting heat-toxins with isatis leaf, one draining dampness and clearing summer heat with lotus leaf and winter melon. Both are safe for the whole family but not for pregnant women or those with wind-cold colds. https://nourilo.com/recipes/flu-prevention-wampee-leaf-ginger-brown-sugar-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7650/7650_0.jpg Wampee Leaf, Ginger and Brown Sugar Tea A simple three-ingredient warming tea using fresh wampee (huang pi) leaves, ginger, and brown sugar — a traditional seasonal brew popular in southern China during flu season, associated with warming qi, dispelling cold, and supporting the body's natural resistance to respiratory viruses. https://nourilo.com/recipes/flu-prevention-wampee-leaf-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7087/7087_0.jpg Wampee Leaf Tea A simple herbal tea made from fresh wampee leaves, a fragrant plant widely sold in Cantonese markets during the Lunar New Year period. Traditionally drunk for its association with clearing wind-heat, dispelling seasonal toxins, and supporting the body during flu season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/flu-season-dandelion-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/10303/10303_0.jpg Dandelion Tea A simple, fragrant herbal tea brewed from dried dandelion, traditionally taken in flu season to clear heat and ease a dry mouth — but not for those with a cold, weak constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fo-ti-goji-tea-for-graying-hair/ https://images.nourilo.com/1502/1502_0.jpg Prepared Fo-Ti and Goji Berry Tea A simple two-ingredient steeped tea of prepared fo-ti and goji berries, traditionally taken to nourish yin, support the kidney, and help maintain dark hair. https://nourilo.com/recipes/flu-season-support-millettia-yam-lotus-seed-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11299/11299_0.jpg Niu Da Li, Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Lean Pork Soup A mild, fragrant autumn-winter soup of millettia root, fresh yam, lotus seed and red dates with lean pork — made to support the body's resistance through flu season, with no strong medicinal taste that children resist. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fo-ti-polygonatum-goji-black-bean-soup-for-grey-hair-and-hair-loss/ https://images.nourilo.com/2213/2213_0.jpg Fo-ti, Polygonatum, Goji & Black Bean Soup A hearty Cantonese soup of fo-ti, polygonatum, goji, black beans and nuts, traditionally enjoyed to support the liver and kidneys and nourish the blood — the classic food-therapy approach to premature greying and thinning hair. https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-blacks-soup-for-nourishing-blood-and-hair/ https://images.nourilo.com/11119/11119_0.jpg Four-Blacks Soup A warming soup of black soybean, black sesame, mulberry and southern dates, traditionally taken to nourish the blood and the liver and kidney and support healthy, glossy, dark hair. https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-black-congee-for-kidney-and-blood-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/11255/11255_0.jpg Four-Black Congee A simple, naturally sweet congee built on four black foods — black rice, black sesame, black soybeans, and southern jujube — traditionally favoured by older adults to support the kidneys and spleen and nourish qi and blood. https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-gentlemen-decoction-for-weak-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/11546/11546_0.jpg Four Gentlemen Decoction (Si Jun Zi Tang) A classic four-herb soup from traditional Chinese food therapy, the Four Gentlemen Decoction is traditionally made to support digestion, nourish qi, and help those with weak appetite or low energy — especially office workers whose busy schedules leave little time for proper eating and rest. https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-gentlemen-sea-cucumber-soup-for-immune-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/10808/10808_0.jpg Four Gentlemen Sea Cucumber & Lean Pork Soup A gentle, double-boiled soup pairing nourishing sea cucumber with the classic 'Four Gentlemen' tonic herbs, traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, boost qi and support the body's resilience during recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-herb-chenpi-red-date-soup-for-digestive-weakness/ https://images.nourilo.com/5120/5120_0.jpg Four-Herb Chen Pi Red Date Soup A gentle, everyday Chinese food-therapy soup combining four classic spleen-strengthening herbs — Chinese yam, poria, lotus seeds, and euryale seeds — with tangerine peel and red dates. Suitable for the whole family and especially helpful for those with poor digestion, low energy, or irregular eating https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-red-longan-soup-for-blood-nourishment-and-cancer-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/5758/5758_0.jpg Four-Red Longan Sweet Soup A simple five-ingredient sweet soup built around five 'red' ingredients — adzuki beans, peanut membranes, goji berries, red dates, and longan — long used in Chinese food therapy to nourish the blood, support platelet production, and strengthen overall vitality. Family-friendly and gently w https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-red-soup-for-blood-nourishment-1/ https://images.nourilo.com/8920/8920_0.jpg Four Red Soup (Si Hong Tang) A simple, naturally sweet soup made from four red-coloured ingredients, traditionally associated with nourishing blood, supporting the heart and liver, and improving a pale or dull complexion. Suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-red-soup-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/6936/6936_0.jpg Four-Red Soup A classic, naturally sweet Cantonese food-therapy soup using four red seeds — adzuki beans, red-skinned peanuts, goji berries, and red dates — traditionally associated with supporting blood production, brightening complexion, and warming the body. Suitable for most people, with a note for those with https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-reds-soup-for-cold-hands-and-feet/ https://images.nourilo.com/11569/11569_0.jpg Four-Reds Soup (Adzuki, Peanut, Goji, Red Date) A gentle, fragrant 'four reds' soup of adzuki beans, red-skinned peanuts, goji and red dates that Nourilo makes to nourish qi and blood and warm chronically cold hands and feet. Helpful for low energy, anaemia and chemotherapy recovery; not for heavy menstrual flow. https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-spirit-fish-soup-for-spleen-kidney-and-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/10933/10933_0.jpg Four-Spirit Beef Loach Fish Soup A gentle four-spirit (si shen) soup of yam, lotus seed, poria and euryale simmered with fresh fish — traditionally taken to strengthen the spleen and kidney and support those recovering and rebuilding their constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/four-vine-peach-kernel-soup-for-varicose-veins/ https://images.nourilo.com/10043/10043_0.jpg Four-Vine & Peach Kernel Soup A traditional herbal soup of four medicinal vines plus peach kernel, used to support circulation and ease the channels in those prone to varicose veins. Not for use in pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/frequent-night-urination-ginkgo-euryale-oyster-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6841/6841_0.jpg Ginkgo Nut, Euryale Seed & Dried Oyster Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup using ginkgo nuts, euryale seeds, dried shiitake mushrooms and dried oysters, traditionally prepared to tonify the kidneys and reduce frequent night-time urination — suitable for adults, the elderly, and the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/frequent-urination-ginkgo-euryale-chestnut-raspberry-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10262/10262_0.jpg Ginkgo, Euryale Seed, Chestnut and Chinese Raspberry Pork Shin Soup A warming, savory soup of ginkgo, euryale seed, chestnut and Chinese raspberry, traditionally enjoyed by middle-aged and older people to ease frequent and nighttime urination and a cold, achy lower back and knees. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-burdock-corn-mushroom-pork-rib-soup-for-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/8749/8749_0.jpg Fresh Burdock, Corn, Shiitake and Pork Rib Soup A light, nourishing everyday soup pairing fresh burdock root with corn, shiitake mushrooms, and goji berries, traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar levels, reducing blood lipids, and easing bowel function — a good regular soup for those managing metabolic health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-burdock-rice-bean-mung-bean-soup-for-heat-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10686/10686_0.jpg Fresh Burdock, Rice Bean and Mung Bean Soup A clean, cooling soup of fresh burdock root with rice bean and mung bean, traditionally drunk in hot weather to clear heat and soothe skin flare-ups. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-burdock-vegetable-soup-for-the-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10405/10405_0.jpg Fresh Burdock Vegetable Soup A colourful 'rainbow' vegetable soup built on fresh burdock root with chayote, water chestnut, carrot, corn, shiitake and red dates, traditionally taken to support healthy cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. Pregnant women may also drink it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-chinese-yam-lean-pork-congee-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/334/334_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam and Lean Pork Congee A gentle, filling congee made with fresh Chinese yam and lean pork — a traditional staple for people managing blood sugar, supporting digestion, or simply looking for a nourishing, easy-to-digest breakfast. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-chinese-yam-stir-fried-pork-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/2614/2614_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam Stir-Fried with Pork Slices A light, fresh home-style stir-fry of crisp fresh Chinese yam with lean pork, traditionally valued for supporting the spleen and lungs and favoured by people managing blood sugar, blood pressure or heart health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-coconut-lotus-lily-fish-soup-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/8739/8739_0.jpg Fresh Coconut, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Fresh Sea Fish Soup with Pork Ribs A nourishing and fragrant Cantonese autumn soup combining fresh coconut flesh, lotus seeds, lily bulb, and fresh sea fish with pork ribs. Traditionally used to address the dryness of the autumn season — helping with skin dryness, dry cough, and constipation that can appear when the air grows cooler https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-cogongrass-corn-silk-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/7863/7863_0.jpg Fresh Cogongrass Root and Corn Silk Tea A refreshingly fragrant two-ingredient tea that is a staple of Cantonese summer wellness drinking. Cogongrass root and corn silk are both traditionally associated with promoting urination, clearing damp-heat, and supporting the liver and gallbladder — making this a popular choice for people managing https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-dendrobium-burdock-radish-snow-fungus-soup-for-cancer-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/7514/7514_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Burdock, White Radish and Snow Fungus Soup A nourishing, clear-tasting soup combining fresh dendrobium stems, burdock, white radish, snow fungus, and lily bulb — traditionally used to support the body's natural defences, nourish yin, and help reduce the accumulation of heat and toxins associated with poor dietary habits. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-dendrobium-goji-tea-for-liver-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/10974/10974_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium and Goji Berry Tea A clear, lightly fragrant tea of fresh dendrobium and goji berries that Nourilo brews to nourish yin and traditionally support the liver and eyes — gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-dendrobium-yam-burdock-chestnut-soup-for-spleen-and-kidney/ https://images.nourilo.com/6617/6617_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Huai Shan, Burdock and Chestnut Soup A richly nourishing vegetable soup featuring fresh dendrobium orchid stem, Chinese yam, burdock, carrot, and chestnuts. Traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and kidneys, blood sugar balance, joint flexibility, and healthy ageing. Suitable for pregnant women, new mothers, the elderly, https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-fruit-stir-fried-beef-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/3291/3291_0.jpg Fresh Fruit Stir-Fried Beef A bright, refreshing Cantonese stir-fry that uses fresh strawberries and pineapple alongside beef tenderloin in a lemon-tomato glaze — the natural fruit enzymes tenderise the meat, making this an ideal summer appetite-boosting dish. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-dendrobium-yam-conch-soup-for-liver-and-spleen/ https://images.nourilo.com/9516/9516_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Chinese Yam and Conch Soup A richly nourishing yet surprisingly gentle soup built around fresh dendrobium — a prized tonic herb — alongside Chinese yam and conch, traditionally valued for supporting spleen function, liver health, and eyesight, especially for those who work long hours at a screen. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-hawthorn-walnut-tea-for-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/8350/8350_0.jpg Fresh Hawthorn Walnut Tea A warming tea of fresh hawthorn and walnut sweetened with a little honey, traditionally enjoyed to support circulation and graceful aging, especially for those with a cooler constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lemon-honey-tea-for-soothing-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10785/10785_0.jpg Fresh Lemon Honey Tea A two-ingredient jar of fresh lemon slices steeped in pure honey, ready overnight — a versatile, soothing and beauty-friendly tea base to mix with tea, ginger, kumquat and more. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lemon-mint-tea-for-bad-breath/ https://images.nourilo.com/7886/7886_0.jpg Fresh Lemon and Mint Tea A simple two-ingredient tea pairing fresh lemon — naturally antimicrobial — with fresh mint, whose menthol compounds are traditionally associated with clearing bad breath and reducing stomach fire. Light, fragrant, and quick to make, this is a pleasant daily tea for anyone bothered by oral odour, in https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lily-bulb-longan-tea-for-calm-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/10739/10739_0.jpg Fresh Lily Bulb and Longan Tea A simple, gentle tea of fresh lily bulb and longan, traditionally enjoyed by new mothers and others to calm the mind and ease into sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lily-bulb-lotus-seed-longan-soup-for-calm-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/10820/10820_0.jpg Fresh Lily Bulb, Lotus Seed & Longan Soup A gentle soup of fresh lily bulb, lotus seed and longan, traditionally taken to calm the heart, nourish the blood and settle restless, sleepless nights — easily made sweet or savoury. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lily-lotus-seed-sweet-soup-for-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/4109/4109_0.jpg Fresh Lily Bulb and Lotus Seed Sweet Soup A beautifully simple summer sweet soup from the Cantonese tradition: fresh lily bulbs and lotus seeds simmered with rock sugar until soft and silky. Traditionally valued for calming the mind, easing restlessness, and supporting restful sleep. Dried versions of both ingredients work equally well. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lily-mulberry-date-congee-for-childhood-hyperactivity/ https://images.nourilo.com/2580/2580_0.jpg Fresh Lily, Mulberry and Red Date Congee A soothing congee of fresh lily bulb, mulberry and red dates, traditionally said to nourish yin and calm the mind — a gentle home food therapy for children with hyperactivity, restlessness or poor sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lily-mung-bean-sweet-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/4101/4101_0.jpg Fresh Lily Mung Bean Sweet Soup A beloved Cantonese summer dessert soup: mung beans simmered until tender, then finished with fresh lily bulbs and rock sugar. Traditionally enjoyed as a cooling, calming drink on hot evenings when the heat makes sleep difficult. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lily-mung-bean-seaweed-soup-for-liver-and-lung/ https://images.nourilo.com/9882/9882_0.jpg Fresh Lily Bulb, Mung Bean and Seaweed Soup A lightly sweet and refreshing soup combining fresh lily bulb, mung beans, and seaweed — three ingredients the Cantonese food-therapy tradition associates with clearing heat, soothing the respiratory tract, and supporting recovery from illness. Suitable for most people as a gentle post-illness or ev https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lily-mushroom-chicken-stir-fry/ https://images.nourilo.com/3303/3303_0.jpg Fresh Daylily and Chicken Stir-Fry A delicately flavoured summer stir-fry with fresh daylily buds, shiitake mushrooms, carrot and chicken — plus Nourilo's essential food-safety guidance on why fresh daylilies must be soaked or blanched before cooking to neutralise a natural compound that can cause illness if eaten raw. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lily-pear-sweet-soup-for-persistent-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3419/3419_0.jpg Fresh Lily Bulb and Pear Sweet Soup A simple, naturally soothing sweet soup made from fresh lily bulb and snow pear — one of Nourilo's most recommended everyday remedies for a cough that has lasted weeks after a cold, especially when the cough is dry or heat-related. Gentle enough for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lotus-leaf-red-bean-soup-for-hand-foot-mouth-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/952/952_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Leaf, Red Bean and Winter Melon Soup A simple, cooling summer soup built from lotus leaf, adzuki beans, flat beans and winter melon — traditional Chinese food therapy uses these ingredients together to clear heat, resolve dampness and support the spleen, making it a go-to family soup during hand, foot and mouth disease season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lotus-seed-dessert-soup-for-complexion-and-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/4048/4048_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Snow Fungus and Longan Dessert Soup A classic Cantonese sweet dessert soup featuring fresh lotus seeds, snow fungus, longan, and red dates — traditionally associated with calming the mind, supporting memory, and nourishing the skin; suitable for the whole family and especially valued by those who work intensively with their minds. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lotus-leaf-winter-melon-red-bean-pork-rib-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5638/5638_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon, Red Bean and Pork Rib Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup that pairs fresh lotus leaf with winter melon, red adzuki beans and white hyacinth beans, traditionally associated with dispelling summer heat, reducing body dampness, and relieving the fatigue and poor appetite that hot, humid weather can bring. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lotus-lily-bulb-juncus-tea-for-infant-night-crying/ https://images.nourilo.com/9743/9743_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Juncus Tea A lightly fragrant, mild herbal tea combining fresh lotus seeds, lily bulb and juncus pith — three ingredients long used in Chinese food therapy to calm heart-heat and support restful sleep in young children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lotus-seed-lily-ophiopogon-soup-for-calm-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/5105/5105_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Ophiopogon Soup A gentle, three-ingredient Cantonese food-therapy soup made with fresh lotus seeds (including the bitter core), dried lily bulb, and ophiopogon root — traditionally used to clear heart heat, ease restlessness and irritability, and support more restful sleep in both adults and children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lotus-seed-lily-bulb-silkie-chicken-soup-for-sleep-and-nerves/ https://images.nourilo.com/8073/8073_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Silkie Chicken Soup A deeply nourishing Cantonese soup made when fresh lotus seeds are in season, combining them with lily bulb and silkie chicken to support a calmer mind, reduce fatigue, and promote more restful sleep — particularly helpful during periods of anxiety, low mood, or poor sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lotus-seed-lily-pork-soup-for-night-owls/ https://images.nourilo.com/1085/1085_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed and Lily Bulb Pork Soup A gentle soup of fresh lotus seed and lily bulb simmered with lean pork, traditionally enjoyed after late nights to clear the heart, moisten the lungs, and calm a restless mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lotus-seed-lily-silkie-chicken-soup-for-insomnia-palpitations/ https://images.nourilo.com/6319/6319_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Silkie Chicken Soup A deeply nourishing Cantonese soup built around fresh lotus seeds — which, unlike dried lotus seeds, are kept with their bitter green embryo intact for extra heart-calming and heat-clearing properties. Paired with lily bulb and silkie chicken, this soup has long been used for palpitations, restlessn https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lotus-seed-lily-winter-melon-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10579/10579_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Winter Melon Soup A light, cooling summer soup of fresh lotus seed, lily bulb and winter melon that is traditionally used to calm summer heat, support the spleen and settle the mind during hot, restless weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-lotus-seed-winter-melon-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10690/10690_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed and Winter Melon Soup A light, faintly bitter summer soup of fresh lotus seeds and winter melon, traditionally drunk in peak heat to clear summer heat, calm heart-fire and quench thirst. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-mulberry-goji-tea-for-liver-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/8492/8492_0.jpg Fresh Mulberry and Goji Berry Tea A beautiful, quick tea using seasonal fresh mulberries and goji berries, both rich in antioxidants and anthocyanins — traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney yin, improving eyesight, moisturising the intestines, and brightening the complexion. Diabetics can also enjoy this tea safe https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-mulberry-hawthorn-tea-for-blood-lipids/ https://images.nourilo.com/2179/2179_0.jpg Fresh Mulberry and Hawthorn Tea A sour-sweet tea of fresh mulberries and hawthorn finished with rock sugar; in traditional Chinese food therapy it is associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, blood lipids and cholesterol, and is suited to a slightly cold constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-mushroom-lean-pork-soup-for-cancer-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/1843/1843_0.jpg Fresh Mushroom and Lean Pork Soup A clean, naturally sweet soup of fresh organic mushrooms simmered with lean pork. In Chinese food-therapy tradition mushrooms are valued for the polysaccharides they contain and are associated with supporting the body's defenses. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-smilax-mirabilis-root-pork-rib-soup-for-itchy-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10769/10769_0.jpg Fresh Smilax, Four o'Clock Root, Beans and Barley Pork Rib Soup A clear, lightly sweet soup of fresh smilax, four o'clock root, rice bean, mung bean and barley with pork ribs, traditionally taken to clear heat, drain damp and ease itchy skin after rich, 'triggering' foods. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-mulberry-longan-tea-for-insomnia-and-nervous-exhaustion/ https://images.nourilo.com/7146/7146_0.jpg Fresh Mulberry and Longan Tea A simple, sweet wellness tea made when fresh mulberries are in season, combining the blood-nourishing properties of mulberry with the calming, heart-settling warmth of longan. Traditionally favoured for nervous exhaustion, insomnia, memory decline, and anaemia. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-smilax-mung-bean-coix-soup-for-skin-itching/ https://images.nourilo.com/294/294_0.jpg Fresh Smilax, Mung Bean, and Coix Seed Soup A cooling, detoxifying Cantonese soup using fresh smilax rhizome — a classic herb for damp-heat skin problems — paired with mung beans and coix seeds to help ease skin itching, eczema flare-ups, and heat-related skin discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-smilax-three-bean-barley-pork-rib-soup-for-itchy-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/9545/9545_0.jpg Fresh Smilax Root, Adzuki Bean, Hyacinth Bean, Mung Bean, Barley and Pork Rib Soup A cooling, dampness-clearing soup centred on fresh smilax root alongside three types of beans and Job's tears — traditional Chinese food therapy uses these ingredients to help manage heat-damp skin conditions including rashes, eczema and itching, especially during hot, humid summer weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-tuhfuling-kudzu-mint-soup-for-shingles-and-skin-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5509/5509_0.jpg Fresh Smilax Root, Kudzu and Green Mint Soup A traditional three-ingredient Cantonese herbal soup combining fresh smilax, kudzu root and spearmint to help clear heat-toxins and dampness from the body. Traditionally used as a supportive measure for conditions like shingles (herpes zoster) or heat-related skin flare-ups — please see a doctor for https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-abalone-fish-maw-soup-for-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/254/254_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Baby Abalone, and Fish Maw Soup A classic Cantonese food-therapy soup, this gently nourishing broth brings together fresh Chinese yam, baby abalone, and fish maw with silkie chicken and red dates — a combination traditionally valued for supporting digestion, skin hydration, and overall vitality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-bamboo-fungus-quail-soup-for-blood-pressure-and-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/8598/8598_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Bamboo Fungus & Quail Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese soup pairing fresh Chinese yam and the fat-reducing bamboo fungus with small, lean quail — a combination traditionally associated with nourishing the body without heaviness and supporting the management of high blood pressure, blood lipids, and blood sugar. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-bamboo-fungus-wolfberry-quail-soup-for-spleen-lung/ https://images.nourilo.com/8548/8548_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Bamboo Fungus, Wolfberry and Quail Soup A nourishing, fragrant soup pairing fresh Chinese yam and bamboo fungus — two ingredients long prized in Cantonese food therapy for their lung-supporting and digestive qualities — with lean quail and goji berries. Especially well suited for those recovering from illness or looking to support general https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-corn-chayote-chicken-soup-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/6608/6608_0.jpg Fresh Huai Shan, Corn, Chayote and Chicken Breast Soup A light, naturally sweet soup that combines fresh Chinese yam, corn (with silk), chayote, goji, and lean chicken breast. Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar balance while remaining easy to digest, low in fat, and nourishing. Suitable for the whole family and especially well- https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-corn-silk-job-tears-water-for-bloating-and-damp/ https://images.nourilo.com/11184/11184_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Corn Silk and Job's Tears Water A naturally sweet daily water of fresh Chinese yam, corn silk and Job's tears with carrot, traditionally enjoyed to strengthen the spleen, drain dampness and ease puffiness — often favoured by those watching their blood sugar. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-corn-silk-geoduck-soup-for-diabetes/ https://images.nourilo.com/9910/9910_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Corn Silk, Carrot and Dried Geoduck Clam Soup A light, naturally sweet soup combining fresh Chinese yam, corn silk, and dried geoduck clam — ingredients used in Cantonese food therapy to support kidney and liver function, ease mild fluid retention, and support those managing metabolic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. Suitable for th https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-dendrobium-goji-babycorn-soup-for-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/11572/11572_1.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Dendrobium, Goji and Baby Corn Soup A sweet, savoury soup of fresh Chinese yam, dendrobium, goji, baby corn and red dates simmered with pork ribs, which Nourilo makes to support the eyes and vision with foods rich in eye-friendly nutrients. Gentle enough for young and old. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-dendrobium-carrot-pork-soup-for-yin-nourishment-and-heat-clearing/ https://images.nourilo.com/5777/5777_1.jpg Fresh Yam, Dendrobium, Carrot and Lean Pork Soup A clean, everyday Cantonese soup using fresh dendrobium stem, fresh Chinese yam, carrot, and lean pork — traditionally prepared to nourish the stomach, support eye health, ease deficiency heat, and help with symptoms like poor appetite after illness, mouth odour, or dry, inflamed eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-euryale-cordyceps-flower-lean-meat-soup-for-kidney-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5155/5155_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Euryale Seed, Cordyceps Flower, and Lean Meat Soup A deeply nourishing Cantonese soup using fresh yam, euryale seeds, and cordyceps flower to gently support the kidneys and consolidate essence — traditionally helpful for those with frequent urination, night urination, dizziness, fatigue, or cold hands and feet associated with kidney deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-glehnia-polygonatum-duck-soup-for-dry-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10847/10847_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Glehnia, Polygonatum and Wild Duck Soup A clear, deeply moistening soup of fresh yam, glehnia, Solomon's seal and goji simmered with wild duck, traditionally enjoyed in dry autumn-winter weather to nourish yin and support the skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-goji-abalone-soup-for-complexion-and-vision/ https://images.nourilo.com/8445/8445_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Goji and Abalone Soup A beautiful Cantonese nourishing soup combining fresh abalone, Chinese yam, goji berries, and carrot. Abalone is traditionally regarded as one of the finest ingredients for nourishing liver yin and supporting eye health; the shell (shi jue ming) has a long history in Chinese medicine for supporting https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-goji-chestnut-morel-soup-for-brain-and-kidney/ https://images.nourilo.com/11396/11396_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Goji, Chestnut and Morel Soup A clear, naturally sweet meat-free soup of fresh Chinese yam, goji, chestnut and morel, traditionally used to support the brain and kidney and lift energy in cold weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-guava-pork-soup-for-blood-sugar-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/8809/8809_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam and Guava Pork Soup A light, fragrant soup pairing fresh Chinese yam with guava and lean pork — traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar and blood pressure, and benefiting cardiovascular health. Clean, crisp, and suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-lotus-corn-sweet-soup-for-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/3825/3825_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Corn Sweet Soup A light, naturally sweet soup combining fresh Chinese yam, lotus seeds, and corn that traditionally supports the spleen, nourishes yin, and helps calm the inner restlessness associated with overwork and late nights. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-lotus-seed-euryale-tangerine-peel-soup-for-weak-spleen/ https://images.nourilo.com/11424/11424_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Euryale and Tangerine Peel Soup A clear, fragrant soup of fresh Chinese yam, lotus seed, euryale and tangerine peel, traditionally taken to strengthen a weak spleen and support appetite and steady digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-lotus-seed-lily-longan-soup-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/8842/8842_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Longan Soup A naturally sweet and calming Cantonese soup made with fresh Chinese yam, lotus seeds, lily bulb, longan, and jujube — a classic combination in traditional food therapy for those who find it hard to fall asleep, wake frequently through the night, or feel generally anxious and overstretched. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-millettia-pork-soup-for-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/11489/11489_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Niu Da Li & Lean Pork Soup A sweet, mellow Cantonese tonic soup of fresh Chinese yam, niu da li root, lotus seeds and lean pork, traditionally simmered to nourish the body and strengthen the sinews and bones. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-mud-carp-soup-for-pregnancy-and-postpartum/ https://images.nourilo.com/6459/6459_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam and Mud Carp Soup A nourishing, milky-white Cantonese fish soup combining fresh Chinese yam and carrot with mud carp — a low-fat, high-calcium fish traditionally favoured for expectant mothers, nursing women, and growing children. Warm, gentle, and deeply satisfying. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-pepper-pork-tripe-soup-for-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/8672/8672_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, White Pepper Corn & Pork Tripe Soup A beloved Cantonese comfort soup made with pork tripe, white peppercorns, fresh Chinese yam, and salted mustard greens — traditionally prized for warming a cold stomach, calming nausea, and soothing stomach cramps; the dish also provides a wonderfully rich and flavourful broth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-pomelo-chicken-soup-for-stomach-ulcer-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/8724/8724_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Pomelo & Chicken Breast Soup A fragrant, lightly sour Cantonese soup pairing fresh Chinese yam with pomelo pulp and lean chicken breast. Traditionally associated with supporting a troubled stomach, easing post-meal bloating, clearing stagnant food qi, and encouraging appetite in those recovering from digestive discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-pumpkin-corn-soup-for-diabetes-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/9530/9530_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Pumpkin and Corn with Lean Pork Soup A naturally sweet, wholesome soup combining fresh Chinese yam, pumpkin and whole corn (including the silk) with lean pork — three ingredients that traditional food therapy associates with supporting healthy blood sugar metabolism, making it a nourishing everyday choice for people managing or prevent https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-shashen-yuzhu-quail-soup-for-delicate-children/ https://images.nourilo.com/1986/1986_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Quail Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup of fresh yam, sha shen, yu zhu and quail, traditionally simmered to strengthen the spleen and lungs and support resilience in delicate children who catch colds easily. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-sun-mushroom-mussel-soup-for-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/8055/8055_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Sun Mushroom & Mussel Soup A nourishing, naturally sweet soup that Hong Kong families have long relied on for everyday wellness support — especially helpful for those who feel fatigued, sweat at night, or are recovering from surgery or cancer treatment. Fresh yam, sun mushroom, and dried mussels work together to support the s https://nourilo.com/recipes/fresh-yam-vegetable-soup-for-the-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10967/10967_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam Vegetable Soup A clear, naturally sweet vegetarian soup of fresh Chinese yam, carrot, corn, goji and cashews, traditionally enjoyed to support the spleen and as a light, helpful soup for those mindful of the 'three highs'. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fritillary-maidong-pear-soup-for-cough-and-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/3221/3221_0.jpg Fritillary Bulb, Ophiopogon and Snow Pear Soup A classic three-ingredient Cantonese tonic drink for the tail-end of a cold — when the fever is gone but a lingering dry cough and phlegm remain. Fritillary bulb and ophiopogon root work together to moisten and soothe the airways, while sweet pear adds gentle flavour. Suitable for adults, children, https://nourilo.com/recipes/fritillaria-crocodile-meat-soup-for-emphysema/ https://images.nourilo.com/993/993_0.jpg Fritillaria, Lily, Apricot Kernel, Chinese Yam, and Crocodile Meat Soup A traditional Cantonese medicinal soup combining fritillaria, lily bulb, and crocodile meat to support lung function, ease chronic wheeze, and nourish a constitution weakened by long-term respiratory issues. Not suitable when an active cold or runny nose is present. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fritillaria-ophiopogon-pear-drink-for-smokers-cough-and-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/8701/8701_0.jpg Fritillaria Bulb, Ophiopogon Root & Snow Pear Drink A classic three-ingredient Chinese medicinal drink combining fritillaria bulb, ophiopogon root, and snow pear — one of the most time-honoured remedies in Cantonese food therapy for moistening the lungs, clearing heat phlegm, and easing dry or chronic cough, particularly in smokers and those with lun https://nourilo.com/recipes/fritillary-steamed-persimmon-cake-for-phlegm-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3756/3756_0.jpg Fritillary Powder Steamed Persimmon Cake A simple, child-friendly food remedy using only two ingredients: fritillary powder tucked inside dried persimmon cakes and steamed. Fritillary is traditionally prized for easing airway spasms and dissolving phlegm, while the processing of persimmon cakes removes their raw cooling nature, making this https://nourilo.com/recipes/frog-scallop-winter-melon-soup-for-summer-heat-and-damp/ https://images.nourilo.com/10139/10139_0.jpg Frog, Dried Scallop and Winter Melon Soup with Lean Pork A sweet, savory soup of frog, dried scallop and winter melon with rice bean and job's tears, traditionally enjoyed in hot, muggy weather to clear summer heat and drain damp. https://nourilo.com/recipes/fuzz-melon-garlic-loach-soup-for-liver-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/10811/10811_0.jpg Hairy Gourd, Garlic & Loach Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup of hairy gourd, garlic and loach — the so-called 'ginseng of the water' — traditionally taken to support liver health and clear damp-heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gallstone-attack-yin-chen-corn-silk-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1707/1707_0.jpg Yin Chen, Dandelion and Corn Silk Soup A bitter-cooling herbal soup of yin chen, dandelion and fresh corn silk, traditionally taken during a painful, feverish gallstone flare to clear damp-heat and support bile flow. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gallstones-stable-phase-hyacinth-bean-lotus-seed-job-tears-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/1703/1703_0.jpg Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Job's Tears Congee A gentle congee of hyacinth bean, lotus seed, Job's tears and red dates, traditionally taken during the stable phase of gallstones to strengthen digestion and ease upper-abdominal bloating and tightness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gambir-chrysanthemum-hawthorn-tea-for-high-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/2519/2519_0.jpg Gambir Vine, Chrysanthemum and Hawthorn Tea A mild herbal tea of gambir vine, chrysanthemum and hawthorn, traditionally taken to calm liver-yang rising and support healthy blood pressure, gentle enough for regular sipping. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gangmei-root-lean-pork-soup-for-cold-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/1357/1357_0.jpg Gang Mei Root & Lean Pork Soup A clear, mildly bitter-sweet soup of gang mei root and licorice with lean pork, traditionally sipped to clear heat, soothe the throat, and support the body in cold-and-flu season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-amaranth-pork-soup-for-gastroenteritis/ https://images.nourilo.com/4871/4871_0.jpg Garlic, Amaranth and Lean Pork Soup (Suan Tou Xian Cai Shou Rou Tang) A robust, nourishing Cantonese soup combining garlic, wild amaranth, and lean pork. Garlic's natural antibacterial compounds make this a traditional go-to remedy during flu season or gastroenteritis outbreaks. Particularly suitable for stomach flu, food poisoning, dysentery, and mild diarrhoea. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-douchi-mustard-greens-for-cold-stomach-and-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/350/350_0.jpg Garlic and Fermented Black Bean Braised Mustard Greens with Pork Ribs A warming, pungent home-cooked dish of braised mustard greens with pork ribs, garlic and fermented black beans — mustard greens are one of the few warming vegetables in Cantonese food therapy, making this dish particularly suited to those with cold-type phlegm cough, stomach chill and weak digestion https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-dressed-cold-cucumber-eat-with-peace-of-mind/ https://images.nourilo.com/2341/2341_0.jpg Garlic-Dressed Cold Cucumber A safe, refreshing cold cucumber dish dressed with hot garlic oil and sweet-sour seasoning — the salt-scrub-and-hot-dressing method traditionally helps keep raw cucumber clean. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-calendula-tea-for-gut-virus-protection/ https://images.nourilo.com/908/908_0.jpg Purple Garlic and Calendula Decoction A simple decoction of purple garlic and calendula flowers, traditionally used in Chinese food therapy as a gargle and drink to support the body against intestinal and respiratory viral infections. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-dried-scallop-braise-for-heart-and-circulation/ https://images.nourilo.com/4911/4911_0.jpg Braised Garlic Cloves with Dried Scallops and Haircao A celebratory Cantonese dish combining deep-fried golden garlic and slow-steamed dried scallops — both traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure and cholesterol — with hair vegetable, which is linked to easing blood pressure and clearing digestive accumulation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-fruit-vinegar-for-immune-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/4396/4396_0.jpg Fruit-Infused Garlic Vinegar (Suan Cu) A long-aged garlic tonic made by steeping peeled garlic cloves in fruit vinegar for two to three years. Traditionally associated in Chinese food therapy with supporting immune function, reducing inflammation, and promoting cardiovascular wellness. Taken in small daily doses — just 1–2 teaspoons dilu https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-ginger-tea-for-flu-and-cold-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/669/669_0.jpg Red-Skin Garlic and Fresh Ginger Tea A warming, pungent two-ingredient tea with a long tradition of use during cold and flu season. Garlic's active compounds have been studied for their antimicrobial properties, and ginger adds warming, surface-releasing qualities that make this a practical remedy to have in your repertoire. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-ginger-tea-for-flu-prevention-and-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/5388/5388_0.jpg Garlic Ginger Brown Sugar Tea A simple, warming food-therapy tea made from garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, traditionally valued for supporting circulation and immune defense during cold weather. Research from Korea has also noted that sprouted garlic may contain higher antioxidant activity, so there is no need to discard garlic https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-lemongrass-chicken-claypot-festive-dish/ https://images.nourilo.com/10925/10925_0.jpg Garlic Lemongrass Chicken Claypot A fragrant claypot of tender chicken cooked with garlic, lemongrass, shallots and chilli — a hearty festive dish that pairs well with rice, pasta or udon. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-rice-vinegar-tonic-for-stroke-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/5800/5800_0.jpg Garlic-Steeped Rice Vinegar A simple, traditional food-therapy preparation where garlic cloves are steeped in quality rice vinegar for about four weeks, producing a condiment that has long been associated in Chinese wellness traditions with supporting circulation, managing the so-called 'three highs' (blood pressure, https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-stem-black-fungus-stir-fried-chicken-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/3261/3261_0.jpg Garlic Stem and Cloud Ear Mushroom Stir-Fried Chicken (Suan Xin Yun Er Chao Ji) A fresh, quick Cantonese stir-fry using garlic scapes (the tender flower stems of garlic plants), black fungus, and chicken thigh — a satisfying everyday dish that stimulates appetite without the harsh aftertaste of regular garlic, while cloud ear mushroom adds its well-known circulation-supporting https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-stir-fried-sweet-potato-leaves-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5050/5050_0.jpg Garlic Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves A quick, everyday garlic stir-fry of sweet potato leaves — one of the so-called 'longevity greens' — traditionally enjoyed to support digestion, ease the bowels and help look after the heart and blood vessels. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-vinegar-drink-for-hives/ https://images.nourilo.com/3512/3512_0.jpg Garlic Rice-Vinegar Infusion A simple pantry tonic from Nourilo: sliced garlic steeped in rice vinegar and rock sugar for four months, traditionally associated with supporting skin health in people who suffer from recurring hives. Best used alongside a diet rich in vegetables and moderate in meat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-shoots-black-fungus-fish-stir-fry-for-blood-pressure-and-diabetes/ https://images.nourilo.com/6509/6509_0.jpg Garlic Shoots and Black Wood Ear Fungus Stir-Fried Fish A vibrant, fibre-rich stir-fry combining tender fish with garlic shoots and black wood ear fungus — traditionally valued for supporting cardiovascular function, protecting the liver, and helping to maintain healthy blood pressure, blood lipids, and blood sugar. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-vinegar-foot-soak-for-foot-odour/ https://images.nourilo.com/4811/4811_0.jpg Garlic-Vinegar Foot Soak (Suan Cu Jin Ji) A simple two-ingredient home remedy where garlic cloves are steeped overnight in rice vinegar to create an antimicrobial foot soak. Regular 15-minute soaks over a 7-day course are traditionally associated with eliminating foot odour, relieving athlete's foot, and supporting circulation. No rins https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-vinegar-for-cholesterol-and-blood-fat/ https://images.nourilo.com/7869/7869_0.jpg Garlic Vinegar A classic Cantonese pantry staple in which whole garlic cloves are steeped in rice vinegar and rock sugar for a month, producing a mellow condiment associated with supporting healthy cholesterol, blood fat, and cardiovascular function. Nourilo has been making and recommending this preparation for ye https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-vinegar-for-everyday-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/1474/1474_0.jpg Garlic Vinegar A traditional home-infused garlic vinegar made with pure rice vinegar and a touch of stevia, taken by the spoonful as a long-standing everyday wellness tonic. https://nourilo.com/recipes/garlic-wild-amaranth-lean-pork-soup-for-intestinal-virus-season/ https://images.nourilo.com/2266/2266_0.jpg Garlic, Wild Amaranth and Lean Pork Soup Nourilo's garlic, wild amaranth and lean pork soup — a savory, easy family soup traditionally taken during the early-summer enterovirus season to support gut health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gastric-ulcer-support-lions-mane-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/728/728_0.jpg Lion's Mane Mushroom and Free-Range Chicken Soup A nourishing, easy-to-digest soup traditionally associated with supporting the stomach lining in conditions like gastric ulcers, chronic gastritis, and digestive weakness — delicious enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gastritis-relief-five-finger-peach-finger-citron-tangerine-peel-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9687/9687_0.jpg Five-Finger Peach, Finger Citron and Tangerine Peel Soup A gentle, pleasantly coconut-scented herbal soup combining five-finger peach root, finger citron, and tangerine peel — three ingredients traditionally used together to ease gastritis, relieve bloating and acid reflux, and support those with chronic liver-related stomach discomfort. Can be made as a https://nourilo.com/recipes/gastroenteritis-soothing-rose-honeysuckle-licorice-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9357/9357_0.jpg Rose, Honeysuckle and Licorice Tea A gentle three-ingredient herbal tea combining rose buds, honeysuckle flowers and licorice root, traditionally used to soothe digestive inflammation and support recovery from diarrhea-type gastroenteritis. The tea is easy to brew, mildly sweet and suitable for children aged 8 and above — excluding t https://nourilo.com/recipes/gastroptosis-huangqi-shengma-silkie-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6713/6713_0.jpg Astragalus Root, Cimicifuga and Silkie Chicken Soup A traditional tonic soup for gastroptosis (a stomach that has dropped from its normal position) as well as other organ prolapse conditions. Built around astragalus and cimicifuga — the classic Chinese herbal pair for lifting sinking qi — this gentle chicken soup is used to support the body's co https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-chenpi-persimmon-honey-tea-for-cold-type-asthma/ https://images.nourilo.com/8429/8429_0.jpg Ginger Tangerine Peel Persimmon Honey Tea A gentle, sweet, steamed honey remedy combining warming ginger, tangerine peel, and nourishing dried persimmon cake. Traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to ease cold-type wheezing, tight chest, and coughs in adults and children. Not suitable for people with diabetes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-brown-sugar-black-tea-for-colds/ https://images.nourilo.com/607/607_0.jpg Ginger Brown-Sugar Black Tea with Red Dates When you feel a chill coming on, this warming ginger–black tea brewed in minutes encourages a gentle sweat. A simple, time-honored home drink for the very first signs of a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-date-licorice-ginseng-tea-for-allergic-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/1745/1745_0.jpg Ginger, Red Date, Licorice and Ginseng Tea An easy steep-and-sip tea of ginger, red dates, licorice and ginseng, traditionally taken to support an allergy-prone constitution and ease a nagging, dry allergic cough with shortness of breath and dry mouth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-garlic-drink-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/2999/2999_0.jpg Ginger & Garlic Decoction A quick two-ingredient warming drink using fresh ginger and bruised garlic — traditionally associated with dispersing wind-cold, warming the stomach, and supporting the body during cold-type flu with chills, nasal congestion, and loss of appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-garlic-soup-for-flu-season/ https://images.nourilo.com/1385/1385_0.jpg Ginger and Garlic Soup A simple warming brew of ginger, garlic and brown sugar, traditionally sipped during flu season to dispel cold, support the stomach and help the body stay resilient. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-garlic-water-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/6465/6465_0.jpg Fresh Ginger and Garlic Tea A quick, warming two-ingredient tea that most households already have the ingredients for — fresh ginger and garlic simmered briefly with a touch of rock sugar. Traditional Cantonese food therapy has long used this combination to dispel cold and wind, support digestion, and help the body mount a res https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-jujube-coix-tea-for-digestion-and-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/4585/4585_0.jpg Ginger-Jujube-Coix Seed Tea A warm, everyday tea combining ginger, red dates, Chinese yam, coix seeds and lotus seeds. Traditionally associated with supporting digestive strength, easing cold limbs and relieving dampness — suitable for four seasons and especially helpful in the damp spring and summer months. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-milk-pudding-for-warming-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3113/3113_0.jpg Ginger Juice Milk Pudding (Jiang Zhi Zhuang Nai) A beloved Cantonese cold-weather dessert — fresh milk is heated to just the right temperature and poured onto fresh ginger juice, which causes the milk to set into a silky, spoonable pudding. Warming, satisfying, and traditionally associated with benefiting digestion and nourishing the skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-mint-tea-for-bloating-and-wind/ https://images.nourilo.com/5715/5715_0.jpg Fresh Ginger and Mint Tea A quick, warming tea made by briefly simmering fresh mint and ginger together with a touch of brown sugar. Traditionally valued in Cantonese food therapy for easing stomach wind and bloating after rich or oily meals, and for providing mild relief from cold-related headaches and discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-milk-custard-to-warm-the-middle/ https://images.nourilo.com/10597/10597_0.jpg Ginger Milk Custard (Jiang Zhi Zhuang Nai) A classic Cantonese ginger milk custard that sets from the reaction of fresh ginger juice and hot milk, traditionally used to warm the stomach and gently build up those who feel cold and weak. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-radish-peppermint-soup-for-early-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/5828/5828_0.jpg Ginger, White Radish, and Spearmint Soup A simple three-ingredient hot soup designed for the very beginning of a cold — when there is a runny nose, sneezing, slight headache, and digestive unease but no fever. White radish clears stomach heat and aids digestion, ginger warms and opens pores to encourage sweating, and spearmint moves liver https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-pear-water-for-cough-and-inflammation/ https://images.nourilo.com/7711/7711_0.jpg Ginger & Pear Water with Honey A quick three-ingredient herbal drink that pairs warming ginger with cooling, yin-nourishing pear — a classic balance in Chinese food therapy for coughs triggered by cold exposure or minor throat irritation. Research supports ginger's anti-inflammatory properties. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-scallion-dried-oyster-congee-for-anaemia/ https://images.nourilo.com/8858/8858_0.jpg Ginger, Scallion & Dried Oyster Congee A comforting, deeply nourishing congee made with golden dried oysters — one of the most prized ingredients in late-year Cantonese markets — gently simmered with ginger, scallion, and stock. Traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy for those recovering from illness, dealing with anaemia, or under https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-scallion-mustard-greens-soup-for-wind-cold-flu/ https://images.nourilo.com/6196/6196_0.jpg Ginger Scallion Mustard Greens Soup A warming three-ingredient soup using mustard greens, ginger, and scallion to traditionally help release wind-cold from the surface of the body — suitable for the early stages of a cold with chills, headache, nasal congestion, and muscle aches. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-scallion-pear-egg-soup-for-wind-cold-colds/ https://images.nourilo.com/1412/1412_0.jpg Ginger Scallion Pear and Egg Soup A simple, kid-friendly warming soup of ginger, scallion white, pear and egg, traditionally taken at the first signs of a wind-cold cold with chills, runny nose and cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginger-scallion-sugar-broth-for-a-chill-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/2337/2337_0.jpg Ginger, Scallion and Sugar Broth A quick, warming ginger-scallion-sugar broth traditionally sipped at the first sign of a chill-type cold, to induce a light sweat and dispel wind-cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-euryale-pepper-pork-tripe-soup-for-digestive-weakness/ https://images.nourilo.com/5804/5804_0.jpg Ginkgo, Euryale Seed, Peppercorn and Pork Tripe Soup A classic Cantonese home soup combining warming peppercorns with ginkgo nuts, euryale seeds, and pork tripe — traditional food-therapy staple that has long been used to support digestive function, ease loose stools, and warm a cold, weakened stomach, especially in those who have overindulged in cold https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-almond-pork-lung-soup-for-cough-and-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/10386/10386_0.jpg Ginkgo, Almond and Pork Lung Soup A clear, naturally sweet pork lung soup with ginkgo nuts and almonds, traditionally taken in cold-and-flu season to soothe lingering coughs, loosen phlegm and calm wheezing. Ginkgo cores are mildly toxic and must be removed. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-fox-nut-mushroom-oyster-soup-for-menopause-night-urination/ https://images.nourilo.com/10861/10861_0.jpg Ginkgo, Fox Nut, Flower Mushroom and Dried Oyster Soup A nourishing, savory soup of ginkgo, fox nut, flower mushroom and dried oyster, traditionally enjoyed by women in menopause to nourish yin and blood and ease frequent urination. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-fox-nut-pigeon-soup-for-frequent-urination/ https://images.nourilo.com/6305/6305_0.jpg Ginkgo Nut, Fox Nut & Squab Soup A tonifying soup centred on ginkgo nuts and fox nuts — two ingredients with a long track record in Chinese food therapy for supporting bladder control and reducing urinary frequency in both the elderly and children. Lean pork or chicken can replace the squab. Avoid eating the fox nuts if prone to co https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-foxnut-peppercorn-pork-tripe-soup-to-warm-the-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/10419/10419_0.jpg Ginkgo, Fox Nut, Peppercorn and Pork Tripe Soup A warming, savoury soup of pork tripe and free-range chicken with ginkgo, fox nut and white peppercorn, traditionally taken in cold weather to warm the spleen and stomach, support the kidneys and resist the chill. Ginkgo cores are mildly toxic and must be removed. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-jobs-tears-sweet-soup-for-chickenpox/ https://images.nourilo.com/1064/1064_0.jpg Ginkgo & Job's Tears Sweet Soup A nourishing sweet soup of ginkgo nuts, raw Job's tears and fresh tofu skin, traditionally given to children during chickenpox to moisten the lungs and drain dampness. Ginkgo is mildly toxic — de-core it and follow the safe-amount guidance. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-monk-fruit-and-walnut-soup-for-bronchitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/1874/1874_0.jpg Double-Fruit Walnut Soup (Ginkgo Monk-Fruit Walnut Tea) A simple soup of ginkgo nuts, monk fruit and walnut, traditionally used to support the lungs and kidneys and ease the lingering cough and wheeze of chronic bronchitis. Note: the ginkgo core is mildly toxic and must always be removed. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-peppercorn-euryale-pork-stomach-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5533/5533_0.jpg Ginkgo, Peppercorn and Euryale Pork Stomach Soup A deeply warming traditional soup built around pork stomach, ginkgo nuts and white peppercorns — a time-honoured combination in Chinese food therapy for those with cold, weak digestion and frequent nighttime urination. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-tofu-skin-foxnut-sweet-soup-for-lung-spleen-kidney/ https://images.nourilo.com/7450/7450_0.jpg Ginkgo Nut, Tofu Skin & Foxnut Sweet Soup A classic Cantonese sweet soup combining ginkgo nuts, foxnuts, and dried tofu skin to warm the lungs, calm stubborn phlegm that is hard to cough out, support spleen health, and benefit the kidneys. Suitable for most ages; an important note — ginkgo cores must be removed before cooking as they contai https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-walnut-almond-francolin-soup-for-cough-and-asthma/ https://images.nourilo.com/3695/3695_0.jpg Ginkgo, Walnut, Almond and Francolin Soup A warming, nourishing soup combining ginkgo nuts, walnut, almonds and francolin — a traditional preparation aimed at strengthening the lungs, kidneys and spleen for people who experience chronic, cold-pattern cough, wheeze or breathlessness. The whole family can share this. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-walnut-almond-pork-lung-soup-for-cough-asthma/ https://images.nourilo.com/4456/4456_0.jpg Ginkgo Nut, Walnut, Almond and Pork Lung Soup A warming, nourishing soup traditionally prepared for children and adults with weak lungs, chronic post-cold cough, bronchial wheezing, or asthma of the lung-kidney deficiency type. Ginkgo nuts must be deseeded — see caution note. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginkgo-walnut-foxnut-francolin-soup-for-chronic-cough-and-asthma/ https://images.nourilo.com/5774/5774_0.jpg Ginkgo, Walnut, Foxnut and Francolin Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup combining ginkgo, walnuts, cashews, foxnut, and francolin bird, traditionally prepared to strengthen the lungs, spleen, and kidneys in children or adults who frequently suffer from cough, phlegm, and wheezing — not for use during active cold or fever. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginseng-astragalus-buckwheat-soup-for-immune-support-and-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/6186/6186_0.jpg Ginseng Astragalus Buckwheat Soup A traditional tonic soup combining ginseng, astragalus root, and buckwheat grain to support the body's natural defences, traditionally used alongside or prior to major medical treatments to help strengthen the body. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginseng-astragalus-buckwheat-tea-for-cancer-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/9927/9927_0.jpg Ginseng, Astragalus, Ligustrum, Goji, and Buckwheat Tea A traditional Chinese food-therapy tea blending tonic herbs with buckwheat, intended to support the spleen, kidney, and immune system in people recovering from cancer treatment or serious illness. Mild herbal flavour; suitable 2–3 times per week. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginseng-astragalus-chicken-soup-for-strengthening-constitution/ https://images.nourilo.com/9088/9088_0.jpg Chinese Ginseng, Astragalus, and Free-Range Chicken Soup A warming tonic soup combining Chinese ginseng (or codonopsis root), astragalus, and free-range chicken — traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy for supporting qi, nourishing blood, and building resilience during cold weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginseng-root-mai-dong-tea-for-energy-and-focus/ https://images.nourilo.com/2585/2585_0.jpg Ginseng Rootlet and Mai Dong Tea A simple steeped tea of ginseng rootlets and mai dong, traditionally used to gently tonify qi, lift tiredness and ease a dry mouth and throat — milder than whole ginseng. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ginseng-walnut-partridge-soup-for-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/1408/1408_0.jpg Ginseng, Walnut and Partridge Soup A warming double-boiled soup of ginseng, walnut and partridge, traditionally taken to warm and support the lungs and kidney and ease a chronic wheezy cough in those who feel depleted and cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/glaucoma-support-astragalus-goji-red-date-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6837/6837_0.jpg Astragalus, Goji Berry & Red Date Tea A simple three-ingredient daily tea using astragalus, goji berries and red dates, associated in traditional food therapy with tonifying qi, nourishing blood, and supporting healthy vision — suitable for daily use and appropriate for most constitutions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/glehnia-ophiopogon-snow-fungus-almond-pig-lung-soup-for-respiratory-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/3362/3362_0.jpg Glehnia Root, Ophiopogon, Snow Fungus, Almond and Pig Lung Soup A classic lung-nourishing soup combining glehnia root, ophiopogon, snow fungus and pig lung — traditionally used to support recovery from prolonged cough, bronchitis, or respiratory dryness, and suitable as an everyday wellness soup for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/glehnia-ophiopogon-winter-melon-pork-soup-for-bronchial-asthma/ https://images.nourilo.com/4105/4105_0.jpg Glehnia Two-Winter Lean Pork Soup A gentle everyday Cantonese soup traditionally prepared for people prone to bronchial discomfort, persistent cough, or dryness of the lungs. The combination of glehnia root, ophiopogon, and winter melon creates a moistening, cooling broth that the whole family can enjoy, especially in warm weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/glehnia-polygonatum-conch-soup-for-dryness-and-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/5632/5632_0.jpg Glehnia, Solomon's Seal and Fresh Conch Soup A traditional Cantonese-style soup pairing glehnia root and Solomon's seal with fresh conch and chicken breast, associated with nourishing yin and relieving the dryness and mild internal heat that can follow indulgent travel eating. Gentle enough for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/glehnia-polygonatum-pork-soup-for-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/3796/3796_0.jpg Glehnia Root and Hai Polygonatum Pork Soup A cooling, yin-nourishing soup that pairs glehnia root with the rare and flavoursome hai polygonatum — traditionally associated with moistening dry lungs, clearing lingering heat, and easing restlessness, dry cough, and thirst in those with a yin-deficient constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/glehnia-rehmannia-dendrobium-tea-for-stomach-yin/ https://images.nourilo.com/2847/2847_0.jpg Glehnia, Rehmannia and Dendrobium Decoction A four-herb decoction that gently nourishes the stomach's yin — the moistening, cooling aspect of digestion — and is traditionally prepared for people experiencing that hollow, mildly burning stomach feeling, dry mouth, or reduced appetite after overindulgence or prolonged illness. Lean pork ca https://nourilo.com/recipes/globe-amaranth-verbena-tea-for-wind-heat-headache/ https://images.nourilo.com/3845/3845_0.jpg Globe Amaranth and Verbena Flower Tea A calming herbal flower tea pairing globe amaranth — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy for liver-clearing and cough relief — with verbena, valued for its mild sedative and fatigue-relieving properties, to address wind-heat headaches and eye strain. https://nourilo.com/recipes/goji-berry-brown-rice-tea-for-eye-health-and-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/5536/5536_0.jpg Goji Berry Brown Rice Tea A light, fragrant tea pairing toasted brown rice with goji berries — two ingredients that traditional food therapy associates with nourishing liver and kidney energy, supporting comfortable vision, and promoting a calm, relaxed state of mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/goji-carrot-clam-soup-for-vision-and-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/4200/4200_0.jpg Goji Berry, Carrot & Fresh Clam Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup that combines goji berries, carrot, and fresh clams to traditionally support liver and eye health, and is associated with helping regulate blood sugar. Suitable for people with diabetes managing visual symptoms, heavy screen users, and the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/goji-chrysanthemum-cassia-seed-tea-for-tired-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/11173/11173_0.jpg Goji, Chrysanthemum and Cassia Seed Tea A simple steeped tea of goji berries, chrysanthemum and toasted cassia seeds, traditionally enjoyed by anyone whose eyes feel tired or strained from long screen time, to soothe the liver and support clear, comfortable vision. https://nourilo.com/recipes/goji-chrysanthemum-hawthorn-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/7221/7221_0.jpg Goji Berry, Chrysanthemum & Hawthorn Tea A simple, pleasantly tart-sweet tea combining three widely researched herbs in Chinese food therapy. Goji berry, chrysanthemum, and hawthorn together are traditionally valued for supporting liver cell renewal, easing eye strain, aiding digestion, and helping manage blood lipids. Convenient enough fo https://nourilo.com/recipes/goji-chrysanthemum-juncus-tea-for-irritability/ https://images.nourilo.com/8141/8141_0.jpg Goji Berry, Chrysanthemum and Rush Pith Tea (Qi Zi Ju Hua Deng Xin Cao Cha) A gentle, lightly fragrant herbal tea that combines goji berries, chrysanthemum, rush pith, and licorice to support liver calm and mental ease. Traditionally recommended for those who feel irritable, have dry or tired eyes, difficulty sleeping, or feel emotionally tense — suitable for both adults an https://nourilo.com/recipes/goji-chrysanthemum-tea-for-eye-strain-and-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/3226/3226_1.jpg Goji Berry Chrysanthemum Tea A gentle, time-honored herbal infusion that combines goji berries and chrysanthemum flowers to support eye comfort and liver health — mild enough for most people to enjoy daily, whatever the season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/goji-pearl-meat-soup-for-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/449/449_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji & Pearl-Meat Chicken Soup A sweet, savory soup for anyone whose eyes are tired from long hours of screens and work. Built on liver-nourishing goji berries and pearl meat, it's nourishing without being heating — a gentle tonic for eye strain. https://nourilo.com/recipes/goji-sour-jujube-seed-tea-for-calm-and-mental-clarity/ https://images.nourilo.com/4346/4346_0.jpg Goji and Sour Jujube Seed Tea (Qi Zi Zao Ren Cha) A simple two-ingredient calming tea that combines goji berries with crushed sour jujube seeds — both classical Chinese food-therapy staples. Steeped together with a touch of sweetener, this tea is traditionally associated with supporting liver and kidney health, calming mental restlessness, and easi https://nourilo.com/recipes/goji-steamed-pigeon-for-kidney-and-heart/ https://images.nourilo.com/330/330_0.jpg Goji Berry Steamed Pigeon A classic Cantonese steamed dish featuring whole squab pigeon marinated with soy sauce and rose wine, then gently steamed with goji berries — a nourishing dish traditionally prized for supporting kidney essence, heart function, and overall vitality, especially after illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/goji-stevia-tea-for-diabetes-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/8618/8618_0.jpg Goji Berry & Stevia Leaf Tea A naturally caffeine-free, sugar-free herbal tea combining antioxidant-rich goji berries with stevia leaves — whose sweetness comes without calories or glycaemic impact — traditionally recommended as a daily tea for those managing diabetes, high cholesterol, or fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/golden-bamboo-cane-water-chestnut-soup-for-chickenpox-measles/ https://images.nourilo.com/399/399_0.jpg Golden Carrot, Sugarcane and Water Chestnut Soup with Cilantro A refreshing, naturally sweet soup combining golden carrot, sugarcane, water chestnut and fresh cilantro, traditionally used in Cantonese households to support children's recovery from chickenpox or measles by clearing internal heat. The taste is mild and sweet, making it easy for children to d https://nourilo.com/recipes/golden-buckwheat-tea-for-clearing-heat-and-supporting-healthy-weight/ https://images.nourilo.com/6131/6131_0.jpg Golden Buckwheat Tea A simple, fragrant daily tea made from bitter buckwheat (tartary buckwheat), which contains significantly higher levels of rutin, amino acids and bioflavonoids than common sweet buckwheat — traditionally used to support healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, and fat metabolism. https://nourilo.com/recipes/golden-monk-fruit-chrysanthemum-tea-for-throat-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/11265/11265_0.jpg Golden Monk Fruit Chrysanthemum Tea A naturally sweet, two-ingredient steeped tea of golden monk fruit and chrysanthemum buds, traditionally favoured to clear liver heat, soothe a sore throat at the onset of a cold, and support clear, comfortable eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/golden-needle-cloud-ear-stuffed-mountain-root-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/4977/4977_0.jpg Jin Zhen Cloud Ear Stuffed Shan Gen (Fish Maw Balls) A creative Cantonese home dish made from leftover dumpling filling: minced pork and watercress stuffed into fish maw balls (shan gen), then braised with golden needle lily buds, cloud ear fungus, and shiitake in a light stock. Traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and stomach, nouri https://nourilo.com/recipes/golden-needle-cloud-ear-braised-chicken-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/7150/7150_0.jpg Day Lily and Cloud Ear Mushroom Braised Chicken A fragrant and deeply nourishing Cantonese braised chicken dish using day lily buds, cloud ear mushroom, red dates, and black glutinous rice wine — a classic combination for replenishing blood and calming the spirit, especially beneficial after menstruation or postpartum recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/golden-needle-wood-ear-egg-dumpling-braised-dish/ https://images.nourilo.com/5664/5664_0.jpg Golden Needle and Wood Ear Braised Egg Dumplings Tender egg parcels filled with seasoned pork and cabbage, then braised with golden needle flowers and wood ear mushrooms in a light, fragrant sauce. A classic Cantonese home-style dish that is easy to prepare and supports everyday nourishment. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gout-green-papaya-green-tea-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2063/2063_0.jpg Green Papaya and Green Tea Soup A simple double-boiled soup of unripe green papaya and green tea, shared in Cantonese food therapy as a gentle daily drink for people managing gout and uric-acid concerns. https://nourilo.com/recipes/golden-needle-wood-ear-tofu-hairy-gourd-soup-for-liver-qi-stagnation/ https://images.nourilo.com/1268/1268_0.jpg Golden Needle, Wood Ear, Tofu and Hairy Gourd Soup A light, clear-tasting Cantonese soup of daylily buds, wood ear, tofu and hairy gourd, traditionally used to clear heat and ease the irritability that comes with liver-qi stagnation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gout-apple-mixed-vegetable-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1392/1392_0.jpg Apple and Mixed-Vegetable Soup A clean, naturally sweet vegetarian soup of apple, celery, wood-ear, water chestnut and carrot, traditionally taken to balance the body and support the clearing of uric acid in gout-prone people. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gout-relief-adzuki-coix-tangerine-peel-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/6799/6799_0.jpg Adzuki Bean, Coix Seed and Dried Tangerine Peel Congee (Chi Xiao Dou Yi Mi Chen Pi Zhou) A simple, soothing congee combining adzuki beans, coix seed and dried tangerine peel — three ingredients central to Cantonese food therapy for managing dampness, water retention, and uric acid. Suitable as a regular breakfast or light meal for those managing gout or prone to joint swelling. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gout-relief-lily-bulb-job-tears-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9652/9652_0.jpg Lily Bulb and Job's Tears Soup A simple two-ingredient herbal soup using lily bulb and job's tears, both traditionally valued for supporting fluid metabolism and easing joint inflammation associated with gout. Light and gently sweet, it can be drunk warm as a daily wellness brew. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gout-snow-fungus-duck-egg-white-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/964/964_0.jpg Snow Fungus & Duck Egg White Sweet Soup A gentle, nourishing sweet soup made with snow fungus and duck egg white — both low-purine foods — traditionally used to support people managing gout by providing nourishing yin and qi-supporting benefits while avoiding the high-purine ingredients that can trigger attacks. Also beneficial for gastri https://nourilo.com/recipes/gout-uric-acid-green-papaya-green-tea-coconut-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6058/6058_0.jpg Green Papaya, Green Tea & Coconut Water Drink A simple three-ingredient stewed drink traditionally used in Chinese folk wellness to support the body during gout flare-up periods. Green papaya is associated with helping dissolve uric acid deposits; coconut water supports natural fluid balance and diuresis. Pregnant women should avoid papaya. https://nourilo.com/recipes/grain-malt-corn-soup-for-childrens-bad-breath/ https://images.nourilo.com/5966/5966_0.jpg Grain Sprout, Malt and Corn Soup with Carrot, Water Chestnut and Fig A child-friendly naturally sweet soup combining grain sprouts, malt, corn (with the corn silk), carrot, water chestnuts, and figs — traditionally used in Cantonese households to ease bad breath in children caused by dietary imbalance, food accumulation, or insufficient fruit and vegetable intake. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-luo-flower-tea-for-heart-and-vessel-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/2532/2532_0.jpg Green Luo Flower Tea A light, simple infusion of Tibetan green luo flower with honey, traditionally taken to support heart, blood-pressure and blood-sugar health; cooling in nature, so best taken in moderation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-calyx-flower-tea-for-blood-pressure-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/6359/6359_0.jpg Green Calyx Flower Tea (Lu Luo Hua Tea) A fragrant herbal tea made from dried green calyx flowers (lu luo hua), a rare Tibetan highland plant traditionally steeped to support healthy blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar, and to soothe a sore throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-olive-daikon-pork-soup-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5359/5359_0.jpg Green Olive, Green Daikon & Lean Pork Soup A classic Cantonese household soup inspired by the traditional 'Green Dragon White Tiger' formula. Green olives and green daikon work together to clear throat heat, moisten the airways, and support vocal health — ideal for teachers, singers, and anyone recovering from a cough or sore throa https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-olive-dragon-tongue-luo-han-guo-soup-for-dry-throat-hoarse-voice/ https://images.nourilo.com/3646/3646_0.jpg Green Olive, Dragon Tongue Leaf, Luo Han Guo and Palm Fruit Soup A naturally sweet and pleasant-tasting soup that combines green olives, dragon tongue leaf, luo han guo, and palm fruit — a classic Cantonese sore-throat and hoarse-voice brew that is suitable for the whole family, including teachers and singers who regularly strain their voice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-olive-monk-fruit-dried-pear-tea-for-dry-weather-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/7466/7466_0.jpg Green Olive, Golden Monk Fruit & Dried Pear Tea A deeply soothing sweet tea that combines the throat-clearing astringency of green olives with the gentle sweetness of golden monk fruit and nourishing dried pear slices. Traditionally valued for relieving a dry, sore, or hoarse throat, easing chronic cough, and moistening the intestines — ideal for https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-olive-monk-fruit-pear-tea-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/9114/9114_0.jpg Green Olive, Golden Monk Fruit, and Dried Snow Pear Tea A pleasant, naturally sweet tea combining green Chinese olives, golden monk fruit, and dried snow pear — traditionally used to clear throat heat, reduce inflammation, and soothe a dry or irritated throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-olive-monk-fruit-drink-for-tonsillitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/9537/9537_0.jpg Green Olive and Golden Monk Fruit Herbal Drink A remarkably simple two-ingredient herbal drink made from green olives and monk fruit — a traditional Cantonese remedy for sore throats, tonsillitis and dry mouth that also provides impressive nutritional support, with green olives containing ten times more vitamin C than apples. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-olive-radish-fig-almond-pork-soup-for-throat-and-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/7544/7544_0.jpg Green Olive, Green Radish, Fig, and Sweet Almond Lean Pork Soup A classic Cantonese soup combining green Chinese olives, green radish, figs, and sweet almonds with lean pork — traditionally valued for clearing lung heat, soothing an irritated throat, and supporting the body's natural detoxification. Suitable for the whole family including pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-olive-radish-water-chestnut-pork-soup-for-sore-throat-and-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5730/5730_0.jpg Green Olive, Green Radish, Water Chestnut & Pork Shin Soup A family-friendly Cantonese soup combining green olive, water chestnut, and green radish — a refreshing combination traditionally valued for soothing sore throats, clearing accumulated heat, and even supporting healthy bone development in children. Also useful for households that cook frequently on https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-papaya-barley-coconut-water-for-uric-acid/ https://images.nourilo.com/10789/10789_0.jpg Green Papaya, Job's Tears & Coconut Water A light, naturally sweet drink of green papaya, Job's tears and coconut water, traditionally taken by those prone to gout to support the body in clearing uric acid. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-papaya-carrot-fig-pork-rib-soup-for-late-nights/ https://images.nourilo.com/10712/10712_0.jpg Green Papaya, Carrot, Fig and Pork Rib Soup A clear, nourishing Cantonese soup of green papaya, carrot, fig and pork rib, traditionally enjoyed by night owls to clear heat and moisten the lungs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-papaya-peanut-moth-bean-soup-for-lactation/ https://images.nourilo.com/8570/8570_0.jpg Green Papaya, Peanut, Moth Bean and Shiitake Soup A plant-based postpartum soup centered on green papaya — a Cantonese favourite for encouraging milk flow — combined with peanuts, moth beans, cashews and shiitake mushrooms. This hearty yet meat-free soup is suitable for vegetarian nursing mothers and the whole family. Pregnant women should avoid pa https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-papaya-octopus-chestnut-soup-for-bones/ https://images.nourilo.com/10510/10510_0.jpg Green Papaya, Octopus, Chestnut and Fig Soup A fragrant, nourishing soup of green papaya, dried octopus, chestnut and fig, traditionally enjoyed by young and old to strengthen bones and sinews and support the body against inflammation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-papaya-green-tea-coconut-water-for-gout-uric-acid/ https://images.nourilo.com/9980/9980_0.jpg Coconut Water and Green Tea Stewed Green Papaya A gentle double-boiled stew of unripe green papaya, green tea, and coconut water — a food-therapy recipe traditionally associated with reducing inflammation, supporting uric acid metabolism, and easing the joint discomfort linked to gout. Low-temperature double-boiling preserves the beneficial compo https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-papaya-peanut-pork-shin-soup-for-lactation/ https://images.nourilo.com/8735/8735_0.jpg Green Papaya, Red-Skin Peanut, Dried Fig, Pork Shin & Dried Scallop Soup A classic Cantonese lactation soup combining unripe green papaya with red-skin peanuts, dried figs, pork shin, and dried scallop. Traditionally favoured by nursing mothers for its association with encouraging breast milk production. Rich in natural enzymes and nourishing protein — also reputed to su https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-papaya-soup-for-postpartum-milk-supply/ https://images.nourilo.com/2502/2502_0.jpg Green Papaya, Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Bean-Curd Stick Soup A gentle whole-family soup of green papaya, black-eyed peas, peanuts, shiitake and bean-curd sticks, traditionally taken after childbirth to support milk supply. Not for pregnancy, as green papaya can mildly stimulate the uterus. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-papaya-snow-fungus-almond-fig-soup-for-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/10661/10661_0.jpg Green Papaya, Snow Fungus, Almond and Fig Soup A clean, lightly sweet Cantonese soup of green papaya, snow fungus, almond and dried figs, traditionally enjoyed to keep the bowels moving and the skin nourished. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-pepper-juice-for-cardiovascular-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/3942/3942_0.jpg Green Pepper and Carrot Juice A simple daily juice combining green bell pepper and carrot, traditionally valued for its high vitamin C content and association with supporting healthy blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and skin quality. A retired doctor friend of Nourilo drinks this regularly and credits it with helping his bloo https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-plum-vinegar-for-gout-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/2131/2131_0.jpg Green Plum Vinegar A simple homemade green plum vinegar that ferments over 3-4 months; in traditional Chinese food therapy it is taken diluted in water and associated with supporting joint comfort, healthy blood pressure and the cardiovascular system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-plum-wine-for-sciatica-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/813/813_0.jpg Homemade Green Plum Wine (Qing Mei Jiu) A simple home-infused plum wine made with fresh green plums, rock sugar, and rice wine. In traditional Chinese food therapy, green plum wine is taken in small daily amounts to support digestion and immunity, and applied topically with gentle massage to help ease the discomfort associated with sciati https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-radish-apricot-fig-scallop-soup-for-dry-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/7496/7496_0.jpg Green Radish, Apricot Kernel, Fig and Dried Scallop Soup A sweet, clear autumn and winter soup combining green radish, apricot kernels, dried figs, and dried scallops — traditionally used to ease dry throat, support the lungs, and gently promote healthy digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-radish-black-fungus-fig-pork-rib-soup-for-chemo-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/10850/10850_0.jpg Green Radish, Black Fungus, Fig and Pork Rib Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup of green radish, white-backed black fungus and figs simmered with pork ribs, traditionally enjoyed to soothe the throat, aid digestion, and support the body through recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-radish-amla-corn-soup-for-throat-and-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10604/10604_0.jpg Green Radish, Amla and Corn Soup A clear, refreshing soup of green radish, amla and corn, traditionally used to soothe the throat and support healthy blood lipids, sugar and pressure — a friendly choice for those minding the three highs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-radish-corn-water-chestnut-fig-soup-for-heat-and-detox/ https://images.nourilo.com/9951/9951_0.jpg Green Radish, Sweet Corn, Water Chestnut, and Fig Soup A classic Cantonese cooling soup using green radish, sweet corn, water chestnut, and figs with pork ribs. Naturally sweet and nourishing, it is traditionally used to clear accumulated heat from the stomach and lungs, aid digestion, and support detoxification. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-radish-olive-lily-pork-rib-soup-for-lung-and-throat-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/9148/9148_0.jpg Green Radish, Green Olive, Lily Bulb, and Pork Rib Soup A flavourful Cantonese-style soup combining green olives, green radish, lily bulbs, apricot kernels, and pork ribs — traditionally valued for clearing lung and throat heat, soothing post-infection dryness, and supporting recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-radish-hawthorn-soup-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/10782/10782_0.jpg Green Radish Digestive Soup A homely Cantonese soup of green radish, hawthorn, malt and radish seed that is traditionally used to ease the heavy, bloated feeling after rich, greasy or fried festive meals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-radish-snow-fungus-water-chestnut-fig-soup-for-lung-heat-detox/ https://images.nourilo.com/9827/9827_0.jpg Green Radish, Snow Fungus, Water Chestnut & Fig Soup A naturally sweet, comforting soup that pairs green radish with snow fungus, water chestnut, apricot kernels, and figs — a combination traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, easing dry coughs, and supporting digestive regularity. Suitable for the whole family as an everyday wellness broth https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-radish-water-chestnut-corn-fig-soup-for-detox-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10675/10675_0.jpg Green Radish, Water Chestnut, Corn and Fig Soup A light, non-greasy summer soup of green radish, water chestnut, corn and dried figs, traditionally enjoyed to support detox, clear skin and a lighter, slimmer feel. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-radish-water-chestnut-fig-pork-shin-soup-for-detox/ https://images.nourilo.com/3779/3779_0.jpg Green Radish, Water Chestnut, Fig and Pork Shin Soup A popular and practical Cantonese everyday soup combining green radish, water chestnuts, figs, almonds, and pork shin. Traditionally made by households that cook with gas to help the body clear minor heat accumulation, and also used for sore throats, mouth sores, and heat-related thirst. Green radis https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-red-radish-beef-shank-soup-for-urinary-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/478/478_0.jpg Green and Red Radish Beef Shank Soup A comforting Cantonese family soup combining green radish, carrot, and beef shank that is traditionally associated with supporting the spleen, easing fluid metabolism, and nourishing the blood. Simple, sweet-tasting, and suitable for most adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/green-red-radish-water-chestnut-pork-soup-for-heat-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/1218/1218_0.jpg Green and Red Radish, Water Chestnut and Pork Shin Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of green and red radish, water chestnut and pork shin, traditionally taken in hot weather to clear heat, quench thirst and support healthy blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/grey-hair-hair-loss-he-shou-wu-walnut-sesame-paste/ https://images.nourilo.com/8189/8189_0.jpg He Shou Wu, Walnut and Black Sesame Paste A traditional Cantonese food-therapy paste combining processed he shou wu, walnut and black sesame — three ingredients associated with nourishing liver and kidney, supporting healthy hair colour and reducing hair loss linked to nutritional or constitutional deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/growth-brain-development-small-saltwater-fish-tofu-edamame-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7591/7591_0.jpg Small Saltwater Fish, Tofu and Edamame Soup A nourishing, DHA-rich broth using small saltwater fish, tofu, and fresh edamame — an affordable everyday soup for supporting children's brain development and growth, as well as postnatal and post-surgery recovery. Easy to digest and high in protein, with the edamame providing plant-based omega https://nourilo.com/recipes/guava-chicken-soup-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/3642/3642_0.jpg Guava and Chicken Breast Soup A simple, low-sugar soup using guava — both flesh and, optionally, leaves — with lean chicken breast, which traditional food therapy associates with supporting blood sugar regulation; suitable as a dietary complement to medical management of diabetes, not as a replacement. https://nourilo.com/recipes/guava-carrot-corn-soup-for-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/11420/11420_0.jpg Guava, Carrot and Corn Soup A clear, lightly sweet pork soup with green guava, corn and carrot, traditionally taken to help steady blood sugar and support immunity and heart health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/guava-corn-carrot-chicken-breast-soup-for-anti-aging-and-vision/ https://images.nourilo.com/10055/10055_0.jpg Guava, Corn, Carrot & Chicken Breast Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup of guava, corn, carrot and chicken breast, traditionally taken to support healthy aging, the eyes and overall wellness, and friendly to those watching the 'three highs.' https://nourilo.com/recipes/guava-corn-pork-rib-soup-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/7841/7841_0.jpg Guava, Corn, and Pork Rib Soup A practical Cantonese soup that combines guava — both fruit and traditionally its leaves — with corn and carrot. Guava is studied for compounds that may support insulin secretion, and this approachable everyday soup is traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar, protecting arteries https://nourilo.com/recipes/guava-leaf-tea-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/520/520_0.jpg Dried Guava Tea A simple, one-ingredient herbal tea made from dried guava fruit slices — a traditional remedy used in Cantonese food therapy to support blood sugar regulation and soothe acute or chronic throat inflammation; widely available in herb shops and very easy to prepare. https://nourilo.com/recipes/guizhi-dangshen-silkie-chicken-soup-for-chronic-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/1/1_0.jpg Gui Zhi, Dang Shen and Silkie Chicken Soup A warming, restorative Cantonese soup of cinnamon twig, dang shen and silkie chicken, traditionally simmered to support heart qi and the spleen for people worn down by chronic fatigue, breathlessness on light exertion and poor sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gum-inflammation-snow-fungus-fo-ti-peanut-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/1128/1128_0.jpg Snow Fungus, Fo-Ti and Peanut Congee A gentle traditional Chinese congee of snow fungus, prepared fo-ti and red-skinned peanuts, made to nourish the liver and kidneys and support tired, receding gums. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gynostemma-brown-rice-tea-for-pregnancy-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/8037/8037_0.jpg Gynostemma & Roasted Brown Rice Tea A warming herbal tea that pairs gynostemma — a herb traditionally associated with lowering blood fats and pressure — with roasted brown rice, which tempers gynostemma's cooling nature while adding its own cholesterol-supporting properties. Suitable for those concerned about liver fat, high bloo https://nourilo.com/recipes/gut-cleanse-detox-corn-chayote-carrot-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6788/6788_0.jpg Corn, Chayote, Carrot and Pork Rib Soup A wholesome Cantonese soup that makes full use of the whole corn cob — husk removed but silk reserved — together with chayote and carrot. Traditionally used to support bowel regularity, blood sugar balance, and cardiovascular health. Suitable for the whole family, including those managing diabetes o https://nourilo.com/recipes/gynura-hawthorn-tea-for-digestion-and-fat/ https://images.nourilo.com/2225/2225_0.jpg Purple-Backed Gynura & Hawthorn Tea A cooling, refreshing Cantonese herbal tea of purple-backed gynura and hawthorn, traditionally sipped (lovely chilled) to cut grease, ease the heavy fullness after rich meals, and refresh on hot days. https://nourilo.com/recipes/gynura-tea-for-summer-heat-and-menstrual-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/5648/5648_0.jpg Gynura bicolor Tea (Purple-Backed Velvet Plant Tea) A pleasantly tart and refreshing herbal tea made from dried gynura bicolor, traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to clear summer heat, relieve thirst, moisten the lungs, and support women with menstrual pain or blood irregularities. Not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/haidi-coconut-snow-fungus-lily-soup-for-lung-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/4410/4410_0.jpg Coco de Mer, Snow Fungus, and Lily Bulb Soup (Hai Di Ye Xue Er Bai He Tang) A classic Cantonese-style soup for supporting respiratory health. Coco de mer (sea coconut / haidi ye) combined with snow fungus, lily bulb, and apricot kernels is traditionally used to moisten and clear the lungs, reduce phlegm, and soothe a persistent cough. Good for the whole family; not suitable https://nourilo.com/recipes/h-pylori-stomach-support-dandelion-rose-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/8025/8025_0.jpg Dandelion & Rose Flower Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal tea blending dandelion and rose — traditionally associated with inhibiting H. pylori bacteria, protecting the gastric lining, and easing stomach discomfort from gastritis; the rose also warms the stomach and reduces dandelion's cooling nature, making it suitable f https://nourilo.com/recipes/hair-eye-mulberry-ligustrum-goji-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/3602/3602_0.jpg Mulberry, Ligustrum, and Goji Berry Tea A simple three-berry tea for nourishing the liver and kidneys — the organ systems most closely linked in TCM to hair colour, hair loss, and eye health. Particularly associated with supporting the body when dealing with premature greying, hair thinning from blood deficiency, and age-related vision de https://nourilo.com/recipes/hair-loss-support-he-shou-wu-catfish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/473/473_0.jpg He Shou Wu and Catfish Soup A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup combining he shou wu and black soybeans to nourish liver and kidney essence, commonly prepared to support healthy hair and address concerns about thinning or early greying. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hairy-fig-root-finger-citron-soup-for-acid-reflux/ https://images.nourilo.com/1534/1534_0.jpg Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup A fragrant, coconut-scented soup of hairy fig root and finger citron, simmered to strengthen the spleen, move qi and ease acid reflux and bloating. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hairy-gourd-loach-fish-pork-soup-for-liver-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5786/5786_0.jpg Hairy Gourd, Loach Fish and Lean Pork Soup A traditional Cantonese soup combining loach fish, hairy gourd, and lean pork — the loach is pan-fried before simmering for depth of flavour. Traditionally used to support liver function, clear dampness, and aid children's growth and nutrition absorption; also suitable for those with hepatitis, https://nourilo.com/recipes/hairy-gourd-job-tears-walnut-soup-for-skin-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/1284/1284_0.jpg Hairy Gourd, Job's Tears and Walnut Soup A clear, gently sweet Cantonese soup of hairy gourd, Job's tears, walnut, red dates and dried scallop — traditionally used to support digestion and a moist, healthy complexion without being too cooling on the stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hairy-gourd-cowpea-peanut-octopus-soup-for-pre-and-postnatal/ https://images.nourilo.com/1487/1487_0.jpg Hairy Gourd, Cowpea, Peanut, and Dried Octopus Soup A nourishing, naturally sweet soup of hairy gourd, cowpeas, peanuts, and dried octopus, traditionally taken by expectant mothers to support fluid balance and after birth to help support milk supply. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hairy-gourd-black-eyed-bean-mushroom-pork-soup-for-summer-damp/ https://images.nourilo.com/10223/10223_0.jpg Hairy Gourd, Black-Eyed Bean, Shiitake and Pork Shin Soup A gentle summer soup of hairy gourd, black-eyed beans, shiitake, and pork shin, used in Chinese food-therapy to clear summer heat and support the spleen — a milder choice for those who don't tolerate very cooling melon soups. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hairy-gourd-soybean-scallop-seaweed-soup-for-bone-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/3749/3749_0.jpg Hairy Gourd, Soybean, Dried Scallop and Seaweed Soup A delicious, naturally sweet Cantonese soup made with hairy gourd, soybeans, dried scallops, and kelp. This combination is rich in calcium and minerals, making it a popular everyday soup for people wanting to support bone density. It is also traditionally used as a gentle, slimming soup for those wh https://nourilo.com/recipes/hairy-melon-hyacinth-bean-fresh-fish-soup-for-spleen-kidney/ https://images.nourilo.com/3816/3816_0.jpg Hairy Melon, Hyacinth Bean and Pan-Fried Small Sea Fish Soup A light and nourishing Cantonese family soup using hairy melon, hyacinth beans, and pan-fried small sea fish — traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and kidneys, reducing fluid retention, moistening the bowels, and helping postpartum women recover when they have become constipated from https://nourilo.com/recipes/hand-foot-mouth-disease-lotus-leaf-winter-melon-dampness-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6751/6751_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon and Green Bean Dampness-Clearing Soup A light, aromatic summer soup made with fresh lotus leaf, skin-on winter melon, mung beans, lablab beans, and coix seed — a traditional Cantonese combination for clearing heat and dampness, supporting spleen function, and easing the discomfort associated with hand, foot and mouth disease, particular https://nourilo.com/recipes/hand-foot-mouth-disease-prevention-mung-bean-job-tears-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/7272/7272_0.jpg Mung Bean and Job's Tears Congee A classic summer congee that the whole family can enjoy — traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, supporting digestion, and helping to strengthen the body's resistance during hand, foot and mouth disease season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/handra-lily-red-date-soup-for-cough-and-wheezing/ https://images.nourilo.com/3332/3332_0.jpg Hand Orchid Tuber (Handra), Lily Bulb and Red Date Sweet Soup A mild and naturally sweet herbal soup using the rare hand orchid tuber paired with lily bulb and red dates — traditionally prepared for those recovering from a lingering cough, fatigue, or poor sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hangover-liver-support-kudzu-flower-honey-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7374/7374_0.jpg Kudzu Flower Honey Tea A simple herbal tea brewed from kudzu flower buds — one of the most respected traditional Chinese remedies for supporting the liver after alcohol consumption. Combined with honey, which is rich in fructose that assists the body in metabolising alcohol, this tea is traditionally taken after drinking https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-barley-tea-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/3462/3462_0.jpg Hawthorn, Chrysanthemum, Poria & Roasted Barley Tea A practical four-ingredient tea blend combining hawthorn, chrysanthemum, poria, and roasted barley — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support healthy weight, reduce fluid retention, ease summer sweating, and benefit both blood pressure and blood sugar. Simple to brew at home in a tea ba https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-cassia-brown-sugar-tea-for-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/2024/2024_0.jpg Hawthorn, Cassia Bark and Brown Sugar Tea A warming hawthorn, cassia bark and brown sugar tea traditionally sipped to comfort a cold, achy stomach and ease cold-type menstrual cramps. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-astragalus-water-for-high-uric-acid/ https://images.nourilo.com/11276/11276_0.jpg Hawthorn & Astragalus Water A simple two-ingredient water of hawthorn and astragalus, traditionally favoured by people with high uric acid to support kidney elimination and the 'three highs.' https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-cassia-chrysanthemum-lotus-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/7305/7305_0.jpg Hawthorn Cassia Chrysanthemum Lotus Leaf Tea A simple everyday steeping tea combining four well-known Chinese food-therapy herbs traditionally associated with supporting liver function, moderating fat metabolism, and helping manage elevated cholesterol and blood sugar — particularly suited to people with non-alcoholic fatty liver, obesity, or https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-cassia-lotus-leaf-tea-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/5696/5696_0.jpg Hawthorn Cassia Lotus Leaf Tea A four-ingredient herbal tea combining hawthorn, cassia seeds, lotus leaf and chrysanthemum — long used in Chinese food therapy to support fat metabolism, aid digestion after heavy meals, and gently promote healthy blood pressure and blood lipids. Suitable for daily use; not recommended during pregn https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-chrysanthemum-tea-for-gout-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/1462/1462_0.jpg Hawthorn and Chrysanthemum Tea A simple steeped tea of hawthorn, chrysanthemum, and green tea, traditionally taken to support circulation, ease food stagnation, and help manage uric acid — a folk choice for those dealing with gout and heart concerns. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-drink-for-digestion-and-blood-pressure-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/4517/4517_0.jpg Fresh Hawthorn Berry Drink (Shan Zha Lu) A simple two-ingredient fresh hawthorn drink, enjoyed warm or chilled. In Chinese food-therapy tradition, hawthorn is associated with easing food stagnation, supporting healthy cholesterol levels, and nourishing cardiovascular function — making this a popular everyday wellness drink in early summer https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-fruit-syrup-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/2843/2843_0.jpg Hawthorn Fruit Syrup (Shan Zha Guo Jiang) A concentrated hawthorn berry syrup cooked down with honey and stored in the fridge, ready to dissolve into warm water as a daily digestive drink. Hawthorn is one of the best-studied traditional foods for digestive support and is associated with cardiovascular benefits; this syrup is a convenient wa https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-ginger-brown-sugar-tea-for-blood-circulation/ https://images.nourilo.com/6297/6297_1.jpg Hawthorn, Ginger & Brown Sugar Tea A simple three-ingredient tea pairing hawthorn berries with ginger and brown sugar, long used in Chinese food therapy to support blood circulation, ease digestive discomfort, and assist postpartum recovery. Fresh hawthorn is available in autumn; dried slices work year-round. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-ginger-brown-sugar-tea-for-menstrual-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/7523/7523_0.jpg Hawthorn Ginger Brown Sugar Tea A warming, tangy tea of hawthorn berries, ginger, and brown sugar — one of the most classic women's food-therapy drinks in Chinese tradition, used to support healthy menstrual flow and relieve period discomfort from cold or stagnation. Not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-ginger-goji-sichuan-pepper-tea-for-cold-joint-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/11373/11373_0.jpg Hawthorn Ginger Goji Sichuan Pepper Tea A warming tea of Sichuan pepper, ginger, hawthorn, goji and red dates traditionally used to dispel cold and damp and ease cold-weather aches in the shoulders and joints. Not for those with yin-deficiency heat or pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-green-peel-chenpi-for-breast-lumps/ https://images.nourilo.com/4939/4939_0.jpg Hawthorn, Green Peel, Chen Pi and Tangerine Cake Soup A traditional Cantonese herbal soup for women who experience breast tenderness, swelling, or fibrocystic changes associated with emotional stress and liver qi stagnation. The pairing of green and aged tangerine peel with hawthorn and tangerine cake is a classic formula for promoting qi flow and easi https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-honeysuckle-chrysanthemum-honey-drink-for-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/2139/2139_0.jpg Hawthorn Twin-Flower Honey Drink A light sour-sweet herbal tea of hawthorn, honeysuckle and chrysanthemum finished with honey; in traditional Chinese food therapy it is associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, blood lipids and cholesterol in older adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-honeysuckle-chrysanthemum-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/1069/1069_0.jpg Hawthorn Two-Flower Tea A sweet-and-sour flower tea of hawthorn with honeysuckle and chrysanthemum, traditionally sipped to support healthy blood lipids and a happy liver. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-honeysuckle-chrysanthemum-tea-for-high-blood-lipids/ https://images.nourilo.com/11087/11087_0.jpg Hawthorn Honeysuckle Chrysanthemum Tea A light, fragrant herbal tea of hawthorn, honeysuckle and chrysanthemum, traditionally sipped to support healthy blood lipids and cholesterol and to refresh the body in hot weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-jam-for-indigestion-menstrual-cramps/ https://images.nourilo.com/5224/5224_0.jpg Hawthorn Berry Jam A simple two-ingredient hawthorn jam made by simmering fresh or dried hawthorn berries with brown sugar until thick and jammy. In Chinese food therapy, hawthorn is traditionally associated with clearing food stagnation after heavy meals, supporting digestion, and helping ease cramping and bloating a https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-lotus-leaf-cassia-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/863/863_0.jpg Hawthorn, Lotus Leaf and Cassia Seed Tea A traditional herbal tea combining hawthorn, lotus leaf, cassia seed, and prepared he shou wu, brewed daily to support liver function and lipid balance. Long used in Cantonese food therapy for mild fatty liver, high cholesterol, and overweight individuals. Drink one batch per day; consult a doctor i https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-lotus-leaf-tea-for-digestion-and-slimming/ https://images.nourilo.com/10182/10182_0.jpg Hawthorn Lotus Leaf Tea (Shan Zha He Ye Cha) A simple hawthorn and lotus leaf tea traditionally taken after rich, oily meals to ease food stagnation, support slimming and dispel dampness. Not for those with stomach ulcers, excess stomach acid, or during pregnancy. Informational only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-lotus-leaf-tea-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/8690/8690_0.jpg Hawthorn Berry & Lotus Leaf Tea A simple two-ingredient tea combining hawthorn berries and lotus leaf — a well-known Chinese food-therapy pairing used after meals to support fat digestion, ease food stagnation, and assist with weight management; best enjoyed after eating rather than on an empty stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-malt-ophiopogon-tea-for-post-holiday-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/4165/4165_0.jpg Hawthorn, Toasted Malt & Ophiopogon Tea (Shan Zha Mai Ya Mai Dong Tea) A simple three-ingredient tea traditionally made after festive meals — especially rich moon cakes — to ease the feeling of fullness and food stagnation, and to soothe a dry or parched throat. The malted barley is toasted first for a richer aroma. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-malt-soup-for-food-stagnation/ https://images.nourilo.com/11486/11486_0.jpg Hawthorn, Malt & Radish Digestive Soup A digestive Cantonese soup of hawthorn, malt, radish seed and green radish, simmered with lean pork to help move qi and clear the heavy, stuffed feeling after rich, oily meals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-malt-radish-seed-tea-for-weaning/ https://images.nourilo.com/7235/7235_0.jpg Hawthorn, Roasted Malt & Radish Seed Tea A traditional Chinese food-therapy tea for mothers who need to reduce or stop breast milk production. The combination of roasted malt, hawthorn, and radish seeds is one of the most established weaning formulas in Cantonese home practice. A course of three daily doses is typically recommended. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-malt-green-radish-soup-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/10947/10947_0.jpg Hawthorn, Malt, Chicken Gizzard Lining and Green Radish Soup A savoury soup of hawthorn, malt, chicken gizzard lining and green radish, traditionally taken after rich festive eating to support the appetite and help clear stagnation from meaty and starchy foods. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-pear-drink-for-circulation-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/7520/7520_0.jpg Hawthorn Berry and Pear Drink A sweet-sour beverage made from fresh hawthorn berries and pear — traditionally used to support digestion, healthy blood circulation, and skin vitality. Not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-ophiopogon-chrysanthemum-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/11289/11289_0.jpg Hawthorn, Ophiopogon & Chrysanthemum Tea A simple three-ingredient tea of hawthorn, ophiopogon, and chrysanthemum, traditionally favoured to help prevent fatty liver and support those living with the 'three highs.' https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-poria-tangerine-peel-apple-tea-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/11383/11383_0.jpg Hawthorn, Poria, Tangerine Peel and Apple Tea An easy, sweet-and-tart tea of hawthorn, poria, tangerine peel and apple, traditionally used to support the spleen and ease the bloated, stuffed feeling after big meals. Hawthorn is not for pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-rose-goji-chrysanthemum-tea-for-tired-red-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/11520/11520_0.jpg Hawthorn, Rose, Goji and Chrysanthemum Tea A pretty, fragrant steeped tea of hawthorn, rose, goji and chrysanthemum buds, traditionally taken to soothe a stressed liver and brighten tired, red eyes. Not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-syrup-for-digestion-and-menstrual-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/3915/3915_0.jpg Hawthorn Fruit Syrup A gently tangy hawthorn preserve made without refined sugar, traditionally enjoyed to support digestion after heavy meals, stimulate appetite in children, and ease menstrual discomfort. Suitable for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity who wish to avoid refined sugar — use an organi https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-tangerine-peel-congee-for-gout/ https://images.nourilo.com/3743/3743_0.jpg Hawthorn and Tangerine Peel Congee A simple, warming congee combining hawthorn berries and aged tangerine peel with white rice — traditionally associated with supporting digestion, moving qi, and helping the body manage uric acid levels. Gentle enough for regular use, it is particularly popular among those managing gout through diet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-uncaria-chrysanthemum-tea-for-hypertension-dizziness/ https://images.nourilo.com/10132/10132_0.jpg Hawthorn, Uncaria and Chrysanthemum Tea A mild, fragrant tea of hawthorn, uncaria and chrysanthemum traditionally enjoyed by middle-aged and older people to calm the liver and ease the dizziness sometimes felt with high blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hay-fever-allergy-lemon-honey-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6055/6055_0.jpg Lemon Honey Drink A simple two-ingredient home preparation that combines fresh lemon slices with raw honey, steeped overnight. Lemon is rich in vitamin C — a natural antihistamine — and raw honey is traditionally associated with building tolerance to local pollen. Enjoy 3–4 slices dissolved in warm water daily during https://nourilo.com/recipes/he-huan-rose-tea-for-soothing-the-mood/ https://images.nourilo.com/2601/2601_0.jpg Mimosa (He Huan) Flower and Rose Tea A simple, gentle flower tea of mimosa (he huan) flower and rose, traditionally used to soothe the liver, ease a tense or low mood, and support restful sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hawthorn-walnut-drink-for-cough-and-wheezing/ https://images.nourilo.com/6577/6577_0.jpg Hawthorn Walnut Tea A simple warming tea blending hawthorn berries and walnut powder, traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs and kidneys and supporting respiratory comfort. Quick to prepare and suitable for adults looking for a gentle everyday tonic. https://nourilo.com/recipes/he-shou-wu-four-herb-chicken-stew-for-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/2838/2838_0.jpg He Shou Wu, Goji and Four-Herb Chicken Stew A deeply nourishing double-boiled stew combining the classic four-herb blood-building formula (si wu tang) with he shou wu and goji, slow-cooked with chicken for a rich, aromatic broth. Traditionally used by people experiencing premature greying, hair thinning, fatigue, dull complexion and signs of https://nourilo.com/recipes/he-shou-wu-hawthorn-mulberry-tea-for-high-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/4147/4147_0.jpg He Shou Wu, Hawthorn Berry & Mulberry Tea A traditional Chinese food-therapy tea used as a complementary support alongside medical treatment for elevated blood pressure. He Shou Wu nourishes the liver and kidneys; hawthorn is well-studied for its association with cardiovascular health; mulberries tonify the blood. Not a replacement for pres https://nourilo.com/recipes/he-shou-wu-huang-jing-egg-soup-for-hair-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/3516/3516_0.jpg He Shou Wu, Huang Jing, Sheng Di, and Egg Soup A classic food-therapy soup pairing He Shou Wu, Huang Jing, and Sheng Di with eggs and honey — traditionally valued for supporting the liver and kidneys, which in Chinese medicine are linked to the health of hair and skin. Well-suited to those with rough skin, early hair thinning, or a tendency towa https://nourilo.com/recipes/he-shou-wu-red-date-tea-for-complexion-and-hair/ https://images.nourilo.com/533/533_0.jpg He Shou Wu Red Date Sweet Tea A simple, lightly sweet tea drawing on he shou wu, red dates, and candied dates — traditionally prepared to support a healthy complexion and lustrous hair, and associated with lipid metabolism in Chinese food-therapy practice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/he-shou-wu-yam-black-sesame-paste-for-premature-greying/ https://images.nourilo.com/888/888_0.jpg He Shou Wu, Chinese Yam & Black Sesame Paste A traditional three-ingredient paste made by grinding dried he shou wu root, Chinese yam, and black sesame into a smooth powder, then stirring with hot water into a warming porridge. Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys to support hair health and energy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/headache-chuanxiong-baizhi-steamed-egg-for-cold-headache/ https://images.nourilo.com/205/205_0.jpg Chuanxiong and Baizhi Steamed Egg A traditional Cantonese food-therapy egg dish steamed with chuanxiong and baizhi, used to ease wind-cold headache felt over the brow bone and forehead, with chills and a stuffy nose. https://nourilo.com/recipes/headache-muscle-ache-kudzu-three-bean-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10092/10092_0.jpg Kudzu, Three-Bean and Pork Rib Soup A clear, sweet Cantonese soup of fresh kudzu root, three beans, carrot and pork ribs, traditionally enjoyed in hot weather to ease headache, fever and tense, aching shoulder and back muscles. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heart-blood-support-black-bean-wheat-persimmon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/3137/3137_0.jpg Black Bean, Wheat Berry and Persimmon Soup A gentle, nourishing soup from Cantonese food-therapy tradition, combining black soybeans and wheat berries with persimmons and red dates to support heart blood and circulation — particularly suited to middle-aged and older adults. Heart-enlargement sufferers may take it as a 3-week course; all othe https://nourilo.com/recipes/heart-health-rock-ear-loofah-stir-fried-shrimp/ https://images.nourilo.com/603/603_0.jpg Rock Ear Fungus, Ridge Gourd and Stir-Fried Shrimp A quick, heart-nourishing stir-fry combining rare rock ear fungus, ridge gourd, and shrimp — traditionally eaten as a food-therapy dish to support healthy blood lipids, soften blood vessels, and nourish yin for those with cardiovascular concerns. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heart-rhythm-support-codonopsis-ophiopogon-schisandra-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6427/6427_0.jpg Codonopsis, Ophiopogon and Schisandra Berry Stewed Chicken (Sheng Mai San Chicken) A slow-stewed soup inspired by the classical Chinese herbal formula 'Sheng Mai San' (Generate the Pulse Powder), adapted here with codonopsis in place of ginseng for a gentler, everyday version. Traditionally used to support the heart's qi and yin, ease mild palpitations, improve stam https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-calming-reed-barley-poria-pear-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6051/6051_1.jpg Reed Root, Barley, Poria & Pear Water A gentle, pleasant-tasting drink traditionally prepared when warm, damp weather leaves children (or adults) feeling irritable, restless, or low on energy. Reed root, Job's tears, and poria are classic food-therapy ingredients associated with clearing internal heat and supporting healthy fluid b https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-anti-inflammatory-dandelion-chrysanthemum-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7906/7906_0.jpg Dandelion and Chrysanthemum Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal infusion combining dandelion and chrysanthemum flowers. Long used in Chinese food therapy to support liver clarity, ease eye discomfort and provide gentle anti-inflammatory support. Quick to prepare and inexpensive. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-dandelion-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6635/6635_0.jpg Dandelion Tea A mild, fragrant herbal tea made from dried dandelion — one of the most widely used cooling herbs in Chinese food therapy — traditionally associated with supporting liver and gallbladder function, easing inflammation, and benefiting gut health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-dried-mussel-kudzu-mung-bean-barley-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9762/9762_0.jpg Dried Mussel, Kudzu Root, Mung Bean, Barley and Pork Rib Soup A flavoursome, broadly nourishing Cantonese soup combining dried mussels, kudzu root, mung beans and pearl barley — traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, relaxing tense muscles, supporting healthy blood pressure, and easing menopausal hot flushes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-fresh-dendrobium-american-ginseng-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6432/6432_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium Orchid and American Ginseng Tea (Xian Shi Hu Hua Qi Shen Cha) A cooling, two-ingredient tea made from fresh dendrobium orchid stem and American ginseng — two ingredients prized in Chinese herbal tradition for their ability to nourish stomach and lung yin, generate fluids, relieve a dry or hoarse throat, and clear residual heat after illness. Particularly value https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-hangover-jicama-carrot-corn-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7894/7894_0.jpg Jicama, Carrot and Corn Soup A refreshing Cantonese summer soup that combines jicama, carrot and corn with pork ribs. Traditionally valued for clearing internal heat, relieving thirst and supporting the body's recovery after alcohol consumption; also associated with helping manage high blood pressure and blood lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-lung-moistening-dragon-tongue-leaf-apple-carrot-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5863/5863_0.jpg Dragon Tongue Leaf, Apple, Carrot and Lean Pork Soup A mild, family-friendly Cantonese soup using fresh dragon tongue leaf alongside apple, carrot, and apricot kernels to help clear lung heat and ease dry or lingering cough. Suitable for adults and children alike — including nursing mothers — and useful when it is uncertain whether a cough is hot or c https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-kudzu-adzuki-bean-poria-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7588/7588_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Adzuki Bean and Poria Soup A classic Cantonese everyday soup using kudzu root, adzuki beans, poria, and tangerine peel — traditionally valued for clearing internal heat, easing muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, and supporting the spleen to drain excess dampness. All-ages suitable; those with very weak digestion should https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-mung-bean-coix-old-cucumber-carrot-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9404/9404_0.jpg Mung Bean, Coix Seed, Old Cucumber and Carrot Lean Pork Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup combining mung beans, raw coix seeds, mature yellow cucumber and carrot with lean pork. Traditionally used to clear heat, relieve water retention, support the kidneys and improve skin clarity. A filling, wholesome soup that the whole family can enjoy. Pregnant women s https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-mung-bean-lily-bulb-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/7594/7594_0.jpg Mung Bean and Lily Bulb Congee A soothing, easy congee combining mung beans and dried lily bulb — a classic Chinese food-therapy dish for clearing excess heat from the body, calming the heart and mind, and easing symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, dry mouth at night, or disturbed sleep. Suitable for most constitution types; th https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-oldenlandia-lobelia-herbal-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9759/9759_0.jpg Oldenlandia and Lobelia Herbal Tea (Bai Hua She She Cao and Ban Bian Lian) A mildly sweet, cooling Cantonese herbal tea made from two widely available wild herbs — oldenlandia and lobelia — traditionally brewed to clear heat, support the urinary tract, and relieve sore throat and internal-heat discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-summer-drink-winter-melon-lotus-leaf-sugarcane/ https://images.nourilo.com/6207/6207_0.jpg Winter Melon, Lotus Leaf and Sugarcane Sweet Soup A refreshing traditional sweet soup made during the hottest days of summer, combining winter melon, lotus leaf, Job's tears and sugarcane to help the body stay cool and support digestion. Best served warm or at room temperature. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-water-chestnut-chayote-grass-carp-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7584/7584_0.jpg Water Chestnut, Chayote and Grass Carp Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese soup combining water chestnut, chayote, and grass carp — traditionally valued for clearing internal heat, supporting the stomach, and promoting general wellness. Water chestnut contains a natural compound studied for potential antihypertensive and antibacterial pro https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-watercress-dried-duck-gizzard-carrot-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/58/58_0.jpg Watercress, Dried Duck Gizzard and Carrot Soup A classic Cantonese old-fire soup for clearing internal heat after too many fried or roasted festive snacks — watercress cools and moistens the lungs, while dried duck gizzard and carrot add depth and gentle nourishment without causing dryness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-cough-phlegm-salt-steamed-orange/ https://images.nourilo.com/6102/6102_0.jpg Salt-Steamed Orange A deceptively simple folk remedy: a whole orange is salted and steamed for 20 minutes, transforming the raw fruit (which can worsen coughs) into a phlegm-dissolving, throat-soothing remedy. The orange peel's bioflavonoids become more bioavailable after cooking. Best for heat-type coughs with ye https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-clearing-yacon-taro-stalk-carrot-pork-bone-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9780/9780_0.jpg Yacon, Taro Stalk, Carrot and Pork Bone Soup (Xue Lian Guo Zhu Yu Xi Shi Gu Tang) A naturally sweet and refreshing autumn soup combining yacon — a tuber prized for its low glycaemic index and gut-nourishing fructooligosaccharides — with taro stalk and carrot, traditionally associated with clearing heat, supporting the digestive tract, and moderating blood pressure and blood sugar https://nourilo.com/recipes/heat-damp-detox-pork-rib-soup-with-smilax-and-millettia/ https://images.nourilo.com/7761/7761_0.jpg Smilax, Ground Mouse Root, and Millettia Pork Rib Soup A traditional Cantonese herbal soup combining smilax rhizome, jasmine root, and millettia with mung beans and pearl barley, traditionally associated with clearing heat-dampness and supporting skin conditions during warm, humid weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heatstroke-fever-bitter-melon-green-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9632/9632_0.jpg Bitter Melon & Green Tea A two-ingredient cooling drink that combines bitter melon and green tea to clear summer heat, calm internal fire, and ease symptoms like bitter taste in the mouth, restless heat, thirst, and red or irritated eyes. Traditionally valued as a daily tea for those with high blood pressure, high blood sug https://nourilo.com/recipes/heel-pain-relief-fresh-yam-chestnut-black-bean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4663/4663_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Chestnut and Black Bean Pork Shin Soup A hearty Cantonese-style soup combining fresh yam, chestnuts and green-kernel black soybeans, traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidney and to support the tendons and bones. Nourilo recommends it for those bothered by heel pain or leg weakness, and it is gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/heavy-period-support-smoked-plum-brown-sugar-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/9750/9750_0.jpg Smoked Plum and Brown Sugar Drink A simple two-ingredient folk remedy — smoked plum simmered with brown sugar — that Chinese food therapy has long used to support women experiencing constitutionally heavy periods, as well as to ease fatigue and aid digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/help-children-grow-taller-yam-black-bean-peanut-quail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7123/7123_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Black Bean, Peanut and Quail Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup designed to support children's spleen and stomach function, improve nutrient absorption, and nourish the five organs during the key growth period of upper primary school years. Made with fresh Chinese yam, black beans, peanuts, carrot, and quail — naturally sweet, su https://nourilo.com/recipes/hemorrhoid-support-pagoda-flower-mussel-black-bean-fig-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10274/10274_0.jpg Pagoda Tree Flower, Dried Mussel, Black Bean and Fig Soup A clear, savory soup of pagoda tree flower, dried mussel, black bean and fig, traditionally enjoyed to cool the blood and help guard against hemorrhoid flare-ups and bleeding — gentle enough for nursing mothers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hemorrhoids-rectal-bleeding-persimmon-wood-ear-fig-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9794/9794_0.jpg Dried Persimmon, Wood Ear Mushroom and Fig Soup A gentle three-ingredient soup of dried persimmon, wood ear mushroom, and dried figs, traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to ease hemorrhoid discomfort, support healthy bowel movements, and help with bleeding associated with hemorrhoids. Light and pleasant-tasting; can be made sweet or savo https://nourilo.com/recipes/hemp-seed-honey-tea-for-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/1108/1108_0.jpg Hemp Seed Honey Tea A mild, moistening tea for the kind of constipation that comes from being depleted or run-down rather than from 'heat.' Gentle enough where harsh laxatives aren't appropriate — with important cautions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hemp-seed-paste-for-constipation-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/4367/4367_0.jpg Hemp Seed Paste (Huo Ma Ren Hu) A simple, old-fashioned remedy made from toasted and ground hemp seeds — a classical Chinese food-therapy ingredient for moistening the intestines. Well suited to older adults, postpartum women, or anyone with dry, sluggish bowels due to depletion. The seeds are gently toasted, ground, and stirred i https://nourilo.com/recipes/herb-braised-oxtail-home-style/ https://images.nourilo.com/5572/5572_0.jpg Herb-Braised Oxtail A fragrant home-style braised oxtail that bridges Cantonese and Western cooking — slow-simmered with rosemary, bay leaves, cinnamon, and tomato for a rich, fall-off-the-bone result. Oxtail is naturally high in collagen and gelatin, making it traditionally nourishing for joints, tendons, and bones. U https://nourilo.com/recipes/heshouwu-walnut-sesame-goji-longan-soup-for-brain-and-memory/ https://images.nourilo.com/3483/3483_0.jpg He Shou Wu, Walnut, Black Sesame, Goji and Longan Soup A nourishing everyday soup combining he shou wu, walnuts, black sesame, goji berries and longan — traditionally prepared as a family tonic to support memory, brain development in children, and mental clarity in older adults. Also associated with supporting healthy hair. https://nourilo.com/recipes/high-blood-lipids-cassia-seed-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/2722/2722_0.jpg Cassia Seed Congee A simple congee made by steeping toasted cassia seeds and cooking the liquid with rice, traditionally used to support healthy blood lipids and gentle bowel movement. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hfmd-prevention-chayote-poria-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7012/7012_0.jpg Chayote, Poria and Grass Carp Tail Soup A light, wholesome Cantonese soup made with chayote, poria fungus, and pan-fried fish tail — a traditional family recipe used during outbreaks of hand-foot-mouth disease to strengthen the immune system in children and adults alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/high-blood-pressure-celery-grass-carp-tail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9623/9623_0.jpg Celery & Grass Carp Tail Soup A light, fragrant Cantonese soup that combines celery with grass carp tail, red dates and ginger. Traditionally recommended for adults — including the elderly and those going through menopause — who wish to support healthy blood pressure, clear liver-related heat, and enjoy a nourishing daily soup. https://nourilo.com/recipes/high-blood-pressure-dizziness-crown-daisy-egg-white-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2743/2743_0.jpg Crown Daisy (Tong Hao) and Egg White Soup A quick, light Cantonese soup of crown daisy greens and egg white, traditionally used to soothe the stomach and ease the heavy, dizzy-headed feeling that can come with high blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/high-blood-pressure-lotus-plumule-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/1404/1404_0.jpg Lotus Plumule and Green Tea A simple steeped tea of lotus plumule and green tea, traditionally taken to clear heart-fire and ease restlessness, and to support healthy blood pressure in those of a heart-fire pattern. Cooling, so not for the weak / cold-feeling type. https://nourilo.com/recipes/high-blood-pressure-prevention-daylily-celery-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6860/6860_0.jpg Daylily, Celery and Lean Pork Soup A nourishing everyday soup combining the blood-pressure-supporting properties of Chinese celery with the calming, blood-nourishing qualities of dried daylily buds and red dates. Mild enough for young and old alike, it is traditionally recommended as a practical dietary step alongside medical care fo https://nourilo.com/recipes/high-blood-pressure-rainbow-vegetable-stir-fry/ https://images.nourilo.com/1897/1897_0.jpg Rainbow Shredded Vegetable Stir-Fry A colorful, lightly seasoned stir-fry of celery, carrot, bean sprouts, enoki and snow peas — a low-salt, plant-forward dish traditionally chosen by those watching blood pressure, cholesterol and blood lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/high-blood-pressure-support-selfheal-jellyfish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/643/643_0.jpg Selfheal, Jellyfish and Chrysanthemum Soup (Xia Ku Cao Hai Zhe Tang) A classic Cantonese food-therapy soup combining selfheal spike, jellyfish, water chestnuts, and chrysanthemum — a combination traditionally used to clear liver heat and fire, lower wind-heat headaches, and support healthy blood pressure. Mild and refreshing; can be served sweet (with rock sugar) or https://nourilo.com/recipes/high-cholesterol-blood-pressure-sugar-phyllanthus-burdock-carrot-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9808/9808_0.jpg Phyllanthus, Burdock, Carrot and Pork Rib Soup A wholesome Cantonese soup combining phyllanthus (Indian gooseberry), fresh burdock root, carrot, and pork ribs. Traditionally used to support healthy cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar — a family-friendly protective soup suitable for regular consumption. https://nourilo.com/recipes/home-style-stir-fried-sea-cucumber-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/2306/2306_0.jpg Home-Style Sea Cucumber A colorful, savory home-style stir-fry of rehydrated sea cucumber with pork, edamame, and corn, traditionally said to nourish yin and support the kidneys. https://nourilo.com/recipes/homemade-aged-tangerine-peel-chen-pi-for-phlegm-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/1538/1538_0.jpg Homemade Aged Tangerine Peel (Xin Hui Chen Pi) How to dry and age your own Xin Hui tangerine peel (chen pi), plus a warming chen-pi, ginger and perilla tea for early colds and coughs. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/high-uric-acid-astragalus-hawthorn-red-bean-barley-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11066/11066_0.jpg Bei Qi, Hawthorn, Adzuki Bean & Job's-Tears Soup A mild, balanced soup of astragalus, hawthorn, adzuki beans and Job's-tears, traditionally made to help drain dampness and support those mindful of high uric acid — gentle for both warm and cold constitutions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/homemade-dried-carrot-snack/ https://images.nourilo.com/3094/3094_0.jpg Sun-Dried Carrot Strips A simple traditional Cantonese village preserve: fresh carrots are salted, steamed, and then air-dried in sunlight to create a chewy, intensely flavoured snack with a vivid orange colour. No preservatives or colouring needed — just carrots, salt, sun, and patience. https://nourilo.com/recipes/homemade-wonton-cantonese-shrimp-and-shanghai-style/ https://images.nourilo.com/3053/3053_0.jpg Cantonese Shrimp Wonton and Shanghai Watercress Wonton Two beloved homemade wonton recipes from Nourilo's kitchen — light, springy Cantonese shrimp wontons and hearty Shanghai-style wontons with watercress pork filling, both served in steaming broth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honey-kumquat-preserve-for-cough-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/2954/2954_0.jpg Honey-Preserved Kumquats (Mi Jin Ju) A traditional Cantonese home preserve: kumquats cured with salt to draw out moisture, then layered with crushed rock sugar and left to mature for a month into a sweet-sour syrup. Use 2–3 fruits at a time steeped in warm water or black tea for cough, indigestion, or post-meal discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-carrot-winter-melon-tea-for-cold-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/1323/1323_0.jpg Honeysuckle Carrot Winter Melon Tea A naturally sweet honeysuckle and carrot tea, traditionally sipped to clear heat and support the body during cold-and-flu season — gentle enough that children won't refuse it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-chrysanthemum-dandelion-root-tea-for-bad-breath/ https://images.nourilo.com/11590/11590_0.jpg Honeysuckle, Chrysanthemum and Dandelion Root Tea A light, fragrant infusion of honeysuckle, chrysanthemum buds and dandelion root that Nourilo steeps to clear heat and ease bitter, dry mouth and bad breath in hot weather. Not suitable for a cold, weak digestion or in pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-chrysanthemum-dried-pear-tea-for-dry-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/10554/10554_0.jpg Honeysuckle, Chrysanthemum and Dried-Pear Tea A clearing, thirst-quenching flower tea of honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and dried pear, traditionally enjoyed to ease wind-heat, support dry tired eyes and soothe a dry mouth and throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-chrysanthemum-green-tea-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/10614/10614_0.jpg Honeysuckle Chrysanthemum Green Tea A simple three-ingredient infusion of honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and green tea, traditionally sipped during the warm-weather flu season to help clear heat and refresh the body. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-chrysanthemum-hawthorn-tea-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/3423/3423_0.jpg Honeysuckle Chrysanthemum Hawthorn Tea A light floral-and-sour tea that combines honeysuckle, white chrysanthemum, and hawthorn — three herbs traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood lipids, circulation, and weight balance. Simple to brew at home and mildly pleasant in taste. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-dandelion-tea-for-mastitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/3287/3287_0.jpg Honeysuckle Dandelion Tea A traditional two-herb tea for early-stage mastitis in breastfeeding mothers, combining honeysuckle and dandelion — both well-regarded for their anti-inflammatory properties in Chinese herbal tradition — with practical external compress advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-daylily-tea-for-urinary-tract-infection/ https://images.nourilo.com/10776/10776_0.jpg Honeysuckle and Dried Daylily Flower Tea A light, fragrant tea of honeysuckle and dried daylily flowers, traditionally taken to clear heat and support the urinary tract — not suitable for those with G6PD deficiency, and not to be left overnight. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-hawthorn-tea-for-wind-heat-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/4521/4521_0.jpg Honeysuckle, Fresh Hawthorn and Honey Tea A light, cooling three-ingredient tea combining honeysuckle flowers, fresh hawthorn and honey — traditionally suited to wind-heat colds characterised by fever, sore throat, dry nose and mouth, poor appetite, and dark urine. Honey is stirred in off the heat to preserve its benefits. Not suitable for https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-jasmine-chrysanthemum-tea-for-heat-clearing/ https://images.nourilo.com/5824/5824_0.jpg Honeysuckle, Jasmine, and Chrysanthemum Tea A fragrant three-flower infusion of chrysanthemum, jasmine, and honeysuckle — traditionally regarded as clearing heat and toxins, calming liver fire, relieving headaches and eye irritation, easing sore and swollen throats, and supporting clearer skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-mai-dong-fig-tea-for-chronic-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/2550/2550_0.jpg Honeysuckle, Mai Dong and Fig Tea A gentle steeped tea of honeysuckle, mai dong and dried figs, traditionally used to soothe a dry, irritated throat for people who use their voice a lot. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-monk-fruit-tea-for-scarlet-fever/ https://images.nourilo.com/6391/6391_0.jpg Honeysuckle, Reed Root, Monk Fruit and Licorice Tea A gentle, heat-clearing herbal tea made with honeysuckle, reed root, cogon grass root and monk fruit, traditionally used during scarlet fever season and other respiratory illness to support the immune system and ease throat inflammation in children and adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-tea-for-throat-comfort-in-cold-season/ https://images.nourilo.com/2298/2298_0.jpg Honeysuckle Tea A mild, sweet honeysuckle flower tea traditionally enjoyed in cold-and-flu season to clear heat and soothe a sore throat — gentle enough that children rarely refuse it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/honeysuckle-mung-bean-soup-for-herpangina/ https://images.nourilo.com/896/896_0.jpg Honeysuckle, Bland Bamboo Leaf & Mung Bean Sweet Soup A gentle, cooling sweet soup for children suffering from herpangina (hand-foot-mouth related throat blistering), made from honeysuckle, mung beans, and bland bamboo leaf. Can also be set into a jelly for little ones who find swallowing painful. https://nourilo.com/recipes/houttuynia-apple-fig-soup-for-summer-heat-and-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/10135/10135_0.jpg Fresh Houttuynia, Apple and Fig Soup A clear, sweet summer soup of fresh houttuynia, apple, almond and fig, traditionally enjoyed to clear summer heat and support the body's defenses — a family-friendly bowl during hot, virus-prone weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/houttuynia-carrot-pork-soup-for-pneumonia-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/6315/6315_0.jpg Fresh Houttuynia, Carrot & Lean Pork Soup A quick-simmering soup using fresh houttuynia — a herb known in East Asian medicine for its strongly antimicrobial properties — paired with carrot. It is traditionally used as supportive food therapy during or after respiratory infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or throat inflammation. Houttu https://nourilo.com/recipes/houttuynia-fig-soup-for-emphysema-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/7290/7290_0.jpg Houttuynia and Fig Soup A light, traditional food-therapy soup pairing fresh houttuynia with dried figs to support lung comfort, ease coughing with thick yellow phlegm, and gently moisten the bowel — particularly suited to long-term smokers or those dealing with dry, heat-type respiratory discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/houttuynia-job-tears-water-for-eczema/ https://images.nourilo.com/2188/2188_0.jpg Houttuynia & Job's Tears Water (Fish-Mint Tea) A simple Cantonese herbal water of houttuynia (fish mint) and raw Job's tears, traditionally sipped over several days to clear damp-heat and soothe hot, flaring eczema and urinary discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/houttuynia-poached-egg-soup-for-childrens-lung-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/7697/7697_0.jpg Houttuynia Cordata & Poached Egg Soup A simple two-ingredient soup using fresh houttuynia cordata — a herb known in traditional practice for clearing heat and supporting lung health — balanced with a lightly fried egg to moderate its cooling nature. Suitable for children and adults alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/houttuynia-tangerine-honey-date-drink-for-lung-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/7242/7242_0.jpg Houttuynia, Tangerine Peel & Honey Date Drink Houttuynia cordata (yu xing cao) is widely used in Chinese food therapy for its traditionally acknowledged antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in the respiratory tract. Combined with tangerine peel and sweet honey dates to temper its cooling nature, this light, slightly sweet drink is rec https://nourilo.com/recipes/houttuynia-tangerine-peel-drink-for-clearing-lung-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/9166/9166_0.jpg Fresh Houttuynia, Tangerine Peel, and Apricot Kernel Decoction A simple decoction of fresh houttuynia herb, dried tangerine peel, mixed apricot kernels, and honey dates — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to clear heat, resolve phlegm, and support the lungs during and after respiratory infections. https://nourilo.com/recipes/houttuynia-tea-for-lung-heat-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3388/3388_0.jpg Houttuynia Tea (Yu Xing Cao Tea) A simple herbal decoction using houttuynia — a pungent wild herb with a long history in Chinese folk medicine — traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, dissolving phlegm, and easing inflammation-related coughs. Honey softens the flavor and adds a soothing quality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/huai-shan-abalone-chicken-soup-for-diabetes-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/3243/3243_0.jpg Huai Shan, Two Winters and Abalone Chicken Soup (Huai Shan Er Dong Bao Yu Ji Tang) A nourishing, delicately flavored Cantonese soup combining Chinese yam, two classic yin-nourishing herbs, and abalone with chicken — traditionally recommended for people managing diabetes who experience thirst, fatigue, and dry throat, always as a complement to medical treatment. https://nourilo.com/recipes/huai-shan-goji-conpoy-partridge-soup-for-children-poor-growth/ https://images.nourilo.com/5723/5723_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji, Dried Scallop & Partridge Soup A nourishing Cantonese tonic soup built around partridge — a lean, protein-rich game bird traditionally valued for supporting the spleen, clearing phlegm, and warming the stomach. Combined with Chinese yam, goji, and dried scallop, this soup has long been used to support healthy growth and appetite https://nourilo.com/recipes/huaishan-goji-sea-coconut-tiger-milk-mushroom-reishi-snow-fungus-soup-for-lung-qi/ https://images.nourilo.com/3066/3066_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji, Sea Coconut, Tiger Milk Mushroom, Reishi and Snow Fungus Soup A nourishing and balanced soup with Chinese yam, goji berries, sea coconut, tiger milk mushroom, reishi-type mushroom, and snow fungus — traditionally used to build lung qi, support the spleen, and help those prone to allergic cough or nasal sensitivity, including children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/huai-shan-poria-lotus-seed-braised-chicken-for-spleen-and-kidney/ https://images.nourilo.com/6621/6621_0.jpg Huai Shan, Poria, Lotus Seed and Euryale Double-Steamed Free-Range Chicken A fragrant double-steamed chicken pot combining fresh huai shan, poria, lotus seeds, euryale, walnut, and nan dates. Traditionally valued for those who work long hours, lack exercise, or feel mentally and physically depleted. Also beneficial for children's growth and development. Not suitable d https://nourilo.com/recipes/huaishan-goji-snow-fungus-sea-cucumber-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1862/1862_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji, Snow Fungus and Sea Cucumber Soup (Huai-Qi Sea Cucumber Soup) A nourishing double-boiled soup of sea cucumber, snow fungus, Chinese yam and goji berries. These gelatin-rich and tonic ingredients are traditionally valued to nourish yin, support the kidneys and strengthen the body, making it a classic choice for people recovering from illness or surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/huaishan-lotus-seed-yellow-ear-soup-for-digestion-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/4008/4008_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Yellow Ear Fungus Soup A nourishing family soup combining Chinese yam, lotus seeds, yellow ear fungus, goji berries, figs and red dates with lean pork. In Cantonese food therapy tradition this combination is associated with supporting digestive function, skin moisture and healthy ageing. Suitable for the whole family as a https://nourilo.com/recipes/huaiyam-euryale-crocodile-meat-soup-for-cough-and-wheezing/ https://images.nourilo.com/3098/3098_0.jpg Huai Yam, Euryale Seed & Crocodile Meat Soup A Cantonese specialty soup built around dried or frozen crocodile meat — a traditional Cantonese ingredient prized for lung, spleen, and kidney support — combined with huai yam, euryale seeds, and apricot kernels to address chronic cough and wheezing in both children and adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/huaiyam-goji-quail-soup-for-cold-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/3083/3083_0.jpg Huai Yam, Goji & Quail Soup A mildly sweet and nourishing soup built around quail — a prized poultry in Chinese food therapy — combined with huai yam, goji, and lotus seeds. Traditionally made to support liver and kidney function and bolster natural resistance to colds, with a flavour children tend to enjoy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/huangqi-scallion-douchi-soup-for-childhood-cold-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/1963/1963_0.jpg Astragalus, Scallion and Douchi Soup A gentle Cantonese family soup of astragalus, scallion whites and fermented black beans, traditionally given to delicate children to help support their defenses at the first hint of a wind-cold chill. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hypertension-headache-eucommia-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/2705/2705_0.jpg Eucommia (Du Zhong) Tea A traditional three-ingredient herbal tea combining eucommia bark, self-heal and chrysanthemum — long used in Cantonese food therapy to help address the pattern of liver-yang rising, which may present as headache, dizziness, irritability and restless sleep alongside high blood pressure. Not a substi https://nourilo.com/recipes/hyperthyroid-support-adenophora-polygonatum-astragalus-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1132/1132_0.jpg Adenophora, Polygonatum & Astragalus Soup A gentle, slightly sweet Cantonese herbal soup of adenophora, Solomon's seal and astragalus, traditionally used to support qi and nourish yin in people whose overactive thyroid leaves them irritable, dry-mouthed and tired. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hyperthyroidism-glehnia-polygonatum-duck-stew/ https://images.nourilo.com/8357/8357_0.jpg Glehnia Root, Polygonatum, and Duck Stew A gentle double-boiled stew pairing glehnia root and polygonatum with duck to traditionally nourish lung and stomach yin, relieve thirst and emaciation, and support people managing hyperthyroidism — also suitable for anyone with yin deficiency or diabetes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hyperthyroidism-support-american-ginseng-ophiopogon-lotus-seed-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6249/6249_0.jpg American Ginseng, Ophiopogon & Lotus Seed Pork Soup A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup combining American ginseng, ophiopogon, and fresh lotus seeds with core — ingredients long associated with nourishing heart yin and calming the mind — making it a gentle companion for those managing hyperthyroidism alongside conventional medical care. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hyperthyroidism-support-astragalus-glehnia-solomon-seal-broth/ https://images.nourilo.com/7062/7062_0.jpg Astragalus, Glehnia Root and Sea Solomon's Seal Broth A focused three-herb broth traditionally recommended for the fatigue, excessive thirst, constant hunger, and lean weight loss associated with hyperthyroidism — and equally suited for people managing diabetes with similar symptoms. Astragalus supports qi, while the slender northern glehnia root and t https://nourilo.com/recipes/hyperthyroidism-support-ophiopogon-lily-longan-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6978/6978_0.jpg Ophiopogon, Lily Bulb and Longan Sweet Soup A gentle, pleasantly sweet Cantonese food-therapy dessert soup combining ophiopogon root, lily bulb, and longan flesh, traditionally associated with calming the heart spirit, nourishing yin, and easing hyperthyroidism-related symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, restlessness, insomnia, and heat sensati https://nourilo.com/recipes/hypothyroidism-fresh-yam-dendrobium-quail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8360/8360_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Dendrobium, and Quail Soup A nourishing soup pairing fresh Chinese yam and dendrobium with quail to traditionally strengthen the spleen and qi, replenish body fluids, and support appetite and energy in those experiencing hypothyroidism-related fatigue, dryness, and digestive weakness — also beneficial for children's deve https://nourilo.com/recipes/hypothyroidism-support-angelica-rehmannia-black-bean-jujube-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6530/6530_0.jpg Angelica, Rehmannia, Black Bean & Southern Jujube Soup A traditional Chinese food-therapy soup combining angelica root, prepared rehmannia, black soybeans, and southern jujubes to nourish liver and kidney essence and support blood. Traditionally associated with supporting those with hypothyroidism who present with liver-kidney deficiency patterns. https://nourilo.com/recipes/hypothyroidism-support-astragalus-codonopsis-lamb-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6975/6975_0.jpg Astragalus, Codonopsis and Lamb Soup A warming, tonic Cantonese soup combining astragalus, codonopsis, and lamb, traditionally associated with strengthening vital qi, warming the spleen and kidneys, and supporting those experiencing cold intolerance, chronic fatigue, puffiness, or cold-damp constitution. Particularly noted as a dietary https://nourilo.com/recipes/ilex-root-wampee-leaf-soup-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/1936/1936_0.jpg Gang Mei Gen and Wampee Leaf Soup A traditional flu-season herbal soup built on ilex root, isatis root, honeysuckle and fresh wampee leaves — sipped during peak flu months to support the body's natural defenses. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-boost-eleutherococcus-goji-red-date-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7757/7757_0.jpg Eleutherococcus, Goji Berry and Red Date Tea A simple, lightly sweet tea made with Siberian ginseng, goji berries, and red dates — traditionally used to support immune function and energy levels in both children and the elderly. Mild in flavour with minimal herb taste, it makes a pleasant daily wellness drink. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-astragalus-goji-jiaogulan-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7986/7986_0.jpg Astragalus, Goji Berry & Jiaogulan Tea A simple three-ingredient herbal tea combining astragalus, goji berries, and jiaogulan — all associated in research and traditional Chinese practice with supporting immune resilience and overall vitality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-black-wood-ear-daylily-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8216/8216_0.jpg Black Wood Ear Mushroom and Daylily Chicken Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup combining black wood ear mushrooms, daylily buds, organic chicken and lean pork — a traditional recipe associated with providing vitamin D, high-quality protein, and supporting the body's natural defences. Wholesome and family-friendly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-cancer-care-astragalus-codonopsis-buckwheat-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/8338/8338_0.jpg Astragalus, Codonopsis, and Bitter Buckwheat Tea A supportive wellness tea combining astragalus, codonopsis, and bitter buckwheat — traditionally used to replenish qi and blood, support liver and kidney health, and help maintain strength during and after cancer treatment. Gentle enough for daily use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-cordyceps-flower-lotus-lily-goji-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7409/7409_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Goji Berry Soup An accessible everyday soup using cultivated cordyceps flower in place of expensive wild cordyceps, combined with lotus seeds, lily bulb, and goji berries to traditionally strengthen upper respiratory immunity and nourish the lungs and liver. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-codonopsis-astragalus-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10324/10324_0.jpg Codonopsis, Astragalus and Partridge Soup A fragrant, restorative soup of codonopsis, astragalus and partridge, traditionally taken in autumn to support the body's defenses against flu — but not while you have a fever. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-five-colour-matsutake-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7901/7901_0.jpg Five-Colour Agaricus Mushroom and Pork Rib Soup A colourful, nourishing soup built on the Chinese food-therapy principle that five different colours of food nourish five different organ systems. Agaricus blazei mushroom forms the centrepiece of this family recipe, traditionally valued for supporting immune function, and the varied vegetables prov https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-cordyceps-flower-yam-dendrobium-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10285/10285_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Fresh Yam and Dendrobium Soup A mild, balanced Cantonese soup of cordyceps flower, fresh yam and dendrobium, traditionally taken in dry autumn weather to support immune defenses and soothe the airways. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-fresh-dendrobium-astragalus-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9178/9178_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Astragalus and Chicken Soup A clean, mildly sweet soup built around fresh dendrobium and astragalus root — two classic Chinese tonic ingredients that together are traditionally associated with fortifying the body's defences and nourishing the lungs without causing internal heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-jiaogulan-herbal-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7354/7354_0.jpg Jiaogulan Tea (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) A light, aromatic herbal tea brewed from jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum), a traditional Chinese herb that has been studied for its saponin content and is associated in traditional practice with antioxidant support, immune wellness, and helping to maintain healthy cholesterol and blood pressure l https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-lingzhi-morinda-tai-zi-shen-black-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11073/11073_0.jpg Lingzhi, Ba Ji, Tai Zi Shen & Black Bean Soup A mild, balanced tonic soup of lingzhi, morinda root, tai zi shen and black soybeans, traditionally made to support immunity and a steady constitution — gentle for middle-aged and older people. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-rainbow-vegetable-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9252/9252_0.jpg Rainbow Vegetable Soup A vivid, naturally sweet soup using five different-coloured vegetables to deliver a broad spectrum of nutrients in one pot. Entirely plant-based, mild in temperature, and suitable for all ages — a practical, everyday soup for anyone wanting to eat more colourfully and support their body's natur https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-lotus-root-carrot-chestnut-fig-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7754/7754_0.jpg Lotus Root, Carrot, Chestnut and Fig Soup A wholesome, naturally sweet soup built around lotus root and carrot — both traditionally valued for supporting the body's defences. Easy to prepare with no meat required, this recipe is a household staple for times when immunity needs a gentle boost. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-maitake-lions-mane-cordyceps-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10258/10258_0.jpg Maitake, Lion's Mane Mushroom and Cordyceps Flower Chicken Soup A clear, deeply savory chicken soup of maitake, lion's mane and cordyceps flower, traditionally enjoyed to support immunity, digestion and overall vitality, with a lean-pork swap for those minding the three highs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-tiger-milk-mushroom-glehnia-maidong-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7764/7764_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Glehnia, and Ophiopogon Soup A gentle, nourishing Cantonese soup using tiger milk mushroom alongside classic lung-moistening herbs, traditionally associated with supporting respiratory wellness and immune resilience — light enough for the whole family, including pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-support-wormwood-adzuki-mung-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11235/11235_0.jpg Capillary Wormwood, Adzuki Bean and Mung Bean Soup A clear, mild Cantonese soup of capillary wormwood, adzuki and mung beans, traditionally taken to clear damp-heat and support children's immunity during changeable weather, including around hand-foot-and-mouth season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/immunity-astragalus-goji-red-date-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4258/4258_0.jpg Astragalus, Goji Berry and Red Date Chicken Soup A classic family Cantonese soup combining astragalus root with goji berries, red dates, and young chicken. Traditionally regarded as one of the most practical soups for everyday immune support, this broth is warming without being heating, making it suitable for the whole family — from children to th https://nourilo.com/recipes/immune-vitality-agaricus-goji-chayote-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8354/8354_0.jpg Agaricus Mushroom, Goji Berry, and Chayote Pork Rib Soup A fragrant and nourishing Cantonese soup combining Agaricus blazei mushroom, goji berries, and chayote with pork ribs — traditionally used to replenish qi and yin, strengthen the immune system, and support liver and kidney health, with anti-tumour properties associated with the mushroom's polys https://nourilo.com/recipes/imperata-sugarcane-carrot-drink-for-heat-irritability/ https://images.nourilo.com/6326/6326_0.jpg Imperata Root, Green Sugarcane & Carrot Drink A classic three-ingredient Cantonese cooling drink combining imperata root, green sugarcane, and carrot. It is gently sweet, naturally caffeine-free, and has been made in Hong Kong and Cantonese households for generations to address internal heat, restlessness, poor sleep from heat, scanty dark urin https://nourilo.com/recipes/imperata-honeysuckle-tea-for-heat-and-itchy-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10491/10491_0.jpg Fresh Imperata Root (Mao Gen) and Honeysuckle Tea A fragrant, cooling tea of fresh imperata root and honeysuckle, traditionally sipped during warm, humid weather to clear heat and soothe itchy, rash-prone skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/imperata-sugarcane-carrot-water-for-clearing-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/11479/11479_0.jpg Imperata Root, Bamboo-Cane Sugarcane, Carrot & Job's-Tears Water A cooling Cantonese sweet water of imperata root, bamboo-cane sugarcane, carrot and Job's-tears, traditionally simmered to clear internal heat and help the body flush out dampness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/imperata-sugarcane-carrot-water-for-heat-dryness-and-elimination/ https://images.nourilo.com/11116/11116_0.jpg Imperata Sugarcane Carrot Water A light, naturally sweet water of imperata root, sugarcane and carrot, traditionally sipped in hot weather to clear heat, replenish fluids, ease dryness and support healthy elimination. https://nourilo.com/recipes/indian-aster-tofu-salad-for-cooling-heat-and-bleeding-gums/ https://images.nourilo.com/876/876_0.jpg Indian Aster with Dried Tofu (Fragrant Cold Salad) A classic Shanghainese cold appetiser made by blanching fragrant Indian aster herb and dried tofu, then tossing with sesame oil and a touch of soy sauce — a refreshing, naturally cooling dish traditionally associated with easing eye redness, throat discomfort, dry mouth, and bleeding gums. https://nourilo.com/recipes/indian-gooseberry-corn-pork-rib-soup-for-throat-and-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10729/10729_0.jpg Indian Gooseberry, Corn and Pork Rib Soup A clear, light Cantonese soup of Indian gooseberry, corn and pork rib, traditionally enjoyed to soothe a dry throat and support those mindful of the three highs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/indigestion-pomelo-stewed-chicken/ https://images.nourilo.com/2805/2805_0.jpg Pomelo Stewed Chicken A fragrant double-stewed soup of chicken with pomelo flesh and a little peel, traditionally used to wake a sluggish appetite and ease the bloated, undigested feeling after eating. Dried tangerine peel can stand in for the pomelo peel. https://nourilo.com/recipes/infant-night-crying-bamboo-leaf-job-tears-corn-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2718/2718_0.jpg Lophatherum, Job's Tears and Corn Kernel Soup A mild Cantonese soup of lophatherum, Job's tears and corn kernels, traditionally used to clear heart fire and ease restlessness in children who cry at night with heat signs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/indigestion-green-papaya-four-herb-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11045/11045_0.jpg Green Papaya & Si Shen (Four-Herb) Soup A gentle green papaya soup with the classic four-herb (si shen) blend, traditionally made to support digestion and ease bloating after heavy or protein-rich meals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/indigestion-hawthorn-tangerine-peel-red-date-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11240/11240_0.jpg Hawthorn, Tangerine Peel and Red Date Tea A simple Cantonese tea of dried hawthorn, tangerine peel and red dates, traditionally taken after meals to support the spleen and stomach and ease the bloating, fullness and sluggish digestion that come with eating too fast. https://nourilo.com/recipes/infertility-three-seed-eucommia-sea-cucumber-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/981/981_0.jpg Three-Seed, Eucommia and Sea Cucumber Soup (San Zi Du Zhong Dun Hai Shen) A gentle double-boiled soup combining three kidney-nourishing seeds, eucommia bark, sea cucumber, and lean pork. Traditionally recommended in Chinese food therapy for couples trying to conceive — particularly where kidney deficiency is suspected. Both men and women can benefit; suitable for menstrua https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-anxiety-lotus-seed-lily-longan-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7604/7604_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Longan Sweet Soup A classic Cantonese sweet dessert soup using lotus seeds, lily bulb, and dried longan — traditionally enjoyed for calming the mind, easing anxiety and insomnia, nourishing the heart and spleen, and supporting skin health. All ages suitable. Note: pregnant women should substitute the longan with 6 so https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-longan-jujube-seed-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/1565/1565_0.jpg Longan and Sour-Jujube-Seed Tea A gentle traditional Cantonese tea of longan, stir-fried sour jujube seed and foxnut, sipped to calm a restless mind and support sleep for people troubled by light sleep, palpitations and forgetfulness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-lotus-lily-maidenhair-millet-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/6921/6921_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily, Ophiopogon and Millet Congee A gently nourishing congee that combines the traditional sleep-supporting trio of lotus seed, lily bulb, and ophiopogon with warming, spleen-strengthening millet — a whole-grain staple long used in Chinese food therapy for the mind and digestive system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-longan-american-ginseng-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/1369/1369_0.jpg Longan and American Ginseng Tea A fragrant steeped tea of dried longan and American ginseng, traditionally taken to nourish the heart blood and settle a restless, dream-filled mind for those who sleep poorly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-nervous-exhaustion-longan-lily-bulb-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6848/6848_0.jpg Longan and Lily Bulb Soup A simple two-ingredient brew traditionally prepared to calm an overactive mind and support deeper sleep. Longan flesh is thought to nourish the heart and ease mental fatigue, while lily bulb is associated with clearing heat from the heart and settling restless thoughts. https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-nervous-exhaustion-fried-jujube-seed-lily-poria-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6729/6729_0.jpg Fried Sour Jujube Seed, Lily Bulb and Heart-Wood Poria Tea A soothing three-ingredient herbal tea simmered from fried sour jujube seed, lily bulb, and heart-wood poria — a time-honoured formula in Chinese food therapy for those struggling with restless nights, a busy mind, anxious palpitations, or fatigue from prolonged stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-nervous-exhaustion-mulberry-longan-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7789/7789_0.jpg Dried Mulberry and Longan Flesh Tea A gentle, naturally sweet tea made by simmering dried mulberries with longan flesh — two classic blood-nourishing ingredients traditionally used together to support the nervous system, ease insomnia, and address tiredness associated with blood deficiency. Simple to make, pleasant to taste, and suita https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-night-sweats-biota-seed-ziziphus-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5994/5994_0.jpg Biota Seed and Toasted Ziziphus Tea A simple two-ingredient tea from the Chinese food-therapy tradition, combining biota seeds and toasted ziziphus seeds to help calm an overactive mind and support more restful sleep. Traditionally recommended for those experiencing stress-related insomnia and night sweating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-relief-astragalus-lotus-seed-poria-quail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4615/4615_0.jpg Astragalus, Lotus Seed and Poria Quail Soup A gentle, nourishing soup drawing on traditional Chinese food therapy to support calm sleep and replenish qi and blood — especially suited to those who feel anxious, pale, or who wake easily during the night. https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-relief-roasted-sour-jujube-seed-black-mulberry-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9690/9690_0.jpg Roasted Sour Jujube Seed and Black Mulberry Tea A simple two-ingredient evening tea combining roasted sour jujube seeds and dried black mulberries — two classical Chinese food-therapy ingredients associated with calming the nervous system, supporting restful sleep, easing anxiety, and reducing night sweats. Quick to prepare and gentle enough for https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-relief-toasted-sour-jujube-seed-arborvitae-seed-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/4319/4319_0.jpg Toasted Sour Jujube Seed & Arborvitae Seed Congee A calming bedtime congee from classical Chinese food therapy — made by toasting and grinding sour jujube seeds and arborvitae seeds, then stirring them into rice porridge with honey. Traditionally used to ease restless sleep, quiet an anxious mind, and gently relieve constipation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/insomnia-wheat-black-bean-polygonum-vine-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4233/4233_0.jpg Wheat Berry, Black Bean and Polygonum Vine Soup A gentle Cantonese calming soup combining wheat berries, black beans, and the stem of Polygonum multiflorum to support sleep quality and ease restless anxiety. Traditionally recommended for those with disturbed sleep linked to overwork, mental strain, or a worn-down constitution. Drink one serving d https://nourilo.com/recipes/irregular-periods-walnut-sesame-red-bean-black-rice-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5940/5940_0.jpg Walnut, Black Sesame, Red Bean and Black Rice Sweet Soup A warming, nourishing sweet soup combining walnuts, black sesame, red beans, black rice and red dates, traditionally associated with supporting blood circulation and menstrual regularity in women with a cold or deficient constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/irregular-periods-cordyceps-flower-angelica-teal-duck-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1725/1725_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Dang Gui and Teal Duck Soup A gentle double-steamed soup of cordyceps flower, dang gui, red dates and teal duck, traditionally taken to nourish yin and blood and support menstrual regularity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/isatis-forsythia-honeysuckle-tea-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/3008/3008_0.jpg Isatis Leaf, Forsythia & Honeysuckle Detox Tea A traditional three-herb clearing tea using isatis leaf, forsythia, and honeysuckle — associated with clearing heat toxins, supporting the body against flu-type viruses, and providing a family-size preventive drink during peak flu season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/itchy-skin-fo-ti-gou-teng-silkworm-decoction/ https://images.nourilo.com/2815/2815_0.jpg Fo-Ti, Gou Teng and Stiff Silkworm Decoction A simple herbal decoction of fo-ti, gou teng, stiff silkworm, fang feng and raw rehmannia, traditionally used for long-standing itchy skin in older or blood-deficient people, especially itch that worsens with emotional stress. Brew in clay or ceramic, never iron. https://nourilo.com/recipes/itchy-skin-fresh-tu-fu-ling-grass-turtle-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2797/2797_0.jpg Fresh Smilax (Tu Fu Ling) and Grass Turtle Soup A traditional Cantonese soup of grass turtle simmered with fresh smilax root, ginger and red dates, long used to clear heat and damp and to soothe heat-type itchy skin. Not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/irritability-water-chestnut-poria-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/10358/10358_0.jpg Water Chestnut and Poria Congee A clear, gently sweet congee of water chestnut and poria, traditionally used to clear heat and calm a restless, easily-irritated mind. Water chestnuts must be cooked, never eaten raw. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jade-screen-goji-millet-congee-for-flu-resistance/ https://images.nourilo.com/6494/6494_0.jpg Yu Ping Feng Goji Berry Millet Congee A warming, savoury congee built on the classical Chinese herbal formula Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Screen Powder), combined with goji berries and millet — traditionally used to tonify the body's protective qi and support resilience during cold and flu season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/japanese-sushi-with-seasoned-rice/ https://images.nourilo.com/3274/3274_0.jpg Japanese Sushi Rolls Nourilo shares the authentic Japanese sushi method he learned from a Japanese instructor, including how to make sushi vinegar, season the rice perfectly, and roll tight, clean sushi every time. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jasmine-chrysanthemum-tea-for-frazzled-nerves/ https://images.nourilo.com/2434/2434_0.jpg Jasmine Chrysanthemum Tea (mo li hua ju hua cha) A fragrant floral infusion of jasmine and chrysanthemum, traditionally sipped to ease frazzled nerves, calm liver-heat and soothe a tension headache. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jasmine-flower-tea-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/2020/2020_0.jpg Jasmine Flower Tea A fragrant, gentle jasmine flower tea traditionally enjoyed to soothe the stomach, ease bloating and freshen the breath — calming enough for everyday sipping. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jasmine-hawthorn-tea-for-stress-and-bloating/ https://images.nourilo.com/3885/3885_0.jpg Arabian Jasmine and Hawthorn Tea (Su Xin Hua Shan Zha Cha) A simple two-ingredient flower tea traditionally used to ease emotional tension, liver qi stagnation, bloating, and menstrual discomfort — brewed in minutes and suitable for daily use by women experiencing stress-related digestive and menstrual irregularities. Not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jiaogulan-dangshen-tea-for-memory/ https://images.nourilo.com/1377/1377_0.jpg Jiaogulan and Dangshen Tea A mild, sweet herbal tea of jiaogulan, codonopsis and prepared fleeceflower root, traditionally taken to support the liver and kidney and nourish qi and blood as people age. Not for pregnancy or bleeding disorders. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jiaogulan-red-date-congee-for-fatty-liver-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/2510/2510_0.jpg Jiaogulan and Red Date Congee A gentle congee of jiaogulan, red dates and rice, traditionally taken to support liver health and help prevent fatty liver, especially alongside a lighter, low-oil diet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jiaogulan-rose-green-tea-for-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/5681/5681_0.jpg Jiaogulan Rose Green Tea A light steeped tea of jiaogulan, rose buds, and green tea, traditionally enjoyed to ease tiredness and support calm focus for people who spend long hours at a screen. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jiaogulan-tea-for-immune-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/724/724_0.jpg Jiaogulan Tea Jiaogulan — also known as 'seven-leaf ginseng' or jin sang zi in Chinese herbal circles — is an adaptogenic herb containing compounds structurally similar to ginsenosides found in ginseng. This simple steeped tea is traditionally associated with immune support, anti-aging, and overall vita https://nourilo.com/recipes/jicama-chayote-vegetable-soup-for-digestion-and-fat-clearance/ https://images.nourilo.com/8646/8646_0.jpg Jicama, Chayote and Carrot Vegetable Soup A light, naturally sweet vegetarian soup featuring jicama (liang shu), chayote, carrot, figs, and cashew nuts. All four vegetables are available year-round and the soup takes just an hour to simmer. Traditionally prepared to support stomach health, reduce internal fire, help clear dietary fat, and e https://nourilo.com/recipes/jicama-corn-vegetable-soup-for-clearing-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10147/10147_0.jpg Jicama, Corn and Vegetable Soup A clear, sweet vegetarian soup of jicama, corn, carrot, mushroom and soybean, traditionally enjoyed to clear summer heat and ease thirst — gentle and friendly for those managing the three highs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jobs-tears-chicken-broth-to-strengthen-childrens-constitution/ https://images.nourilo.com/4334/4334_0.jpg Job's Tears and Chicken Broth (Ying Mi Ji Rou Geng) A mild, nourishing broth-based dish that pairs coix seeds (Job's tears) with tender diced chicken, sweet vegetables, and goji berries, gently thickened into a savoury congee-style broth. Traditionally valued for supporting spleen function and encouraging appetite in picky eaters or children who https://nourilo.com/recipes/joint-pain-digestive-support-turmeric-honey-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5886/5886_0.jpg Turmeric and Honey Tea A warming, mildly earthy tea made from fresh turmeric root — traditionally used to move qi, relieve joint and digestive discomfort, and support liver function. Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has also attracted significant modern research interest for its anti-inflammatory properties. https://nourilo.com/recipes/joint-and-tendon-support-millettia-yam-chestnut-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9776/9776_0.jpg Millettia Root (Niu Da Li), Fresh Yam and Chestnut Pork Shank Soup A nourishing, warming Cantonese bone soup combining the sinew-strengthening millettia root with fresh yam, chestnuts and pork shank — traditionally used to support people with achy joints, kidney deficiency, weak muscles, or a tendency toward chronic cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/joint-pain-lemongrass-turmeric-green-apple-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6262/6262_0.jpg Lemongrass, Fresh Turmeric & Green Apple Tea A fragrant three-ingredient therapeutic tea combining lemongrass, fresh turmeric, and green apple — traditionally valued for unblocking the meridians, supporting cartilage health, and helping to ease knee and joint discomfort caused by wear and overuse. https://nourilo.com/recipes/joint-pain-niu-da-li-sinew-herb-mulberry-mistletoe-pig-tail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5986/5986_0.jpg Niu Da Li, Sinew-Relaxing Herb, Mulberry Mistletoe and Pig Tail Soup A warming, traditionally nourishing soup combining wild niu da li root, steamed mulberry mistletoe, and sinew-relaxing herb to support joint comfort and flexibility — a time-honoured Cantonese food-therapy approach to damp-cold joint aches. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jren-olive-ginger-paste-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/5060/5060_0.jpg Jren Olive Paste with Young Ginger and Fermented Bean Sauce (Ren Nian Jiang) A classic Cantonese home condiment made with jren olives (a seasonal stone fruit prized in Guangdong cooking), young ginger, and fermented bean sauce — traditionally considered appetite-stimulating and digestion-supporting. Serve as a side condiment, mix into rice congee, or stir-fry with minced por https://nourilo.com/recipes/joint-support-lemongrass-green-apple-ginger-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/11365/11365_0.jpg Lemongrass, Green Apple & Ginger Water A fragrant, light drink of lemongrass, green apple and ginger, traditionally taken to dispel wind, support the joints (especially the knees) and help the body manage blood lipids, cholesterol and uric acid. https://nourilo.com/recipes/jujube-seed-biota-black-sesame-longan-tea-for-memory-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/10736/10736_0.jpg Sour Jujube Seed, Biota Seed, Black Sesame and Longan Tea A fragrant tea of sour jujube seed, biota seed, black sesame and longan, traditionally enjoyed before bed to nourish the blood and settle the mind for restful sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kelp-rehmannia-mung-bean-soup-for-acne/ https://images.nourilo.com/286/286_0.jpg Kelp, Rehmannia and Mung Bean Soup A cooling soup of kelp, raw rehmannia and mung beans, traditionally used to clear heat, cool the blood and ease the summer-damp that drives stubborn pimples and acne on a humid day. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kidney-essence-walnut-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/359/359_0.jpg Walnut Congee (He Tao Ren Zhou) A simple, comforting congee made from walnut kernels, red dates, and rice — traditionally associated with supporting kidney function, warming the lungs, strengthening the knees and lower back, and easing chronic constipation or frequent urination. Mild enough for daily use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kidney-nourishing-mulberry-black-bean-goji-black-rice-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/5302/5302_0.jpg Mulberry, Black Bean, Goji and Black Rice Congee A warming, deeply nourishing congee drawing on four traditional 'black foods' — mulberry, black soybean, goji berry and black rice — associated in Chinese food therapy with supporting kidney vitality, easing dizziness and promoting healthy hair. Simple to cook and suitable for regular use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kidney-nourishment-beef-vine-eucommia-chain-fern-black-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7039/7039_0.jpg Fresh Beef Vine, Eucommia & Black Bean Soup A deeply nourishing herb-and-bean broth that requires no meat to be satisfying. Fresh beef vine root, eucommia bark, and chain fern work together in traditional food therapy to support kidney energy, strengthen sinews and bones, and ease the aches associated with wind-cold-damp patterns. Suitable fo https://nourilo.com/recipes/kidney-strengthening-codonopsis-chestnut-teal-duck-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10886/10886_0.jpg Codonopsis, Chestnut and Teal Duck Soup A sweet, fragrant tonic soup of codonopsis, chestnut and lean teal duck, traditionally valued for nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the lower back and moistening dryness in autumn and winter. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kidney-stones-heat-clearing-seaweed-mung-bean-barley-porridge/ https://images.nourilo.com/7657/7657_0.jpg Seaweed, Mung Bean and Job's Tears Sweet Porridge A simple sweet porridge of soaked seaweed, mung beans, and coix seed — a traditional food-therapy remedy associated with clearing damp-heat, supporting urinary flow, and providing complementary dietary support for those managing or looking to prevent kidney stones. Not suitable for pregnant women or https://nourilo.com/recipes/kidney-yang-deficiency-chinese-yam-goji-cashew-loach-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5328/5328_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji, Cashew and Loach Fish Soup (Huai Qi Yao Guo Ni Qiu Tang) A gentle, warming Cantonese soup combining fresh Chinese yam, goji berries, cashews, ginger and loach fish — a traditional food-therapy combination for supporting kidney and spleen yang energy, easing persistent cold feelings, fatigue and night sweats. Suitable for most constitutions; particularly r https://nourilo.com/recipes/kidney-support-cherokee-rose-eucommia-leaf-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11244/11244_0.jpg Cherokee Rose Fruit and Eucommia Leaf Tea A simple steeped tea of Cherokee rose fruit and eucommia leaf, traditionally taken to support the liver and kidney, strengthen sinew and bone, and ease frequent night urination — best suited to middle-aged and older adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kidney-yang-support-yam-foxnut-chestnut-quail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7031/7031_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Fox Nut & Chestnut Quail Soup A warming, gently nourishing soup that combines fresh Chinese yam, fox nuts, and chestnuts with quail — a bird long prized in traditional food therapy — to support spleen and kidney yang energy. Suitable for the whole family, with special benefit for children's growth and development. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kids-flu-prevention-dioscorea-goji-dried-scallop-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7576/7576_0.jpg Dioscorea, Goji, Dried Scallop and Partridge Soup A nourishing, low-fat soup for children using partridge, Chinese yam, goji, carrot, and dried scallop — a well-regarded seasonal tonic in Cantonese food therapy for building children's immunity against colds and flu. Suitable for the whole family; low in fat and high in protein. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-adzuki-barley-tangerine-peel-soup-for-body-aches/ https://images.nourilo.com/10216/10216_0.jpg Kudzu, Adzuki Bean, Barley and Tangerine Peel Soup A clear, sweet soup of kudzu root, adzuki beans, barley, and tangerine peel, used in Chinese food-therapy to ease muscle tension and all-over body aches and to promote fluids — popular for early colds and mild post-viral discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-adzuki-bean-barley-pork-rib-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/6693/6693_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Adzuki Bean, Job's Tears and Pork Rib Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup built around kudzu root, which is traditionally valued for cooling the body, easing neck and shoulder tension, and supporting digestive comfort. Suitable for the whole family and gentle enough for people managing high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, or diabete https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-adzuki-coix-soup-for-clearing-dryness-and-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10025/10025_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Adzuki Bean & Job's Tears Soup A clear, gently cooling soup of kudzu root, adzuki beans and Job's tears, traditionally taken to clear dryness and heat, support the spleen and ease early-cold discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-adzuki-flatbean-fish-head-soup-for-headache-and-neck-tension/ https://images.nourilo.com/9588/9588_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Adzuki Bean, Flat Bean and Big Fish Head Soup A classic Cantonese soup pairing kudzu root — a plant whose isoflavones have been studied for their effects on blood vessel tone — with adzuki beans, flat beans, and a pan-fried fish head. Traditionally valued for relieving tension headaches, easing stiff neck and shoulder muscles, and supporting ca https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-adzuki-job-tears-soup-for-neck-and-shoulder-aches/ https://images.nourilo.com/105/105_0.jpg Kudzu, Adzuki Bean and Job's-Tears Soup A homely Cantonese soup of kudzu root, adzuki bean and job's-tears, traditionally used to ease neck and shoulder tightness and clear damp during cold, humid weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-barley-carrot-soup-for-dampness-and-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10804/10804_0.jpg Kudzu, Job's Tears & Carrot Soup A clear, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of kudzu root, Job's tears and carrot with pork shin, traditionally taken to strengthen the spleen, drain dampness, ease neck-and-shoulder soreness and support against the 'three highs'. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-barley-pork-soup-for-neck-shoulder-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/3890/3890_0.jpg Kudzu Root and Job's Tears Pork Soup (Fen Ge Yi Mi Shou Rou Tang) A family soup with a long history in Cantonese cooking, using kudzu root as its centrepiece — a large, starchy tuber associated in Chinese food therapy with relaxing tight neck and shoulder muscles, clearing heat, and supporting healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-barley-soup-for-high-blood-pressure-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/1343/1343_0.jpg Kudzu Root & Job's Tears Soup A clear, cooling soup of kudzu root and Job's tears, traditionally simmered to clear heat, promote urination, and support healthy blood pressure in dry autumn weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-brown-rice-congee-for-fever-and-headache/ https://images.nourilo.com/2003/2003_0.jpg Fu Ge (Kudzu) and Brown Rice Congee A simple, comforting congee of kudzu root and brown rice, traditionally eaten to release the surface, ease a wind-heat fever with headache, and relax a tight, stiff neck and shoulders. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-carrot-fish-soup-for-blood-pressure-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/6356/6356_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Carrot and Fresh Fish Soup A nourishing Cantonese-style soup combining kudzu root, carrot and pan-fried fresh fish, traditionally prepared to support healthy blood pressure, blood lipids and blood sugar, and to nourish the spleen and stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-carrot-fish-soup-for-cold-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/10988/10988_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Carrot and Fresh Fish Soup A nourishing cold-season soup of kudzu root, carrot, beans and fresh fish that Nourilo makes when the weather turns and the neck and shoulders feel tight — traditionally taken to ease stiff muscles and support the body. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-corn-pork-bone-soup-for-bloating-and-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/11207/11207_0.jpg Kudzu, Corn, Red Bean and Pork Bone Soup A clear, sweet Cantonese soup of kudzu, corn, red bean and hyacinth bean with pork bone, traditionally enjoyed to drain dampness, ease puffiness and support healthy blood pressure, sugar and lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-flower-tangerine-peel-honey-date-tea-for-hangover/ https://images.nourilo.com/8652/8652_0.jpg Kudzu Flower, Tangerine Peel and Honey Date Tea A sweet, fragrant tea made from kudzu flower buds — an age-old remedy for counteracting alcohol — with dried tangerine peel and honey dates. Traditionally brewed after social drinking to ease the discomfort of hangovers, support the stomach and liver, and reduce the body's burden from alcohol. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-flower-tea-for-alcohol-detox/ https://images.nourilo.com/5385/5385_0.jpg Kudzu Flower Tea A single-ingredient herbal tea made from the dried flower of the kudzu plant, long used in Chinese food therapy to help the body process alcohol, ease post-drinking headaches and nausea, and support liver protection. Brewed in minutes — keep a small supply on hand if your work involves frequent soci https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-mulberry-twig-pork-soup-for-shoulder-neck-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/8830/8830_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Old Mulberry Twig & Pork Shin Soup A light, fragrant Cantonese soup combining kudzu root and old mulberry twig — two herbs traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to relax stiff muscles, support joint comfort, and help relieve shoulder and neck tension. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-mung-bean-coix-drink-for-stress-and-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/8717/8717_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Hyacinth Bean, Mung Bean & Coix Seed Drink A nourishing and gently cooling pot drink combining kudzu root, mung beans, coix seeds, and hyacinth beans. Traditionally used to ease tension, irritability, and the muggy heaviness that lingers at the tail end of summer — suitable for most adults and older children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-mung-bean-coix-hyacinth-bean-drink-for-heat-and-acne/ https://images.nourilo.com/8752/8752_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Mung Bean, Coix Seed and Hyacinth Bean Drink A gentle, fragrant drink made by slow-cooking kudzu root with mung beans, coix seeds, and hyacinth beans — a classic Cantonese food-therapy preparation traditionally associated with clearing accumulated heat, supporting clearer skin, and easing conditions such as acne, pimples, and skin lesions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-oyster-fish-head-soup-for-hangover/ https://images.nourilo.com/5963/5963_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Dried Oyster and Fish Head Soup A nourishing, deeply savoury Cantonese soup using kudzu root — well known in Chinese food therapy for its traditional role in supporting the body after alcohol — paired with dried oysters and fish head for a soup that also supports brain health and eases thirst and facial flushing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-mung-bean-job-tears-soup-for-acne-prone-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/1226/1226_0.jpg Kudzu, Mung Bean and Job's Tears Soup A clean, naturally sweet pork-bone soup of kudzu root, mung beans and Job's tears, traditionally enjoyed in hot weather to clear heat and support acne-prone skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-red-jujube-pork-soup-for-high-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/3970/3970_0.jpg Kudzu Root Red Jujube Lean Pork Soup A classic Cantonese family soup featuring kudzu root (fen ge / ge gen), which modern research associates with isoflavone compounds that may support healthy blood pressure and circulation. Traditionally valued for easing stiff neck and shoulder muscles, soothing thirst, and supporting general cardiov https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-soybean-job-tears-pork-bone-soup-for-high-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/2183/2183_0.jpg Kudzu, Soybean & Job's Tears Pork Bone Soup A traditional Cantonese pork bone soup with kudzu, soybeans and Job's tears, long valued for supporting healthy blood pressure and easing the tight, achy neck and back that often comes with tension or a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kudzu-three-bean-job-tears-pork-rib-soup-for-clearing-damp-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10607/10607_0.jpg Kudzu, Three-Bean and Job's-Tears Pork Rib Soup A clean, naturally sweet soup of kudzu root, three beans and job's-tears, traditionally used to clear heat, drain damp and support the body's resilience in changeable, humid weather — best avoided by those with a very cold, weak digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kunlun-snow-chrysanthemum-tea-for-blood-pressure-and-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/3453/3453_0.jpg Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum Tea A richly colored amber tea brewed from snow chrysanthemum — a rare, high-altitude flower from the Kunlun Mountains of Xinjiang — traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar, and sleep. One of the most distinctive teas in the Chinese wellness tradition. https://nourilo.com/recipes/kunlun-snow-chrysanthemum-tea-for-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/2479/2479_0.jpg Snow Chrysanthemum Tea A simple amber-coloured infusion of Kunlun snow chrysanthemum, traditionally steeped to support healthy blood pressure and blood fats — fragrant, mellow and lightly sweet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/laba-congee-for-warming-stomach-in-winter/ https://images.nourilo.com/4378/4378_0.jpg Laba Eight-Treasure Congee Laba Eight-Treasure Congee is a traditional Chinese midwinter porridge eaten on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. Nourilo's version combines warming grains, protein-rich beans, and nourishing nuts and dried fruits that are traditionally associated with supporting the spleen, stomach, a https://nourilo.com/recipes/lamb-tofu-stick-pot-for-cold-weather/ https://images.nourilo.com/548/548_0.jpg Braised Lamb and Fried Tofu Stick Claypot A warming claypot dish of slow-braised lamb with softened tofu sticks, water chestnuts and bamboo shoot — a classic cold-weather food-therapy recipe from Cantonese tradition, where lamb's warmth-building properties are tempered by the neutral water chestnut to remove any gamey undertone. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lavender-mint-tea-for-anxiety-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/52/52_0.jpg Lavender & European Mint Tea with Honey A two-ingredient floral tea blending lavender and European peppermint — long used in Western and Chinese wellness traditions to calm tension, ease headaches, and gently prepare the mind for rest. Sweetened with honey and steeped briefly, it is one of the simplest and most aromatic stress-relief teas https://nourilo.com/recipes/lactation-luffa-daylily-fig-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11080/11080_0.jpg Luffa, Dried Daylily, Fig & Chicken Soup A sweet, savory soup of luffa, dried daylily, figs and chicken, traditionally made to support a nursing mother's milk flow while nourishing the skin and easing water retention. https://nourilo.com/recipes/leg-cramps-apple-poria-job-tears-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/11306/11306_0.jpg Apple, Poria and Job's Tears Water A light, fragrant water of apple, poria and Job's tears, made to support gut health and ease night-time calf cramps brought on by cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/leg-cramps-mistletoe-red-date-mulberry-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11135/11135_0.jpg Mulberry Mistletoe, Red Date and Mulberry-Fruit Tea A mild, fragrant tea of mulberry mistletoe, red dates and mulberry fruit, traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys, strengthen the sinews and ease frequent leg and hand cramps. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemon-barley-water-for-childrens-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/8512/8512_0.jpg Lemon Pearl Barley Water A refreshing, lightly sweet drink made by simmering pearl barley and then steeping fresh lemon slices in the warm broth — a traditional Cantonese food-therapy remedy enjoyed by the whole family to support healthy immune function, especially for young children starting school. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemon-barley-water-to-help-fend-off-colds/ https://images.nourilo.com/10551/10551_0.jpg Lemon and Job's Tears Barley Water A fragrant, child-friendly drink of lemon steeped into lightly sweetened barley water, traditionally enjoyed to support the body's defences during cold-and-flu season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemon-job-tears-water-for-childrens-scanty-urine/ https://images.nourilo.com/1073/1073_0.jpg Lemon and Job's Tears Water A simple, refreshing lemon and Job's tears water, traditionally given to children when their urine is scanty and concentrated in hot weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemon-mint-tea-for-mental-fatigue-and-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/3257/3257_0.jpg Lemon Mint Tea (Ning Meng Bo He Cha) A bright, refreshing herbal infusion of fresh lemon and mint — rich in vitamin C and aromatic menthol — traditionally used to clear the head, relieve mental fatigue, support digestion, and strengthen the body's defences, especially in hot weather when energy and immunity tend to dip. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemon-mint-tea-for-fresh-breath/ https://images.nourilo.com/11508/11508_0.jpg Fresh Mint & Lemon Tea A caffeine-free pot of fresh mint and lemon, traditionally sipped to freshen the breath, aid digestion and clear the head without disturbing sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemon-osmanthus-licorice-tea-for-fresher-breath/ https://images.nourilo.com/11180/11180_0.jpg Lemon, Osmanthus and Licorice Tea A fragrant steeped tea of osmanthus, fresh lemon and licorice, traditionally enjoyed to help freshen breath and soothe the mouth and throat, especially for people who eat a lot of spicy, pungent food or keep late nights. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemon-roselle-mulberry-tea-for-beauty-and-slimming/ https://images.nourilo.com/10562/10562_0.jpg Lemon, Roselle and Black Mulberry Tea A fragrant, ruby-coloured steeped tea of fresh lemon, roselle and black mulberry, traditionally enjoyed to support glowing skin, refresh the spirit and feel light. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemon-verbena-mint-tea-for-low-mood/ https://images.nourilo.com/8094/8094_0.jpg Lemon Verbena Mint Tea A fragrant three-herb tea combining lemon verbena, peppermint, and fresh basil, traditionally used to calm the nervous system, ease mental fatigue, and support a brighter mood — particularly suited to stressful periods. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemongrass-apple-carrot-and-roselle-apple-summer-teas/ https://images.nourilo.com/2374/2374_0.jpg Lemongrass, Apple and Carrot Cooler; and Roselle and Apple Tea Two natural, additive-free summer teas: a fragrant lemongrass-apple-carrot cooler traditionally used to relieve summer heat and ease digestion, and a roselle-apple tea traditionally taken to support the complexion. Roselle is not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemongrass-apple-tea-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5445/5445_0.jpg Lemongrass Apple Tea A simple, fragrant tea using lemongrass, apple, ginger, and brown sugar — ingredients commonly found in Southeast Asian grocery stores — traditionally associated with warming the stomach, easing indigestion, and supporting circulation in the joints. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemongrass-basil-braised-pig-tail-for-appetite-and-bones/ https://images.nourilo.com/6462/6462_0.jpg Lemongrass and Basil Braised Pig Tail A fragrant, Southeast-Asian-inspired braised pig tail dish using lemongrass, basil, and pepper — combining the collagen-rich, joint-nourishing qualities of pig tail with the aromatic warmth of lemongrass and the qi-moving properties of basil. A satisfying family dish traditionally associated with ki https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemongrass-ginger-green-apple-soup-for-wind-and-joints/ https://images.nourilo.com/10412/10412_0.jpg Lemongrass, Ginger and Green Apple Soup A fragrant, lightly sweet soup of lemongrass, ginger and green apple, traditionally taken to warm the stomach, dispel wind-cold and support the joints — favoured for knee cartilage wear and migraine. Not suited to those with yin-deficiency heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lemongrass-ginger-tea-for-cold-stiffness-and-aches/ https://images.nourilo.com/6703/6703_0.jpg Lemongrass and Sugar Ginger Tea A fragrant, warming herbal tea combining lemongrass and ginger — two classic aromatic ingredients used across Southeast Asian and Chinese food traditions. Particularly helpful when stiffness, mild aches, or muscle tension arise from exposure to cold air, such as heavy air-conditioning in summer. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lettuce-wraps-with-scallops-and-pine-nuts/ https://images.nourilo.com/1866/1866_0.jpg Lettuce Wraps (Sang Choi Bao) A crisp, savory restaurant-style appetizer: a fragrant stir-fry of scallops, chicken, sea cucumber, bamboo shoot, enoki and toasted pine nuts, spooned into cool lettuce leaves and folded up to eat by hand. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ligustrum-goji-conch-soup-for-tinnitus-and-blurred-vision/ https://images.nourilo.com/8099/8099_0.jpg Ligustrum, Goji Berry and Dried Conch Soup A nourishing everyday soup that combines ligustrum berries, goji, black soybeans and dried conch to traditionally support liver-kidney balance, clearer vision, and relief from age-related tinnitus — suitable for the whole family except those with a current cold or fever. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ligusticum-herbal-poultice-for-plantar-fasciitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/7728/7728_0.jpg Ligusticum (Chuanxiong) External Herb Pouch A simple external herbal application using dried ligusticum root shredded into tea pouches and worn inside a sock against the painful area of the foot. No heat or cooking required — body heat and body weight activate the herb's volatile compounds. Based on a folk remedy that brought rapid relie https://nourilo.com/recipes/ligustrum-longan-pork-soup-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/317/317_0.jpg Ligustrum & Longan Lean Pork Soup A gentle, mild-tasting Chinese herbal soup that the whole family can drink — traditionally taken to ease an overworked, sleepless mind, calm the spirit, and support memory. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lily-bud-cloud-ear-sweet-pepper-chicken-stir-fry/ https://images.nourilo.com/5109/5109_0.jpg Lily Bud, Cloud Ear Mushroom and Sweet Pepper Stir-Fried Chicken A light, colourful Cantonese home-cooking stir-fry combining dried lily buds, cloud ear mushrooms, sweet peppers, and silky marinated chicken — a quick weeknight dish traditionally considered beneficial for nourishing blood, calming the mind, and supporting those experiencing fatigue or deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lily-bulb-goji-abalone-soup-for-anxiety/ https://images.nourilo.com/4710/4710_0.jpg Lily Bulb, Goji Berry and Abalone Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup combining lily bulb, goji berries and fresh abalone, three ingredients long valued in Chinese food therapy for supporting a calm mind and nourishing yin. Particularly suited to those who feel anxious, mentally restless or overheated in constitution. Also appropriate for p https://nourilo.com/recipes/lily-bulb-pine-nut-congee-for-the-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/2036/2036_0.jpg Lily Bulb and Pine Nut Congee A soothing congee of lily bulb, pine nuts and rice, traditionally enjoyed to moisten the lungs and ease dry bowels — a gentle, tasty dish suited to the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lily-bulb-polygonatum-conch-soup-for-restless-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/2426/2426_0.jpg Lily Bulb Polygonatum Dried-Conch Soup (bai he yu zhu xiang luo gan tang) A soothing, moistening soup of lily bulb, polygonatum and dried conch, traditionally used to nourish yin and calm the mind for those who sleep poorly and feel dry and restless. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lily-flower-goji-spinach-pork-liver-soup-for-liver-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/8776/8776_0.jpg Golden Lily Flower, Goji Berry, Spinach and Pork Liver Soup A quick, nourishing soup made by simmering dried golden lily flowers, goji berries, and spinach with pork liver — a classic Cantonese liver and eye tonic that is particularly suited to those who are blood-deficient, experiencing night blindness, or in early pregnancy and needing folate. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lily-goji-abalone-soup-for-anxiety-and-restlessness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2324/2324_0.jpg Lily Bulb, Goji and Abalone Soup A nourishing soup of dried abalone, lily bulb, and goji berries, traditionally enjoyed to nourish yin and calm a restless, anxious mind with poor sleep and night sweats. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lily-goji-snow-pea-stir-fry-for-liver-support-and-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/3030/3030_0.jpg Stir-Fried Fresh Lily Bulb, Goji Berries and Snow Peas A fresh, light stir-fry of lily bulb, goji berries and snow peas, traditionally enjoyed to support the liver and eyes and to help settle a warm, restless constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lingzhi-huaishan-goji-pork-soup-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/3799/3799_0.jpg Lingzhi Mushroom, Huaishan, Goji Berry and Pork Shin Soup A deeply nourishing tonic soup pairing lingzhi mushroom with huaishan, goji berries, red dates, and lean pork shin — traditionally associated with tonifying qi and blood, supporting the immune system, and benefiting those recovering from illness, radiation, or chemotherapy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lily-water-chestnut-dried-pear-sweet-soup-for-late-nights/ https://images.nourilo.com/10705/10705_0.jpg Fresh Lily Bulb, Water Chestnut and Dried Pear Sweet Soup A gentle, sweet Cantonese dessert soup of fresh lily bulb, water chestnut and dried pear, traditionally enjoyed by people who stay up late and feel hot and restless. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lime-lemongrass-drink-for-detox-and-inflammation/ https://images.nourilo.com/7701/7701_0.jpg Lime & Lemongrass Water A refreshing Southeast Asian-inspired herbal drink combining lemongrass and whole lime, traditionally associated with antibacterial support, digestive comfort, and aiding the body's natural detoxification pathways. Not suitable for those with sensitive stomachs or digestive conditions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lingzhi-american-ginseng-dendrobium-soup-for-night-shift-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/7690/7690_0.jpg Lingzhi, American Ginseng & Dendrobium Soup A time-honoured food-therapy soup traditionally associated with supporting immunity and relieving yin-deficiency heat — particularly suited to people who regularly work night shifts or keep irregular hours. Not a substitute for medical care. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lingzhi-longan-tea-for-sleep-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/2537/2537_0.jpg Lingzhi and Longan Tea A simple two-ingredient tea of lingzhi and dried longan, traditionally taken to calm the heart and spleen and support restful sleep, especially for those who wake easily and feel run-down. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lions-mane-poria-soybean-soup-for-memory-and-focus/ https://images.nourilo.com/3070/3070_0.jpg Lion's Mane, Poria & Soybean Soup A nourishing everyday soup combining lion's mane mushroom with poria and soybeans — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support spleen qi and mental vitality. Suitable for the whole family as a gentle, regular wellness brew. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lions-mane-potato-carrot-quail-soup-for-cancer-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5354/5354_0.jpg Fresh Lion's Mane Mushroom, Potato, Carrot & Quail Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup combining fresh lion's mane mushroom with potato, carrot, and quail — light enough for a sensitive stomach yet nourishing enough to help maintain strength and appetite during illness or recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lions-mane-shiitake-dried-oyster-soup-for-spleen-and-energy/ https://images.nourilo.com/3117/3117_0.jpg Lion's Mane, Shiitake & Dried Oyster Soup A deeply savoury and nourishing everyday soup combining lion's mane mushroom, shiitake, soybeans, and dried oysters — a classic Cantonese formula that supports the spleen and stomach, nourishes qi and blood, and is particularly suited to menopausal women, older adults with a weakened digestive https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-blood-support-beetroot-cashew-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6273/6273_1.jpg Beetroot, Tomato & Cashew Soup A meatless, deeply colored soup featuring beetroot, tomato, cabbage, and cashews — traditionally valued for promoting liver fat metabolism, reducing fatty liver, nourishing qi and blood, and supporting both vision and cardiovascular health. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lions-mane-yam-codonopsis-chicken-soup-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/10635/10635_0.jpg Lion's Mane, Fresh Yam & Codonopsis Chicken Soup A clear, sweet, nourishing soup of lion's mane mushroom, fresh yam, codonopsis, lotus seeds and free-range chicken, traditionally simmered to strengthen the spleen-stomach and support digestion, especially after illness or surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-cleanse-luo-han-guo-chicken-bone-herb-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6561/6561_0.jpg Luo Han Guo & Chicken Bone Herb Tea (Ji Gu Cao) A naturally sweet, gently clearing herbal tea made from chicken bone herb and monk fruit — two classic ingredients in Cantonese food therapy — to support liver health, clear internal damp-heat, and quench thirst. Suitable for those who work long or late hours, feel fatigued, or experience digestive https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-detox-yacon-corn-carrot-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6661/6661_0.jpg Yacon, Corn & Carrot Soup A light, naturally sweet vegetable soup combining yacon — rich in fructooligosaccharides that feed beneficial gut bacteria — with corn and carrot, traditionally used to support liver health, clear blood lipids, and relieve constipation, suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-eye-health-mulberry-chrysanthemum-stevia-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/4733/4733_0.jpg Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum, and Stevia Leaf Tea A light, sugar-free herbal tea made with four simple ingredients, traditionally enjoyed by people who spend long hours in front of screens or who want gentle daily support for eye comfort, liver calm, and healthy blood sugar — no added sweetener needed thanks to the naturally sweet stevia leaf. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-care-conch-chicken-feet-melon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10067/10067_0.jpg Dried Conch, Chicken Feet and Muskmelon Soup A clear, sweet Cantonese soup of dried conch, chicken feet and muskmelon, traditionally used to nourish the liver, moisten dryness and support a smooth, healthy complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-eye-health-night-blooming-jasmine-stir-fried-eggs/ https://images.nourilo.com/7420/7420_0.jpg Night-Blooming Jasmine Stir-Fried Eggs (Ye Xiang Hua Chao Dan) A quick Cantonese stir-fry using the fragrant night-blooming jasmine flower, traditionally valued for clearing liver heat and easing eye discomfort — especially good for people who spend long hours at a computer screen. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-eye-health-tender-mulberry-bud-chrysanthemum-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6886/6886_0.jpg Tender Mulberry Bud and Chrysanthemum Tea A fragrant, clear tea blending tender mulberry buds with chrysanthemum flowers — two botanicals long used in Chinese herbal tradition to support healthy eye function, clear heat from the liver, and ease headaches related to wind-heat patterns. The combination is also associated with supporting healt https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-eye-nourishing-dendrobium-goji-carrot-chicken-liver-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7623/7623_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Goji Berry, Carrot and Chicken Liver Soup A light, flavourful soup combining fresh dendrobium orchid stem and goji berries with carrot and chicken liver — a traditional food-therapy combination associated with supporting liver function and easing eye fatigue, particularly suited to people who spend long hours at screens. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-eye-night-jasmine-wolfberry-pork-liver-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9370/9370_0.jpg Night Jasmine, Wolfberry, Carrot and Pork Liver Soup A quick and fragrant Cantonese soup using night jasmine flower buds, wolfberries, carrot, pork liver and lean pork. Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver, brightening the eyes and freshening stale breath. A light, rapid-cook soup — the greens go in at the end and need only a few minutes https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-kidney-yin-deficiency-fresh-mulberry-wine/ https://images.nourilo.com/5905/5905_0.jpg Fresh Mulberry Tonic Wine A home-made mulberry tonic wine that traditionally nourishes liver and kidney yin — associated with relieving dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, premature grey hair, dry cough, and lower-limb joint aching. Take 10–15 mL per day. Those with diarrhoea should avoid. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-gallbladder-support-chicken-bone-grass-wormwood-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9648/9648_0.jpg Chicken Bone Grass and Wormwood Pork Rib Soup A classic Cantonese herbal soup combining chicken bone grass and wormwood, two herbs traditionally associated with supporting liver and gallbladder function, with the gentle sweetness of honey dates and soybeans. Mild in flavour and suitable for most ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-gallbladder-hairy-gourd-soybean-oyster-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10439/10439_0.jpg Hairy Gourd, Soybean, Golden Dried Oyster and Pork Rib Soup A fresh, balanced Cantonese soup of hairy gourd, soybean and golden dried oyster, traditionally taken to support the liver and gallbladder; rich and savoury without being heating or cooling. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-kidney-mulberry-mistletoe-black-soybean-date-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/10350/10350_0.jpg Prepared Mulberry Mistletoe, Black Soybean and Nan Zao Sweet Tea A fragrant sweet tea of prepared mulberry mistletoe, black soybeans and nan zao, traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidney and the blood. Suitable in pregnancy; those with high uric acid should swap soybeans for lotus seeds. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-qi-stagnation-three-flower-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/8208/8208_0.jpg Three-Flower Tea (Rose, Chrysanthemum and Silk Tree Flower) A fragrant three-flower infusion of rose, chrysanthemum and silk tree buds with honey — a traditional herbal tea associated with easing emotional tension, settling the mind, and supporting restful sleep. Light, aromatic and family-friendly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-support-hawthorn-cassia-virgate-wormwood-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7890/7890_0.jpg Hawthorn, Cassia Seed and Virgate Wormwood Tea A traditional three-herb tea combining hawthorn, cassia seed and virgate wormwood, long used in Chinese food therapy to support liver function and promote healthy cholesterol levels. Simple to brew and gentle enough for regular use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-support-herbal-tea-yinchen-jigucao-honey-dates/ https://images.nourilo.com/6210/6210_0.jpg Capillary Wormwood, Chicken-Bone Grass and Honey Date Tea A simple three-ingredient herbal tea rooted in Cantonese food therapy, combining chicken-bone grass and capillary wormwood — two herbs long used to clear liver heat and dampness — with sweet honey dates to make it gentle and palatable. Traditionally associated with supporting liver and gallbladder h https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-support-schisandra-pomelo-peel-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1112/1112_0.jpg Schisandra, Candied Pomelo Peel and Red Date Soup A gentle double-boiled tonic of schisandra, candied pomelo peel and red dates, traditionally used to nourish the liver and soothe lingering discomfort under the ribs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/liver-support-tangerine-cake-schisandra-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7898/7898_0.jpg Tangerine Cake and Schisandra Berry Tea A gentle three-ingredient tea pairing schisandra berries with sweetened dried tangerine cake and red dates. Long used in Chinese food therapy to support liver health, help normalise elevated liver enzymes and ease the restless sleep, irritability and loss of appetite associated with liver-related st https://nourilo.com/recipes/loach-fish-potato-tomato-carrot-soup-for-children-excessive-sweating/ https://images.nourilo.com/5117/5117_0.jpg Loach Fish, Potato, Tomato, and Carrot Soup A gentle, child-friendly Cantonese soup using loach fish — a high-protein, low-fat ingredient traditionally associated with warming and strengthening the digestive system — paired with everyday vegetables to support children who sweat heavily and have a weak appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-american-ginseng-fushen-soup-for-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/2362/2362_0.jpg Longan, American Ginseng and Fu Shen Sweet Soup A sweet, soothing soup of longan, American ginseng, fu shen and sour jujube seed, traditionally taken to nourish the heart and calm the mind. Often used by those who feel run-down, dizzy and unable to rest well. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-american-ginseng-tonic-for-blood-deficiency-and-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/5623/5623_0.jpg Longan American Ginseng Paste (Yu Ling Gao) A simple steamed longan-and-American-ginseng paste, inspired by the classical Qing-dynasty preparation known as Yu Ling Gao. Traditionally associated with supporting blood vitality, mental calm, and memory — particularly for those prone to fatigue or restless sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-goji-tea-for-blood-and-vision/ https://images.nourilo.com/3299/3299_0.jpg Longan Goji Berry Tea A quick, warming tea made with fresh longan flesh and goji berries — a classic pairing in Cantonese food therapy to nourish blood, calm a restless mind, and is traditionally associated with supporting eye health and mental clarity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lizardfish-hairy-gourd-soup-for-childrens-damp-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1559/1559_0.jpg Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup A sweet, savoury fish soup of lizardfish and hairy gourd, traditionally given to children whose digestive damp-heat makes them irritable and restless. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/long-covid-tiger-milk-lingzhi-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10102/10102_0.jpg Tiger Milk Lingzhi and Partridge Soup A clear, mild Cantonese soup of tiger milk lingzhi, walnut, apricot kernels and partridge, traditionally used to nourish the organs and support recovery from the lingering tiredness and cough of long COVID. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-lotus-mulberry-wheat-tea-for-blood-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/9904/9904_0.jpg Longan, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Black Mulberry and Wheat Berry Tea A nourishing sweet tea from Cantonese food therapy, designed for women experiencing blood deficiency — including dull complexion, hair loss, dry skin, fatigue, palpitations, and poor sleep. Suitable for most people; pregnant women should substitute longan with 5 southern dates (nan zao). https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-ophiopogon-lily-sweet-soup-for-anxiety-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/3772/3772_0.jpg Longan, Ophiopogon and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup A classic Cantonese sweet dessert soup (tong shui) made with longan flesh, ophiopogon root, and lily bulb — three gentle, calming ingredients traditionally combined to nourish heart yin, clear empty heat, and soothe an overactive mind. Particularly suited to people who feel anxious or irritable, hav https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-ophiopogon-rehmannia-congee-for-calm-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/8536/8536_0.jpg Longan, Ophiopogon and Fresh Rehmannia Congee A lightly sweet, gently medicinal congee combining ophiopogon, longan, and fresh rehmannia root — a traditional Chinese food-therapy remedy for yin deficiency patterns including restless sleep, palpitations, anxiety, low-grade night fever, and menopausal discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-red-date-coral-grass-sweet-soup-for-skin-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/3624/3624_0.jpg Longan, Red Date and Coral Grass Sweet Soup A lightly sweet, jelly-like dessert soup using dried coral grass — a type of sea algae — simmered with longan and red dates. Traditionally associated with moisturising the skin and nourishing the blood, this is an approachable alternative to more expensive beauty tonics. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-qi-calming-tea-for-anxiety-and-palpitations/ https://images.nourilo.com/8244/8244_0.jpg Longan Qi-Nourishing Calming Tea A gentle, mildly sweet herbal tea traditionally prepared to support emotional steadiness, ease anxiety-related palpitations, and encourage restful sleep — suitable for those who feel easily startled or run-down. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-red-date-black-rice-congee-for-anemia/ https://images.nourilo.com/7469/7469_0.jpg Longan, Red Date & Black Rice Congee A warming, deeply nourishing congee made with black rice, longan flesh, and red dates — a trio long valued in Chinese food therapy for supporting blood and kidney health. Particularly recommended for those with anemia, or for women after their menstrual period to replenish what has been lost. The bl https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-sour-jujube-seed-soup-for-epilepsy-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/855/855_0.jpg Longan and Toasted Sour Jujube Seed Brew A simple, time-honored brew that toasts sour jujube seeds with dried longan and red sage root, then sweetens with honey — a trio that in traditional Chinese food therapy is associated with nourishing the heart, calming the mind and supporting those who have lived long with qi and blood deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-walnut-jujube-wheat-berry-soup-for-the-mind/ https://images.nourilo.com/10583/10583_0.jpg Longan, Walnut, Nan-Jujube and Wheat-Berry Soup A fragrant, gentle soup of longan, walnut, nan-jujube and wheat berries traditionally used to nourish the mind, steady the mood and support restful sleep — light enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-walnut-goji-fish-head-soup-for-the-brain/ https://images.nourilo.com/11428/11428_0.jpg Longan, Walnut, Goji and Bighead-Carp Fish-Head Soup A rich, sweet fish-head soup with longan, walnut and goji, traditionally taken to support the brain and memory and to calm the mind, suitable for young and old. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longan-wine-for-blood-nourishment-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/1272/1272_0.jpg Longan Wine A homemade fruit wine of fresh longan, rock sugar and osmanthus wine, traditionally enjoyed in small amounts to nourish the blood and calm the spirit — gentler and less heating than dried-longan versions. Contains alcohol; not for pregnancy or children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/longdi-leaf-almond-apple-soup-for-cough-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/4436/4436_0.jpg Longdi Leaf, Apricot Kernel and Apple Soup A mild, naturally sweet soup combining the phlegm-clearing herb longdi leaf with moistening apricot kernels and apple, traditionally used in Hong Kong food therapy to ease cough and loosen stubborn phlegm, especially suitable for children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/loofah-bamboo-fungus-corn-pork-rib-soup-for-slimming/ https://images.nourilo.com/2262/2262_0.jpg Loofah, Bamboo Fungus, Corn and Pork Rib Soup Nourilo's loofah, bamboo fungus, corn and pork rib soup — a light, cooling summer soup traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting a slimming diet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/loofah-black-fungus-fish-soup-for-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/3309/3309_0.jpg Loofah Black Fungus Sea Fish Soup A nourishing Cantonese family soup using small pan-fried sea fish, loofah and black fungus — light yet satisfying, traditionally associated with clearing summer heat, activating circulation, and being beneficial for new mothers with blocked milk flow as well as for those with joint discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/loofah-waterchestnut-fish-stir-fry-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/4065/4065_0.jpg Loofah, Water Chestnut and Dace Fish Paste Stir-fry A light Cantonese summer stir-fry pairing silky pan-fried dace fish cakes with crisp loofah and crunchy water chestnuts — refreshing, easy to cook, and traditionally associated with relieving summer heat and clearing the heart. https://nourilo.com/recipes/loofah-fresh-lotus-seed-pork-soup-for-skin-and-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/7447/7447_0.jpg Loofah, Fresh Lotus Seed & Lean Pork Soup A light, delicate Cantonese-style soup that harnesses the natural skin-brightening nutrients of fresh loofah and the calming, B-vitamin-rich goodness of fresh lotus seeds. Quick to prepare, gentle for all ages, and especially valued in food therapy for its support of healthy skin, restful sleep, and https://nourilo.com/recipes/loofah-dried-scallop-peanut-soup-for-breastfeeding/ https://images.nourilo.com/8544/8544_0.jpg Loofah, Dried Scallop and Peanut Soup A light, refreshing soup combining loofah, dried scallops, red-skin peanuts and dried figs — ingredients with a long tradition of supporting breast milk flow and nourishing postpartum recovery. Suitable for warm weather and gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/loofah-fish-tail-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1186/1186_0.jpg Loofah and Grass Carp Tail Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese summer soup of loofah and grass carp tail, traditionally made to cool heat, ease thirst, and calm the kind of restless, sticky feeling that hot weather brings. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lophatherum-rush-herb-tea-for-heart-heat-in-children/ https://images.nourilo.com/4045/4045_0.jpg Lophatherum and Rush Herb Tea A gentle, two-ingredient Cantonese herbal tea for children who are restless, have mouth sores, dark or infrequent urine, or disturbed sleep after a fever — traditionally associated with clearing heart fire and promoting gentle urination. https://nourilo.com/recipes/loquat-adenophora-almond-tea-for-sensitive-airway-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/6581/6581_0.jpg Loquat Adenophora Almond Tea A cooling, pleasantly sweet brew made with fresh loquat (including the cracked stone), adenophora root, and apricot kernels. Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, clearing heat, and easing the kind of itchy, sensitive-airway cough that lingers after a cold or comes on in dry weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/loquat-flower-honey-tea-for-throat-and-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/2246/2246_0.jpg Loquat Flower Honey Tea Nourilo's loquat flower honey tea — a gentle, soothing brew traditionally used to comfort a dry, scratchy throat and ease coughing, with simple add-ins for a blocked nose or a heat-type cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/loquat-leaf-dragon-tongue-dried-tangerine-pear-water-for-thyroid-swelling/ https://images.nourilo.com/7157/7157_0.jpg Loquat Leaf, Dragon Tongue Leaf, Dried Tangerine and Pear Water A soothing herbal drink using fresh loquat leaves, dragon tongue leaves, sweet-salty dried tangerine biscuit, and pear — traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to support mild physiological thyroid swelling and to clear heat, moisten the lungs, and dissolve phlegm. Gentle enough for pregnant w https://nourilo.com/recipes/loquat-leaf-fruit-tea-for-cough-and-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/4792/4792_0.jpg Fresh Loquat Leaf and Fruit Tea A light, soothing tea made from fresh loquat fruit and leaves, traditionally associated with clearing throat heat, easing both acute and chronic coughs, and relieving dry or sore throat. Easy to prepare and suitable for adults and children alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/loquat-tea-for-cough-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/5370/5370_0.jpg Loquat and Rock Sugar Tea A simple and beautifully sweet tea made by simmering fresh loquat flesh and crushed seeds, traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy for its ability to cool lung heat, ease persistent coughs, relieve thirst, and calm an unsettled stomach. Suitable for most people; those with a cold stomach may ad https://nourilo.com/recipes/loranthus-lotus-longan-tea-for-blood-nourishment-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/6183/6183_0.jpg Processed Loranthus Lotus Longan Tea A nourishing everyday tea combining processed loranthus herb with lotus seeds and dried longan flesh, traditionally associated with strengthening the liver and kidneys, softening tendons and bones, and supporting a healthy complexion. Suitable for men and women of all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-beauty-porridge-for-rough-skin-and-poor-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/325/325_0.jpg Lotus Seed Beauty Porridge (Lian Shi Mei Rong Geng) A nourishing sweet porridge made from lotus seeds, euryale, pearl barley, and longan — rich in vitamins A, B, and C as well as traditional skin-brightening compounds — long used in Cantonese food therapy to smooth rough skin, calm the nerves, and support sound sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-heart-ophiopogon-lophatherum-tea-for-bad-breath-mouth-bitterness/ https://images.nourilo.com/8613/8613_1.jpg Lotus Heart, Ophiopogon & Lophatherum Tea A simple three-ingredient herbal tea traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to address bitter mouth, dry mouth, and the kind of internal heat that comes from poor sleep, stress, or a diet heavy in fried or spicy food — using the bitter heart of the lotus seed specifically for its heat-clearing e https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-garlic-vinegar-for-high-blood-pressure-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/9548/9548_0.jpg Lotus Garlic Vinegar (Purple Garlic Steeped in Rice Vinegar) A traditional preserved condiment made by steeping purple-skinned garlic cloves in rice vinegar with rock sugar — taken one teaspoon daily, this preparation is traditionally associated with anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering and antiviral properties, making it a simple kitchen remedy for suppor https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-fresh-lotus-winter-melon-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/4606/4606_0.jpg Lotus Leaf, Fresh Lotus Seed and Winter Melon Soup A light, fragrant summer soup made with winter melon, fresh lotus seeds, organic coix seed, and mung beans, tied together with a piece of fresh lotus leaf. Mild enough for the whole family — including young children — and traditionally used to clear heat, support digestion, and ease the heaviness th https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-honeysuckle-tea-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1145/1145_0.jpg Honeysuckle Lotus-Flower Tea A light summer tea of honeysuckle and lotus flower, traditionally sipped through hot weather to clear heat and help the body stay comfortable in the heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-hawthorn-cassia-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/370/370_0.jpg Lotus Leaf, Hawthorn, Cassia & Fo-Ti Tea A simple, make-ahead wellness tea from Nourilo's kitchen that brings together four classic ingredients traditionally associated with supporting healthy cholesterol levels, liver function, and body weight. Pre-portion the herbs into teabags so you can steep a thermos every morning. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-hawthorn-tangerine-peel-tea-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/3851/3851_0.jpg Lotus Leaf, Hawthorn and Tangerine Peel Tea A popular everyday tea combining lotus leaf, coix seed, hawthorn, and tangerine peel — traditionally used after rich or fatty meals to support fat metabolism, reduce bloating, and help manage weight; particularly valued for people with fatty liver, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-ophiopogon-rushgrass-congee-for-emotional-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/3786/3786_0.jpg Lotus Leaf, Ophiopogon and Rush Pith Congee A gentle, easy-to-make congee that combines lotus leaf, ophiopogon tuber, and rush pith with plain rice — traditionally associated with cooling internal heat, calming the heart, and easing the restlessness and sleep difficulties that can accompany emotional stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-rush-pith-barley-congee-for-childhood-restlessness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2857/2857_0.jpg Lotus Leaf, Rush Pith and Ophiopogon Barley Congee A gentle, mild-tasting congee of lotus leaf, rush pith and ophiopogon traditionally used to nourish yin, clear excess heart-fire and settle restless, irritable children who sleep poorly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-poria-bean-dampness-clearing-tea-for-summer/ https://images.nourilo.com/1238/1238_0.jpg Water-Draining, Dampness-Clearing Tea A classic Cantonese summer tea of lotus leaf, poria, beans and kapok flower, traditionally simmered to clear heat and support the body in draining dampness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-tea-for-weight-management-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5405/5405_0.jpg Lotus Leaf Tea A single-ingredient food-therapy tea made from dried lotus leaf, traditionally believed to support fat breakdown, promote bowel regularity, reduce water retention, and support healthy blood pressure. The pan-roasted (stir-fried) variety reduces the leaf's cooling nature and produces a particula https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-winter-melon-adzuki-soup-for-summer-heat-and-damp/ https://images.nourilo.com/1156/1156_0.jpg Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon, Adzuki and Hyacinth Bean Soup A cooling summer soup of lotus leaf, winter melon, adzuki bean, hyacinth bean and Job's tears that Nourilo makes to clear summer heat and support the body against damp. The two beans keep it from being too cold, so even those with a weaker constitution can enjoy it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-winter-melon-clam-soup-for-heat-and-bloating/ https://images.nourilo.com/8031/8031_1.jpg Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon & Clam Soup A light, naturally sweet summer soup pairing fresh lotus leaf, winter melon, and clams — three ingredients traditionally associated with clearing heat, draining dampness, and supporting the body's natural fluid balance. Simple to make and suitable for the whole family on hot days. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-winter-melon-duck-soup-for-summer-heat-and-damp/ https://images.nourilo.com/1116/1116_0.jpg Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon, Black-Eyed Pea and Duck Soup A light Cantonese summer soup of fresh lotus leaf, winter melon, black-eyed peas and lean duck, traditionally enjoyed in hot, humid weather to clear summer heat, promote urination and ease the feeling of damp heaviness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-winter-melon-soup-for-summer-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/4092/4092_0.jpg Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup combining lotus leaf, winter melon, and an array of dampness-clearing legumes. Traditionally consumed during the hottest weeks of the year to support the body in managing heat, supporting healthy fluid balance, and nourishing the digestive system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-leaf-winter-melon-three-bean-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/7297/7297_0.jpg Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Three-Bean Soup A wholesome, plant-based summer soup combining the cooling power of lotus leaf and mung beans with the dampness-clearing action of winter melon, adzuki beans, and hyacinth beans — the whole family can enjoy it, and it is suitable for those feeling sluggish, puffy, or low on appetite during hot weath https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-lily-jujube-wheat-soup-for-sleep-and-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/5671/5671_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Red Date and Wheat Berry Soup A gently sweet, nourishing dessert soup made from lotus seeds, lily bulb, red dates, and whole wheat berries — a classic Cantonese food-therapy combination traditionally associated with calming the mind, supporting restful sleep, and nourishing the blood for a healthy complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-lily-millet-congee-for-heart-fire-and-restlessness/ https://images.nourilo.com/4079/4079_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Millet Congee A gentle congee made with fresh lotus seeds, lily bulb, ophiopogon, and millet — traditionally associated with calming an overactive mind, clearing heart fire, nourishing the stomach, and supporting restful sleep; suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-lily-ophiopogon-tea-for-heat-restlessness-and-poor-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/3075/3075_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Ophiopogon Brew A simple three-ingredient brew from Chinese food therapy, traditionally prepared for children who are restless, thirsty, or sleeping poorly after a fever or cold. Suitable for adults with palpitations, mild insomnia, or heat-related irritability. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-lily-ophiopogon-tea-for-restless-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/8585/8585_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Ophiopogon Tea A simple three-ingredient herbal tea rooted in traditional Chinese food therapy, simmered to support a calmer, more settled mind at night — especially for those prone to restless thoughts, mild anxiety, or difficulty falling asleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-lily-scallop-silkie-chicken-soup-for-blood-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/7828/7828_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Dried Scallop, and Silkie Chicken Soup A rich, naturally sweet Cantonese soup that pairs the unique nutritional profile of silkie chicken with classic calming herbs — lotus seeds and lily bulb — and the umami depth of dried scallops. Traditionally valued for supporting blood, easing anxiety-related sleep issues, and restoring energy afte https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-node-mugwort-tea-for-heavy-menstrual-bleeding/ https://images.nourilo.com/4867/4867_0.jpg Lotus Node, Mugwort and Dried Ginger Tea (Lian Ou Jie Ai Ye Cha) A warming herbal tea made from lotus root nodes, mugwort leaf, and dried ginger — traditionally used to help stop excessive menstrual bleeding in women with a cold-deficient constitution. Lotus nodes are a potent haemostatic (blood-stopping) agent in Chinese food therapy; combined with warming mugwo https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-pod-winter-melon-job-tears-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/2506/2506_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Pod, Winter Melon and Job's Tears Soup A light, fragrant summer soup of fresh lotus pod, aged winter melon and Job's tears, traditionally taken on hot days to cool summer heat and support healthy fluid balance. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-poria-schisandra-soup-for-fatty-liver-and-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/3249/3249_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Poria and Schisandra Berry Soup (Lian Zi Fu Shen Wu Wei Zi Tang) A gentle, tonifying soup combining lotus seeds, poria, and schisandra berries — supported by research suggesting schisandra may help reduce elevated liver enzymes (ALT), and traditionally used to calm the mind and ease fatigue and sleeplessness associated with fatty liver. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-black-bean-octopus-pork-rib-soup-for-postpartum-hair-loss/ https://images.nourilo.com/7859/7859_0.jpg Lotus Root, Black Bean and Dried Octopus Pork Rib Soup A hearty Cantonese tonic soup combining lotus root, green-kernel black beans, and dried octopus with pork ribs. Traditionally prepared for new mothers experiencing hair thinning after delivery, it is also enjoyed by anyone with early greying or hair loss linked to blood deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-black-bean-octopus-soup-for-hair-growth/ https://images.nourilo.com/282/282_0.jpg Lotus Root, Black Bean and Dried Octopus Soup A hearty Cantonese-style soup combining lotus root, toasted black soybeans and dried octopus, traditionally prepared to nourish liver blood and support hair vitality. Particularly popular with people experiencing premature grey hair or mild hair thinning linked to blood deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-black-bean-octopus-soup-for-postpartum-hair-loss/ https://images.nourilo.com/4445/4445_0.jpg Lotus Root, Black Bean and Octopus Soup A richly flavored Cantonese soup combining lotus root, dry-toasted black beans, and dried octopus, traditionally prepared to nourish the liver and blood after childbirth — supporting hair regrowth and lactation in new mothers. Suitable from day 3 postpartum onward. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-black-eyed-pea-peanut-pork-soup-for-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/8471/8471_0.jpg Lotus Root, Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut and Pork Shin Soup A hearty, family-friendly soup that pairs lotus root with black-eyed peas, peanuts, and pork shin to make a broth traditionally associated with boosting qi and blood, reducing water retention, easing tiredness, and supporting milk production after childbirth — while tasting wonderfully natural and s https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-chestnut-corn-soup-for-neck-stiffness/ https://images.nourilo.com/5580/5580_0.jpg Lotus Root, Chestnut, Corn and Hyacinth Bean Soup A gentle, meat-free soup that combines lotus root, chestnut, and corn to traditionally support circulation, ease water retention, and nourish those who spend long hours at a desk. Suitable for the whole family and especially pleasant in summer. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-chestnut-free-range-chicken-soup-for-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/3793/3793_0.jpg Lotus Root, Chestnut and Free-Range Chicken Soup A sweet, nourishing soup using winter lotus root, chestnuts, red dates, and a whole free-range chicken — traditionally associated with supporting the spleen, nourishing blood, and strengthening the kidneys, suitable for children who are pale or listless as well as older adults with weak lower backs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-fig-pork-spine-soup-for-cervical-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/4322/4322_0.jpg Lotus Root, Fig and Pork Spine Soup A simple, nourishing soup made with lotus root, dried figs, and pork spine bones, traditionally valued for supporting qi and blood circulation and easing neck and shoulder discomfort. Suitable for the whole family and also a gentle option for postpartum recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-chestnut-fig-pork-rib-soup-for-bone-strength-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/9851/9851_0.jpg Lotus Root, Chestnut, Fig & Pork Rib Soup A sweet and deeply nourishing Cantonese soup combining lotus root, chestnuts, figs, and pork ribs — traditionally associated with strengthening bones and tendons, nourishing blood, supporting the spleen, and promoting circulation. Suitable for the whole family including children and pregnant women; https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-chestnut-red-date-soup-for-postpartum-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/10666/10666_1.jpg Lotus Root, Chestnut and Red Date Pork Rib Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup of lotus root, chestnut, red date and pork rib, traditionally enjoyed during the postpartum month to nourish the blood, support the spleen and ease the tiredness that follows childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-grass-carp-four-red-soup-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/8632/8632_0.jpg Lotus Root, Grass Carp Tail and Four-Red Soup A hearty, deeply nourishing soup featuring lotus root, grass carp tail, adzuki beans, red-skin peanuts, red dates, and goji berries — the 'four red' ingredients long associated in Cantonese food therapy with supporting blood production and circulation. Traditionally prepared for anemia, fa https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-kidney-bean-pork-bone-soup-postpartum/ https://images.nourilo.com/1189/1189_0.jpg Lotus Root, Red Kidney Bean and Pork Tailbone Soup A gentle, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of lotus root, red kidney beans, figs and pork tailbone, traditionally made to nourish the blood and support women recovering after childbirth — neither cooling nor heating, so the whole family can enjoy it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-octopus-bean-soup-for-qi-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/2209/2209_0.jpg Lotus Root, Octopus & Bean Soup A rich, savoury Cantonese soup of lotus root, dried octopus and Yunnan beans, traditionally enjoyed to nourish qi and blood — especially comforting for new mothers and those feeling depleted. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-mung-bean-octopus-chicken-soup-for-nursing-mothers/ https://images.nourilo.com/10830/10830_0.jpg Lotus Root, Mung Bean, Dried Octopus and Chicken Soup A rich, sweet soup of lotus root, mung bean, and dried octopus simmered with chicken, traditionally enjoyed by nursing mothers to nourish the blood and support milk supply. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-pancakes-for-immune-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/9006/9006_0.jpg Lotus Root and Fish Paste Pancakes Golden, crispy pan-fried lotus root pancakes made with dace fish paste. Research suggests lotus root contains LPS compounds that may activate immune cells. The lotus root's mucin proteins may also help protect respiratory tract membranes from bacterial and viral entry. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-peanut-black-bean-octopus-soup-for-breastfeeding/ https://images.nourilo.com/8826/8826_0.jpg Lotus Root, Peanut, Black Bean & Dried Octopus Soup A nourishing postpartum soup combining lotus root, peanuts, black beans, dried figs, and dried octopus — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support milk production and replenish blood in nursing mothers. The whole family can enjoy it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-peanut-pork-rib-soup-for-late-pregnancy/ https://images.nourilo.com/5832/5832_0.jpg Lotus Root, Peanut, Fig, and Pork Rib Soup A gentle, fragrant soup combining lotus root, peanuts, dried figs, and pork ribs — traditionally valued during the third trimester of pregnancy and postpartum recovery for its blood-nourishing, spleen-strengthening, and milk-production-supporting properties. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-pear-pork-soup-for-bleeding-gums/ https://images.nourilo.com/4596/4596_0.jpg Lotus Root, Snow Pear and Water Chestnut Pork Bone Soup A classic Cantonese cooling soup made with lotus root (nodes included), snow pears and water chestnuts — traditionally associated with clearing stomach heat, supporting healthy gums and helping to ease nosebleeds in children. Suitable for the whole family and for pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-peanut-silkie-chicken-soup-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/10011/10011_0.jpg Lotus Root, Peanut & Silkie Chicken Soup A clear, sweet soup of lotus root, peanuts, red jujubes and silkie chicken, traditionally taken to nourish the blood and support a healthy complexion, especially helpful after childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-peanut-pork-bone-soup-for-blood-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/10383/10383_0.jpg Lotus Root, Peanut and Pork Bone Soup A warming winter soup of lotus root, red-skinned peanuts, red dates and pork sternum bones, traditionally used to nourish the blood and support a healthy complexion for those who tire easily or look pale. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-red-bean-soup-for-stomach-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/9874/9874_0.jpg Lotus Root, Red Bean, Dried Duck Kidney and Pork Ribs Soup A warming yet not-drying winter soup that traditionally supports digestive health and complexion. Lotus root, red beans, and dried duck kidney work together in a classic Cantonese combination suitable for those who tend to run warm or have difficulty tolerating overly rich tonics. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-red-kidney-bean-pork-rib-soup-for-postpartum-anemia/ https://images.nourilo.com/3553/3553_0.jpg Lotus Root, Red Kidney Bean, and Pork Rib Soup A gentle and naturally sweet soup combining lotus root with red kidney beans, ginger, and pork ribs — traditionally valued for supporting blood health, calming the digestive system, and nourishing the skin. Well-suited to postpartum mothers and anyone with anemia, pale complexion, or a constitution https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-root-water-chestnut-pork-soup-for-spleen-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/5692/5692_0.jpg Lotus Root Water Chestnut Pork Shank Soup A classic Cantonese soup combining lotus root, water chestnuts, red dates and pork shin — a gentle everyday combination traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support blood health and benefit those with iron-deficiency tendencies. Suitable during pregnancy and for most constitutions, as it is https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-cicada-rush-pith-soup-for-restless-babies/ https://images.nourilo.com/7856/7856_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Cicada Shell and Rush Pith Soup A gentle Cantonese herbal soup for restless, easily startled babies and toddlers who cry at night. The trio of lotus seed embryo, cicada shell, and rush pith has long been used in Cantonese food therapy to clear heat from the heart channel, settle the mind, and ease night waking. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-fat-choy-pork-soup-for-high-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/258/258_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Fat Choy and Lean Pork Soup A clear, nourishing soup of lotus seed, fat choy and lean pork, traditionally said to strengthen the spleen and clear phlegm-heat — used as supportive food therapy for those managing high blood pressure with a weak-spleen, phlegm-prone constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-juncus-tea-for-restless-children/ https://images.nourilo.com/5844/5844_0.jpg Whole Lotus Seed and Juncus Herb Tea A traditional Cantonese food-therapy tea for children who are restless at night, cry repeatedly, or have warm, yellow urine suggesting internal heat. Whole lotus seeds (with their green embryo) and juncus herb are traditionally combined to help settle the mind and clear heat from the Heart meridian. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-lily-codonopsis-longan-soup-for-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/2982/2982_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Codonopsis and Longan Soup A gentle, nourishing Cantonese soup of Chinese yam, lotus seed, lily bulb, codonopsis and longan, traditionally taken to calm the heart and mind and support deeper, more restful sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-lily-longan-goji-soup-for-insomnia-and-anxiety/ https://images.nourilo.com/5654/5654_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Longan and Goji Berry Soup A delicate, lightly sweet soup of fresh lotus seeds (kept with their bitter green embryo), fresh lily bulb, longan meat and goji berries, traditionally prized for calming emotional restlessness, easing anxiety-driven insomnia, and steadying the heart-mind. Suitable as a savoury or lightly sweetened https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-lily-longan-soup-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/3278/3278_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Longan Soup A classic Cantonese sweet soup that combines lotus seeds, lily bulb, longan flesh and spiny jujube seed to gently nourish the heart and calm a restless mind — enjoyed as a gentle evening ritual by many families throughout the year. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-lily-longan-quail-egg-sweet-soup-for-calm-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/10235/10235_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Longan and Quail Egg Sweet Soup A gentle sweet soup of lotus seed, lily bulb, longan, and quail egg, used in Chinese food-therapy to support the spleen, nourish the blood, and calm the mind for people who are run-down, restless, and sleeping poorly under stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-lily-poria-soup-for-restless-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/10992/10992_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Poria and Yu Zhu Soup A clear, fragrant soup of lotus seed, lily bulb, poria and yu zhu that Nourilo brews for city dwellers who sleep poorly and dream a lot — traditionally taken to calm the mind and support restful sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-lily-pork-soup-for-irregular-heartbeat/ https://images.nourilo.com/6122/6122_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Fresh Lily and Lean Pork Soup A light, quick-cooking soup combining fresh lotus seeds and lily bulb — two ingredients long used in Chinese food therapy to calm the mind, ease restlessness, and support the cardiovascular system — with lean pork for gentle nourishment. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-lily-red-bean-sweet-soup-for-sleep-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/9725/9725_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily, and Red Bean Sweet Soup A classic, gently sweet Cantonese dessert soup using red beans, lotus seeds, and lily bulb — a trio traditionally associated with nourishing blood, calming the heart-mind, and supporting a clear, even complexion. Mild enough for daily use and suitable for a wide range of people including pregnant wo https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-lily-red-date-bird-nest-for-energy-and-beauty/ https://images.nourilo.com/11015/11015_0.jpg Double-Boiled Bird's Nest with Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Red Dates A gentle double-boiled tonic dessert of bird's nest with lotus seed, lily bulb and red dates, traditionally enjoyed to replenish energy, nourish qi and blood, and care for the complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-ziziphus-longan-soup-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/3663/3663_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Sour Jujube and Longan Soup A gently sweet, naturally caffeine-free herbal soup combining lotus seeds, euryale, lily bulb, longan and sour jujube seed — traditionally prepared to nourish the heart and spleen and support calm, restful sleep. Best taken two hours before bed. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lotus-seed-tangerine-peel-red-bean-sweet-soup-for-skin-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/10921/10921_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Tangerine Peel and Red Bean Sweet Soup A gentle, naturally sweet dessert soup of fresh lotus seeds, dried tangerine peel and red beans, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the blood, moisten the skin and calm the mind for a rosy complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/low-blood-cells-four-red-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7042/7042_0.jpg Four Red Soup (Si Hong Tang) Four humble red seeds — adzuki beans, red-skinned peanuts, goji berries, and red dates — simmered together into a gently sweet, blood-nourishing soup. All the ingredients are ordinary foods rather than strong medicinal herbs, making this suitable for those recovering from blood loss after surgery or https://nourilo.com/recipes/low-platelet-count-dang-shen-red-skin-peanut-red-date-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/9783/9783_0.jpg Codonopsis, Red-Skin Peanut and Red Date Drink A gentle traditional drink combining codonopsis root, red-skin peanuts, and red dates, traditionally associated with supporting the body's blood-building functions and platelet health. Suitable for those undergoing fatigue-related or post-illness recovery, as well as those with easy bruising or https://nourilo.com/recipes/low-mood-black-bean-walnut-black-brown-rice-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/8204/8204_0.jpg Black Bean, Walnut and Black Brown Rice Congee A warming, nourishing congee made from black beans, walnuts, Job's tears, red dates and black brown rice — a traditional food-therapy recipe associated with calming the nervous system, stabilising mood, and nourishing the internal organs. Naturally sweet and satisfying. https://nourilo.com/recipes/low-platelets-mixed-bean-peanut-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1007/1007_0.jpg Mixed Bean and Peanut Sweet Soup A colourful Cantonese sweet soup of mixed beans, peanuts, tangerine peel and red dates, traditionally enjoyed by those with low platelet counts and as a wholesome family dessert. https://nourilo.com/recipes/low-platelets-red-skin-peanut-jujube-longan-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7395/7395_0.jpg Red-Skin Peanut, Jujube & Longan Soup A nourishing sweet soup using the deep-red peanut skin, jujubes, and longan to traditionally support healthy blood formation and spleen strength — particularly associated with conditions involving low platelets. Medical monitoring is essential for platelet disorders. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lower-back-kidney-lotus-root-chestnut-cashew-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10312/10312_0.jpg Lotus Root, Chestnut and Cashew Chicken Soup A clear, naturally sweet chicken soup with lotus root, chestnut and cashew, traditionally taken to strengthen the lower back and support the kidneys, especially for aching knees and degenerative joints. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lumbar-pain-lotus-root-goji-geoduck-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8364/8364_0.jpg Lotus Root, Goji Berry, and Geoduck Clam Soup A fresh and naturally sweet Cantonese soup combining lotus root, goji berries, and geoduck clam to traditionally nourish the liver and kidney, strengthen the lower back and bones, and support prevention of spinal degeneration — suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-cold-perilla-ginger-brown-sugar-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11157/11157_0.jpg Perilla Leaf, Ginger and Brown Sugar Tea A warming, aromatic tea of perilla leaf, ginger and brown sugar, traditionally used to warm the lungs and ease a cold-type clear runny nose and sneezing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-deficiency-cough-beancurd-skin-ginkgo-tangerine-peel-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/6985/6985_0.jpg Beancurd Skin, Ginkgo and Tangerine Peel Congee A gently warming congee that combines beancurd skin, ginkgo nuts, and aged tangerine peel with plain rice — a classic Cantonese food-therapy preparation traditionally associated with calming chronic cough and supporting lung qi in those who feel breathless or wheeze easily. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-deficiency-cough-pseudostellaria-smoked-plum-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6005/6005_0.jpg Pseudostellaria Root and Smoked Plum Tea A gentle three-ingredient herbal tea combining Pseudostellaria root, smoked plum, and liquorice — traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to support lung qi, ease a dry, long-lasting cough associated with qi-yin deficiency, and help replenish energy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-heat-appetite-coriander-scallion-ginger-century-egg-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9991/9991_0.jpg Coriander, Scallion, Ginger, Century Egg & Grass Carp Soup A light, fragrant Cantonese soup that uses common kitchen ingredients to create a broth traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, soothing sore throats, stimulating appetite, and supporting digestion. Quick to make — only 15 minutes of simmering — and suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-heat-cough-luo-han-guo-watercress-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10079/10079_0.jpg Gold Luo Han Guo, Carrot and Watercress Soup A clear, sweet Cantonese soup of gold monk fruit, carrot, apricot kernels and watercress, traditionally used to clear lung and stomach heat and soothe a cough, especially the lingering cough after COVID. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-heat-cough-salt-steamed-orange/ https://images.nourilo.com/7611/7611_0.jpg Salt-Steamed Orange A simple two-ingredient home remedy using a whole steamed orange with a pinch of salt — a traditional technique that transforms the orange's warming oils and compounds in the peel into a gentle cough-soothing, phlegm-dissolving preparation. Best suited to heat-type cough with yellow phlegm and https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-heat-cough-watercress-carrot-dried-duck-gizzard-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6087/6087_0.jpg Watercress, Carrot, Dried Duck Gizzard & Pork Bone Soup A classic Cantonese slow-cooked soup for when heat-related coughing follows overindulgence in fried or spicy food. Watercress is among the most prized vegetables for supporting lung health in Cantonese food therapy. Cooked for at least 90 minutes, this soup loses its cooling edge and becomes suitabl https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-heat-houttuynia-pear-lily-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10088/10088_0.jpg Houttuynia, Dried Pear, Lily Bulb and Candied Tangerine Soup A naturally sweet Cantonese soup of houttuynia, dried pear, lily bulb and candied tangerine, traditionally used to clear heat and moisten the lungs, often enjoyed by those with a lingering cough after a cold or COVID. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-heat-immunity-cabbage-mung-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7629/7629_0.jpg Cabbage and Mung Bean Soup A simple, everyday soup of baby bok choy, mung beans, and sweet candied jujubes — a traditional combination valued for its heat-clearing and immune-supporting properties. Practical to make year-round, it is particularly popular during cold and flu season and suits the whole family including young ch https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-heat-phlegm-cough-dragon-tongue-leaf-stone-huangpi-carrot-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2593/2593_0.jpg Dragon Tongue Leaf, Stone Huangpi and Carrot Soup A gentle, heat-clearing soup combining fresh dragon tongue leaf and stone huangpi with carrot and apricot kernels, traditionally associated with relieving phlegm and lingering coughs after a cold or throat inflammation. Mild enough in nature to be suitable for both adults and children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-moistening-cough-relief-dried-cabbage-carrot-pig-lung-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5318/5318_0.jpg Dried Cabbage, Carrot, Fig and Pig Lung Pork Rib Soup A classic Cantonese all-season soup combining dried cabbage, carrot, figs, apricot kernels and pig lung — a traditional food-therapy combination for clearing heat from the lungs, easing coughs that linger after a cold, and moistening dry skin in autumn and winter. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-moistening-cough-relief-watercress-monk-fruit-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7113/7113_0.jpg Watercress, Golden Monk Fruit and Pork Shin Soup A classic Cantonese lung-nourishing soup featuring watercress, golden monk fruit, dried figs, and pork shin. Traditionally used to clear lung heat, dissolve phlegm, ease a sore or hoarse throat, and relieve dry or chronic cough — with cautions for pregnancy, menstruation, and cold-type constitutions https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-nourishing-skin-ginkgo-tofu-skin-barley-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7358/7358_0.jpg Ginkgo Tofu Skin Job's Tears Sweet Soup A classic Cantonese sweet dessert soup of ginkgo nuts, silky tofu skin and job's tears — traditionally enjoyed to nourish the lungs, clear internal dryness and heat, support skin health, and help reduce pigmentation and skin roughness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-strength-skin-yam-lotus-lily-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8347/8347_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, and Partridge Soup A gently nourishing Cantonese soup combining Chinese yam, lotus seed, lily bulb, almonds, figs, and partridge to traditionally strengthen the lungs, support immune resilience, and improve skin lustre — suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lung-strengthening-soup-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/4926/4926_0.jpg Lung-Qi Tonic Soup with African Sea Coconut, Tiger Milk Mushroom, and Snow Fungus A family-friendly soup to help strengthen lung qi and support the respiratory system during flu season. The two star ingredients — African sea coconut and tiger milk mushroom — are relatively uncommon but well-regarded in traditional Cantonese food therapy for their lung-tonifying and phlegm-clearin https://nourilo.com/recipes/luo-han-guo-chrysanthemum-pu-erh-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/5238/5238_0.jpg Luo Han Guo Chrysanthemum Pu-erh Tea A pleasant, naturally sweet herbal tea combining monk fruit, pu-erh, and chrysanthemum — three ingredients traditionally associated in Chinese food therapy with supporting liver function, reducing blood fat, and helping the body manage excess weight. Suitable for daily drinking as a wellness tea. https://nourilo.com/recipes/luo-han-guo-flower-goji-jujube-tea-for-throat-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/4833/4833_0.jpg Luo Han Guo Flower, Goji and Red Date Tea A light, fragrant herbal tea made from Luo Han Guo flowers, goji berries, and red dates. Traditionally used to soothe the throat, support the voice, and nourish the complexion — and considerably less sweet than teas brewed from the whole fruit. Not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/luo-han-guo-lotus-plumule-mint-tea-for-mouth-ulcers/ https://images.nourilo.com/5668/5668_0.jpg Luo Han Guo, Lotus Plumule and Mint Leaf Tea A simple four-ingredient herbal tea combining monk fruit, lotus plumules, mint, and chrysanthemum, traditionally brewed to support cooling of excess internal heat that in Chinese medicine is associated with summer mouth sores and oral inflammation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/luo-han-guo-pangdahai-tea-for-sore-throat-and-hoarse-voice-1/ https://images.nourilo.com/8621/8621_0.jpg Luo Han Guo & Boat-Fruited Sterculia Tea A quick-brewing herbal tea combining the smoke-free, naturally sweet monk fruit with the rapidly expanding boat-fruited sterculia seed — one of the most traditional Chinese remedies for throat discomfort, hoarseness, and dry cough caused by heat. Cold constitution types should limit intake. https://nourilo.com/recipes/luo-han-guo-pangdahai-tea-for-sore-throat-and-hoarse-voice/ https://images.nourilo.com/4856/4856_0.jpg Luo Han Guo and Pang Da Hai Throat Tea A classic two-ingredient Cantonese herbal tea for wind-heat sore throats, tonsillitis, hoarse voice, dry mouth, and minor constipation from heat. Luo Han Guo soothes and moistens the airways while Pang Da Hai specifically targets throat inflammation. Not suitable for cold-type colds or those with a https://nourilo.com/recipes/luo-han-guo-sterculia-tea-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10395/10395_0.jpg Golden Monk Fruit and Sterculia (Pang Da Hai) Tea A clear, lightly sweet steeped tea of golden monk fruit and sterculia seed, traditionally taken in cold-and-flu season to soothe a hot, sore throat and ease dry constipation. Sterculia is cooling; keep to 3 seeds and avoid if you have a cold-wind cold or a weak, cold stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/luohanguo-dried-cabbage-pork-lung-soup-for-bronchitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/1972/1972_0.jpg Luo Han Guo, Dried Cabbage and Pork Lung Soup A clear, moistening Cantonese soup of monk fruit, dried cabbage, figs and pork lung, traditionally simmered for hours to clear and moisten the lungs and ease a dry, sticky cough that lingers after a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lupus-support-cimicifuga-black-bean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1721/1721_0.jpg Cimicifuga, Black Bean and Lean Pork Soup A bitter-cooling soup of cimicifuga, black bean and goji, traditionally used as supportive care for lupus with blood-heat signs such as flushed cheeks, achy joints, hair loss and a dry, restless feeling. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lychee-longan-seed-decoction-for-hernia-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/4804/4804_0.jpg Lychee Seed and Longan Seed Decoction A traditional Cantonese folk remedy using the dried seeds of lychee and longan fruit, which are associated in Chinese food therapy with moving qi, dispersing cold, and easing the discomfort of inguinal hernias. Can be prepared as a boiled decoction or a dry-ground powder. https://nourilo.com/recipes/lychee-bupleurum-white-peony-tea-for-depression/ https://images.nourilo.com/8875/8875_0.jpg Dried Lychee Xiao Yao Tea (Free & Easy Wanderer Tea) A warming, mildly medicinal herbal tea inspired by the classical Chinese formula Xiao Yao San (Free and Easy Wanderer) — traditionally used to ease low mood, emotional tension, and liver qi stagnation. Particularly relevant for women experiencing perimenopausal emotional shifts, but suitable for any https://nourilo.com/recipes/lychee-sweet-wine-for-blood-nourishment-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/1124/1124_0.jpg Lychee Sweet Wine A traditional homemade infused wine that steeps fresh lychee flesh in fragrant osmanthus wine, long associated in Chinese food therapy with gently nourishing the blood and supporting a healthy complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/magnolia-bud-cocklebur-spring-onion-tea-for-nasal-allergy/ https://images.nourilo.com/9866/9866_0.jpg Magnolia Bud, Cocklebur & Spring Onion Tea A traditional Chinese herbal tea combining magnolia buds, cocklebur fruit, and spring onion to open nasal passages and ease allergic rhinitis with clear, watery discharge (wind-cold type). For rhinitis with thick yellow discharge (wind-heat type), substitute peppermint for the spring onion. Contains https://nourilo.com/recipes/magnolia-bud-honeysuckle-chrysanthemum-tea-for-allergic-rhinitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/4069/4069_0.jpg Magnolia Bud, Honeysuckle and Chrysanthemum Honey Tea A simple three-flower steeping tea for people who suffer from allergic rhinitis, frequent sneezing, thick yellow nasal discharge, or nasal passage swelling — traditionally associated with dispelling wind, opening the nasal passages, and clearing heat from the nasal mucosa. Not suitable during pregna https://nourilo.com/recipes/magnolia-bud-perilla-ginger-tea-for-nasal-allergy/ https://images.nourilo.com/5970/5970_0.jpg Magnolia Bud, Perilla Leaf and Brown Sugar Ginger Tea A warming, aromatic three-ingredient tea using magnolia flower buds (xin yi hua) — the principal traditional herb for nasal congestion — combined with perilla leaves and ginger, for relief from wind-cold nasal congestion, runny nose, and cold-related headaches. https://nourilo.com/recipes/maidong-wumei-tea-for-summer-thirst-and-sweating/ https://images.nourilo.com/3999/3999_0.jpg Maidong and Smoked Plum Tea A gentle two-ingredient herbal tea made with smoked plum and ophiopogon root, traditionally used to relieve summer thirst, replenish fluids, and ease fatigue or loose stools. Simple to brew and mild enough for most adults and children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/maitake-shiitake-yam-goji-pork-soup-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/4524/4524_0.jpg Maitake Mushroom, Shiitake, Fresh Yam & Goji Pork Soup A fragrant, nourishing Cantonese soup built around maitake and shiitake mushrooms — two fungi with a strong track record in modern nutrition research — combined with fresh Chinese yam and goji berries to create a clear broth that is traditionally associated with supporting immune function and is par https://nourilo.com/recipes/maitake-lions-mane-corn-carrot-soup-for-the-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10123/10123_1.jpg Maitake, Lion's Mane, Corn and Carrot Soup A sweet, nourishing soup of maitake, lion's mane, corn and carrot, traditionally enjoyed as a whole-family bowl to support the body against the three highs (blood pressure, lipids and sugar) and general wellness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/malt-licorice-tangerine-peel-tea-for-indigestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/8906/8906_0.jpg Malt, Licorice & Tangerine Peel Tea A simple three-ingredient herbal tea brewed in minutes, traditionally used to relieve bloating, poor appetite, and indigestion after over-eating. Safe for the whole family — but should be avoided by breastfeeding mothers as malt may reduce milk supply. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mango-prawn-stir-fry-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/3763/3763_0.jpg Mango and Prawn Stir-Fry A colourful, flavourful stir-fry combining silky blanched prawns with sweet ripe mango, crunchy bell pepper, and green peas. The key technique — marinating the prawns then poaching them gently to just under fully cooked before finishing in the wok — ensures a perfectly tender texture. A warm, vibran https://nourilo.com/recipes/mastitis-hawthorn-dried-tangerine-peel-tangerine-cake-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6872/6872_0.jpg Hawthorn, Dried Tangerine Peel and Tangerine Cake Tea A classic Cantonese herbal tea used by nursing mothers to ease early-stage blocked milk ducts and breast inflammation. Hawthorn breaks up accumulations and moves qi, dried tangerine peel regulates liver qi and disperses stagnation, and sweet tangerine cake provides soothing relief and balances the b https://nourilo.com/recipes/mantis-egg-case-soup-for-frequent-urination/ https://images.nourilo.com/11566/11566_0.jpg Mantis Egg-Case (Sang Piao Xiao) Bladder-Steadying Soup A traditional kidney-supporting soup built on sang piao xiao (mantis egg case) with Cherokee rose hip, raspberry and fox nut, brewed by Nourilo to help steady the bladder in those with frequent or night-time urination. Not for use in pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/marrow-melon-salted-century-egg-soup-for-internal-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1212/1212_0.jpg Marrow Melon, Salted Egg and Century Egg Soup A clear, light Cantonese soup of marrow melon with century egg and salted egg, traditionally made to nourish yin and clear internal heat — gentle on children prone to feverishness and irritability, and soothing for mouth ulcers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/medjool-date-walnut-snack-for-brain-and-lung-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5737/5737_0.jpg Walnut-Stuffed Medjool Dates A no-cook snack that pairs naturally sweet, soft dates with a walnut half tucked inside — a traditional flavour combination associated with nourishing the brain, calming coughs and breathlessness, and providing gentle tonic energy. The whole piece is eaten without any leftover pits or waste. An idea https://nourilo.com/recipes/mastitis-relief-dandelion-honeysuckle-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9799/9799_0.jpg Dandelion and Honeysuckle Flower Tea A two-ingredient herbal tea combining dandelion and honeysuckle flowers, traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy for its heat-clearing and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used by new mothers to support the early stages of mastitis or blocked milk ducts — but those with cold constitution or https://nourilo.com/recipes/melasma-loofah-rose-poria-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1365/1365_0.jpg Loofah, Rosebud and Poria Soup A light floral soup of loofah, rosebuds, chrysanthemum and poria, traditionally taken to support clearer, smoother skin and ease the blotchy pigmentation known as melasma. https://nourilo.com/recipes/memory-boost-enoki-walnut-fuzzy-melon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6625/6625_0.jpg Enoki Mushroom, Walnut & Fuzzy Melon Soup A gentle, nourishing soup combining enoki mushrooms, walnuts, and cashews with fuzzy melon and carrot — traditionally used to support brain function, ease mental fatigue, and brighten vision, without the heating effect of rich tonics. https://nourilo.com/recipes/memory-support-he-shou-wu-goji-e-jiao-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/1653/1653_0.jpg Prepared He Shou Wu, Goji and E Jiao Millet Congee A nourishing traditional millet congee with prepared he shou wu, goji, mulberry and e jiao, taken to support the liver and kidneys and to nourish essence and blood. People on blood-thinning medication or with a weak spleen should take care. https://nourilo.com/recipes/memory-support-walnut-longan-red-date-wheat-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6533/6533_0.jpg Walnut, Longan, Red Date & Wheat Tea A warming, lightly sweet tea combining walnuts, longan flesh, red dates, and toasted wheat — a variation on the classical Gan Mai Da Zao decoction — to nourish heart qi, calm the mind, and traditionally support memory and restful sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/menopause-peanut-sprout-fish-head-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10059/10059_0.jpg Peanut Sprout and Fish Head Soup A warming Cantonese soup of peanut sprouts, bighead carp head, ginger and red dates, traditionally enjoyed by both women and men to ease the discomforts of menopause. https://nourilo.com/recipes/menopause-soybean-sprout-carrot-oyster-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10300/10300_0.jpg Soybean Sprout, Carrot and Dried Oyster Lean Pork Soup A fragrant Cantonese soup of soybean sprouts, carrot and dried oyster, traditionally taken by men and women in midlife to support the body through menopause. https://nourilo.com/recipes/menopause-support-dried-oyster-black-moss-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10876/10876_0.jpg Dried Oyster, Black Moss and Flower Shiitake Pork Rib Soup A rich, savoury Cantonese soup of dried oysters, black moss and flower shiitake, traditionally valued for supporting men and women through the changes of menopause. https://nourilo.com/recipes/menopause-support-soup-xianmao-epimedium-chicken/ https://images.nourilo.com/624/624_0.jpg Xianmao, Epimedium and Organic Chicken Breast Soup A warming herbal soup for women going through menopause who present with a cold, deficient pattern — characterised by facial swelling, chills after sweating, poor appetite, loose stools, frequent urination and irregular periods. Contains two potent kidney-yang herbs; not suitable for those with yin- https://nourilo.com/recipes/menopause-support-steamed-stuffed-tofu/ https://images.nourilo.com/640/640_0.jpg Steamed Stuffed Tofu with Minced Pork A gentle, steamed dish featuring soft tofu filled with seasoned minced pork — a traditional food-therapy classic believed to support digestion and provide quality protein during menopause and other low-appetite life stages. Suitable for children, the elderly, and anyone recovering from illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/menstrual-support-prepared-mistletoe-lotus-seed-red-date-sweet-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/11342/11342_0.jpg Prepared Mulberry Mistletoe, Lotus Seed & Red Date Sweet Water An old-fashioned Cantonese sweet soup of prepared mulberry mistletoe, fresh lotus seeds and red dates, traditionally taken to support the liver and kidney and associated with regulating menstruation and easing period-related aches. https://nourilo.com/recipes/migraine-relief-tian-ma-huang-jing-walnut-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2597/2597_0.jpg Gastrodia, Polygonatum and Walnut Soup A nourishing soup pairing gastrodia rhizome and polygonatum with walnuts and red dates, traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to calm liver wind, nourish the brain and blood, and support people who experience recurring migraines, dizziness, or tension headaches. Suitable for long-term intermi https://nourilo.com/recipes/millet-red-jujube-congee-for-insomnia-and-calm-spirit/ https://images.nourilo.com/3991/3991_0.jpg Millet Red Jujube Congee A classic Chinese restorative congee built around millet — the golden grain that traditional practitioners describe as ideal morning and evening nourishment. Combined with wheat berries, glutinous rice, and red jujube, this simple porridge is traditionally associated with calming the spirit, support https://nourilo.com/recipes/millettia-eucommia-chestnut-conch-soup-for-aching-lower-back/ https://images.nourilo.com/2312/2312_0.jpg Millettia, Eucommia, Chestnut and Conch Soup A fragrant pork-bone soup with millettia root, eucommia, chestnut, and conch, traditionally enjoyed to support the kidneys and strengthen tendons and bones for an aching lower back. https://nourilo.com/recipes/millettia-tu-fu-ling-chestnut-soup-for-back-and-leg-aches/ https://images.nourilo.com/10817/10817_0.jpg Fresh Millettia, Tu Fu Ling, Five-Finger Fig & Chestnut Soup A clear, naturally sweet root-vegetable soup of fresh millettia, smilax, five-finger fig and chestnut, traditionally taken to strengthen the spleen, drain dampness and ease an aching back and tired legs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mint-ginger-scallion-fish-slice-soup-for-early-colds/ https://images.nourilo.com/2278/2278_0.jpg Vietnamese Mint, Ginger, Scallion and Fish Slice Soup Nourilo's Vietnamese mint, ginger, scallion and fish slice soup — a warming, lightly sweat-promoting broth traditionally sipped hot at the very first signs of a cold to ease chills and headache. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mini-coconut-snow-fungus-lily-chicken-soup-for-skin-and-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/9718/9718_0.jpg Mini Coconut, Snow Fungus and Lily Chicken Soup A fragrant, nourishing chicken soup featuring the natural sweetness of mini coconut, the skin-supportive collagen of snow fungus, and the calming qualities of lily bulb. Traditionally prepared to moisturize the skin, support lung health, and boost immunity — particularly beautiful as a festive or se https://nourilo.com/recipes/mint-dandelion-ophiopogon-tea-for-bad-breath/ https://images.nourilo.com/8063/8063_0.jpg Mint, Dandelion & Ophiopogon Tea A refreshing herbal tea that pairs cooling mint with antibacterial dandelion and yin-nourishing ophiopogon root — targeting bad breath caused by dry mouth, poor gut flora, or suspected H. pylori infection. A useful daily brew when ordinary oral hygiene is not enough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mint-scallion-egg-drop-soup-for-wind-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/1968/1968_0.jpg Vietnamese Mint, Scallion and Egg-Drop Soup A quick, aromatic egg-drop soup of Vietnamese mint, scallion whites, coriander and ginger, traditionally sipped hot at the very start of a wind-cold chill to warm the body and coax out a light sweat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mixed-bean-soup-to-nourish-the-five-organs/ https://images.nourilo.com/2964/2964_0.jpg Five-Color Mixed Bean and Lean Pork Soup A warming mixed-bean and lean pork soup from Nourilo, built on the traditional idea that different-colored beans nourish different organs — a nourishing, everyday family soup. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mixed-vegetable-pork-patty-appetizing-dish/ https://images.nourilo.com/2349/2349_0.jpg Mixed Vegetable Pork Patty A simple, juicy pan-fried pork patty mixed with ginger and onion, topped with stir-fried mixed vegetables in a light gravy. An easy, appetizing everyday dish for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/moisten-lungs-brighten-skin-loquat-snow-fungus-goji-red-date-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7263/7263_0.jpg Loquat, Snow Fungus, Goji Berry and Red Date Soup A naturally sweet, lightly cooked fruit soup that traditionally supports lung moisture, skin radiance, and eye health — made in under an hour and enjoyed by the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/moistening-cough-relief-green-radish-lily-bulb-dried-duck-kidney-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8221/8221_0.jpg Green Radish, Lily Bulb, Dried Duck Kidney and Pork Rib Soup A naturally sweet and nourishing Cantonese soup combining green radish, lily bulb, apricot kernels, dried figs and cured duck kidney — a traditional autumn and winter recipe associated with moistening the lungs, clearing heat, and supporting respiratory comfort. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/moisturizing-papaya-coconut-snow-fungus-polygonatum-corn-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11362/11362_0.jpg Papaya, Coconut, Snow Fungus, Hai Yu Zhu & Corn Soup A clear, naturally sweet meatless soup of papaya, coconut, snow fungus, hai yu zhu and corn, traditionally taken to moisten dryness, nourish the complexion and harmonise qi and blood — ideal for very dry weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/monk-fruit-chrysanthemum-chinese-olive-tea-for-tired-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/2475/2475_0.jpg Monk Fruit, Chrysanthemum and Chinese Olive Tea A clear, sweet tea of monk fruit, chrysanthemum and Chinese olive, traditionally brewed to clear heat and soothe tired eyes, a dry throat and an overheated, screen-weary day. https://nourilo.com/recipes/monk-fruit-almond-fig-tea-for-sore-throat-and-lung-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/7437/7437_0.jpg Golden Monk Fruit, Almond & Dried Fig Tea A naturally sweet, caffeine-free herbal tea made from golden monk fruit, almonds, and dried figs — three ingredients long used in Chinese food therapy to support a clear, moist throat, ease mild coughs associated with lung dryness, and gently promote bowel regularity. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/monk-fruit-pear-water-for-smoke-alcohol-throat-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/6170/6170_0.jpg Golden Monk Fruit Pear Water A quick, sweet, naturally soothing drink made with just monk fruit and pear — traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and throat, clearing heat from the respiratory tract, and supporting the body after too much smoking, drinking, or late nights. Suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/monk-fruit-flower-tea-for-heat-and-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/774/774_0.jpg Monk Fruit Flower Tea with Honey A gentle, lightly aromatic single-herb flower tea made from dried monk fruit blossoms — a less well-known part of the same plant that produces the popular monk fruit sweetener. Traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, calming coughs, dissolving phlegm, and reducing dampness. Particularl https://nourilo.com/recipes/monk-fruit-pear-mai-dong-tea-for-dry-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10985/10985_0.jpg Golden Monk Fruit, Snow Pear and Mai Dong Tea A clear, naturally sweet tea of golden monk fruit, snow pear, mai dong and poria that Nourilo brews to moisten dry skin and soothe a scratchy, uncomfortable throat — gentle for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/monk-fruit-tangerine-apricot-tea-for-dry-cough-and-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/9935/9935_0.jpg Golden Monk Fruit, Tangerine Cake, Apricot Kernel, and Fig Tea A pleasantly sweet and gentle Cantonese herbal tea made with golden monk fruit, tangerine cake, apricot kernels, and figs — traditionally used to ease dry cough, soothe a sore throat, and relieve the effects of too much rich food, alcohol, or late nights. Suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/monk-fruit-watercress-snakehead-fish-soup-for-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/2392/2392_0.jpg Monk Fruit, Watercress and Snakehead Fish Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup of monk fruit, watercress and snakehead fish, traditionally used to clear heat, ease phlegm and calm a lingering cough after a cold. Gentle enough for those with a cooler constitution when simmered long. https://nourilo.com/recipes/monkey-head-mushroom-yam-soup-for-children-with-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/3349/3349_0.jpg Monkey Head Mushroom, Chinese Yam, Gorgon Seed and Lily Bulb Soup A gentle family soup combining monkey head mushroom, Chinese yam, gorgon seed, lily bulb and red dates — traditionally made to strengthen children's digestion and reduce the persistent rattling phlegm that often lingers after illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/monthly-rose-tea-for-period-irregularity-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5527/5527_0.jpg Chinese Monthly Rose and Rose Petal Tea A beautifully fragrant two-flower tea from Nourilo, combining Chinese monthly rose and rose petals — traditionally used to gently move qi and blood, support liver health, ease menstrual irregularity, and lift a low mood. Safe for both men and women; not for use during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mood-brain-butterfly-pea-flower-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6106/6106_0.jpg Butterfly Pea Flower Tea with Lemon and Honey A visually striking herbal tea from Southeast Asia that changes colour from indigo blue to purple when lemon is added. Butterfly pea flowers are rich in vitamins A, C, and E and are associated with supporting brain health, calming anxiety, and boosting immunity. Not suitable for G6PD patients or pre https://nourilo.com/recipes/moon-fish-yam-lotus-oyster-soup-for-menopause/ https://images.nourilo.com/8721/8721_0.jpg Moon Fish, Fresh Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Dried Oyster Soup A deeply nourishing Cantonese soup combining dried moon fish, fresh Chinese yam, lotus seeds, lily bulb, and dried oysters. Traditionally valued for its yin-nourishing and mind-calming properties, making it well-suited for both women and men navigating the hormonal shifts of midlife. https://nourilo.com/recipes/morinda-chestnut-pork-bone-soup-for-kidney-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/5584/5584_0.jpg Fresh Morinda, Chestnut and Pork Bone Soup A warming, bone-nourishing soup built around fresh morinda root — a classical herb for kidney yang — combined with chestnuts, black soybeans, and walnuts. Traditionally used to support those with back and knee aching, age-related bone loss, or declining memory. Suitable for most adults; avoid during https://nourilo.com/recipes/morinda-loranthus-chicken-soup-for-liver-kidney-and-menopause/ https://images.nourilo.com/3109/3109_0.jpg Fresh Morinda Root & Loranthus Chicken Soup A classic Cantonese nourishing soup combining fresh morinda root and loranthus with black soybeans and chicken breast — traditionally used to support liver and kidney function, strengthen tendons and bones, and ease symptoms associated with age-related depletion in both men and women, including meno https://nourilo.com/recipes/morinda-millettia-pork-tail-soup-for-stroke-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/2483/2483_0.jpg Morinda, Millettia and Pork-Tail Bone Soup A warming pork-tailbone soup with morinda and millettia root, traditionally simmered to support the liver and kidneys and strengthen a weak lower back and legs during stroke recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/morinda-cistanche-black-bean-pork-soup-for-kidney-yang/ https://images.nourilo.com/10958/10958_0.jpg Morinda, Cistanche and Black Bean Pork Shin Soup A mildly herbal soup of morinda, cistanche, black soybeans and pork shin, traditionally taken to support kidney yang and strengthen the tendons and bones for those with a cold, yang-deficient constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/morinda-walnut-sea-cucumber-stew-for-fertility/ https://images.nourilo.com/1347/1347_0.jpg Morinda, Walnut & Sea Cucumber Stew A double-boiled stew of morinda root, walnut and sea cucumber, traditionally taken by couples hoping to conceive to warm and nourish the kidneys. https://nourilo.com/recipes/motherwort-brown-sugar-congee-for-menstrual-discomfort/ https://images.nourilo.com/11523/11523_0.jpg Motherwort and Brown Sugar Brown-Rice Congee A warming brown-rice congee with motherwort and brown sugar, traditionally taken by women to support circulation and ease period discomfort and bloating. Strictly not for use during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/motherwort-hawthorn-brown-sugar-tea-for-period-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/3491/3491_0.jpg Motherwort, Hawthorn and Brown Sugar Tea A simple, warming tea combining motherwort — the classical herb for women's menstrual health in Chinese medicine — with hawthorn berries and brown sugar. Traditionally prepared before or during menstruation to ease cramping, reduce blood clots and encourage a smoother, less painful cycle. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mouth-ulcers-heart-fire-lotus-plumule-green-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9959/9959_0.jpg Lotus Plumule & Green Tea (Lian Zi Qing Xin Cha) A simple two-ingredient tea that draws on the traditional Chinese food-therapy association between lotus plumule and calming excess heat in the heart and stomach. Particularly popular for people who suffer from recurring mouth ulcers. Mild, slightly bitter, and fragrant — can be re-steeped throughou https://nourilo.com/recipes/mugwort-ginger-egg-soup-for-menstrual-cramps/ https://images.nourilo.com/7883/7883_0.jpg Fresh Mugwort, Ginger and Egg Soup A traditional Cantonese and Chinese folk remedy for period pain caused by cold in the womb. Fresh mugwort — the same aromatic herb hung over doorways at Dragon Boat Festival — is simmered with ginger, then eggs and brown sugar are added. Warming, comforting, and long-trusted by Cantonese women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mugwort-ginger-foot-soak-for-cold-constitution-and-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/6175/6175_0.jpg Mugwort Ginger Foot Soak A warming traditional foot soak using fresh mugwort and ginger to help dispel cold and dampness from the body, improve circulation, and relieve fatigue — particularly suited for those who spend long hours in air-conditioned environments. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mugwort-ginger-foot-soak-for-foot-odor/ https://images.nourilo.com/7332/7332_0.jpg Mugwort Ginger Foot Soak A traditional Chinese external remedy using fragrant fresh mugwort and ginger boiled into a herbal foot bath — particularly suited to people with persistent foot odor, mild athlete's foot, or a cold, damp constitution who benefit from regular warming of the feet to promote circulation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mugwort-ginger-foot-soak-for-cold-feet/ https://images.nourilo.com/10999/10999_0.jpg Mugwort and Ginger Foot-Soak Water A warming external foot soak of mugwort and ginger that Nourilo uses on cold winter nights to warm icy feet, traditionally taken to support circulation and help the body relax — for external use only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-almond-drink-for-dry-heat-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3401/3401_0.jpg Mulberry-Almond Drink (Sang Xing Yin) A classic Chinese herbal beverage combining mulberry leaf, apricot kernel, glehnia, fritillaria, and snow pear — traditionally used to relieve a dry, scratchy cough caused by wind-heat or dryness-heat affecting the lungs. It clears without over-cooling and moistens without causing congestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mugwort-ginger-soak-water-for-aches-and-cramps/ https://images.nourilo.com/11204/11204_0.jpg Mugwort and Ginger Powder Water A warming mugwort-and-ginger water for external use — as a warm compress or a foot soak — traditionally used to dispel cold and dampness and to ease aches, stiffness and cramping; best enjoyed before bed. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-branch-ginger-black-bean-tea-for-joint-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/11406/11406_0.jpg Aged Mulberry Branch, Dried Ginger and Roasted Black-Bean Tea A warming tea of aged mulberry branch, dried ginger and roasted black bean, traditionally used to unblock the channels and ease the joint stiffness and aches that flare in cold, damp weather, especially in their early stages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-chrysanthemum-honeysuckle-astragalus-tea-for-eye-sensitivity/ https://images.nourilo.com/2320/2320_0.jpg Mulberry, Chrysanthemum, Honeysuckle and Astragalus Tea A gentle herbal tea of mulberry leaf, chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and astragalus, traditionally enjoyed to clear wind-heat and soothe red, itchy, swollen-lidded sensitive eyes in children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-chrysanthemum-reed-root-tea-for-cold-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/7218/7218_0.jpg Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum & Reed Root Tea A light, fragrant herbal tea combining three time-honoured Chinese food-therapy herbs traditionally associated with clearing heat, soothing dry throats, and supporting the body's defences against warm-weather colds. Best suited to those with a heat constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-cornel-jujube-tea-for-tinnitus/ https://images.nourilo.com/11562/11562_0.jpg Mulberry, Cornus and Southern Jujube Tea A fragrant, lightly tart tea of mulberry, cornelian cherry and southern jujube that Nourilo brews to support the liver and kidney for those whose ringing ears come from depletion, fatigue, or long-term stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-date-goji-wine-for-blood-eyes-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/7836/7836_0.jpg Mulberry, Southern Date, and Goji Berry Rice Wine A beautiful home-made medicinal wine that steeps fresh or dried mulberries with goji berries and southern dates in rice wine. In traditional Chinese food-therapy, mulberries are associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys, supporting blood, and brightening the eyes — making this an elegant toni https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-dendrobium-cordyceps-pork-soup-for-stomach-yin/ https://images.nourilo.com/7161/7161_0.jpg Fresh Mulberry, Dendrobium, Cordyceps Flower and Pork Soup A gently nourishing seasonal soup combining fresh mulberries, dendrobium orchid stems, cordyceps flowers, polygonatum, and goji berries with lean pork — a Chinese food-therapy classic for replenishing stomach yin and body fluids when dryness, fatigue, dry mouth, and sluggish digestion are present. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-goji-abalone-chicken-soup-for-vision-and-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/8676/8676_0.jpg Mulberry, Goji Berry, Baby Abalone & Chicken Breast Soup A gentle yet deeply nourishing soup combining dried mulberries, goji berries, longan, and baby abalone with lean chicken breast — traditionally used to support eye health, ease fatigue from screen work, and restore vitality without being overly warming. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-goji-longan-tea-for-nervous-exhaustion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5206/5206_0.jpg Mulberry Berry, Goji & Longan Tea A simple, naturally sweet three-ingredient tea brewed by steeping mulberry berries, goji, and longan in hot water — a traditional Cantonese remedy for the fatigue, dizziness, restlessness, and poor sleep that accompany nervous exhaustion and blood-qi deficiency from chronic stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-goji-black-bean-tea-for-premature-greying/ https://images.nourilo.com/11416/11416_0.jpg Black Mulberry, Goji and Black Bean Tea A dark, slightly sweet tea of black mulberry, goji, black bean, lotus seed and red date, traditionally taken to nourish blood and yin and support youthful, lustrous hair and skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-goji-longan-tea-for-blood-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/10535/10535_0.jpg Black Mulberry, Goji and Longan Tea A simple, naturally sweet steeped tea of dried black mulberry, goji and longan, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the blood, support the eyes and encourage graceful ageing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-goji-quail-soup-for-blurry-vision-1/ https://images.nourilo.com/492/492_0.jpg Mulberry, Goji Berry and Quail Soup A classic Cantonese tonic soup for protecting eyesight and easing blurry vision — particularly suited for children who spend long hours in front of screens, and for adults experiencing eye fatigue, mild dizziness, tinnitus, or lower back soreness. Mulberries and goji berries are the key ingredients, https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-goji-quail-soup-for-blurry-vision/ https://images.nourilo.com/4492/4492_0.jpg Mulberry Goji Quail Soup A nourishing slow-cooked soup combining mulberries, goji berries, and quail — foods long associated in Chinese food therapy with tonifying the liver and kidneys to support vision, ease dizziness, and address hearing-related fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-goji-red-date-tea-for-eyesight/ https://images.nourilo.com/355/355_0.jpg Mulberry, Goji Berry, and Red Date Tea A quick, tangy-sweet tea combining fresh or dried mulberries with goji berries and red dates — traditionally valued for supplementing liver and kidney essence to support eye health, improve complexion, nourish the blood, and promote hair vitality. Ready in 15 minutes and pleasant enough to enjoy as https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-goji-red-date-tea-for-liver-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/1101/1101_0.jpg Mulberry, Goji and Red Date Tea A sweet-tart everyday tea of mulberries, goji berries and red dates, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the liver and blood, brighten the eyes and bring colour to the complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-goji-tea-for-declining-vision/ https://images.nourilo.com/5484/5484_0.jpg Mulberry Leaf, Mulberry Fruit and Goji Berry Tea A simple three-ingredient herbal tea combining mulberry leaf, mulberry fruit and goji berries — long used in Chinese food therapy to nourish the liver and kidneys and support eye comfort, especially for those whose vision has become blurry or whose eyes feel dry and tired from prolonged screen use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-hawthorn-glutinous-rice-congee-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/2058/2058_0.jpg Mulberry, Hawthorn and Glutinous Rice Congee A nourishing congee of mulberry, hawthorn and glutinous rice, traditionally taken to support the liver and help with the dizziness, poor sleep and early greying linked to liver-kidney depletion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-honey-concentrate-for-eyes-and-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/3525/3525_0.jpg Mulberry Honey Concentrate (Sang Shen Mi Zhi) A triple-extracted mulberry concentrate blended with honey — a time-honored preparation in Chinese food therapy traditionally associated with supplementing liver and kidney essence to support eye comfort, hair health, and intestinal regularity. Taken by the spoonful each morning and evening, diluted https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-honey-for-blood-nourishment-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/4951/4951_0.jpg Mulberry Honey (Sang Shen Mi) This simple mulberry concentrate blends freshly simmered mulberry juice with honey into a glossy, deeply coloured syrup. Traditionally valued for nourishing blood, supporting antioxidant health, easing constipation, and brightening the complexion — take one tablespoon dissolved in warm water, twice https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-honey-for-nervous-exhaustion/ https://images.nourilo.com/2089/2089_0.jpg Mulberry Honey A simple homemade mulberry honey: ripe mulberries pressed for juice, simmered, and blended with honey. A gentle traditional tonic taken by the spoonful to nourish blood and support frayed nerves and restful sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-honey-paste-for-sleep-and-kidney-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/2114/2114_0.jpg Mulberry Honey Paste A homemade mulberry honey paste cooked down with red dates and goji berries, then blended with honey. A tasty traditional tonic taken by the spoonful to support the kidney, calm the mind, and nourish skin and hair. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-leaf-chrysanthemum-tangerine-peel-tea-for-lung-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/7430/7430_0.jpg Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum & Tangerine Peel Tea A simple three-ingredient herbal tea that traditionally supports clearing heat from the lungs and liver, soothes irritated or itchy eyes, and helps ease phlegm — especially welcome during smoggy weather or dry, polluted air conditions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-leaf-chrysanthemum-tea-for-eyes-and-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/11025/11025_0.jpg Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Tea A fragrant, gentle tea of fresh tender mulberry leaves and chrysanthemum, traditionally enjoyed to clear heat, calm a fired-up liver and soothe tired, red eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-lily-olive-jujube-soup-for-chronic-eczema/ https://images.nourilo.com/3722/3722_0.jpg Mulberry, Lily Bulb, Chinese Olive & Red Date Soup A gentle, lightly tart soup traditionally used to nourish blood and yin for people with chronic, recurring eczema — particularly the type associated with dry, thickened, and itchy skin. Suitable for long-term use; Nourilo recommends drinking it daily for 10 days during a flare-up. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-longan-goji-tea-for-blood-and-hair/ https://images.nourilo.com/498/498_0.jpg Mulberry, Longan and Goji Berry Tea A gentle, lightly sweet fruit tea from the Cantonese food-therapy tradition, combining fresh or dried mulberries with longan and goji berries. Traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidneys, nourishing blood quality, calming the nerves, and promoting healthy hair colour. Easy enough https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-leaf-goji-tea-for-eyes-and-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/11483/11483_0.jpg Mulberry Leaf & Goji Berry Tea A fragrant everyday tea of mulberry leaf and goji berries, traditionally sipped to soothe tired eyes, support healthy blood sugar, and add gentle antioxidant value. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-mistletoe-black-bean-eucommia-tea-for-stroke-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/5974/5974_0.jpg Mulberry Mistletoe, Black Soybean and Eucommia Tea A traditional Cantonese herbal tea combining mulberry mistletoe, black soybean, eucommia bark, and south jujube — used for generations to support blood pressure regulation, strengthen the liver and kidneys, and aid recovery in those affected by high blood pressure or stroke. Also suitable for pregna https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-mistletoe-black-soybean-red-date-tea-for-blood-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10638/10638_0.jpg Prepared Mulberry-Mistletoe, Black Soybean & Red-Date Tea A mild, gently sweet tea of prepared mulberry mistletoe, green-kernel black soybeans and southern dates, traditionally sipped to nourish the blood, support the complexion and harmonise the body — gentle enough for pregnancy and nursing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-mistletoe-lotus-longan-egg-tea-for-back-and-joints/ https://images.nourilo.com/6592/6592_0.jpg Mulberry Mistletoe Lotus Longan Egg Tea A beloved traditional sweet tea made by simmering mulberry mistletoe, lotus seeds, and longan with hard-boiled eggs in a lightly sweetened broth. Treasured for generations in Cantonese households, it is traditionally associated with strengthening the lower back, nourishing the liver and kidneys, and https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-mistletoe-lotus-seed-egg-tea-for-heart-palpitations/ https://images.nourilo.com/10743/10743_0.jpg Steamed Mulberry Mistletoe, Lotus Seed and Egg Sweet Tea A gentle old-style Cantonese sweet tea of steamed mulberry mistletoe, lotus seeds, red dates and eggs, traditionally taken to support a steadier heartbeat and ease tiredness and chest tightness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-mistletoe-mulberry-fruit-goji-black-bean-soup-for-hair-growth/ https://images.nourilo.com/4362/4362_0.jpg Mulberry Mistletoe, Mulberry Fruit, Goji and Black Bean Soup A naturally sweet, dark-coloured wellness soup made from five ingredients long used in Chinese food therapy to nourish the liver and kidneys — the organ systems traditionally linked to the health of hair and scalp. Particularly valued for those with premature greying, gradual hair loss, or hair that https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-paste-for-yin-nourishment-and-kidney-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/4789/4789_0.jpg Mulberry Paste (Sang Shen Gao) A concentrated fruit paste made from fresh mulberries, goji berries, and red dates — three ingredients with a long history in Chinese food therapy for nourishing yin, enriching blood, and supporting the kidneys. Made at home with no preservatives, this paste can be stirred into warm water and enjoye https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-rock-sugar-tea-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/1319/1319_0.jpg Mulberry Rock Sugar Tea A simple, sweet mulberry tea traditionally enjoyed to nourish the liver and blood and support those who feel run-down, with notes on who should be cautious. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-roselle-tea-for-tired-eyes-and-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/10701/10701_0.jpg Black Mulberry and Roselle Tea A sweet-tart tea of dried black mulberry and roselle, both rich in anthocyanins, traditionally sipped to soothe tired, dry eyes and support the liver. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-shoot-ophiopogon-apricot-kernel-tea-for-dry-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/2861/2861_0.jpg Tender Mulberry Shoot, Ophiopogon and Apricot Kernel Tea A fragrant, light tea of tender mulberry shoots, ophiopogon and apricot kernels, traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten the lungs when dry weather brings a dry cough and parched nose and mouth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-schisandra-wheat-tea-for-nervous-exhaustion/ https://images.nourilo.com/11109/11109_0.jpg Mulberry Schisandra Wheat-Grain Tea A fragrant, gently tart tea of mulberry, schisandra and wheat grain, traditionally sipped to nourish the blood, calm the mind and support sleep for those who feel run-down or sleepless. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-sour-jujube-tea-for-nervous-exhaustion-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/5687/5687_0.jpg Mulberry Sour Jujube Seed Tea A simple two-ingredient infusion of mulberries and dry-fried sour jujube seeds — both prized in Chinese food therapy for their association with calming the nervous system, easing anxious thoughts, and supporting restful sleep. Best drunk two hours before bed. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-tea-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/4599/4599_0.jpg Mulberry Tea A simple one-ingredient tea made from dried mulberries, traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to nourish the kidneys, calm internal heat, and support better sleep quality. Darker-coloured berries are considered more potent. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-shoot-tea-for-eye-strain-and-liver-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/9569/9569_0.jpg Mulberry Shoot Tea (Sang Ya Cha) A simple, fragrant herbal infusion made from the young buds of the tea-stripe maple. Known in southern China as sang ya cha or nü er hong, it has a mildly sweet, slightly bitter taste and is traditionally prized for clearing liver heat, easing red or strained eyes, and relieving wind-heat headaches. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mulberry-wine-for-eye-health-and-dark-hair/ https://images.nourilo.com/556/556_0.jpg Fresh Mulberry Infused Wine A traditional tonic wine made by soaking ripe fresh mulberries in rice wine for two weeks. In Chinese food therapy, mulberries are considered a tonic for the liver and kidneys, associated with nourishing the blood, supporting eyesight, and — with long-term moderate use — helping older adults maintai https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-barley-poria-licorice-water-for-detox-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/6472/6472_0.jpg Mung Bean, Barley, Poria and Licorice Detox Water A cooling, gently detoxifying drink combining mung beans, barley, poria mushroom, and licorice — four traditional food-therapy ingredients that are collectively associated with supporting the liver, easing the burden on the kidneys, and reducing some of the discomforts that can accompany toxic load https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-barley-seaweed-sweet-soup-for-kidney-stones/ https://images.nourilo.com/7434/7434_0.jpg Mung Bean, Barley & Seaweed Sweet Soup A gently cooling sweet soup that combines mung beans, barley, and kelp — three ingredients long valued in Chinese food therapy for their traditionally recognised ability to support the body's natural clearing of damp-heat, ease urinary discomfort, and promote heart health. Suitable as an everyd https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-chrysanthemum-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/4722/4722_0.jpg Mung Bean and Chrysanthemum Tea A simple, cooling Chinese herbal tea that combines mung beans and chrysanthemum flowers — two ingredients long associated in food therapy with clearing heat, detoxifying the liver and supporting healthy fat metabolism. Particularly suited to those with overweight tendency, mild to moderate fatty liv https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-coix-adzuki-soup-for-hfmd-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/4572/4572_0.jpg Mung Bean, Coix Seed and Adzuki Bean Soup A traditional Cantonese summer soup combining mung beans, coix seeds and adzuki beans to support the body's natural defences during hand, foot and mouth disease season. Gentle enough for the whole family, children included. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-coix-lily-sweet-soup-for-acne-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/5161/5161_0.jpg Mung Bean, Coix Seed & Lily Sweet Soup A beloved Cantonese sweet dessert soup combining mung beans, coix seeds, and lily bulb — three ingredients traditionally valued for clearing internal heat, supporting skin health, and calming an overactive mind during hot or stressful times. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-job-tears-bean-soup-for-shingles-and-damp/ https://images.nourilo.com/10193/10193_0.jpg Mung Bean Job's Tears Hyacinth Bean Soup (Lv Dou Yi Mi Bian Dou Qu Shi Tang) A mild dampness-clearing bean soup of mung bean, job's tears, hyacinth bean, poria and atractylodes, traditionally taken as supportive care for the damp-type of shingles and as a summer dampness tonic. Pregnant women should swap job's tears for adzuki bean. Informational only, not medical https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-job-tears-lily-bulb-sweet-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/2345/2345_0.jpg Mung Bean, Job's Tears and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup A gentle Cantonese summer sweet soup of mung bean, Job's tears and lily bulb, traditionally taken to clear heat, calm the mind and ease summer dampness. Suitable for the whole family in hot weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-job-tears-rush-pith-soup-for-chickenpox/ https://images.nourilo.com/3615/3615_0.jpg Mung Bean, Job's Tears and Rush Pith Grass Sweet Soup A light, gently sweet soup using mung beans, Job's tears, and rush pith grass that is traditionally prepared to help clear internal heat and support comfort during chickenpox — suitable for both children and adults, with one important safety note for topical use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-lily-bulb-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1097/1097_0.jpg Mung Bean and Lily Bulb Soup A classic cooling summer dessert soup of mung beans and fresh lily bulbs that Nourilo brews on scorching days to clear summer heat and gently calm a restless mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-liquorice-soup-for-clearing-heat-and-toxins/ https://images.nourilo.com/11123/11123_0.jpg Mung Bean Liquorice Soup A simple cooling soup of mung bean and liquorice, traditionally sipped in hot weather to clear summer heat and help the body clear everyday plant and residue toxins. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-loquat-leaf-congee-for-rosacea/ https://images.nourilo.com/1815/1815_0.jpg Mung Bean and Loquat Leaf Congee A cooling congee of mung beans and loquat leaf — traditionally used to clear lung heat and cool the blood, to help ease the redness of rosacea. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-poria-barley-drink-for-liver-detox/ https://images.nourilo.com/8567/8567_0.jpg Mung Bean, Poria and Pearl Barley Herbal Drink A light, naturally sweet herbal drink that combines mung bean, poria and barley — three pillars of Cantonese summer food therapy — with a small amount of raw licorice root to gently support liver function, reduce dampness and clear accumulated heat. Suitable for all ages in warm weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mushroom-bamboo-fungus-carrot-soup-for-weight-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/262/262_0.jpg Flower Shiitake, Bamboo Fungus and Carrot Soup A tasty, family-friendly soup of flower shiitake, bamboo fungus, carrot and cabbage, traditionally used to help clear dietary richness and support people watching their weight, blood pressure and cholesterol. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mung-bean-seaweed-soup-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/8833/8833_0.jpg Mung Bean & Seaweed Soup A simple, naturally sweet two-ingredient soup combining mung beans and dried seaweed — one of the easiest everyday food-therapy recipes for those wanting to gently support liver health, manage cholesterol, and cool internal heat. Light enough to be a regular part of the weekly routine. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mushroom-cashew-chestnut-quail-soup-for-growth/ https://images.nourilo.com/6755/6755_0.jpg Shiitake Mushroom, Cashew, Chestnut and Quail Soup A nourishing, mildly sweet soup combining shiitake mushrooms, cashews, dried chestnuts and quail — traditionally used to support bone development and healthy growth in children and young people. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mushroom-papaya-chicken-foot-soup-for-dry-skin-and-lung-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/8248/8248_0.jpg Agaricus Mushroom, White Jade Fungus, Papaya, and Chicken Foot Soup A richly nourishing Cantonese-style soup combining prized Agaricus mushroom, silky white jade fungus, papaya, and collagen-rich chicken feet — traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, supporting skin elasticity, and boosting overall strength. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mushroom-snow-fungus-chestnut-cashew-soup-for-bone-strength/ https://images.nourilo.com/5674/5674_0.jpg Shiitake Snow Fungus Chestnut Cashew Soup A nourishing vegetarian soup combining shiitake mushrooms, snow fungus, chestnuts and cashews — ingredients traditionally associated with supporting bone strength, cardiovascular health and skin nourishment. Suitable for the whole family, including breastfeeding mothers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mussel-carrot-winter-melon-soup-for-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/11446/11446_0.jpg Dried Mussel, Carrot and Winter Melon Soup A light savoury soup of dried mussel, winter melon and carrot, traditionally taken by those with high blood lipids or cholesterol to support healthy fats, the heart and eyesight. https://nourilo.com/recipes/mussels-winter-melon-pork-rib-soup-for-diabetes-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/8271/8271_0.jpg Mussels, Winter Melon, and Pork Rib Soup A Cantonese soup pairing mineral-rich dried mussels with cooling winter melon — traditionally recommended to nourish the kidneys, replenish essence and blood, and support those managing blood sugar or experiencing chronic thirst and fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/napa-cabbage-dried-cabbage-almond-pig-lung-soup-for-autumn-dryness-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/8068/8068_0.jpg Gold-and-Silver Cabbage Almond Pig Lung Soup A classic Cantonese soup for the in-between season when summer heat lingers but autumn dryness begins — combining fresh and dried napa cabbage (the 'gold and silver' pair), almond powder, and pig lung for a soup that traditionally soothes dry cough, clears heat, and moistens the respirator https://nourilo.com/recipes/nasal-allergy-astragalus-bai-zhu-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1662/1662_0.jpg Bei Qi, Fang Feng and Bai Zhu Soup (Jade Screen formula style) A homely traditional soup based on the classic 'Jade Screen' trio of astragalus, fang feng and bai zhu, with ginger and red dates, taken to support qi, secure the body's surface and strengthen a constitution prone to sneezing and a runny nose when the weather changes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nasal-allergy-magnolia-flower-honey-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11062/11062_0.jpg Magnolia Bud (Xin Yi Hua) & Honey Tea A simple steeped tea of magnolia buds with honey, traditionally taken to help open a stuffy nose and ease the runny, cold-type discomfort of nasal allergies and rhinitis. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nasal-congestion-magnolia-xanthium-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1570/1570_0.jpg Xin Yi and Cang Er Soup A traditional Cantonese herbal soup of magnolia bud, xanthium fruit and bai zhi, used to open a stuffy nose and ease sneezing and clear runny nose during dry, allergy-prone weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/neck-and-shoulder-tension-kudzu-fish-head-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11217/11217_0.jpg Kudzu Root and Fish Head Soup A hearty Cantonese soup of kudzu root and bighead carp head, traditionally taken to ease the stiff, achy neck and shoulders that come from long hours at a desk in cold, air-conditioned offices. https://nourilo.com/recipes/neck-shoulder-tension-kudzu-carrot-bean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10912/10912_0.jpg Kudzu, Carrot, Adzuki and Hyacinth Bean Pork Shin Soup A hearty Cantonese soup of kudzu root with carrot, adzuki and hyacinth beans, traditionally valued for easing tight neck, shoulder and back muscles — handy for desk workers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nephritis-support-agrocybe-black-bean-pork-shin-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2735/2735_0.jpg Tea-Tree Mushroom (Agrocybe), Black Bean and Pork Shin Soup A savory Cantonese soup of tea-tree mushrooms, black soybeans and pork shin, traditionally used to nourish the kidneys and ease water retention; gentle enough as a daily family soup. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nerve-weakness-insomnia-sour-jujube-seed-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/705/705_0.jpg Sour Jujube Seed Congee (Suan Zao Ren Zhou) Sour jujube seed (suan zao ren) is one of the most widely used herbs in the Chinese medicinal canon for sleep and nervous exhaustion. Toasted and ground to a fine powder, then stirred into a warm rice congee and eaten on an empty stomach, it provides gentle support for those who lie awake with a res https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-blooming-cereus-carrot-pork-soup-for-phlegm-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/630/630_0.jpg Night-Blooming Cereus, Carrot & Lean Pork Soup A gentle, family-friendly soup built around dried night-blooming cereus (ba wang hua), the dried flower of the Epiphyllum cactus, which has been used in Cantonese food therapy for generations to clear lung heat, ease phlegm-heavy cough, and relieve constipation from intestinal heat. The whole family https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-blooming-cereus-soup-for-stomach-heat-and-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/2430/2430_0.jpg Fresh Cereus Flower Soup (xian ba wang hua tang) A fragrant Cantonese soup of fresh cereus (dragon-fruit) flower with carrot and pork, traditionally used to clear stomach-intestinal heat, ease constipation and freshen the breath. https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-blooming-jasmine-beef-noodle-soup-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/3445/3445_0.jpg Night-Blooming Jasmine Flower Beef Noodle Soup A quick, fragrant noodle soup featuring night-blooming jasmine flowers — a seasonal ingredient popular in Cantonese and Vietnamese cooking — with silky beef tenderloin and springy pulled noodles in a clear broth. Light enough for a summer appetite, aromatic enough to be genuinely enticing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-blooming-jasmine-fish-tail-soup-for-bad-breath/ https://images.nourilo.com/1015/1015_0.jpg Night-Blooming Jasmine Fish-Tail Soup (Ye Xiang Hua Yu Wei Tang) A fragrant grass carp tail and night-blooming jasmine soup traditionally used to freshen the breath and clear the liver. Mild and family-friendly. Informational only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-blooming-jasmine-goji-fish-soup-for-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/6139/6139_0.jpg Night-Blooming Jasmine, Goji Berry and Fresh Fish Soup A quick, fragrant soup using night-blooming jasmine — a flower known in Chinese food therapy for its liver-clearing and vision-brightening properties — paired with goji berries and fresh fish, suitable for those with eye strain, dry or irritated eyes, and those recovering from surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-jasmine-cilantro-pork-soup-for-summer-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/8553/8553_0.jpg Night Jasmine Flower, Cilantro and Pork Slice Soup A quick, fragrant soup built around night jasmine flowers and fresh cilantro — two ingredients prized in Cantonese food therapy for dispersing summer heat, clearing light-headedness and gently supporting the body after exposure to outdoor heat. Simple enough for a weeknight and ready in under 30 min https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-jasmine-goji-fish-soup-for-eyes-and-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/6696/6696_0.jpg Night-Blooming Jasmine, Goji Berry and Fresh Fish Soup A lightly flavoured, nutrient-rich fish soup made with night-blooming jasmine flowers, which are in season from May to August. Traditionally valued for supporting liver function and eye clarity, and well suited to postpartum, post-surgery, or general recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-jasmine-pork-liver-soup-for-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/5047/5047_0.jpg Night-Blooming Jasmine Flower Pork Liver and Lean Pork Soup A fragrant, quickly prepared soup using fresh night-blooming jasmine (ye xiang hua), pork liver, and lean pork — a traditional Cantonese food-therapy combination to support liver health, calm eye inflammation, and improve visual clarity. The flowers have a warming nature, making this suitable for pe https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-queen-cactus-carrot-fig-pork-soup-for-dry-lungs-and-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/9561/9561_0.jpg Night Queen Cactus, Carrot and Fig Pork Shin Soup A light, fragrant Cantonese soup pairing fresh night queen cactus flowers with carrot, dried figs and pork shin. Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and easing dry, sluggish bowels — especially helpful after eating too much fried or rich food. https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-jasmine-winter-melon-dried-duck-gizzard-soup-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/8509/8509_0.jpg Night Jasmine, Winter Melon and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup A Cantonese clear soup combining fragrant night jasmine blossoms, cooling winter melon, and savory dried duck gizzard — traditionally simmered to ease poor appetite, digestive discomfort, and eye redness, and particularly valued on hot summer days. https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-sweats-black-bean-wheat-pigeon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4756/4756_0.jpg Black Bean, Wheat and Pigeon Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup combining black soybeans, wheat grain, pitted red dates, and squab pigeon to support those experiencing night sweats or spontaneous sweating, particularly children and women going through menopause. Gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-sweats-nervous-exhaustion-astragalus-black-bean-beef-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6864/6864_0.jpg Astragalus, Black Soybean and Beef Soup with Southern Dates A fortifying soup rooted in Chinese food therapy, designed for people who feel chronically drained and sweat easily — whether during the day (spontaneous sweating) or at night (night sweats). Astragalus root strengthens the body's defensive energy and is associated with reducing excessive persp https://nourilo.com/recipes/night-vine-longan-red-date-millet-congee-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/9858/9858_0.jpg Night-Blooming Vine, Longan, Red Date & Millet Congee A nourishing, gently sweet millet congee made with the blood-calming vine stem of He Shou Wu, longan, and red dates — traditionally used to support those with blood-deficiency or heart-spleen deficiency insomnia. Best taken about an hour before sleep; not suitable for those with excess-fire insomnia https://nourilo.com/recipes/nightblooming-cereus-euryale-seed-soup-for-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/416/416_0.jpg Dried Night-Blooming Cereus, Euryale Seed & Fig Soup with Lean Pork A classic Cantonese lung-clearing and spleen-supporting soup using dried night-blooming cereus flowers — a mild yet aromatic ingredient widely used to ease heat in the respiratory tract, support digestion, and benefit people prone to phlegm or constipation. The addition of euryale seeds makes this s https://nourilo.com/recipes/niu-da-li-baji-chestnut-pork-soup-for-back-ache/ https://images.nourilo.com/10995/10995_0.jpg Niu Da Li, Ba Ji and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup A warming, mildly herbal soup of niu da li, ba ji and chestnut simmered with pork shin that Nourilo makes for an aching back and sore, weak knees — traditionally taken to strengthen the sinews and support the lower back. https://nourilo.com/recipes/niudaili-kuanjinteng-pork-tailbone-soup-for-joint-aches/ https://images.nourilo.com/1999/1999_0.jpg Niu Da Li, Kuan Jin Teng and Pork-Tailbone Soup A warming Cantonese bone soup of niu da li root, kuan jin teng vine and pork tailbone, traditionally simmered to support the liver and kidneys, strengthen sinews and bones, and ease the achy joints and stiff back of midlife. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nourish-blood-calm-mind-fresh-lotus-lily-red-bean-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9656/9656_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Red Bean Sweet Soup A beloved Cantonese sweet soup that pairs fresh lotus seeds and lily bulb with red beans and tangerine peel, traditionally associated with nourishing the blood, calming the heart-mind, and supporting a clear complexion. Simple, naturally sweet, and nourishing for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/notoginseng-salvia-black-bean-soup-for-circulation/ https://images.nourilo.com/11039/11039_0.jpg Notoginseng, Salvia, Black Bean and Fig Soup A nourishing soup of notoginseng, salvia, black soybean and figs, traditionally enjoyed to support circulation and healthy, supple blood vessels. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nourish-blood-eyesight-apple-blossom-wolfberry-honey-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5608/5608_0.jpg Apple Blossom, Wolfberry, and Honey Tea A light, aromatic floral infusion pairing delicate apple blossoms with goji berries and honey — a quick herbal tea traditionally associated in Chinese food-therapy with nourishing the blood, supporting eye comfort, and brightening the complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nourish-blood-strengthen-lotus-root-runner-bean-dried-octopus-pork-bone-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5620/5620_0.jpg Lotus Root, Runner Bean, Dried Octopus, and Pork Bone Soup A richly flavoured and nourishing Cantonese soup combining lotus root, runner beans, dried octopus, and red dates — a family-friendly recipe traditionally valued in Chinese food-therapy for supporting blood nourishment, spleen and kidney health, and general vitality, and considered especially suited https://nourilo.com/recipes/nourish-yin-moisten-dryness-ginger-milk-steamed-egg/ https://images.nourilo.com/2730/2730_0.jpg Ginger-Milk Steamed Egg Custard A silky steamed egg custard made with ginger juice, fresh milk and a little sugar syrup, traditionally enjoyed to nourish yin and ease dryness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nourish-yin-moisten-eyes-dendrobium-flower-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9694/9694_1.jpg Dendrobium Flower Tea (Tie Pi Shi Hu Hua Tea) A delicate, fragrant flower tea made from the dried blossoms of the iron-skin dendrobium orchid. Traditionally associated with nourishing the yin, generating fluids, supporting stomach health, brightening the eyes, and promoting restful sleep. The flowers have a gentler therapeutic effect than dendr https://nourilo.com/recipes/nourish-yin-relieve-dryness-polygonatum-lily-snow-fungus-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7252/7252_0.jpg Polygonatum, Lily Bulb, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup A gentle, lightly flavored soup that traditionally supports lung moisture, soothes dry coughs, and nourishes yin — especially suitable for people who stay up late or feel chronically parched. Kids rarely refuse it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nourishing-beauty-fish-maw-conch-mushroom-chicken-stew/ https://images.nourilo.com/7102/7102_0.jpg Fish Maw, Conch, Shiitake and Chicken Stew A prized Cantonese double-boiled stew combining soaked fish maw, conch, shiitake mushroom, and free-range chicken. Traditionally associated with nourishing yin, supporting blood, calming the nervous system, and promoting supple skin — gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nourishing-growth-pseudostellaria-yam-notoginseng-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6012/6012_0.jpg Pseudostellaria Root, Chinese Yam, Notoginseng and Chicken Breast Soup A gentle strengthening soup for children who are thin, small for their age, or have weak digestion — combining Pseudostellaria root, prepared Notoginseng, and Chinese yam with chicken breast to nourish qi, blood, and spleen function. https://nourilo.com/recipes/nourishing-blood-calming-mind-lotus-seed-lily-longan-silkie-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8240/8240_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Longan and Silkie Chicken Soup A deeply nourishing Cantonese autumn and winter soup combining lotus seeds, lily bulb, longan flesh, red dates and silkie chicken — a classic recipe associated with calming the mind, supporting sleep, easing fatigue and nourishing the liver and kidneys. Not suitable during colds, fever or when dampn https://nourilo.com/recipes/nourishing-yin-dryness-solomon-seal-snow-ear-cordyceps-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6939/6939_0.jpg Sea Solomon's Seal, Snow Ear Fungus, Cordyceps Spore and Lean Pork Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup combining sea Solomon's seal, snow ear fungus, and cordyceps spores, traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, relieving dryness, and supporting recovery from hoarseness or a lingering dry cough. Suitable for most adults during dry weather seasons. https://nourilo.com/recipes/octopus-fuzzy-melon-soup-for-qi-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/780/780_0.jpg Dried Octopus and Fuzzy Melon Soup A Cantonese family soup featuring dried octopus and fuzzy melon, traditionally valued for nourishing qi and blood, supporting spleen function, and promoting healthy fluid balance. Particularly associated with benefit for new mothers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/old-cucumber-bean-barley-soup-for-after-a-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/1982/1982_0.jpg Old Cucumber, Red Bean, Hyacinth Bean and Job's Tears Soup A clear, cooling Cantonese soup of old cucumber, red beans, hyacinth beans and Job's tears, traditionally simmered to settle the stomach and clear lingering heat and damp while you recover after a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/old-cucumber-bean-fig-pork-soup-for-clearing-heat-and-damp/ https://images.nourilo.com/11272/11272_0.jpg Old Cucumber, Red Bean, Hyacinth Bean & Fig Pork Shin Soup A naturally sweet old-cucumber soup with red beans, hyacinth beans, and figs, traditionally favoured to clear heat, ease damp, and support immunity — handy in warm, muggy weather or flu season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/old-cucumber-corn-pork-bone-soup-for-spring-fatigue/ https://images.nourilo.com/8502/8502_0.jpg Old Cucumber, Corn and Pork Bone Soup A gently cooling, lightly sweet soup combining old cucumber, corn, carrot and pork ribs — a traditional food-therapy recipe used in Cantonese households to relieve the heaviness, low energy and digestive sluggishness that many people feel during the rainy spring season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/old-cucumber-hyacinth-bean-mung-bean-coix-duck-kidney-soup-for-summer-damp-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/8588/8588_0.jpg Old Cucumber, Hyacinth Bean, Mung Bean, Coix & Cured Duck Kidney Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup that combines the cooling, hydrating properties of old yellow cucumber with damp-clearing beans and cured duck kidney, traditionally recommended for people prone to oily skin, summer acne, and fatigue from heat and humidity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/old-cucumber-mung-bean-barley-scallop-pork-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/7326/7326_0.jpg Old Cucumber Mung Bean Barley Dried Scallop Pork Soup A deeply nourishing summer soup featuring old yellow cucumber — rich in vitamins A, C, and E — combined with mung beans, barley, dried scallops, and pork shin, traditionally prepared on the summer solstice to relieve heat, replenish the body after sweating, support the spleen, and clear internal dam https://nourilo.com/recipes/old-cucumber-mung-bean-barley-soup-after-a-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/10792/10792_0.jpg Old Cucumber, Mung Bean, Job's Tears & Dried Scallop Soup A cooling Cantonese soup of old cucumber, mung bean, Job's tears and dried scallop, traditionally taken to clear lingering heat and lift the tiredness left after a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/old-cucumber-mung-bean-pork-rib-soup-for-acne-and-eczema/ https://images.nourilo.com/7880/7880_0.jpg Old Cucumber, Mung Bean and Pork Rib Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup using a fully ripened yellow cucumber — packed with vitamin E and cucurbitacin C — alongside mung beans to clear heat and detoxify the skin. Favoured for people dealing with mask-induced breakouts, eczema flares, or oily skin in hot, humid weather. Also beneficial for https://nourilo.com/recipes/old-cucumber-scallop-tangerine-peel-congee-for-mouth-ulcers/ https://images.nourilo.com/1299/1299_0.jpg Old Cucumber, Dried Scallop and Tangerine Peel Congee A cooling, savoury congee of old cucumber, dried scallop, tangerine peel and rice — traditionally given to adults and children with mouth ulcers to nourish yin and clear summer heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/olive-carrot-corn-frog-soup-for-diabetes/ https://images.nourilo.com/8559/8559_0.jpg Green Olive, Carrot, Sweet Corn and Frog Leg Soup A naturally sweet, refreshing soup that draws on green olives — a sour-astringent fruit traditionally associated with supporting blood sugar regulation — alongside carrot and sweet corn to create a dish that nourishes yin, eases thirst and is gentle enough for daily family use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/olive-green-radish-fig-pork-rib-soup-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/3725/3725_0.jpg Chinese Olive, Green Radish, Fig & Pork Rib Soup A classic Cantonese soup for anyone whose voice is strained, whose throat feels dry and inflamed, or who works as a teacher, singer, or salesperson. Chinese olive and green radish are a traditional pairing for clearing throat heat and easing pain; fig and apricot kernels add gentle lung-moistening s https://nourilo.com/recipes/olive-radish-almond-fig-soup-for-sore-throat-hoarse-voice/ https://images.nourilo.com/4448/4448_0.jpg Green Olive, Green Radish, Almond and Fig Soup A classic Cantonese soothing soup combining green olives, green radish, apricot kernels, and dried figs to support the throat during wind-heat illness, sore throat, or voice hoarseness. Mild enough for all constitution types and safe for pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/olive-monk-fruit-pear-drink-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/7732/7732_0.jpg Green Olive, Golden Monk Fruit & Snow Pear Water A naturally sweet and clear-tasting herbal drink combining fresh Chinese green olives, golden monk fruit, and snow pear — traditionally associated with soothing dry sore throat, clearing lung heat, and easing dry cough. Particularly noted as a supportive drink during and after respiratory illness, i https://nourilo.com/recipes/onion-celery-kidney-bean-stir-fry-for-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/3187/3187_0.jpg Onion, Celery and Red Kidney Bean Stir-Fry A quick, colourful stir-fry combining three ingredients well-regarded in food therapy for their association with heart and metabolic health — easy enough for a weeknight dinner and nutritious enough to serve as a regular part of a balanced diet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/onion-red-wine-for-blood-pressure-circulation/ https://images.nourilo.com/4439/4439_0.jpg Onion Red Wine Infusion A traditional wellness preparation in which red onions are steeped in red wine for one week. In Chinese food-therapy tradition, both onion and red wine are associated with supporting circulation and cardiovascular health. Taken in small daily amounts. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ophiopogon-astragalus-goji-lily-soup-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/11198/11198_0.jpg Ophiopogon, Astragalus, Goji and Lily Bulb Soup A light, slightly herbal autumn brew of ophiopogon, astragalus, goji and lily bulb, traditionally enjoyed to nourish yin, moisten dryness and ease a dry, parched mouth — gentle enough for children too. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ophiopogon-goji-chrysanthemum-tea-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/9526/9526_0.jpg Ophiopogon, Goji Berry and Chrysanthemum Tea A gentle three-ingredient herbal tea combining ophiopogon, goji berries and chrysanthemum — traditionally used to nourish liver yin, protect eyesight and help prevent the type of fatty liver caused by yin deficiency, late nights and long-term medication use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ophiopogon-goji-lotus-plumule-tea-for-restless-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/4098/4098_0.jpg Ophiopogon Goji Lotus Plumule Tea A gentle three-ingredient herbal tea from the Cantonese food-therapy tradition, traditionally prepared for people experiencing restlessness, difficulty sleeping, and a sensation of internal heat — especially during the summer months. Suitable for most adults; people with low blood pressure should mo https://nourilo.com/recipes/ophiopogon-monk-fruit-tea-for-dry-throat-and-thirst/ https://images.nourilo.com/7877/7877_0.jpg Ophiopogon and Golden Monk Fruit Tea A two-ingredient summer tea blending ophiopogon root — a sweet, cooling herb associated with moistening the lungs and nourishing yin — with low-temperature-dried monk fruit. Remarkably sweet yet considered safe for blood sugar, this tea is a popular choice in hot weather for anyone feeling dry, thir https://nourilo.com/recipes/osmanthus-fig-tea-for-skin-and-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10678/10678_0.jpg Osmanthus and Fig Tea A fragrant, lightly sweet flower tea of golden osmanthus and dried figs, traditionally sipped to nourish the skin, moisten the lungs and lift the mood. https://nourilo.com/recipes/osmanthus-fig-tea-for-skin-beauty/ https://images.nourilo.com/8506/8506_0.jpg Osmanthus Flower and Fig Tea A fragrant, lightly sweet floral tea pairing dried osmanthus blossoms with sliced dried figs — traditionally enjoyed in Chinese wellness practice to support skin radiance, aid digestion, and promote a calm mood. https://nourilo.com/recipes/osmanthus-jasmine-tea-for-blood-pressure-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/4031/4031_0.jpg Osmanthus and Jasmine Flower Tea A fragrant two-flower tea combining osmanthus and jasmine, traditionally associated with supporting blood pressure balance, moving stagnant qi and warming a cold, yang-deficient constitution. Particularly noted for elderly people with high blood pressure who have restricted their diet too severely a https://nourilo.com/recipes/osteoporosis-support-black-sesame-walnut-paste/ https://images.nourilo.com/431/431_0.jpg Black Sesame & Walnut Paste A smooth, fragrant Chinese dessert paste made by toasting and blending black sesame seeds and walnuts — traditionally associated with supporting bone density, strengthening the kidneys and lower back, and relieving habitual constipation in older adults. Rich in calcium, phosphorus, and iron. https://nourilo.com/recipes/oxtail-yam-goji-soup-for-cold-weather-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/10915/10915_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Goji and Oxtail Soup A warming home-style soup of oxtail, fresh Chinese yam, goji berries and agaricus mushroom, traditionally taken in cold weather to nourish qi and blood and support overall vitality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/oyster-congee-for-fertility-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/6584/6584_0.jpg Baby Oyster Congee with Dried Scallop A nourishing savoury congee built around fresh oysters — one of the richest natural food sources of zinc. Traditionally recommended in Chinese food therapy for both men and women seeking to support reproductive health, this dish is warming, satisfying, and easy to digest. https://nourilo.com/recipes/oyster-fat-choy-soup-for-post-festival-cleansing/ https://images.nourilo.com/1928/1928_0.jpg Prosperity Soup (Fat Choy Hou Si Soup) A homely, auspiciously-named soup of dried oysters, black moss, soybeans and scallops — traditionally simmered after the Lunar New Year to settle the stomach and ease the dryness and over-fullness that come from rich, fried festive food. https://nourilo.com/recipes/oyster-sauce-braised-broccoli-lions-mane-for-stomach-ulcers/ https://images.nourilo.com/5347/5347_0.jpg Oyster-Sauce Braised Broccoli with Fresh Lion's Mane Mushroom A simple stir-braise that brings together fresh lion's mane mushroom and broccoli with a light oyster sauce glaze. Lion's mane has a long history in Chinese food therapy as a tonic for the digestive system and is now of interest to researchers studying nerve-growth factors. https://nourilo.com/recipes/oyster-sauce-braised-pomelo-pith/ https://images.nourilo.com/1373/1373_0.jpg Oyster-Sauce Braised Pomelo Pith A thrifty, savory Cantonese side dish of braised pomelo pith in oyster sauce, traditionally taken to move qi and revive a sluggish appetite. Not for those with stomach pain from yin-deficiency heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/oyster-seaweed-mushroom-soybean-pork-soup-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5920/5920_1.jpg Dried Oyster, Hair Vegetable, Mushroom and Soybean Pork Rib Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup that pairs dried oysters, hair vegetable, shiitake mushrooms, and soybeans — ingredients traditionally associated with supporting digestion and easing the body after overindulging in rich festive foods. https://nourilo.com/recipes/palm-fruit-almond-partridge-soup-for-skin-and-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/3209/3209_0.jpg Fresh Palm Fruit, Almond and Partridge Soup A sweet, nourishing Cantonese soup using fresh palm fruit — an accessible everyday ingredient sometimes sold as 'sea coconut' at Asian grocers — combined with apricot kernels, carrot, and partridge. Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, clearing phlegm, and improving dry skin https://nourilo.com/recipes/palm-fruit-carrot-pork-bone-soup-for-dry-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3702/3702_0.jpg Palm Fruit, Carrot & Pork Bone Soup A gentle, naturally sweet Cantonese soup that traditionally supports lung moisture and helps ease phlegm. Palm fruit pairs beautifully with carrot, apricot kernels, and fig to make a soup suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/palm-fruit-lily-carrot-pork-soup-for-dry-skin-and-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/2903/2903_0.jpg Palm Fruit (Southeast Asian Coconut), Lily Bulb and Carrot Lean Pork Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese soup featuring palm fruit (commonly called sea coconut at Asian markets), fresh lily bulb, carrot and apricot kernels — gentle enough for the whole family, traditionally valued for moistening the lungs, easing dryness, and supporting healthy skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pan-fried-hairtail-fish-for-skin-smoothness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2167/2167_0.jpg Pan-Fried Hairtail (Belt Fish) A simple Shanghainese pan-fried hairtail fish, cooked with the silvery skin kept on; the fish's natural oils and unsaturated fats are traditionally associated with supporting supple skin and memory. As a 'triggering food', those with allergies should go easy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pan-fried-oyster-egg-patty-for-brain-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/842/842_0.jpg Pan-Fried Oyster Egg Patty A golden, fragrant pan-fried oyster and duck egg patty — a classic Cantonese family dish that provides zinc, iron, and protein. Traditionally associated with supporting children's cognitive development; also suitable for adults seeking a nourishing, flavourful everyday meal. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pang-da-hai-honey-tea-for-sore-throat-and-voice/ https://images.nourilo.com/3500/3500_0.jpg Pang Da Hai Honey Tea A simple, soothing tea for anyone who uses their voice professionally — teachers, speakers, singers — and experiences chronic throat dryness, soreness or hoarseness. Pang da hai seeds expand dramatically in water and are traditionally used to clear and soothe the throat and upper airways. https://nourilo.com/recipes/papaya-coconut-snow-fungus-chicken-soup-for-post-covid-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/10594/10594_0.jpg Papaya, Coconut, Snow Fungus and Chicken-Breast Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup of papaya, coconut, snow fungus and chicken breast, traditionally used to moisten the lungs, settle the stomach and support the body through lingering post-illness fatigue and low appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/papaya-luffa-peanut-fig-soup-for-breastfeeding/ https://images.nourilo.com/10643/10643_0.jpg Papaya, Luffa, Peanut & Fig Soup A clear, gently sweet vegetarian soup of papaya, luffa, peanuts and figs, traditionally simmered to support breast-milk supply, aid calcium absorption and ease postpartum constipation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/papaya-peanut-chicken-feet-soup-for-postpartum-care/ https://images.nourilo.com/11269/11269_0.jpg Green Papaya, Peanut & Chicken Feet Soup A naturally sweet soup of green papaya, peanuts, and chicken feet, traditionally favoured by nursing mothers after childbirth to support lactation, the skin, and the joints. https://nourilo.com/recipes/papaya-octopus-black-bean-pork-soup-for-postpartum-milk-supply/ https://images.nourilo.com/2751/2751_0.jpg Green Papaya, Octopus and Black Bean Pork Shin Soup A traditional Cantonese postpartum soup of green papaya, dried octopus and black soybeans, long used by new mothers to support milk flow and ease digestion. Not for use during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/papaya-peanut-chicken-feet-soup-for-postpartum-lactation/ https://images.nourilo.com/158/158_0.jpg Black-Eyed Pea, Peanut, Papaya & Chicken-Feet Soup A rich, gelatin-laden soup traditionally enjoyed by new mothers — papaya, peanuts and figs are classic milk-supporting foods, rounded out with snow fungus, dates and chicken feet for a nourishing, easy-to-drink everyday tonic. https://nourilo.com/recipes/papaya-snow-fungus-almond-fig-sweet-soup-for-lungs-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/11386/11386_0.jpg Papaya, Snow Fungus, Almond and Fig Sweet Soup A clear, sweet dessert soup of ripe papaya, snow fungus, sweet almond and dried fig, traditionally used to moisten the lungs and support smooth, supple skin. Pregnant women should avoid papaya. https://nourilo.com/recipes/papaya-snow-fungus-almond-sweet-soup-for-yin-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/8742/8742_0.jpg Ripe Papaya, Snow Fungus, Sweet Almond & Goji Berry Sweet Soup A naturally sweet and silky Cantonese dessert soup combining ripe papaya, snow fungus, southern sweet almonds, and goji berries. Traditionally valued for moistening the lungs, supporting skin suppleness, and easing dry throats and constipation — especially popular in autumn and among those who work https://nourilo.com/recipes/papaya-snow-fungus-lean-pork-soup-for-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2877/2877_0.jpg Papaya, Snow Fungus and Lean Pork Soup A sweet, clear soup of papaya, snow fungus and figs simmered with lean pork, traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten dryness and support glowing skin in a dry season. Ripe papaya moistens; not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/parkinsons-tremor-support-uncaria-chrysanthemum-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7573/7573_0.jpg Uncaria Hook and Chrysanthemum Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal tea using uncaria hook and chrysanthemum — both well-regarded in traditional Chinese medicine for calming liver wind, reducing tremor, and supporting healthy blood pressure. Easy to steep at home; best used as a daily wellness tea alongside conventional medical treatme https://nourilo.com/recipes/parsley-cilantro-pork-soup-for-detox/ https://images.nourilo.com/7209/7209_0.jpg Parsley, Cilantro & Lean Pork Soup A fragrant, easy-to-make soup drawing on parsley's traditional diuretic reputation and cilantro's role as a liver-supportive herb in Chinese food therapy. Light-flavoured and suitable for most of the family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/parsley-ginger-water-for-kidney-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/10697/10697_1.jpg Parsley and Ginger Water A simple herb water of parsley and ginger, traditionally sipped in place of tea to ease the salt load on the kidneys after a salty diet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/parsley-spearmint-fish-soup-for-detox-and-cold-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/4879/4879_0.jpg Parsley, Spearmint and Grass Carp Soup A quick and fragrant home remedy soup combining fresh parsley and spearmint with grass carp — traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to help release surface cold, soothe cold headaches, and support the kidneys in clearing waste. Ready in under 20 minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/partridge-papaya-lily-bulb-soup-for-postpartum-lactation/ https://images.nourilo.com/2093/2093_0.jpg Partridge, Papaya and Fresh Lily Bulb Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup of partridge, papaya, fresh lily bulb and figs, traditionally taken by new mothers to support milk supply, with a moistening, lung-soothing quality that also suits smokers and dry throats. https://nourilo.com/recipes/passion-fruit-goji-longan-honey-tea-for-stress-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/8662/8662_0.jpg Passion Fruit, Goji Berry & Longan Honey Tea A fragrant, naturally sweet tea blending passion fruit, goji berries, and dried longan — a traditional food-therapy combination used to support relaxation and a calmer mood after a long day. https://nourilo.com/recipes/passion-fruit-lemon-honey-tea-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/6483/6483_0.jpg Passion Fruit Lemon Honey Tea A simple, refreshing tea combining fresh passion fruit, honey-preserved lemon, and warm water — traditionally enjoyed during cold and flu season to support the body's natural defences and overall vitality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/passion-fruit-tea-for-inflammation-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/9593/9593_0.jpg Fresh and Dried Passion Fruit Tea A fragrant, tangy wellness drink combining the juice and seeds of fresh passion fruit with a few pieces of dried passion fruit for extra intensity. Traditionally associated with anti-inflammatory activity, digestive support, and helping manage blood pressure and blood lipids. Simple to prepare and n https://nourilo.com/recipes/passion-fruit-yuzu-honey-drink-for-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/8846/8846_0.jpg Passion Fruit & Yuzu Honey Drink A quick, refreshing everyday drink combining fresh passion fruit and yuzu honey — traditionally valued in food therapy for its vitamin C richness, anti-inflammatory properties, and support for skin health and immune resilience. Requires no cooking and takes under five minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/passion-fruit-yuzu-honey-drink-for-lung-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/8606/8606_0.jpg Passion Fruit & Yuzu Honey Drink A quick, fragrant two-ingredient drink combining the vitamin C-rich passion fruit with Korean yuzu honey — a refreshing daily tonic associated with moistening the lungs, supporting the immune system, and promoting skin clarity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pcos-support-spatholobus-ginger-date-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7266/7266_0.jpg Spatholobus, Ginger, Red Date and Partridge Soup A warming, blood-moving soup for women dealing with PCOS, irregular cycles, or period pain — used as an adjunct food therapy alongside professional care, two servings per week. https://nourilo.com/recipes/peach-gum-longan-goji-dessert-soup-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/5414/5414_0.jpg Peach Gum Longan Goji Dessert Soup A traditional Cantonese dessert soup pairing peach gum — a plant-based collagen-like resin — with longan, goji berries, and red dates to support blood nourishment, skin vitality, and liver and kidney health. The whole family can enjoy this simple, affordable sweet soup. Not suitable during pregnancy https://nourilo.com/recipes/peanut-sprout-stir-fry-for-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/5026/5026_0.jpg Peanut Sprout Stir-Fried with Pork and Carrot A simple, quick Cantonese stir-fry using peanut sprouts — a sprout variety exceptionally high in resveratrol, the antioxidant compound also found in red wine. Traditionally eaten to support cardiovascular health and healthy ageing, this crisp, fragrant dish is easy to make and can be found at some o https://nourilo.com/recipes/pear-cogongrass-root-soup-for-lung-heat-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/577/577_0.jpg Snow Pear and Cogongrass Root Soup A gentle Cantonese medicinal soup of snow pear, cogongrass root, and mulberry leaf — traditionally used to clear lung and stomach heat, ease phlegm-cough with yellow sputum, and relieve symptoms like bad breath, dark urine, and dry lips in children and adults after a feverish cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pear-lily-honey-drink-for-lung-heat-and-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/5020/5020_0.jpg Snow Pear, Lily Bulb and Honey Drink A gentle Cantonese food-therapy drink for lung heat: snow pear and lily bulb simmered together, then finished with a little honey. Traditionally used to moisten dryness in the lungs, ease a persistent dry or yellow-phlegm cough, and soothe the throat. Suitable for adults and children, and mild enoug https://nourilo.com/recipes/pepino-carrot-water-chestnut-goji-soup-for-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/6476/6476_0.jpg Pepino Melon, Carrot, Water Chestnut and Goji Berry Soup A gentle, vegetarian soup featuring the pepino melon — a high-selenium fruit traditionally associated with anti-ageing, blood sugar regulation, and blood pressure support — combined with carrot, water chestnut, and goji berries. Suitable for all ages, and particularly valued as a supportive drink du https://nourilo.com/recipes/perilla-ginger-brown-sugar-tea-for-wind-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/1737/1737_0.jpg Perilla Leaf, Ginger and Brown Sugar Tea A simple warming tea of fresh perilla leaf, ginger and brown sugar, traditionally taken at the first signs of a wind-cold chill with sneezing, clear runny nose and aversion to cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/perilla-ginger-scallion-brown-sugar-tea-for-wind-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/10399/10399_0.jpg Perilla Leaf, Ginger, Scallion and Brown Sugar Tea A quick, warming tea of fresh perilla leaf, scallion, ginger and brown sugar, traditionally taken at the very onset of a wind-cold chill (clear runny nose, chills, no sore throat). Best avoided if a sore throat came first, which points to a wind-heat type. https://nourilo.com/recipes/perilla-ginkgo-apricot-kernel-soup-for-cough-and-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/2370/2370_0.jpg Perilla Seed, Ginkgo and Apricot Kernel Soup A simple folk soup of perilla seed, ginkgo and apricot kernels, traditionally used to ease phlegm and calm a lingering cough. Best suited to a cold-type, watery-white phlegm; ginkgo cores must be removed and amounts kept moderate. https://nourilo.com/recipes/perilla-scallion-ginger-tea-for-stomach-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/6971/6971_0.jpg Fresh Perilla, Scallion White and Brown Sugar Ginger Tea A warming tea of fresh perilla leaf, scallion white, ginger, and brown sugar, traditionally sipped at the first sign of a wind-cold that comes with nausea, queasiness, or a bloated stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/persimmon-wood-ear-lily-soup-for-cardiovascular-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/7532/7532_0.jpg Dried Persimmon, Black Wood Ear Mushroom, and Lily Bulb Soup A nourishing autumn and winter soup using dried persimmon, black wood ear mushroom, and lily bulb — traditionally valued for supporting cardiovascular wellness, softening blood vessels, and calming the mind and lungs. Suitable for most ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/persimmon-black-fungus-sweet-soup-for-hemorrhoids/ https://images.nourilo.com/989/989_0.jpg Dried Persimmon and Black Wood Ear Fungus Sweet Soup A simple two-ingredient sweet soup from Cantonese food therapy, traditionally used to support bowel regularity and ease the inflammation and congestion associated with hemorrhoids of the damp-heat type. Suitable for most people; best avoided in the very early stages of a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pheasant-abalone-carrot-soup-for-blood-sugar-care/ https://images.nourilo.com/1990/1990_0.jpg Pheasant, Abalone and Carrot Soup A clear, lightly nourishing soup of pheasant, abalone and carrot, traditionally simmered to nourish the liver and kidneys for those managing blood sugar who feel weary, with blurry vision or restless sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/phlegm-cough-longli-leaf-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1361/1361_0.jpg Dragon-Tongue Leaf and Shihuangpi Soup A mild, fragrant Cantonese herbal soup of dragon-tongue leaf and apricot kernels, traditionally taken to ease a phlegmy cough and clear seasonal heat. Gentle enough for the elderly and children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/phlegm-cough-shek-wong-pei-luo-han-guo-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/743/743_0.jpg Shek Wong Pei, Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) & Apricot Kernel Tea A traditional Cantonese herbal tea using the Drynaria fern rhizome (shek wong pei), monk fruit, and apricot kernels to clear phlegm, cool the lungs, and ease wind-heat coughs — well suited to Hong Kong's humid spring and summer climate. https://nourilo.com/recipes/phlegm-cough-watercress-luo-han-guo-carrot-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9815/9815_0.jpg Watercress, Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) and Carrot Pork Soup A classic Cantonese respiratory soup combining wild watercress, monk fruit, carrot, and lean pork. Traditionally used to clear phlegm and ease persistent cough after a cold or flu. Light, moist, and suitable for the whole family — including children and the elderly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/phlegm-damp-constitution-dampness-clearing-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5336/5336_0.jpg Phlegm-Damp Clearing Herbal Soup (Qu Shi Tang) A mild and broadly suitable herbal soup from the Cantonese food-therapy tradition, built around a classic dampness-clearing herb packet enriched with adzuki beans and Job's tears — traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and helping those with a sluggish, heavy-feeling constitution https://nourilo.com/recipes/phlegm-relief-tangerine-peel-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5476/5476_0.jpg Ju Hong and Chen Pi Tea (Dried Citrus Peel Tea) A classic two-ingredient herbal tea using dried citrus peels to traditionally support the movement of qi, help clear phlegm, ease a scratchy-throated cough brought on by wind-cold, and soothe indigestion — simple, warming, and suitable for adults and children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/phlegm-spleen-osmanthus-dried-pear-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9444/9444_0.jpg Osmanthus and Dried Pear Tea A gentle and fragrant three-ingredient tea using dried osmanthus flowers and dried pear slices. Traditionally associated with warming and strengthening the spleen and stomach, dissolving phlegm, easing cough and neutralising bad breath. Naturally sweet and mild enough for children. Note: pear cores https://nourilo.com/recipes/phobia-anxiety-astragalus-codonopsis-calming-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7567/7567_0.jpg Astragalus and Codonopsis Calming Soup A warming, tonifying broth combining astragalus, codonopsis, longan, and schisandra — traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy for supporting heart qi, calming the mind, and easing anxiety-related fatigue. Suitable for most adults; those with active infection, fever, or excessive dampness should https://nourilo.com/recipes/phoenix-eye-fruit-goji-chicken-soup-for-weak-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/8625/8625_0.jpg Phoenix Eye Fruit, Goji and Chicken Breast Soup A light, mildly sweet soup pairing phoenix eye fruit — a seed prized in traditional food therapy for its stomach-settling properties — with goji berries and organic chicken breast. Traditionally prepared to support digestive comfort and gentle nourishment, especially for those recovering from illnes https://nourilo.com/recipes/phyllanthus-black-fungus-burdock-soup-for-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/3266/3266_0.jpg Phyllanthus, Black Fungus and Burdock Root Soup (You Gan Zi Mu Er Niu Bang Tang) A warming, savory soup centered on phyllanthus berry — a fruit whose vitamin C survives even high heat — along with burdock, black fungus, and water chestnut. Traditionally valued for supporting blood sugar management, blood pressure, and antioxidant defense in middle-aged and older adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/phyllanthus-emblica-green-tea-for-fat-reduction/ https://images.nourilo.com/6514/6514_0.jpg Oil-Gan Zi (Indian Gooseberry) Green Tea A tangy, lingering-sweet wellness tea made from oil-gan zi (Indian gooseberry) steeped with green or oolong tea — traditionally valued for clearing food stagnation after rich meals, supporting fat metabolism, and providing antioxidant compounds beneficial to the liver, heart, and blood sugar. https://nourilo.com/recipes/phyllanthus-carrot-water-chestnut-soup-for-metabolic-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/9710/9710_0.jpg Phyllanthus, Carrot, and Water Chestnut Chicken Soup A refreshing, lightly tart soup using the antioxidant-rich phyllanthus fruit (also known as Indian gooseberry) alongside carrot and water chestnut to traditionally support metabolic health and liver function. The slight sourness mellows beautifully with cooking, and the result is a clean, pleasant b https://nourilo.com/recipes/pickled-crispy-green-plums-traditional-preserved-snack/ https://images.nourilo.com/3967/3967_0.jpg Salt-and-Sugar Pickled Crispy Green Plums A traditional Cantonese home method for making crispy pickled green plums — brined first in salt, then bathed repeatedly in sugar water to draw out bitterness and lock in that signature crunch. Nourilo shares his honest attempt, including the key lesson: the salting step cannot be rushed. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pigeon-sea-cucumber-stew-for-fertility-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/8279/8279_0.jpg Huai Shan, Goji, Squab Pigeon, and Sea Cucumber Stew A deeply nourishing double-boiled stew combining squab pigeon and rehydrated sea cucumber with Chinese yam and goji — traditionally considered a supportive food therapy for those seeking to conceive, as well as for post-surgical recovery, blood deficiency, and fatigue in both men and women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pickled-ginger-tomato-beef-stir-fry-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/2897/2897_0.jpg Pickled Young Ginger, Tomato and Beef Fillet Stir-Fry A quick, flavour-packed Cantonese stir-fry that combines sweet-pickled young ginger with ripe tomato and tender beef — tangy, slightly sweet, and deeply appetising, with traditional food-therapy applications for those with poor appetite or mild stomach heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pine-nut-congee-for-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/1923/1923_0.jpg Pine Nut Congee A fragrant, lubricating congee of pine nuts and rice finished with honey — traditionally chosen to ease the dry, sluggish constipation common in older adults and those low on fluids, and gentle enough for children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pine-nut-goji-chrysanthemum-sesame-tea-for-childhood-liver-fire/ https://images.nourilo.com/1442/1442_0.jpg Pine Nut, Goji, Chrysanthemum and Sesame Tea A fragrant, gentle tea of pine nut, goji, chrysanthemum and sesame, traditionally used to soften liver qi and soothe irritability, dizziness and restless sleep — suitable for children and adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/plantain-herb-coix-seed-pork-soup-for-heat-and-urination/ https://images.nourilo.com/5568/5568_0.jpg Plantain Herb, Coix Seed and Lean Pork Soup A traditional Cantonese soup that pairs fresh plantain herb (a wild green known as Plantago asiatica) with coix seed and lean pork. Plantain herb is cool and sweet in nature and is traditionally associated with clearing heat, easing urination, stopping coughs, and brightening the eyes. This soup sui https://nourilo.com/recipes/pine-nut-hemp-seed-congee-for-dry-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/1417/1417_0.jpg Pine Nut and Hemp Seed Congee A gently nourishing congee of pine nuts, hemp seeds and rice, traditionally used to moisten the intestines and ease dry-type constipation in the elderly or those recovering from illness or childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/plum-blossom-pinellia-tangerine-cake-tea-for-globus-sensation/ https://images.nourilo.com/5362/5362_0.jpg Plum Blossom, Fa Xia & Tangerine Cake Tea A gentle herbal tea formula combining dried plum blossoms, prepared pinellia, tangerine peel, and candied tangerine cake — a classical approach to the TCM pattern of liver qi stagnation causing the sensation of something lodged in the throat, known as 'mei he qi' or globus sensation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-codonopsis-poria-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6852/6852_0.jpg Codonopsis, Poria and Lean Pork Soup A gentle tonifying soup rooted in the Chinese food-therapy tradition, formulated to support spleen and digestive function, ease excess fluid retention, and assist the body in hormonal regulation — concerns often associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Poria in particular is highlighted for https://nourilo.com/recipes/polygonatum-black-bean-silkie-chicken-soup-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/8127/8127_0.jpg Polygonatum, Black Bean and Silkie Chicken Soup A classic Cantonese autumn tonic soup combining polygonatum, black soybeans, red dates, and silkie chicken to nourish yin, moisten dryness, and support blood and qi — particularly suited to those experiencing dry throat, dry skin, and fatigue as the seasons change. https://nourilo.com/recipes/polygonatum-goji-apple-soup-for-replenishing-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/2332/2332_0.jpg Polygonatum, Goji and Apple Soup A gentle, naturally sweet soup of sea polygonatum, goji, fig, and apple, traditionally enjoyed to replenish vitality and moisten — nourishing without being heating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/polygonatum-pearl-oyster-goji-chrysanthemum-tea-for-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/4119/4119_0.jpg Sea Polygonatum Pearl Oyster Shell Goji Chrysanthemum Tea A gentle four-ingredient herbal tea from the Cantonese food-therapy tradition, traditionally used to support eye health, nourish yin, and ease visual fatigue — particularly suitable for older adults, people with cataracts, and those with diabetes-related eye concerns. Pearl oyster shell must be simm https://nourilo.com/recipes/pomelo-peel-braised-pork-ribs-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3753/3753_0.jpg Pomelo Peel Braised Pork Ribs A Cantonese home-cooked dish that transforms often-discarded pomelo peel into a savoury braised dish with pork ribs. The pomelo peel, soaked for two days to remove bitterness, absorbs the flavourful braising liquid beautifully. Traditionally valued for supporting digestion, relieving bloating, and m https://nourilo.com/recipes/polygonum-stem-longan-date-millet-congee-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/7675/7675_0.jpg Polygonum Stem, Longan, Red Date and Millet Congee A warming, lightly sweet congee combining the calming polygonum stem with longan, red dates and millet to traditionally support a settled mind and more restful nights — a comforting bowl for anyone feeling wound up, anxious, or finding it hard to switch off. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pomelo-peel-ginger-tea-for-gastroenteritis/ https://images.nourilo.com/1041/1041_0.jpg Pomelo Peel and Ginger Tea A simple warming tea of candied pomelo peel, ginger and tea leaves, traditionally taken to warm the centre, resolve phlegm, aid digestion and settle nausea — a gentle helper for an upset stomach or motion sickness. Pomelo peel may reduce breast milk, so nursing mothers should skip it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pomelo-stewed-chicken-for-indigestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/382/382_0.jpg Pomelo Stewed Chicken A gently fragrant double-boiled soup using both pomelo flesh and inner peel with chicken breast — traditionally used to ease bloating, sluggish digestion, and post-meal discomfort, with modern research suggesting benefits for blood sugar and blood vessel health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/poria-barley-ginger-tea-for-bad-breath-and-bloating/ https://images.nourilo.com/5817/5817_0.jpg Poria Cocos, Job's Tears, and Fresh Ginger Tea A simple three-ingredient tea decoction using poria cocos, raw Job's tears, and fresh ginger — traditionally regarded as supportive for draining excess dampness from the body, relieving bad breath linked to spleen weakness, and helping manage mild oedema and bloating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/poria-black-sesame-walnut-black-rice-soup-for-period-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/8601/8601_0.jpg Poria, Black Sesame, Walnut & Black Rice Sweet Soup A gently warming, naturally sweet soup combining classic kidney-nourishing black ingredients with poria and adzuki beans, traditionally recommended for women experiencing period pain, pallor, early greying, or cold and deficiency patterns — as well as those going through menopause. https://nourilo.com/recipes/poria-atractylodes-hyacinth-bean-tea-for-damp-spleen/ https://images.nourilo.com/9877/9877_0.jpg Poria, White Atractylodes and Hyacinth Bean Skin Tea A simple four-ingredient herbal tea used in Cantonese food therapy to support digestive function and ease heaviness associated with dampness. Mild in flavour and suitable for most ages, it is often taken before beginning a tonic regimen to prepare the digestive system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/poria-peony-fingered-citron-soup-for-fatty-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/1784/1784_0.jpg Poria, White Peony and Fingered Citron Soup A gentle herbal soup of poria, white peony, fingered citron and tangerine peel, traditionally taken alongside a controlled diet to support the spleen and liver and ease the bloating and fatigue that can come with fatty-liver tendencies. https://nourilo.com/recipes/poria-red-date-millet-congee-for-restlessness/ https://images.nourilo.com/1758/1758_0.jpg Fu Shen, Red Date and Millet Congee A soothing congee of fu shen (the calming inner portion of poria), red dates and millet, traditionally taken to settle a restless mind, ease palpitations and support sleep in people who feel frazzled or low on energy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/poria-rehmannia-pork-soup-for-itchy-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/3789/3789_0.jpg Smilax Glabra (Tu Fu Ling), Rehmannia Root and Pork Soup A classic skin-clearing soup that pairs fresh smilax glabra root with rehmannia, three types of dampness-resolving beans and barley, and lean pork — traditionally associated with cooling blood heat, clearing toxins, and easing itchy skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-chemo-radiation-cordyceps-flower-lingzhi-fungus-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2689/2689_0.jpg Cordyceps Flower, Lingzhi, Snow Fungus and Wood Ear Soup A strengthening soup of cordyceps flower, lingzhi, snow fungus and wood ear, traditionally taken to build up the body and support immunity during recovery from chemotherapy or radiation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-cold-cough-dragon-tongue-leaf-loquat-pear-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/801/801_0.jpg Dragon Tongue Leaf, Loquat Leaf, Rock Peel & Pear Soup A classic Cantonese soup for clearing lingering cough after a cold, combining dragon tongue leaf, loquat leaf, mixed almonds, stone yellow skin, pear, and lean pork — traditionally associated with cooling lung heat, moistening the airways, and resolving stubborn phlegm. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-cold-cough-fritillaria-honey-steamed-pear/ https://images.nourilo.com/4725/4725_0.jpg Fritillaria and Honey Steamed Pear A gentle, time-honoured Chinese food-therapy preparation: pear steamed with fritillaria powder softens a stubborn dry cough that lingers after a cold has otherwise cleared. Suitable for adults and children old enough to take honey. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-cold-recovery-american-ginseng-old-cucumber-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/421/421_0.jpg American Ginseng and Old Cucumber Soup A gentle Cantonese recovery soup for the days after a cold has passed. American ginseng, old cucumber, and figs combine to support throat comfort, energy replenishment, and fluid restoration — traditionally recommended when the voice is still slightly hoarse and the body feels run down. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-cold-recovery-winter-melon-dried-mussel-soybean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9659/9659_0.jpg Winter Melon, Dried Mussel and Soybean Soup A light, restorative Cantonese soup made with cooling winter melon, dried mussels, and soybeans — traditionally enjoyed after a cold or fever to clear lingering heat, rebuild nutrition, and support the kidneys. Nourishing yet gentle, suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-cold-residual-heat-cardamine-bone-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10505/10505_0.jpg Cardamine (Tong Ge Cai), Apricot Kernel, Fig and Pork Rib Soup A clear, moistening pork rib soup with cardamine greens, apricot kernel and fig, traditionally enjoyed to clear lingering heat, soothe the throat and ease cough and phlegm after a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-covid-lung-recovery-persimmon-lily-grass-carp-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9812/9812_0.jpg Persimmon, Lily Bulb and Grass Carp Tail Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup of dried persimmons, lily bulb, fresh ginger, and grass carp tail. Traditionally used to support lung recovery after respiratory illness, ease lingering cough, and restore energy after post-COVID fatigue. Gentle and warming; also suitable for chronic bronchitis and tuberc https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-fever-recovery-children-dendrobium-reed-root-ophiopogon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5611/5611_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Reed Root, and Ophiopogon Soup A light three-ingredient herbal soup combining fresh dendrobium, reed root, and ophiopogon root — traditionally used in Chinese food-therapy to support a child's recovery after fever has broken, clearing lingering internal heat and gently restoring fluids and stomach comfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-holiday-detox-hawthorn-cassia-wormwood-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7021/7021_0.jpg Hawthorn, Cassia Seed and Virgate Wormwood Tea A simple three-ingredient tea traditionally brewed after festive seasons of heavy eating and drinking — combining hawthorn, cassia seed, and virgate wormwood to support the liver, aid fat metabolism, and settle the digestive system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-holiday-digestive-reset-hawthorn-apple-dried-tangerine-peel-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/8197/8197_0.jpg Hawthorn, Apple and Dried Tangerine Peel Drink A lightly sweet-sour drink combining hawthorn, apple and dried tangerine peel — a traditional food-therapy remedy associated with relieving the bloating and sluggish digestion that can follow a festive feast. Family-friendly and easy to make. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-illness-insomnia-longan-lily-bulb-red-date-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10309/10309_0.jpg Longan, Lily Bulb and Red Date Sweet Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup of lily bulb, dried longan and red date, traditionally taken to calm a restless mind and support sleep during recovery from illness or surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-illness-lung-nourishing-tiger-milk-mushroom-lily-almond-francolin-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9237/9237_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Lily Bulb, Almond and Francolin Soup A gentle, mildly flavoured soup built for recovery — particularly suited for those whose lungs have not fully bounced back after a respiratory illness. Tiger milk mushroom, lily bulb, and apricot kernels work together in the traditional food-therapy framework to moisten and strengthen lung function, https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-illness-recovery-fig-astragalus-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9312/9312_0.jpg Five-Finger Grass, Astragalus & Partridge Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup featuring five-finger grass and astragalus with partridge, traditionally used to support qi and blood recovery after illness, surgery, or a period of physical depletion. Mild in flavor and gentle on the stomach, it is suitable for most adults and children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-illness-recovery-fresh-yam-lotus-seed-codonopsis-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2726/2726_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed and Codonopsis Chicken Soup A nourishing Cantonese chicken soup with fresh yam, fresh lotus seeds, codonopsis and red dates, traditionally used to support qi and blood and rebuild strength after illness, surgery or childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-indulgence-fat-clearing-radish-corn-celery-seaweed-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7106/7106_0.jpg Radish, Corn, Celery, Seaweed and Grass Carp Tail Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese soup combining daikon, carrot, celery, dried seaweed and grass carp tail. Traditionally made after periods of rich eating to help the body flush excess fat, support healthy digestion, and ease a sluggish, bloated feeling. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-stroke-postnatal-irritability-bamboo-shavings-tangerine-peel-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5856/5856_0.jpg Bamboo Shavings and Dried Tangerine Peel Tea A simple two-ingredient tea combining bamboo shavings and aged tangerine peel to clear stomach heat, ease nausea, and reduce abdominal bloating. Traditionally used for postnatal irritability from excessive supplementation, stroke-related phlegm stagnation, and everyday stomach discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-surgery-recovery-astragalus-codonopsis-mountain-turtle-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5848/5848_0.jpg Astragalus, Codonopsis, Longan and Mountain Turtle Broth A richly nourishing double-steamed broth built around mountain turtle (or soft-shell turtle), combined with classic qi- and yin-tonifying herbs. Traditionally recommended for people convalescing after surgery, illness, or anyone experiencing weakness, fatigue, and deficiency-type heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-surgery-recovery-astragalus-codonopsis-sea-bass-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5946/5946_0.jpg Astragalus, Codonopsis and Sea Bass Soup A deeply nourishing soup combining astragalus and codonopsis root with fresh sea bass, traditionally associated with strengthening qi, promoting post-surgical wound healing, and supporting recovery for new mothers and those with weak constitutions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-surgery-recovery-fresh-dendrobium-yam-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8159/8159_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Chinese Yam and Mudfish Soup A nourishing, mildly sweet soup pairing fresh dendrobium and Chinese yam — both associated with replenishing fluids and supporting the stomach — with protein-rich mudfish, making it a traditional choice for those recovering from surgery or prolonged illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-surgery-recovery-hairy-fig-root-yam-dendrobium-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11153/11153_0.jpg Hairy Fig Root, Chinese Yam, Dendrobium and Fox Nut Soup A mild, fragrant recovery soup of hairy fig root, Chinese yam, dendrobium and fox nut, traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and support the body after illness or surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-surgery-recovery-scorpionfish-astragalus-goji-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/3588/3588_0.jpg Scorpionfish, Astragalus, Goji, and Red Date Soup A nourishing Cantonese fish soup featuring scorpionfish (or sea bass as an easy substitute), paired with astragalus, goji berries, and red dates. Traditionally valued for supporting wound healing at the deeper tissue level and rebuilding strength after surgery, illness, or childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/post-surgery-recovery-tangerine-peel-roasted-rice-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/6997/6997_0.jpg Tangerine Peel and Roasted Rice Tea A simple, gentle tea made from aged tangerine peel and dry-roasted rice — a classic Cantonese remedy for post-surgical recovery, especially after caesarean section, to help expel trapped gas and settle the digestive system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/postnatal-yam-wolfberry-fo-ti-longan-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/387/387_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Wolfberry, Processed Fo-Ti and Longan Soup A classic postnatal recovery soup used in Chinese food therapy to support new mothers recovering from blood loss and the exhaustion of childbirth — traditionally associated with calming restlessness, improving sleep, and nourishing the complexion. Suitable for breastfeeding mothers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/postnatal-recovery-lotus-root-peanut-flower-bean-octopus-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8229/8229_0.jpg Lotus Root, Peanut, Flower Bean and Dried Octopus Soup A nourishing postnatal soup of lotus root, peanuts, flower beans, dried figs and dried octopus — a traditional Cantonese recipe associated with supporting lactation and blood replenishment after childbirth. Best cooked in a clay or glass pot. Not suitable in the first week after caesarean section. https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-edema-winter-melon-barley-frog-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6680/6680_0.jpg Winter Melon, Hyacinth Bean, Job's Tears and Frog Soup A cooling, nourishing summer soup traditionally prepared for new mothers dealing with lingering postpartum swelling. The combination of winter melon skin, hyacinth bean, and Job's tears works together to help the body release excess fluid, while frog and lean pork provide gentle protein support https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-lactation-papaya-peanut-fig-pork-bone-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5310/5310_0.jpg Green Papaya, Peanut, Fig and Pork Bone Soup A nourishing postpartum soup combining green papaya, peanuts, dried figs and pork bone — a classic Cantonese food-therapy combination traditionally associated with supporting breast milk production, nourishing the blood and easing digestion. Suitable for most nursing mothers after the first two to t https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-lochia-clearance-motherwort-hawthorn-brown-sugar-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6955/6955_0.jpg Motherwort, Hawthorn and Brown Sugar Drink A classic, simple Cantonese postpartum food-therapy drink combining motherwort, hawthorn, and brown sugar, traditionally associated with supporting uterine contraction, helping clear lochia, and easing postpartum abdominal discomfort. Also used for painful or irregular menstruation. Important: not s https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-lotus-root-black-bean-octopus-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6805/6805_0.jpg Lotus Root, Black Bean & Dried Octopus Pork Rib Soup A nourishing postpartum soup combining lotus root, black soybeans, dried octopus and pork ribs, traditionally used to support milk production, replenish calcium and iron, and promote recovery after childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-low-milk-supply-astragalus-rice-paper-plant-black-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6834/6834_0.jpg Astragalus, Rice Paper Plant Pith & Black Bean Soup A traditional Cantonese postpartum soup using astragalus, rice paper plant pith, vaccaria seeds, and black soybeans to support qi and blood, promote milk production, and ease milk flow — suitable from day 3 after delivery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-low-milk-supply-peanut-cashew-black-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/712/712_0.jpg Peanut, Cashew and Black Chicken Soup A nourishing postpartum soup using black-boned chicken, peanuts, cashews, soybeans, and dried figs. Traditionally associated with supporting breast milk production, nourishing liver and kidney after childbirth, replenishing blood, and brightening the complexion — a gentle tonic suitable for the whol https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-milk-production-fuzzy-melon-lily-wood-ear-tofu-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5997/5997_1.jpg Fuzzy Melon, Lily Bud, Black Wood Ear and Tofu Pork Soup A light and nourishing postpartum soup featuring fuzzy melon, dried lily buds, black wood ear mushrooms and tofu — a gentle formula from Cantonese food-therapy tradition that is said to nourish blood, calm the spirit, and support breast milk supply in new mothers and nursing women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-oyster-conpoy-dried-vegetable-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/851/851_0.jpg Dried Oyster, Conpoy and Dried Vegetable Congee A traditional Cantonese postpartum congee combining dried oysters, conpoy, and dried salted cabbage — gently nourishing yin, clearing heat and irritability, and supporting digestion for new mothers regardless of constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-recovery-astragalus-goji-sea-cucumber-broth/ https://images.nourilo.com/7346/7346_0.jpg Astragalus Goji Berry Sea Cucumber Double-Steamed Broth A double-steamed postnatal broth combining astragalus, goji berries, red dates, ginger, sea cucumber and pork ribs — traditionally recommended for new mothers from around the 12th day after birth to nourish the liver and kidneys, clear mild internal heat, and strengthen overall constitution without https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-recovery-purple-corn-carrot-potato-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6267/6267_0.jpg Purple Corn, Carrot & Potato Pork Rib Soup A nourishing everyday soup for new mothers who prefer to avoid traditional herbal ingredients — purple corn's high mineral content and deep anthocyanin pigment combine with carrot and potato in a simple, delicious broth that is traditionally associated with replenishing qi, blood, and fluids af https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-recovery-soap-pod-seed-lotus-lily-longan-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6642/6642_0.jpg Soap Pod Seed, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb & Longan Soup A nourishing sweet soup combining soap pod seeds with lotus seeds, lily bulb, longan, and red dates — traditionally valued after childbirth for supporting milk production, aiding body slimming, and calming the heart and mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/postpartum-slimming-yam-wood-ear-apple-portobello-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/3156/3156_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Black Wood Ear, Apple and King Oyster Mushroom Soup A gentle, plant-forward Cantonese soup for new mothers seeking to gradually restore their figure after childbirth — naturally sweet, mildly cooling, rich in dietary fibre, and suitable for all constitutions. It can also serve as a light, cholesterol-friendly everyday soup for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/potato-carrot-fish-soup-for-children-with-weak-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/787/787_0.jpg Potato, Carrot and Fresh Sea Fish Soup A simple, nourishing Cantonese soup using everyday pantry vegetables — potato and carrot — with fresh sea fish to gently support the digestive system in children who seem tired, lack energy, or sleep with eyes slightly open. No Chinese herbs required; the whole family can enjoy it. https://nourilo.com/recipes/potato-carrot-quail-soup-for-young-children/ https://images.nourilo.com/8610/8610_0.jpg Potato, Carrot & Quail Soup A mild, naturally sweet Cantonese family soup pairing the nutritious potato and carrot with lean, protein-rich quail — a gentle daily soup to support healthy growth, digestion, and appetite in young children and the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/potato-corn-wood-ear-soup-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/4696/4696_0.jpg Potato, Corn and Black Wood-Ear Soup A naturally sweet and satisfying Cantonese-style soup that combines potato, corn, black wood-ear mushroom and carrot in a traditional food-therapy approach associated with supporting intestinal health and reducing dietary fat accumulation. Simple to prepare and suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/potato-lotus-seed-chicken-breast-soup-for-cold-weak-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/8659/8659_0.jpg Potato, Fresh Lotus Seed and Chicken Breast Soup A gentle, warming soup for those with a cold, weakened stomach — a pattern commonly seen in people who habitually drink ice-cold beverages or live under chronic stress. Potato is the central food-therapy ingredient here, associated with supporting the spleen, easing stomach cramping, and building en https://nourilo.com/recipes/potato-chestnut-pigeon-soup-for-muscle-weakness/ https://images.nourilo.com/8813/8813_0.jpg Potato, Chestnut and Squab Pigeon Soup A rich, satisfying soup combining potassium-rich potatoes and chestnuts with tender squab pigeon — traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to support muscle strength, appetite, and bone health in both the elderly and growing children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/potato-tangerine-peel-crucian-carp-soup-for-cold-spleen-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/9721/9721_0.jpg Potato, Tangerine Peel and Crucian Carp Soup A warming, light everyday soup made with crucian carp pan-fried until golden, then simmered with potato, tangerine peel, and ginger. Traditionally valued for supporting a cold or weak digestive system, this family-friendly soup is especially recommended for those with chronic stomach weakness, gastr https://nourilo.com/recipes/potato-tomato-beetroot-soup-for-detox-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5094/5094_0.jpg Potato, Tomato, Beetroot and Carrot Soup A colourful, naturally sweet Cantonese food-therapy soup combining beetroot, potato, tomato, and carrot — all rich in pectin and dietary fibre — traditionally associated with helping the body eliminate heavy metals, supporting cardiovascular health, and promoting a clearer complexion for the whole f https://nourilo.com/recipes/pregnancy-edema-corn-silk-tangerine-peel-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6278/6278_0.jpg Corn Silk & Dried Tangerine Peel Drink A gentle two-ingredient tea using fresh corn silk and dried tangerine peel — the corn silk's mild diuretic and dampness-resolving properties are traditionally balanced by the warmth of dried tangerine peel, making this a well-rounded drink for late-pregnancy ankle swelling that is neither too c https://nourilo.com/recipes/pregnancy-postnatal-constipation-pine-nut-fig-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/4738/4738_0.jpg Pine Nut and Fig Congee A mild, nourishing congee made with pine nuts and dried figs — two ingredients traditionally prized for gently lubricating the intestines without stressing a weakened post-illness or postpartum body. Suitable for pregnant women, new mothers, older adults, and children alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pregnancy-nourishment-stir-fried-dried-oysters-with-vegetables/ https://images.nourilo.com/2811/2811_0.jpg Stir-Fried Dried Oyster and Vegetable Medley A homely stir-fry of pre-steamed diced dried oysters with shiitake, dried tofu, carrot and Chinese kale, traditionally valued as a gentle, easy-to-digest dish for pregnant and postpartum women. Dried oysters are prized as a calcium-rich, nourishing food. https://nourilo.com/recipes/premature-grey-hair-persimmon-goji-walnut-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2714/2714_0.jpg Dried Persimmon, Goji and Walnut Soup A simple, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of dried persimmon, goji berries and walnuts, traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and support darker hair for people with early greying. https://nourilo.com/recipes/premature-grey-hair-toasted-black-bean-mulberry-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7069/7069_0.jpg Toasted Black Bean and Black Mulberry Tea A simple, two-ingredient tea for those noticing premature greying. Black soy beans with green kernel and dried black mulberries are both deeply pigmented foods rich in anthocyanins — the same class of antioxidant compounds associated with supporting melanin production. In traditional practice they a https://nourilo.com/recipes/prenatal-postnatal-astragalus-ginger-date-sea-bass-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7338/7338_0.jpg Astragalus Ginger Red Date Sea Bass Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup combining astragalus root, red dates, ginger and sea bass — traditionally prepared to support the body during pregnancy and in the weeks after giving birth, particularly for symptoms such as fatigue, mild swelling, anaemia, night sweats, and slow wound recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/preserved-kumquat-syrup-for-throat-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3946/3946_0.jpg Honey and Dark Sugar Preserved Kumquat A traditional Cantonese preserved kumquat recipe shared by an overseas reader, where the kumquats are first steamed, then simmered with licorice and lime juice, and finally sweetened with dark sugar and honey. The finished syrup can be stirred into warm water or eaten as a whole piece to soothe a dr https://nourilo.com/recipes/prevent-high-blood-pressure-burdock-corn-carrot-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7792/7792_0.jpg Burdock Root, Sweet Corn and Carrot Lean Pork Soup A nourishing, lightly flavoured soup centred on fresh burdock root — a vegetable prized in Japan and in Chinese food therapy for its liver-supporting polyphenols and its association with healthy blood glucose and lipid metabolism. A practical household soup for those managing or wanting to prevent h https://nourilo.com/recipes/prevent-hypertension-flu-yam-chayote-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7059/7059_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Chayote and Fresh Fish Soup A light, nourishing everyday soup combining fresh sea fish, fresh Chinese yam, chayote, and carrot. Together they provide a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and plant mucilages that in traditional practice support stable blood sugar, healthy vessels, robust immunity, and resistance to seasonal https://nourilo.com/recipes/preventive-lung-heat-reed-barley-honeysuckle-pear-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/4311/4311_0.jpg Reed Root, Barley, Honeysuckle & Pear Drink A gentle, mildly sweet herbal drink for children — combining reed root, barley, honeysuckle, licorice, and pear to clear heat from the lungs and stomach, support the body's defences, and reduce discomfort after vaccination. Suitable as a seasonal wellness drink for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/prickly-amaranth-corn-pork-soup-for-damp-heat-clearance/ https://images.nourilo.com/8656/8656_0.jpg Prickly Amaranth Root, Corn and Lean Pork Soup A clear, mildly sweet soup featuring the root of prickly amaranth — a less common but practical food-therapy ingredient associated with cooling blood heat, clearing damp-heat from the gut and urinary tract, and supporting blood sugar regulation. Paired with corn and lean pork for a nourishing, appro https://nourilo.com/recipes/prince-ginseng-adenophora-silkie-chicken-soup-for-yin-deficiency/ https://images.nourilo.com/4399/4399_0.jpg Prince Ginseng and Adenophora Silkie Chicken Soup A gentle, nourishing soup that combines prince ginseng and northern adenophora — two herbs long used in Chinese food therapy to moisten the lungs and replenish fluids — with the nourishing properties of silkie chicken. Traditionally recommended for people who are prone to dry cough, parched throat, https://nourilo.com/recipes/prince-ginseng-lily-pear-soup-for-long-covid-children/ https://images.nourilo.com/9923/9923_0.jpg Prince Ginseng, Solomon's Seal, Lily, Apricot Kernel, and Pear Soup A gentle Cantonese soup made for children recovering from prolonged illness, using mild tonic herbs and nourishing fruit to support the lungs, calm restlessness, and replenish depleted energy. Suitable for the whole family; can be made sweet or savoury. https://nourilo.com/recipes/prince-ginseng-snow-ear-walnut-fig-soup-for-children-long-covid/ https://images.nourilo.com/9897/9897_0.jpg Prince Ginseng, Snow Ear Fungus, Walnut, Lily Bulb and Fig Soup A gentle, child-friendly post-illness recovery soup that uses prince ginseng — a safe, mild qi tonic suitable for children — alongside snow ear fungus, walnuts, lily bulb, and figs. Traditionally associated with supporting energy, appetite, lung recovery, and restful sleep after COVID or any respira https://nourilo.com/recipes/prunella-chrysanthemum-tea-for-flu-season/ https://images.nourilo.com/1949/1949_0.jpg Xia Ku Cao and Golden Chrysanthemum Tea A simple two-herb tea of prunella (xia ku cao) and golden chrysanthemum, sweetened with brown sugar — traditionally sipped in flu season to clear heat, calm the liver and brighten the eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/prunella-chrysanthemum-tea-for-liver-fire-and-tired-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/10165/10165_0.jpg Prunella Chrysanthemum Tea (Xia Ku Cao Ju Hua Cha) A fragrant prunella and chrysanthemum tea traditionally taken to clear 'liver fire' and brighten tired, sore eyes, also enjoyed for blood-pressure support. Not for pregnancy or cold/weak digestion. Informational only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/prunella-chrysanthemum-tea-for-red-eyes-headache/ https://images.nourilo.com/4718/4718_0.jpg Prunella, Chrysanthemum and Cassia Seed Tea A classic Chinese herbal tea combining prunella spike, chrysanthemum flower and cassia seeds — three herbs long used in traditional Chinese medicine to clear liver fire, relieve red and sore eyes, soothe headaches, and support healthy blood pressure. Suitable as a regular wellness drink for people w https://nourilo.com/recipes/prunella-honeysuckle-tea-for-liver-heat-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/5552/5552_0.jpg Prunella Honeysuckle Tea A classic two-herb tea brewed from prunella spike and honeysuckle flowers — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to clear liver heat, ease eye irritation and redness, and gently support healthy blood pressure in people who run hot or deal with chronic stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/prunella-luo-han-guo-fritillary-tea-for-swollen-lymph-nodes/ https://images.nourilo.com/4509/4509_0.jpg Prunella, Luo Han Guo and Zhejiang Fritillary Tea A three-ingredient herbal tea drawn from traditional Chinese food therapy, combining prunella, monk fruit and Zhejiang fritillary to support the body's natural response to swelling and nodules. Best used as a short course under guidance, not as a substitute for medical evaluation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/prunella-fritillaria-soup-for-nodules/ https://images.nourilo.com/11476/11476_0.jpg Prunella, Zhe-Fritillaria & Cat's-Claw Lean Pork Soup A traditional Cantonese herbal soup of prunella, fritillaria and cat's-claw root, simmered with lean pork and used to clear heat and help soften the kind of small nodules that form around the body. https://nourilo.com/recipes/prunella-water-chestnut-honey-date-tea-for-heat-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/10213/10213_0.jpg Prunella, Water Chestnut and Honey Date Tea A clear, sweet cooling tea of prunella, peeled water chestnut, and honey dates, used in Chinese food-therapy to clear liver heat and support bright eyes — popular among those with a 'heaty' feeling, red eyes, or who are watching blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pseudostellaria-amomum-tangerine-peel-date-soup-for-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/10722/10722_0.jpg Pseudostellaria, Amomum, Tangerine Peel and Red Date Soup A mild, lightly herbal Cantonese soup of pseudostellaria, amomum, tangerine peel and red date, traditionally enjoyed to support a weak, bloated stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pseudostellaria-goji-dendrobium-conch-soup-for-eyesight/ https://images.nourilo.com/2834/2834_0.jpg Pseudostellaria, Goji, Dendrobium and Dried Conch Soup A nourishing Cantonese-style soup designed for people who spend long hours looking at screens, combining dendrobium, goji and mulberry to support liver and stomach yin while the conch provides a flavourful, protein-rich base. Suitable for most adults and children over 3. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pseudostellaria-yam-lotus-seed-red-date-congee-for-calm-and-energy/ https://images.nourilo.com/11188/11188_0.jpg Pseudostellaria, Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Red Date Congee A mild, comforting congee of pseudostellaria, Chinese yam, lotus seed and red date, traditionally enjoyed to strengthen the spleen, generate fluids and calm the mind — gentle enough for both children and tired, run-down adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-frog-soup-for-diabetes-care/ https://images.nourilo.com/2101/2101_0.jpg Pumpkin and Frog Soup A traditional Cantonese soup of pumpkin and frog, shared as a supportive dish for people managing diabetes who feel weak, with a dry mouth and throat or night sweats. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-persimmon-cake-soup-for-age-spots/ https://images.nourilo.com/3441/3441_0.jpg Pumpkin & Dried Persimmon Soup A gentle, naturally sweet soup using pumpkin and dried persimmon — both rich in pectin and antioxidant pigments that are traditionally associated with nourishing the skin, supporting blood sugar balance, and fading age spots and hyperpigmentation over time. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-red-date-millet-congee-for-pregnancy-and-postpartum/ https://images.nourilo.com/6501/6501_0.jpg Pumpkin, Red Date and Millet Congee A gentle, naturally sweet congee combining pumpkin, red dates, and millet — traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy for supporting digestion, nourishing blood, and promoting maternal wellbeing during pregnancy and recovery after childbirth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-garlic-vegetable-soup-for-detox-and-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/8495/8495_0.jpg Pumpkin, Garlic and Mixed Vegetable Soup A vibrant, plant-based soup built around pumpkin, tomato, carrot, corn, and whole garlic cloves — each ingredient associated with detoxification, liver protection, blood sugar regulation, or blood pressure support. All five contribute pectin or allicin, making this an exceptionally nutritious everyd https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-herb-rice-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/2632/2632_0.jpg Pumpkin Herb Rice A homely pumpkin rice finished with parsley, traditionally valued as a wholesome dish for middle-aged eaters and people managing blood sugar, with parsley added as a natural kidney-cleansing herb. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-red-date-millet-porridge-for-spleen-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/9707/9707_0.jpg Pumpkin, Red Date, and Millet Porridge A nourishing everyday porridge combining vitamin-rich pumpkin with red dates and millet — a combination traditionally associated with strengthening the digestive system, nourishing blood, and supporting a healthy complexion. Simple enough for the whole family and easy to cook in a rice cooker. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-red-date-sweet-soup-for-lung-qi/ https://images.nourilo.com/3282/3282_0.jpg Pumpkin Red Date Sweet Soup A simple two-ingredient Cantonese sweet soup that uses pumpkin and red dates to traditionally support the middle warmer and lung qi — mild, fragrant, and enjoyed by the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-tomato-carrot-frog-leg-soup-for-skin-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/11201/11201_0.jpg Pumpkin, Tomato, Carrot and Frog Leg Soup A sweet, colourful soup of pumpkin, tomato, carrot and frog legs, traditionally enjoyed to support a clear complexion and bright eyes, rich in the natural pectin found in these everyday vegetables and fruit. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-tomato-carrot-frog-soup-for-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10525/10525_0.jpg Pumpkin, Tomato, Carrot and Frog Soup A naturally sweet pumpkin, tomato and carrot soup with frog, traditionally enjoyed to support gentle detoxification, even out skin tone and brighten the complexion and eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-tomato-soup-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/64/64_0.jpg Pumpkin Tomato Cashew Soup A gentle, naturally sweet soup combining pumpkin, tomato, and cashews — ingredients valued in traditional Chinese food therapy for their role in supporting balanced energy, digestion, and blood vessel health. Suitable for the whole family, with particular relevance for those managing blood sugar. https://nourilo.com/recipes/pumpkin-tomato-potato-carrot-chestnut-soup-for-clear-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10694/10694_0.jpg Pumpkin, Tomato, Potato, Carrot and Chestnut Soup A naturally sweet vegetarian soup of pumpkin, tomato, potato, carrot and chestnut, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the skin, support an even complexion and ease the bowels. https://nourilo.com/recipes/purple-garlic-purslane-salad-for-acute-gastroenteritis/ https://images.nourilo.com/10038/10038_0.jpg Purple Garlic & Purslane Cold Salad A tangy garlic-and-purslane cold dish, lightly blanched and dressed with sweet-sour minced garlic, traditionally taken to warm the stomach and support gut health during acute gastroenteritis. https://nourilo.com/recipes/purple-yam-lily-black-chicken-soup-for-skin-beauty/ https://images.nourilo.com/5065/5065_0.jpg Purple Yam, Fresh Lily Bulb and Red Date Black Chicken Soup (Zi Huai Shan Bai He Wu Ji Tang) A nourishing whole-bird soup featuring purple yam (known as 'purple ginseng'), fresh lily bulb, red dates, and silkie chicken — a traditional Cantonese combination valued for supporting healthy skin, cellular renewal, and immune function. Gentle enough for the whole family and particularly https://nourilo.com/recipes/purple-yam-lotus-lily-longan-soup-for-blood-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/6388/6388_0.jpg Purple Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Longan Sweet Soup A beautiful purple-hued Cantonese sweet soup combining fresh purple Chinese yam, lotus seeds, lily bulb and dried longan, traditionally prepared to nourish the blood, support the spleen and kidneys, calm the mind and ease restless sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/purple-yam-lotus-seed-lily-soup-for-menopause/ https://images.nourilo.com/8769/8769_0.jpg Purple Chinese Yam, Fresh Lotus Seed and Fresh Lily Bulb Soup A simple, naturally sweet dessert soup made with fresh purple yam, lotus seeds and lily bulb — a traditional food-therapy preparation particularly valued for women in the menopause transition, associated with supporting oestrogen balance, calming restlessness, easing sleep, and protecting bone densi https://nourilo.com/recipes/purslane-congee-for-lung-fibrosis-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/7741/7741_0.jpg Purslane (Ma Chi Xian) Congee A nourishing congee using purslane — a wild leafy vegetable called a 'natural antibiotic' in folk tradition — believed to help protect lung tissue from fibrotic changes after respiratory infection. Purslane is rich in iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A, B, C, and E. Ginger and hone https://nourilo.com/recipes/purslane-barley-soup-for-shingles/ https://images.nourilo.com/1819/1819_0.jpg Purslane and Job's-Tears Barley Soup A simple two-ingredient soup of fresh purslane and Job's-tears barley — traditionally used to clear heat and resolve dampness, as a supportive measure during shingles. https://nourilo.com/recipes/purslane-egg-drop-pork-soup-for-lung-and-liver-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5754/5754_0.jpg Purslane Egg-Drop Pork Soup A simple, homestyle egg-drop soup starring purslane — a common vegetable long used in Chinese food therapy to clear heat and support the body's natural defences. Traditionally eaten by people whose daily work exposes them to dust and environmental pollutants. https://nourilo.com/recipes/purslane-lean-pork-soup-for-damp-heat-eczema/ https://images.nourilo.com/8564/8564_0.jpg Purslane and Lean Pork Soup A simple, cooling soup using fresh purslane — a wild green herb used in summer food therapy across southern China — to help clear heat and dampness from the body. Traditionally associated with soothing inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and relieving urinary tract discomfort. Quick to prepa https://nourilo.com/recipes/purslane-mung-bean-barley-pork-soup-for-shingles-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/8529/8529_0.jpg Purslane, Mung Bean, Pearl Barley and Lean Pork Soup A clear, cooling soup combining purslane — a herb long used in Chinese medicine for its antibacterial, antiviral properties — with mung beans and raw pearl barley to help clear heat-toxins from the body; traditionally prepared to support recovery from shingles and reduce the risk of lingering nerve https://nourilo.com/recipes/qi-blood-tonic-fresh-ginseng-lotus-goji-stewed-silkie-chicken/ https://images.nourilo.com/4821/4821_0.jpg Fresh Ginseng, Chinese Yam and Goji Stewed Silkie Chicken A warming double-boiled stew that traditionally supports qi and blood nourishment during cold weather, combining fresh ginseng with silkie chicken, Chinese yam, goji berries, and red dates. https://nourilo.com/recipes/qi-calming-honey-marinated-red-ginseng-slices/ https://images.nourilo.com/6098/6098_0.jpg Honey-Marinated Red Ginseng Slices A simple, long-keeping tonic preparation: red ginseng slices are briefly steamed and then steeped in pure honey for seven days. Steaming moderates the warming nature of ginseng, making it more broadly suitable. Eat 3–4 slices daily as a gentle tonic. Not suitable for those with yin-deficiency heat o https://nourilo.com/recipes/purslane-single-clove-garlic-soup-for-gut-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/11453/11453_0.jpg Purslane and Single-Clove Garlic Soup A light, fragrant summer soup of blanched purslane and pungent single-clove garlic, traditionally used to clear heat and support a healthy digestive tract. https://nourilo.com/recipes/purslane-psoralea-soup-for-vaginal-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/2542/2542_0.jpg Fresh Purslane and Psoralea Soup A traditional women's soup of fresh purslane and psoralea, taken to clear heat-damp and support intimate health. Purslane can cause uterine contraction, so this soup is not for pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/qi-blood-anti-aging-black-goji-longan-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/10872/10872_0.jpg Black Goji and Dried Longan Tea A pretty, naturally sweet infusion of black goji and dried longan, brewed in warm (not boiling) water and traditionally valued for nourishing qi and blood. https://nourilo.com/recipes/qi-deficiency-mood-support-rose-astragalus-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6558/6558_0.jpg Rose Petal & Astragalus Tea A gentle three-ingredient floral tea combining astragalus root — a foundational qi tonic — with rose petals to ease liver qi stagnation and lift the mood. Traditionally associated with supporting those who feel persistently drained, tense, or emotionally low, especially in spring. https://nourilo.com/recipes/qi-deficiency-lung-support-quail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10479/10479_1.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji, Polygonatum, Mai Dong and Quail Soup A clear, gently nourishing quail soup with Chinese yam, polygonatum and mai dong, traditionally enjoyed to support qi, moisten the lungs and ease the spleen and stomach without being heating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/qi-spleen-yam-chestnut-silkie-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8369/8369_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Chestnut and Silkie Chicken Soup A gentle, warming soup pairing fresh yam and dendrobium with silkie chicken and chestnuts to support digestive function and nourish qi — suitable for most of the family, including those recovering from illness or with mild poor appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/quail-black-bean-yam-carrot-soup-for-childrens-growth/ https://images.nourilo.com/6491/6491_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Carrot, Black Bean and Quail Soup A nourishing low-fat, high-nutrition soup pairing quail with black beans, Chinese yam, and carrot — traditionally given to growing children to support kidney and spleen function, bone development, and overall vitality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/radish-apple-seaweed-lean-pork-soup-for-cancer-prevention-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/11359/11359_0.jpg White & Red Radish, Apple & Laver Lean Pork Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup of white and red radish, apple and laver with lean pork, built around antioxidant-rich everyday vegetables traditionally enjoyed to support the body's overall resilience. https://nourilo.com/recipes/radish-chen-pi-water-for-post-surgery-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/5556/5556_0.jpg White Radish and Chen Pi Water A simple two-ingredient drink that Nourilo has shared with family members before surgery. In traditional food therapy, white radish supports digestion and urination, while chen pi moves qi in the digestive system — together they are traditionally prepared to help the body clear residual anaesthetic https://nourilo.com/recipes/radish-hawthorn-dried-duck-gizzard-soup-for-bloating/ https://images.nourilo.com/5927/5927_0.jpg White Radish, Hawthorn and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup A light, naturally sweet soup combining white radish, hawthorn, aged duck gizzard, and tangerine peel — a classic Cantonese digestive recipe traditionally recommended after holiday overeating to ease bloating, belching, and food stagnation in adults and children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/radish-honey-water-for-cough-and-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/4967/4967_0.jpg White Radish Honey Water One of the simplest and most effective home remedies in Cantonese folk medicine: radish naturally draws out its own juice when coated in honey, producing a gentle, cooling liquid that can soothe dry cough, hoarse voice, nighttime cough, and mild bronchitis. Suitable for children and adults alike. Ho https://nourilo.com/recipes/radish-leaf-ginger-tea-for-bloating-indigestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/859/859_0.jpg Radish Leaf & Ginger Tea A humble two-ingredient folk remedy using the often-discarded leaves of the white radish, simmered with ginger to gently support digestion, ease abdominal discomfort, and soothe throat irritation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/radish-seed-congee-for-holiday-fullness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2627/2627_0.jpg Radish Seed (Lai Fu Zi) Congee A plain, two-ingredient congee of toasted radish seed and rice, traditionally used after festive over-eating to help move stagnant food and ease a full, bloated, belching stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/radish-seed-fritillaria-partridge-soup-for-childrens-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/10127/10127_0.jpg Radish Seed, Fritillaria and Partridge Soup A fragrant soup of radish seed, fritillaria and partridge, traditionally used to ease phlegm and cough in children with a hot, sticky-phlegm cough — a gentle, family-friendly bowl with clear cautions for cold, weak constitutions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/radish-seed-sesame-congee-for-chronic-bronchitis-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/2755/2755_0.jpg Radish-Seed (Lai Fu Zi) and Black Sesame Congee A simple congee of toasted radish seed and black sesame stirred into rice, traditionally used to loosen phlegm and ease a wheezy, phlegmy cough — gentle enough for elderly people and children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/radish-sour-plum-soup-for-indigestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/1152/1152_0.jpg White Radish and Sour Plum Soup A simple folk remedy of white radish and preserved sour plum, traditionally taken to ease indigestion, a full bloated stomach, heartburn and nausea. Just two everyday ingredients. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rainbow-vegetable-soup-for-everyday-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/6448/6448_0.jpg Rainbow Vegetable Soup A vibrant, wholesome Cantonese soup inspired by the Western concept of rainbow eating — different coloured vegetables each bring their own nutrients and food-therapy properties. Light, naturally sweet, and neither warming nor cooling, this soup is suitable for the whole family and is traditionally a https://nourilo.com/recipes/rainbow-vegetable-soup-for-five-organ-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/7444/7444_0.jpg Rainbow Vegetable Soup (Cai Hong Tang) A vibrant, plant-based soup inspired by the rainbow-eating principle — each ingredient brings a different colour and a different traditional benefit. Green olives soothe the throat, Chinese yam supports the spleen, carrot nourishes the liver and eyes, figs moisten the intestines, and black beans sup https://nourilo.com/recipes/rainbow-vegetable-soup-for-gut-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/10611/10611_0.jpg Rainbow Vegetable Soup A colourful, naturally sweet vegetarian soup of carrot, asparagus, corn, shiitake and nuts, traditionally used to support gut health, balance and the body's resilience — a friendly way to get picky eaters more vegetables. https://nourilo.com/recipes/recovery-and-radiance-yam-goji-chicken-fish-maw-stew/ https://images.nourilo.com/11221/11221_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Goji and Chicken Breast Stewed with Fish Maw A double-boiled Cantonese stew of fresh yam, goji and chicken breast with fish maw, traditionally taken to nourish the body and support recovery and complexion after surgery, childbirth or illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/recovery-snow-fungus-walnut-sea-cucumber/ https://images.nourilo.com/1396/1396_0.jpg Snow Fungus, Walnut and Sea-Cucumber Double-Boiled Tonic A gentle double-boiled tonic of snow fungus, walnut, sea cucumber and scallop, traditionally taken to support the kidney essence and nourish the lungs and stomach in those who are weak or recovering. Not for those with a damp spleen or loose stools. https://nourilo.com/recipes/recurrent-miscarriage-loranthus-lotus-seed-egg-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6869/6869_0.jpg Processed Loranthus, Lotus Seed and Egg Sweet Tea A fragrant, lightly sweet traditional tea-soup that has long been used in Cantonese households as a gentle prenatal tonic, particularly for women who have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss. The hero ingredient — processed loranthus herb — is renowned in traditional Chinese food therapy for streng https://nourilo.com/recipes/red-bean-crepes-for-appetite-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3181/3181_0.jpg Red Bean Thin Crepes (Boh Bing) These soft, pan-fried glutinous rice crepes with a sweet red bean filling are a classic Cantonese street snack. Red beans are traditionally valued for supporting healthy fluid balance and gentle digestion, making this a wholesome and satisfying treat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/red-bean-lotus-seed-beauty-congee-for-rough-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/8119/8119_0.jpg Red Bean and Lotus Seed Beauty Congee A warming, lightly sweet congee-style dessert combining adzuki beans, lotus seeds, gorgon nut, and coix seeds — traditionally consumed to nourish blood, calm the mind, reduce water retention, and restore a healthy glow to skin that has been dulled by poor sleep or stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/red-bean-astragalus-congee-for-recovery-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/2469/2469_0.jpg Red Bean and Astragalus Congee A gentle, easy-to-digest congee of astragalus, red beans, pearl barley and glutinous rice, traditionally made to support strength and appetite for those feeling weak or off their food during recovery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/red-bean-red-date-tangerine-peel-drink-for-pregnancy-menstrual-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/6351/6351_0.jpg Red Bean, Red Date & Tangerine Peel Water A gentle, widely-used Cantonese wellness drink combining red beans with red dates and tangerine peel. It is a practical daily companion for women during menstruation or pregnancy — supporting blood nourishment, reducing bloating, and easing mild fluid retention. Kidney disease patients should avoid https://nourilo.com/recipes/red-date-millet-congee-for-post-fast-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/4800/4800_0.jpg Red Date and Millet Congee A gentle, warming congee made from just two ingredients — red dates and millet — that has been used in traditional Chinese food therapy to slowly rebuild the digestive system after fasting, illness, or a period of very low appetite. Light enough for delicate stomachs and nourishing enough to support https://nourilo.com/recipes/red-goji-leaf-pork-liver-lean-meat-soup-for-lung-and-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/5140/5140_0.jpg Red Goji Leaf, Pork Liver, and Lean Meat Soup A quick, nourishing Cantonese soup using red goji leaf — a health vegetable popular in Thailand and Taiwan, rich in vitamins and minerals — with pork liver and lean meat to clear lung heat, brighten the eyes, and ease dry cough. Ready in under 30 minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/reed-root-coix-bamboo-leaf-pear-water-for-heat-and-restlessness/ https://images.nourilo.com/6605/6605_0.jpg Reed Root, Coix Seed, Lophatherum and Pear Drink A gentle cooling drink made with reed rhizome, coix seeds, lophatherum herb, and pear. Traditionally used after a fever has passed to clear residual heat, ease irritability, soothe mouth sores, and support fluid replenishment. Mild and suitable for all ages, including young children and the elderly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/red-wolfberry-herb-goji-pork-soup-for-eye-protection/ https://images.nourilo.com/8679/8679_0.jpg Red Wolfberry Herb (Qigongcai), Goji Berry & Pork Tenderloin Soup A quick, clean Cantonese soup made with a rare leafy vegetable known as red wolfberry herb (sometimes sold as 'land watercress' or 'land goji herb'), combined with goji berries and lean pork — traditionally used to cool liver heat, protect vision, and relieve eye dryness for peop https://nourilo.com/recipes/red-wine-braised-prawns-festive-warming-dish/ https://images.nourilo.com/1811/1811_0.jpg Red-Wine Braised Prawns with Onion, Tomato and Pepper A festive New Year dish of large prawns braised with red wine, onion, tomato and bell pepper — fragrant, celebratory, and traditionally regarded as warming for those who feel the cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/reed-rhizome-job-tears-pear-water-for-childrens-internal-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1160/1160_0.jpg Reed Rhizome, Job's Tears and Pear Water A gentle, sweet-tasting children's drink of reed rhizome, Job's tears and snow pear, traditionally used to clear internal heat and soothe a dry throat — often given around vaccination time. https://nourilo.com/recipes/reed-root-mint-barley-soup-for-chickenpox-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/3686/3686_0.jpg Reed Root, Mint, Bamboo Leaf and Barley Tea A lightly flavoured herbal tea blending reed root, peppermint, barley and bamboo leaf — a traditional Chinese recipe used during the recovery stage of chickenpox, when the rash has subsided but internal heat and mild fever linger. Best taken once daily for three to five days. https://nourilo.com/recipes/reed-root-honeysuckle-mung-bean-soup-for-infant-roseola/ https://images.nourilo.com/8123/8123_0.jpg Reed Root, Honeysuckle, Mung Bean and Cabbage Soup A mild, cooling soup traditionally used in Cantonese households to support infants experiencing roseola — a common childhood viral rash with fever. The blend of reed root, honeysuckle, mung beans, and napa cabbage is considered gentle enough for young children and is traditionally associated with cl https://nourilo.com/recipes/reed-root-ophiopogon-dendrobium-tea-for-children-after-fever/ https://images.nourilo.com/11104/11104_0.jpg Reed Root Ophiopogon Dendrobium Tea A gentle, lightly sweet tea of reed root, ophiopogon and dendrobium, traditionally given to children recovering from a fever to clear lingering heat, encourage saliva and ease dry mouth and thirst. https://nourilo.com/recipes/reed-root-perilla-tea-for-childrens-cold-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/4116/4116_0.jpg Reed Root and Perilla Leaf Tea A gentle two-herb tea from the Cantonese tradition, traditionally prepared during cold and flu season to help children build resistance and ease early cold symptoms. Reed rhizome clears lung and stomach heat; perilla leaf helps the body resolve wind-cold. Safe for pregnant women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/reed-root-water-chestnut-pear-soup-for-cold-and-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/5429/5429_0.jpg Reed Root, Water Chestnut & Pear Soup A naturally sweet, kid-friendly broth rooted in Cantonese food therapy, this soup is traditionally prepared to clear heat from the lungs and large intestine, ease a cough with thick or yellowish phlegm, and support the body's recovery from a cold or low-grade fever. Safe for children and mild e https://nourilo.com/recipes/rehmannia-honeysuckle-mung-bean-soup-for-eczema-and-acne/ https://images.nourilo.com/6164/6164_0.jpg Raw Rehmannia Honeysuckle Mung Bean Soup A cooling traditional soup combining raw rehmannia, honeysuckle flower, and mung beans to support the body's natural response to heat-related skin conditions such as acne and eczema. Not suitable for people with a cold constitution or during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rehmannia-solomon-seal-ophiopogon-soup-for-thyroid-imbalance/ https://images.nourilo.com/3062/3062_0.jpg Rehmannia, Sea Solomon's Seal and Ophiopogon Soup (Sheng Di Hai Yu Zhu Mai Dong Tang) A cooling, yin-nourishing herbal soup traditionally used to support thyroid health — suitable for both overactive and underactive thyroid patterns — by addressing the common underlying factor of yin deficiency and internal heat. Not a substitute for medical treatment; those with a diagnosed thyroid https://nourilo.com/recipes/rehmannia-ophiopogon-longan-tea-for-mood-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/8296/8296_0.jpg Rehmannia, Ophiopogon, and Longan Calming Tea A mildly sweet, naturally fragrant three-ingredient herbal tea traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat from the heart, and calm the mind — suitable as a gentle daily support for those prone to irritability, emotional fluctuations, restless sleep, or vivid dreaming. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rehmannia-mung-bean-pigeon-soup-for-acne/ https://images.nourilo.com/8132/8132_0.jpg Rehmannia Mung Bean Pigeon Soup (Sheng Di Lu Dou Ru Ge Tang) A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup using rehmannia root, mung beans, coix seed, and pigeon to support the skin's natural balance. Traditionally prepared for those dealing with early-stage folliculitis, acne, or heat-related skin breakouts, this mild soup is suitable for most adults, with https://nourilo.com/recipes/reishi-black-bean-longan-silkie-soup-for-calm-and-energy/ https://images.nourilo.com/11534/11534_0.jpg Reishi, Black Bean, Longan and Silkie Chicken Soup A nourishing tonic soup of reishi, black soybean, longan and silkie chicken, traditionally taken to support energy, calm the mind and aid recovery after illness or surgery. Not for those still fighting off a cold or flu. https://nourilo.com/recipes/reishi-notoginseng-pork-soup-for-liver-inflammation/ https://images.nourilo.com/8855/8855_0.jpg Reishi Mushroom & Notoginseng Pork Soup A gently medicinal Cantonese soup using reishi mushroom slices and notoginseng — two of the most revered herbs in Chinese food therapy — simmered with lean pork to make a nourishing everyday broth traditionally associated with supporting liver health, managing cholesterol, reducing inflammation, and https://nourilo.com/recipes/reishi-walnut-apricot-tea-for-bronchitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/2994/2994_0.jpg Reishi, Walnut & Apricot Kernel Tea A slow-simmered medicinal tea combining reishi mushroom, walnut kernels, and apricot kernels — traditionally used to nourish the lungs, reduce phlegm, and support those managing chronic bronchitis or recurring cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/restless-insomnia-lotus-embryo-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7427/7427_0.jpg Lotus Plumule Tea (Lian Zi Xin Tea) A simple one-ingredient herbal tea made from the tiny green embryo found inside fresh lotus seeds, traditionally used to clear heart fire, calm the liver, and ease restlessness and insomnia — especially timely when stress is affecting sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/restless-mood-fresh-yam-lily-seed-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10432/10432_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Sour Jujube and Longan Soup A gentle Cantonese food-therapy soup with fresh Chinese yam, lotus seed, lily bulb, sour jujube and longan, traditionally taken to calm the mind and support sleep for people who feel anxious or scattered. https://nourilo.com/recipes/restless-sleep-wheat-black-bean-lotus-seed-jujube-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2710/2710_0.jpg Wheat Grain, Black Bean, Lotus Seed and Nan Jujube Soup A gentle Cantonese sweet soup of wheat grain, black soybeans, lotus seeds and nan jujube, traditionally used to calm the heart, nourish the kidneys and support sleep for those who lie awake, restless and tired. https://nourilo.com/recipes/restlessness-insomnia-american-ginseng-longan-lily-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/1691/1691_0.jpg American Ginseng, Longan and Lily Bulb Tea A soothing tea of American ginseng, longan, fu shen and lily bulb, traditionally taken to ease a restless mind, support sleep, and help with forgetfulness and nervous fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rheumatoid-arthritis-support-yam-lotus-chestnut-black-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6421/6421_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Chestnut, Black Bean and Mulberry Lean Pork Soup A gently nourishing soup combining ingredients traditionally prized for their ability to support the spleen, strengthen kidney qi, and nourish the bones and sinews. Suitable for people managing rheumatoid arthritis who cannot tolerate rich tonics, as well as the elderly, growing children, and anyone https://nourilo.com/recipes/rice-cooker-eel-mushroom-rice-for-liver-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/378/378_0.jpg Eel, Shiitake Mushroom and Red Date Rice Casserole A nourishing one-pot rice dish that layers tender marinated eel over shiitake mushrooms and red dates, steamed into plain rice — traditionally associated with nourishing liver blood, strengthening the digestive system, and supporting recovery from prolonged fatigue or chronic hepatitis. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roast-pork-mustard-greens-with-garlic-douchi/ https://images.nourilo.com/3806/3806_0.jpg Braised Mustard Greens with Roast Pork, Garlic and Fermented Black Beans A satisfying Cantonese home-cook classic: dense, leafy mustard greens braised in a wok with Cantonese roast pork belly, pungent garlic, and fermented black beans — traditionally associated with warming the digestive system, stimulating appetite, and promoting the movement of lung qi. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roasted-barley-tea-for-summer-heat-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/10715/10715_0.jpg Roasted Barley Tea A fragrant, caffeine-free roasted barley tea, traditionally enjoyed in summer to ease the heat, support digestion and settle the mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roasted-black-bean-ginger-tea-for-fluid-retention/ https://images.nourilo.com/3670/3670_0.jpg Roasted Black Bean and Ginger Tea A simple, practical everyday tea made by infusing pan-roasted black beans and fresh ginger in boiling water — traditionally regarded as nourishing to both the liver and kidneys, supportive of healthy circulation and mild fluid balance, and reputed to benefit hair and bone health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roasted-black-bean-mulberry-licorice-tea-for-nourishing-yin-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/11282/11282_0.jpg Roasted Black Bean, Black Mulberry & Licorice Tea A fragrant steeped tea of roasted black soybeans, black mulberries, and licorice, traditionally favoured to nourish yin and blood, support hair and complexion, and ease fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roasted-black-bean-tea-for-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/5278/5278_0.jpg Roasted Black Soybean Tea (Qing Ren Hei Dou Cha) A warming daily tea brewed from dry-roasted black soybeans with green centres — a classic in Chinese food therapy for supporting kidney function, promoting dark, lustrous hair, and slowing visible signs of ageing. Roasting makes the beans safe and fragrant to steep; the tea can be refilled until the https://nourilo.com/recipes/rock-sugar-wampee-for-appetite-and-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/10205/10205_0.jpg Rock-Sugar Wampee Preserve A homemade jam of wampee fruit slow-cooked with yellow rock sugar, used in Chinese food-therapy as a warm-water tonic drink to aid digestion, promote saliva, and soothe an overused throat or a phlegmy cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-albizia-chrysanthemum-tea-for-stress-and-low-mood/ https://images.nourilo.com/10683/10683_0.jpg Rose, Albizia and Chrysanthemum Three-Flower Tea A fragrant three-flower tea of rose, albizia and chrysanthemum, traditionally sipped to soothe the liver, ease a low or restless mood and relieve a tight chest. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-apple-blossom-osmanthus-tea-for-liver-qi-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/6668/6668_0.jpg Rose, Apple Blossom and Osmanthus Flower Tea A fragrant three-flower tea traditionally brewed to help ease emotional tension and support clear, bright skin. Simple to prepare and gentle enough for most adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-albizia-phlegm-qi-tea-for-globus-sensation/ https://images.nourilo.com/9700/9700_0.jpg Rose and Albizia Phlegm-Clearing Tea A gentle floral tea blending rose buds, albizia flower buds, and classical phlegm-clearing herbs to support qi circulation and ease the persistent throat discomfort known in Chinese medicine as 'globus sensation' (mei he qi). Best taken consistently for two to three weeks. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-barley-tea-for-skin-brightness-and-slimming/ https://images.nourilo.com/5590/5590_0.jpg Rose and Job's Tears Powder Tea A fragrant two-ingredient floral tea combining dried rose petals and coix seed powder, traditionally brewed to support skin brightness, promote metabolic balance, and gently ease bloating — best enjoyed between meals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-brown-sugar-tea-for-heavy-periods/ https://images.nourilo.com/9839/9839_0.jpg Rose & Brown Sugar Tea A fragrant, warming floral tea made with dried rose petals and brown sugar — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to move qi and blood, ease liver-related tension, and support women with irregular or heavy periods. Simple to prepare and pleasant to drink; not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-honey-date-tea-for-brightening-and-spots/ https://images.nourilo.com/1093/1093_0.jpg Rose Honey-Date Tea A clear, naturally sweet floral tea of French pink rosebuds steeped in honey-date water, traditionally enjoyed in summer to help brighten the complexion and soften the look of freckles. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-jasmine-bergamot-tea-for-liver-qi-stagnation/ https://images.nourilo.com/8415/8415_0.jpg Rose Jasmine Bergamot Tea A gentle three-flower herbal tea combining rosebuds, jasmine, and bergamot that traditionally supports liver qi circulation and eases digestive tension. Suitable for adults and children; pregnant women should avoid floral teas. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-jasmine-osmanthus-tea-for-stomach-pain-and-gastric-ulcer/ https://images.nourilo.com/5642/5642_0.jpg Rose, Jasmine and Osmanthus Flower Tea A fragrant three-flower infusion of rose, jasmine and golden osmanthus traditionally used to ease stomach pain, relieve bloating, lift the spirits, and nourish the skin. Quick to prepare and beautifully aromatic. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-jasmine-osmanthus-tea-for-stomach-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/2820/2820_0.jpg Rose, Jasmine and Osmanthus Flower Tea A fragrant three-flower infusion combining rose, jasmine and osmanthus, traditionally brewed to support relaxed digestion and ease the discomfort of stress-related stomach tightness or bloating. Caffeine-free and gentle enough for daily use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-jasmine-tea-for-irritable-bowel/ https://images.nourilo.com/562/562_0.jpg Rose and Jasmine Flower Tea A fragrant two-flower infusion combining rose and jasmine petals, traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to ease the kind of stress-triggered abdominal cramping and loose stools associated with what Chinese medicine calls liver qi overacting on the spleen. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-longan-tea-for-blood-nourishment-and-calm-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/7476/7476_0.jpg Rose and Longan Tea A fragrant two-ingredient flower tea combining rose and longan, traditionally used to support blood nourishment, ease restlessness, and brighten the complexion — a gentle daily ritual for those prone to stress or poor sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-lotus-leaf-tea-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/1011/1011_0.jpg Rose and Lotus Leaf Tea A fragrant flower tea of rose, jasmine, bitter orange blossom and lotus leaf, traditionally enjoyed to support weight management and clear summer heat — balanced so it is neither too cooling nor too warming. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-luffa-poria-soup-for-skin-brightening/ https://images.nourilo.com/2171/2171_0.jpg Rose, Luffa and Poria Soup A fragrant soup of rose buds, luffa, poria, Job's tears and almonds; in traditional Chinese food therapy it is associated with soothing the liver, draining damp and brightening the skin, and is favoured by women dealing with post-natal melasma or freckles. Not recommended during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-mulberry-goji-tea-for-eyes-and-liver/ https://images.nourilo.com/11007/11007_0.jpg Rose, Mulberry and Goji Berry Tea A fragrant, lightly sweet floral tea of rose buds, mulberries and goji berries, traditionally enjoyed to nourish yin, support the liver and eyes, and lift the mood. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-of-china-safflower-tea-for-liver-qi-stagnation/ https://images.nourilo.com/1242/1242_0.jpg Chinese Rose and Safflower Tea A fragrant floral tea of Chinese rose and safflower with brown sugar, traditionally sipped to soothe the liver, lift low mood and support the circulation. Not for use in pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-osmanthus-jasmine-tea-for-skin-brightening/ https://images.nourilo.com/809/809_0.jpg Three-Flower Tea (San Hua Cha) A fragrant and delicate floral tea combining rose, osmanthus, and jasmine — three flowers traditionally associated with stimulating qi and blood circulation, moistening the skin, reducing facial oil, and fading dark spots and melasma. Suitable for daily drinking by both men and women. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rose-tangerine-black-date-tea-for-stomach-ulcer/ https://images.nourilo.com/7183/7183_0.jpg Rose Flower, Tangerine Cake and Black Date Tea A quick, fragrant herbal tea combining rose, tangerine cake, and black dates — traditionally brewed for stomach ulcer discomfort, poor appetite, and low mood linked to liver-stomach tension. Light, slightly sweet, and easy to prepare. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roselle-apple-honey-tea-for-digestion-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3689/3689_0.jpg Roselle, Apple and Raisin Honey Tea A vibrant ruby-red tea that is as pretty as it is practical — roselle, apple and raisins are briefly simmered together to produce a fruity, gently tart drink traditionally associated with supporting digestion, improving skin lustre, moderating blood lipids and easing fatigue. Suitable for most ages; https://nourilo.com/recipes/roselle-chrysanthemum-licorice-tea-for-eyes-and-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/101/101_0.jpg Roselle, Chrysanthemum and Licorice Tea A tart-sweet summer infusion of roselle, chrysanthemum, and licorice, used in Chinese food-therapy to clear heat, aid digestion, and support clear bright eyes — popular among those watching blood pressure and blood lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roselle-chrysanthemum-tea-for-tired-eyes-and-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/10158/10158_0.jpg Roselle Chrysanthemum Tea (Luo Shen Hua Ju Hua Cha) A bright red, tangy-fragrant roselle and chrysanthemum tea traditionally enjoyed in summer to cool the body, ease tired eyes, and support healthy blood pressure. Not suitable during pregnancy. Informational only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roselle-hawthorn-tea-for-cholesterol-and-blood-pressure-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/620/620_0.jpg Roselle Hawthorn Tea A vibrant, naturally sweet-tart tea combining roselle flowers and hawthorn fruit, traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure and blood lipid levels, and particularly recommended for those with a rich diet, heart disease risk, or obesity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roselle-jam-for-appetite-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5143/5143_1.jpg Roselle Jam A simple, beautiful homemade jam made from fresh roselle (hibiscus sabdariffa) calyces, cooked low and slow with brown sugar into a jewel-red preserve — traditionally used to stimulate appetite, support digestion, and generate fluids. Also makes a lovely gift. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roselle-jam-for-heart-and-circulation/ https://images.nourilo.com/6347/6347_0.jpg Roselle Hibiscus Jam A sweet-tart roselle (hibiscus) jam made from just two ingredients, traditionally enjoyed on toast or stirred into tea to support circulation and cardiovascular wellness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roselle-hibiscus-tea-for-digestion-and-weight/ https://images.nourilo.com/1525/1525_0.jpg Roselle Hibiscus Tea A tart, fragrant tea brewed from roselle (hibiscus) calyces, traditionally taken to support digestion and help manage weight. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/roselle-tomato-fish-soup-for-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/2045/2045_0.jpg Roselle, Tomato and Fish Slice Soup A bright, tangy roselle, tomato and fish slice soup — a refreshing summer choice traditionally enjoyed by those watching weight and blood pressure. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rotavirus-recovery-chinese-yam-fried-hyacinth-bean-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/834/834_0.jpg Chinese Yam and Dry-Fried Hyacinth Bean Congee A simple, gentle recovery congee using Chinese yam and dry-fried hyacinth beans to traditionally warm and strengthen the spleen and stomach — ideal for children and adults recovering from rotavirus, gastroenteritis, or loose stools from digestive weakness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rough-skin-polygonatum-goji-three-fruit-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1614/1614_0.jpg Hai Yu Zhu, Goji and Three-Fruit Soup A gentle Cantonese soup of sea polygonatum, goji, pear, apple, figs and red dates, traditionally used to moisten dryness from the inside and support a clearer, smoother complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/rushpith-poria-lily-tea-for-infant-night-crying/ https://images.nourilo.com/8418/8418_1.jpg Rush Pith Poria Spirit Lily Tea A mild, gentle herbal brew made from rush pith, poria spirit, and lily bulb that is traditionally used in Cantonese households to calm restless, night-crying infants and toddlers. Also suitable for adults who feel anxious or have difficulty sleeping. https://nourilo.com/recipes/safflower-braised-pork-for-cerebrovascular-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/732/732_0.jpg Safflower Braised Pork Belly A traditional Cantonese food-therapy braised dish pairing safflower — used in Chinese herbal medicine to activate blood circulation — with pork belly, whose cholesterol content is traditionally believed to act as a carrier to help convey the herb's active compounds across the blood-brain barrie https://nourilo.com/recipes/safflower-goji-longan-tea-for-complexion-and-circulation/ https://images.nourilo.com/588/588_0.jpg Safflower, Goji Berry and Longan Flesh Tea A fragrant floral tea used in Cantonese food therapy to gently nourish blood, support healthy skin tone and promote circulation. Best taken in small amounts — traditionally a week before menstruation. Not suitable for pregnant women or those with heavy periods. https://nourilo.com/recipes/salted-kumquat-tea-for-sore-throat-and-hoarseness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2576/2576_0.jpg Salted Kumquat Tea A quick steeped cup of salt-preserved kumquats with a little slab sugar, traditionally used to soothe a cold-related sore throat, hoarseness and cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/salted-kumquat-tea-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/3681/3681_0.jpg Salt-Preserved Kumquat Tea A traditional preserved condiment made by packing fresh kumquats in layers of sea salt until they release their juices — the resulting salt-preserved kumquats are then brewed into a tea to soothe sore throats, relieve hoarseness and ease dry, scratchy throats from colds or voice strain. https://nourilo.com/recipes/salted-kumquats-for-sore-throat-and-hoarse-voice/ https://images.nourilo.com/1848/1848_0.jpg Salt-Preserved Kumquats (Salted Kumquat Tea) Whole kumquats layered with coarse salt and left to cure into a savory-tart preserve. A few crushed into hot water make a traditional throat-soothing drink long valued for sore throats and a hoarse voice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/salted-lemon-winter-melon-cowpea-duck-gizzard-soup-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/2380/2380_0.jpg Salted Lemon, Winter Melon, Cowpea and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup A Chiu Chow-style soup of salted lemon, winter melon, cowpea and dried duck gizzard, traditionally taken to whet the appetite, ease fluid retention and refresh you in summer. Tangerine peel can stand in for the salted lemon. https://nourilo.com/recipes/salted-wampee-tea-for-cough-with-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/3374/3374_0.jpg Salted Wampee Tea Wampee fruit preserved in sea salt is a traditional Cantonese folk remedy that can be steeped as a warming tea, traditionally associated with supporting digestion, easing phlegmy coughs, and soothing a sore throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/salty-taste-in-mouth-huai-shan-goji-snow-fungus-sea-cucumber-stew/ https://images.nourilo.com/6820/6820_0.jpg Huai Shan, Goji Berry, Snow Fungus & Sea Cucumber Double-Steamed Stew A nourishing double-steamed stew combining huai shan, goji berries, snow fungus and sea cucumber, traditionally prepared for kidney deficiency — suitable whether the deficiency tends toward dryness or coldness — to support overall vitality and address a persistent salty taste in the mouth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sand-ginseng-jade-bamboo-partridge-soup-for-dry-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/7172/7172_0.jpg Sand Ginseng, Jade Bamboo, Snow Lotus Seed and Partridge Soup A delicately flavoured Cantonese soup pairing the classic lung-moistening herbs sha shen and yu zhu with the collagen-rich snow lotus seed and lean partridge, ideal for winter-spring respiratory care and supporting skin hydration. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sang-piaoxiao-herbs-soup-for-urinary-incontinence/ https://images.nourilo.com/34/34_0.jpg Sang Piao Xiao, Rou Cong Rong and Yi Zhi Ren Soup A traditional herbal soup using sang piao xiao (dried mantis egg case), cistanche, goji berries and yi zhi ren — a classical combination in Chinese food therapy for supporting kidney yang, reducing frequent urination and urinary leakage in older adults and those with kidney deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sapodilla-burdock-carrot-pork-soup-for-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/2192/2192_0.jpg Sapodilla, Burdock & Carrot Lean Pork Soup A nourishing Cantonese pork soup of ripe sapodilla, burdock, carrot, figs and almonds, traditionally enjoyed to moisten the lungs, support the complexion and encourage healthy, graceful aging. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sauropus-almond-three-fruit-carrot-soup-for-long-covid-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/10120/10120_0.jpg Fresh Sauropus Leaf, Almond, Three-Fruit and Carrot Soup A naturally sweet, mild soup of fresh sauropus leaf, apple, snow pear, carrot, almond and monk fruit, traditionally used to clear lung heat and soothe the lingering cough and phlegm many people notice after a cold or COVID. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sauropus-shihuangpi-dried-pear-tea-for-lung-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/11376/11376_0.jpg Sauropus Leaf, Shi Huang Pi and Dried Pear Tea A clear, lightly sweet tea of fresh sauropus leaf, shi huang pi and dried pear, traditionally used to moisten the lungs, resolve phlegm and ease a heat-type or dry cough. Not suited to a cold cough with thin white phlegm. https://nourilo.com/recipes/savory-shrimp-herb-potato-balls-afternoon-snack/ https://images.nourilo.com/1789/1789_0.jpg Shrimp and Herb Mashed-Potato Balls A homestyle Macanese-inspired afternoon snack: mashed potato folded with fresh shrimp, onion, garlic and herbs, then fried golden. Nourilo's lighter, fragrant take on classic salt-cod potato balls. https://nourilo.com/recipes/scallion-baked-chicken-in-rice-cooker/ https://images.nourilo.com/2789/2789_0.jpg Scallion-Baked Chicken (Xiang Cong Ju Ji) A wonderfully fragrant and simple Cantonese home dish: a whole young chicken marinated in sea salt and sand ginger, then slow-baked entirely in green onions inside a rice cooker — no oven needed, no water added, no watching the stove. The onion steam creates a juicy, aromatic bird every time. https://nourilo.com/recipes/scallion-fermented-bean-tofu-soup-for-childhood-wind-cold/ https://images.nourilo.com/242/242_0.jpg Scallion Fermented-Bean Tofu Soup (cong chi dou fu tang) A simple, gentle soup of scallion white, fermented black bean and tofu, traditionally taken at the very first signs of a wind-cold in children — runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/scallop-stuffed-hairy-gourd/ https://images.nourilo.com/1953/1953_0.jpg Scallop-Stuffed Hairy Gourd Rounds An elegant festive side dish of tender hairy-gourd rounds each stuffed with a sweet, savory dried scallop, steamed until silky and finished with a thin glaze — light, refined, and full of natural umami. https://nourilo.com/recipes/scalp-health-lily-bulb-ginger-peel-herbal-rinse/ https://images.nourilo.com/6424/6424_0.jpg Lily Bulb and Ginger Peel External Wash (Bai He Jiang Pi Shui) A simple two-ingredient herbal rinse drawn from traditional Chinese external medicine — lily bulb to soothe skin inflammation, and ginger peel to dispel wind and reduce oiliness at the scalp surface. Used as a post-wash rinse every other day, it is traditionally associated with improving scalp condi https://nourilo.com/recipes/scarlet-fever-recovery-mung-bean-coix-lily-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/6001/6001_0.jpg Mung Bean, Coix Seed and Fresh Lily Bulb Congee A light, cooling congee combining mung beans, coix seeds, and fresh lily bulb — eaten during the recovery phase of a heat illness such as scarlet fever to help clear residual heat-toxins from the body and soothe the skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/schisandra-codonopsis-longan-lotus-tea-for-neurasthenia/ https://images.nourilo.com/4611/4611_0.jpg Schisandra, Codonopsis, Longan and Lotus Seed Tea A gentle four-ingredient Chinese herbal tea combining schisandra berries, codonopsis root, lotus seeds, and longan flesh — traditionally used to tonify qi, nourish the heart and spleen, and support those experiencing fatigue, low mood, anxiety, or poor sleep. Not suitable while you have an active co https://nourilo.com/recipes/schisandra-goji-licorice-tea-for-night-sweats/ https://images.nourilo.com/10601/10601_0.jpg Schisandra, Goji and Licorice Tea A gentle three-ingredient tea of schisandra, goji and licorice, traditionally used to help settle night sweats, soothe a lingering cough and support restful sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/schisandra-goji-mulberry-tea-for-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/10980/10980_0.jpg Schisandra, Goji and Black Mulberry Tea A sweet-and-slightly-sour steeped tea of schisandra, goji and black mulberry that Nourilo brews to nourish the liver, support the eyes, and ease tiredness and restless sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/schisandra-licorice-ginger-tea-for-persistent-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/4370/4370_0.jpg Schisandra, Licorice and Ginger Tea A classic three-ingredient tea from traditional Chinese food therapy, combining the sour-astringent schisandra berry with warming ginger and soothing licorice root to traditionally support the lungs during a cough that has dragged on for weeks. Best suited to cold-pattern or lingering coughs — not f https://nourilo.com/recipes/schisandra-jujube-and-biota-seed-tea-for-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/1870/1870_0.jpg Five-Flavor Two-Seed Soup (Schisandra Sleep Tea) A gentle herbal tea of schisandra berries simmered with roasted sour-jujube and biota seeds, sweetened with rock sugar. Traditionally used to calm the mind and support restful sleep, and considered mild enough for longer-term use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/schisandra-red-date-congee-for-liver-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/1529/1529_0.jpg Schisandra and Red Date Congee A soothing congee of schisandra berries and red dates, traditionally taken to support liver function. For informational and culinary-wellness purposes only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/scrophularia-ophiopogon-licorice-tea-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/3912/3912_0.jpg Scrophularia, Ophiopogon and Licorice Tea A classic three-herb tea from traditional Chinese food therapy, simmered for 45 minutes to yield a clear, mildly sweet brew traditionally associated with soothing dry, inflamed throats and reducing thick phlegm caused by internal heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/scrophularia-ophiopogon-monk-fruit-tea-for-mouth-sores/ https://images.nourilo.com/5174/5174_0.jpg Scrophularia, Ophiopogon & Monk Fruit Tea A traditional three-ingredient herbal tea combining scrophularia root, ophiopogon, and monk fruit to nourish yin, clear internal heat, and support the body's recovery from recurring mouth ulcers — a remedy also valued for soothing hoarse voice and dry throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sea-cucumber-congee-for-salty-taste/ https://images.nourilo.com/7136/7136_0.jpg Sea Cucumber and Glutinous Rice Congee A warming, nourishing Cantonese congee made with sea cucumber and glutinous rice, traditionally valued for supporting kidney health, warming the spleen, and easing a persistent salty sensation in the mouth that Chinese medicine associates with kidney deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sea-cucumber-scallop-soup-for-kidney-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/3427/3427_0.jpg Huai Shan, Goji, Sea Cucumber & Dried Scallop Pork Shin Soup A nourishing slow-cooked soup featuring sea cucumber — one of the most prized ingredients in Chinese food therapy — combined with dried scallops, Chinese yam, goji berries, and pork shin. Traditionally associated with supporting kidney health, replenishing essence, and benefiting skin elasticity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sea-cucumber-with-mushroom-bamboo-for-skin-and-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/2012/2012_0.jpg Braised Sea Cucumber with Flower Mushroom and Winter Bamboo Shoot A gentle, warming Cantonese braise of sea cucumber, flower mushroom and winter bamboo shoot, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the complexion and support healthy aging — mild enough for the whole family in any season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sea-cucumber-with-vegetables-for-blood-pressure-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/4905/4905_1.jpg Sea Cucumber Braised with Bamboo Fungus and Vegetables An elegant yet nourishing festive dish that pairs rehydrated sea cucumber with bamboo fungus, shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, and carrot. Sea cucumber is cholesterol-free and traditionally considered to tonify both kidney yin and yang simultaneously. The bamboo fungus and mushrooms are associated wit https://nourilo.com/recipes/sea-solomon-seal-lily-almond-partridge-soup-for-lung-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/2938/2938_1.jpg Sea Solomon's Seal, Lily Bulb, and Almond Partridge Soup A clear, gently sweet Cantonese soup that traditionally nourishes lung qi and helps ease a tendency toward dry coughs and weak respiratory constitution — wholesome for the whole family in dry autumn and winter weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/seaweed-pork-soup-for-skin-and-detox/ https://images.nourilo.com/7810/7810_0.jpg Seaweed, Pumpkin, and Pork Soup A colourful Cantonese soup pairing mineral-rich seaweed with pectin-loaded pumpkin, tomato, and carrot, traditionally prized for supporting skin clarity and helping the body clear waste from the blood. Light, fresh, and easy to prepare. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sea-samphire-goji-egg-drop-soup-for-blood-pressure-and-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/8649/8649_0.jpg Sea Samphire, Goji and Egg Drop Soup A fast, nourishing soup featuring sea samphire — a succulent coastal plant from Israel, increasingly found in organic markets — paired with goji berries and egg in a light broth. Naturally salty from the sea vegetable, requiring no added salt. Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood p https://nourilo.com/recipes/seaweed-tofu-lean-pork-soup-for-high-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/1454/1454_0.jpg Seaweed, Tofu and Lean Pork Soup A quick, light soup of laver seaweed, tofu, lean pork and egg white, traditionally used to clear heat, promote urination and support healthy blood pressure; also gentle on the thyroid and lymph. https://nourilo.com/recipes/selaginella-honey-date-soup-traditional-anti-cancer-tonic/ https://images.nourilo.com/2302/2302_0.jpg Selaginella Honey-Date Soup A simple herbal soup of selaginella with honey dates, traditionally used to clear heat and toxins; honey dates and lean pork temper its cooling nature. https://nourilo.com/recipes/selfheal-chrysanthemum-tea-for-liver-fire-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/11442/11442_0.jpg Prunella (Selfheal) and Chrysanthemum Tea A simple, lightly bitter-sweet herbal tea of selfheal and chrysanthemum, traditionally taken by those with excess liver fire to ease irritability, headache, red or dry eyes and poor sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/selfheal-chrysanthemum-cassia-tea-for-liver-heat-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/8489/8489_0.jpg Selfheal, Chrysanthemum and Cassia Seed Tea (Xia Ku Cao Ju Hua Jue Ming Cha) A cooling herbal tea made from three herbs frequently used in Cantonese cooling teas — selfheal spike, chrysanthemum, and cassia seed — traditionally associated with clearing liver heat, supporting clear vision, and helping to maintain healthy blood pressure. Suitable for most adults; those with a c https://nourilo.com/recipes/sha-shen-mai-dong-shi-hu-conch-soup-for-hyperthyroidism/ https://images.nourilo.com/6526/6526_0.jpg Glehnia, Ophiopogon, Dendrobium and Conch Soup A nourishing, cooling soup combining three classic yin-nourishing herbs — glehnia root, ophiopogon, and dendrobium — with conch and red dates. Traditionally used to nourish lung and stomach yin, reduce excess internal heat, and support those with hyperthyroidism who experience heat intolerance, dry https://nourilo.com/recipes/sha-shen-yu-zhu-dendrobium-tea-for-summer-thirst/ https://images.nourilo.com/4537/4537_0.jpg Sha Shen, Yu Zhu & Dendrobium Cooling Tea A classic Cantonese cooling drink made from four yin-nourishing herbs — sha shen, yu zhu, mai dong, and dendrobium — with sour plum, traditionally served as a refreshing summer beverage to ease dry mouth, heavy sweating, and that worn-out feeling after prolonged heat exposure. Suitable for all ages; https://nourilo.com/recipes/sha-shen-yu-zhu-lung-soup-for-dry-cough-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/9704/9704_0.jpg Glehnia and Solomon's Seal Lung-Nourishing Soup A mild, nourishing soup combining glehnia root and Solomon's seal with apple, pear, lily bulb, and apricot kernels to support lung moisture and ease lingering cough after illness, particularly during dry autumn weather. Suits most constitutions and is safe for pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/shengdi-maidong-yuzhu-soup-for-fatigue-and-restlessness/ https://images.nourilo.com/4489/4489_0.jpg Sheng Di, Mai Dong and Yu Zhu Soup A gentle yin-nourishing decoction combining four classic herbs — rehmannia, ophiopogon, Solomon's seal, and Chinese yam — traditionally used to support people who feel chronically fatigued, mentally restless, or drained after long periods of stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/shiitake-braised-sea-cucumber-for-cancer-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/6380/6380_0.jpg Braised Shiitake Mushroom and Sea Cucumber (Hua Gu Men Hai Shen) A gently flavoured Cantonese braised dish of shiitake mushrooms and rehydrated sea cucumber, traditionally valued for nourishing the kidneys, supporting immune function, and providing gentle nourishment before or after surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/shiitake-broccoli-stir-fry-everyday-dish/ https://images.nourilo.com/2589/2589_0.jpg Shiitake, Carrot and Broccoli Stir-Fry A light, fragrant stir-fry of shiitake, carrot and broccoli — a wholesome everyday dish traditionally said to moisten the lungs and throat and benefit those who feel weak or run-down. https://nourilo.com/recipes/shiitake-cloud-ear-tofu-puff-stir-braise/ https://images.nourilo.com/4136/4136_0.jpg Braised Shiitake Mushrooms, Cloud Ear Fungus & Tofu Puffs with Baby Bok Choy A simple, plant-based braised dish that traditionally supports healthy spleen function and benefits cholesterol balance. Shiitake and cloud ear mushrooms are paired with protein-rich tofu puffs and fresh bok choy — a satisfying weeknight dish that is as nourishing as it is delicious. https://nourilo.com/recipes/shiitake-nuts-red-date-soup-for-kidney-and-lower-back/ https://images.nourilo.com/2464/2464_0.jpg Shiitake, Mixed Nuts and Red Date Soup A fragrant, naturally sweet vegetarian soup of shiitake, walnuts, cashews, chickpeas and red dates, traditionally made to support the kidneys and ease a weak, achy lower back. https://nourilo.com/recipes/shiitake-water-chestnut-asparagus-stir-fry-for-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/2357/2357_0.jpg Stir-Fried Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Asparagus A light vegetarian stir-fry of shiitake, water chestnut and asparagus, traditionally used to clear heat and support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol. Suitable for the whole family and for those watching their weight. https://nourilo.com/recipes/shiitake-water-chestnut-chicken-feet-soup-for-yin-and-qi/ https://images.nourilo.com/1311/1311_0.jpg Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Chicken Feet Soup A fragrant, lightly sweet Cantonese soup of dried shiitake, water chestnut and chicken feet — traditionally used to moisten and nourish yin, whet the appetite and ease autumn dryness of the mouth and throat. Not for those with a feverish cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/shingles-recovery-mung-bean-job-tears-yin-chen-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10450/10450_0.jpg Mung Bean, Job's Tears, Yin Chen and Da Qing Ye Soup A mildly bitter, cooling soup of mung bean, Job's tears, capillary wormwood and isatis leaf, traditionally taken during recovery after shingles to clear heat and toxins and ease lingering body aches. https://nourilo.com/recipes/shingles-support-purslane-mung-bean-barley-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5469/5469_0.jpg Purslane, Mung Bean and Barley Soup A traditional food-therapy soup combining purslane, mung beans, and raw barley, used in Chinese dietary practice to help clear heat and internal toxins during and after a shingles episode — not a replacement for antiviral medication, and anyone suspected of having shingles should see a doctor prompt https://nourilo.com/recipes/shredded-chicken-and-snake-thick-soup-nourishing-tonic/ https://images.nourilo.com/1832/1832_0.jpg Shredded Chicken and Snake Thick Soup (Se Gang) A classic Cantonese winter thick soup of shredded snake and chicken with fish maw, bamboo, mushrooms and wood ear in a rich stock — a traditional nourishing delicacy finished with fine-shredded lemon leaf. https://nourilo.com/recipes/shrimp-roe-egg-white-steamed-silver-cod/ https://images.nourilo.com/4934/4934_0.jpg Shrimp Roe Egg White Steamed Silver Cod A Cantonese home-kitchen classic: silky steamed egg custard with tender silver cod, brightened by fragrant toasted shrimp roe. Quick to prepare, light on the stomach, and naturally high in quality protein and healthy fats — a perfect weeknight dish for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/silkie-chicken-conch-yam-wolfberry-soup-for-pregnancy/ https://images.nourilo.com/5251/5251_1.jpg Silkie Chicken, Dried Conch, Chinese Yam, and Wolfberry Soup A deeply nourishing soup made with silkie chicken and dried conch — two prized tonic ingredients in Chinese food therapy — combined with fresh Chinese yam, wolfberries, and red dates. Traditionally used during pregnancy to nourish qi and blood, support kidney and spleen function, and help with fatig https://nourilo.com/recipes/silver-fish-egg-stir-fry-for-bone-and-digestive-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/3217/3217_0.jpg Silver Fish and Egg Stir-Fry A quick, calcium-rich home-style stir-fry pairing delicate silver fish with scrambled eggs — a classic Cantonese everyday dish traditionally valued for supporting bone density, strengthening the stomach, and providing accessible nutrition for growing children and the elderly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/silver-olive-pickled-ginger-steamed-ribs-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/4060/4060_0.jpg Silver Olive and Sweet-Sour Pickled Ginger Steamed Pork Ribs A classic Cantonese summer side dish: pork ribs marinated with silver olive, sweet-sour pickled ginger, and black bean paste, then steamed to tender perfection — tangy, savoury, and traditionally associated with stimulating appetite and relieving summer heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/silverfish-scrambled-eggs-for-weak-digestion-and-poor-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/5712/5712_0.jpg Silverfish (White Bait) Scrambled Eggs A quick and nutritious Cantonese home-style dish: fresh silverfish are first lightly steamed so their natural juices can be folded into the egg batter, yielding an exceptionally silky, fragrant scramble. Traditionally valued for supporting the stomach and kidneys, this dish is especially recommended https://nourilo.com/recipes/skin-beauty-mussel-black-bean-carrot-gourd-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11169/11169_0.jpg Mussel, Green-Kernel Black Bean, Carrot and Fuzzy Gourd Soup A naturally sweet soup of mussels, green-kernel black beans, carrot and fuzzy gourd, traditionally used to nourish the skin and support a healthy complexion in summer. https://nourilo.com/recipes/skin-beauty-papaya-peanut-red-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8176/8176_0.jpg Green Papaya, Red-Skin Peanut and Fish Soup A beautifully coloured, naturally sweet soup pairing green papaya and red-skin peanuts with a small red freshwater fish — traditionally enjoyed by Cantonese women for skin nourishment, blood support and breastfeeding support. https://nourilo.com/recipes/skin-nourishing-papaya-fresh-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10970/10970_0.jpg Green Papaya and Fresh Fish Soup A warm, milky home-style soup of green papaya, fresh fish and carrot that Nourilo makes to support a tired stomach and nourish the skin — gentle, savory and nursing-mother friendly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/skin-nourishing-sea-cucumber-flower-mushroom-braised-chicken/ https://images.nourilo.com/4267/4267_0.jpg Sea Cucumber and Flower Mushroom Braised Chicken A flavourful Cantonese braised dish combining sea cucumber — cholesterol-free and rich in natural collagen — with flower mushrooms and young chicken. Traditionally associated with nourishing the kidneys, supporting skin elasticity, and providing gentle vitality support for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/skin-nourishing-sweet-soup-lotus-lily-snow-lotus-seed/ https://images.nourilo.com/6226/6226_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Snow Lotus Seed Sweet Soup A gentle, naturally sweet dessert soup that pairs lotus seeds, dried lily bulb and the uniquely silky snow lotus seed — a plant seed with a cooling, skin-nourishing reputation in Chinese food therapy — with longan flesh and red dates for a warming, calming balance. Suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/skin-nourishment-green-papaya-shiitake-moth-bean-peanut-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6879/6879_0.jpg Green Papaya, Shiitake, Moth Bean, Peanut and Cashew Soup Green, unripe papaya brings a suite of skin-supporting enzymes and compounds to this hearty soup. Combined with shiitake mushrooms, protein-rich moth beans, skin-nourishing red peanuts, and cashews, this is a dish that is as good for the digestive system as it is for the complexion. Suitable for all https://nourilo.com/recipes/sleep-and-blood-longan-black-goji-berry-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9769/9769_0.jpg Longan and Black Goji Berry Tea (Yuan Rou Hei Qi Zi Cha) A quick, fragrant two-ingredient infusion — dried longan flesh and black goji berries steeped in hot water — that Chinese food therapy has long used to nourish heart blood, ease restless or nightmare-prone sleep, and support the complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sleep-anxiety-chamomile-goji-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6902/6902_0.jpg Chamomile and Goji Berry Tea A simple daily wellness tea that combines the calming properties of German chamomile with the liver-nourishing, eye-brightening qualities of goji berries — especially valued by those who work long hours at a screen and struggle to unwind before bed. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sleep-calm-astragalus-longan-schisandra-egg-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10364/10364_0.jpg Astragalus, Longan, Schisandra and Silkie Egg Soup A mild, savoury soup of astragalus, codonopsis, longan, schisandra and silkie eggs, traditionally used to nourish the heart and spleen and calm the spirit for those with poor sleep, palpitations and fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sleep-deprivation-smokers-monk-fruit-lily-pear-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7028/7028_0.jpg Golden Monk Fruit, Lily Bulb and Snow Pear Tea A clean, refreshing three-ingredient tea made from golden monk fruit, dried lily bulb, and snow pear — traditionally used by people whose lungs and throat are irritated by late nights, smoking, or heavy drinking, and by anyone with a dry cough, dry throat, or restless sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/slimming-fatty-liver-chayote-bamboo-fungus-corn-mushroom-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10271/10271_0.jpg Chayote, Bamboo Fungus, Corn and Shiitake Pork Rib Soup A light, fresh-tasting soup of chayote, bamboo fungus, corn and shiitake, traditionally enjoyed to help reduce fat, support weight management and a healthy liver — a favorite for those minding central weight and the three highs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/smilax-corn-carrot-bean-soup-for-itchy-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/11028/11028_0.jpg Smilax, Corn, Carrot, Adzuki and Hyacinth Bean Soup A clean, lightly sweet everyday soup of fresh smilax, corn, carrot, adzuki and hyacinth bean, traditionally enjoyed to clear damp-heat and soothe itchy skin and eczema. https://nourilo.com/recipes/smilax-three-bean-soup-for-eczema-and-damp/ https://images.nourilo.com/10559/10559_0.jpg Fresh Smilax, Maranta and Three-Bean Soup An earthy, not-too-medicinal soup of fresh smilax and three beans, traditionally enjoyed to support the spleen, clear damp and soothe skin prone to eczema and itching. https://nourilo.com/recipes/smokers-drinkers-throat-lung-litsea-loquat-mandarin-pear-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/9805/9805_0.jpg Litsea Leaf, Loquat Leaf, Dried Mandarin Orange and Pear Drink A refreshing and lung-clearing drink combining litsea leaves, loquat leaves, mixed apricot kernels, dried mandarin orange, and Asian pear. Traditionally used by those who smoke or drink regularly to help clear phlegm, soothe throat discomfort, and support the liver. Suitable for all ages; also benef https://nourilo.com/recipes/smokers-throat-relief-monk-fruit-licorice-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7004/7004_0.jpg Golden Monk Fruit and Licorice Tea A pleasantly sweet two-ingredient tea made from golden monk fruit and licorice root — a classic Cantonese throat remedy traditionally brewed for those whose voices are hoarse, throats are dry, or whose lungs have been taxed by heavy smoking or drinking. https://nourilo.com/recipes/snakehead-fish-soup-with-yam-goji-for-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/2016/2016_0.jpg Snakehead Fish Soup with Chinese Yam, Goji and Red Dates A light, easy-to-digest snakehead fish soup with Chinese yam, goji and red dates — a traditional Cantonese choice for gently rebuilding appetite and strength after illness or surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-ear-fig-papaya-sweet-soup-for-skin-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/7301/7301_0.jpg Snow Ear Fig Papaya Sweet Soup A gentle, nourishing sweet dessert soup that pairs snow ear fungus — sometimes called the 'budget bird's nest' — with dried figs, sweet apricot kernels, and ripe papaya, traditionally associated with supporting skin hydration, lung moisture, digestion, and regular bowel movements. https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-chrysanthemum-black-goji-tea-for-skin-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/10502/10502_0.jpg Snow Chrysanthemum (Xue Ju) and Black Goji Tea A fragrant tea of Kunlun snow chrysanthemum and antioxidant-rich black goji, traditionally sipped to support skin radiance, ease tired eyes and promote healthy ageing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-ear-goji-fig-sweet-soup-for-dry-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/3521/3521_0.jpg Snow Ear, Goji Berry, and Fig Sweet Soup A light and nourishing sweet soup combining snow ear fungus, goji berries, and dried figs — traditionally valued for moistening dryness throughout the body and supporting comfortable vision in those who spend long hours looking at screens. Suitable for the whole family twice a week. https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-ear-mushroom-cashew-soup-for-yin-deficiency-osteoporosis/ https://images.nourilo.com/3904/3904_0.jpg Snow Ear Fungus, Flower Mushroom, Cashew and Mountain Chicken Soup A gently nourishing soup traditionally used to support the qi, blood, and yin of those who feel easily overheated by rich tonics. Particularly associated with bone nourishment and building resilience in people with yin-deficient constitutions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-ear-lily-goji-silkie-chicken-soup-for-nervous-exhaustion/ https://images.nourilo.com/8783/8783_0.jpg Snow Ear Fungus, Lily Bulb, Goji Berry and Silkie Chicken Soup A delicate, restorative soup made by slow-simmering silkie chicken with snow ear fungus, lily bulb, and goji berries — a well-known traditional food-therapy combination for chronic stress, poor sleep, heart palpitations, and mental fatigue caused by overwork. https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-fungus-melon-chicken-feet-soup-for-skin-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/1339/1339_0.jpg Snow Fungus, Honeydew & Chicken Feet Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup of snow fungus, honeydew and chicken feet, traditionally enjoyed by the whole family to moisten and nourish the skin and ease autumn dryness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-fungus-papaya-fig-pork-soup-for-skin-and-lung/ https://images.nourilo.com/4374/4374_0.jpg Snow Fungus, Papaya, Fig and Lean Pork Soup A light, gentle family soup drawing on snow fungus for its prized ability to moisten the lungs and skin, semi-ripe papaya to support digestion and soothe the stomach lining, and dried figs to promote comfortable bowel movement. Suitable for all ages; traditionally avoided during pregnancy due to pap https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-fungus-papaya-lily-dessert-soup-for-dry-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/7473/7473_0.jpg Snow Fungus, Papaya and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup A delicate autumn sweet soup combining snow fungus, ripe papaya, and lily bulb — traditionally enjoyed to nourish the lungs during dry weather and support a healthy, moisturised complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-fungus-papaya-sweet-soup-for-skin-and-complexion/ https://images.nourilo.com/11587/11587_0.jpg Snow Fungus and Papaya Sweet Soup A clear, sweet dessert soup of ripe papaya and snow fungus that Nourilo makes to nourish yin and support the skin and complexion, especially for those who often stay up late with a dry mouth. Not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-jelly-longan-goji-red-date-sweet-soup-for-skin-beauty/ https://images.nourilo.com/5461/5461_0.jpg Snow Jelly (Saponaria Seed) Sweet Soup with Longan, Goji and Red Dates A lightly sweet Cantonese-style dessert soup featuring snow jelly (saponaria seeds, sold as tian shan xue lian zi), traditionally prepared to nourish the skin, support liver health, and promote overall vitality. Also considered beneficial for new mothers. Not suitable for people with diabetes or tho https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-lotus-seed-lily-lotus-soup-for-spleen-skin-and-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/8762/8762_0.jpg Snow Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Fresh Lotus Seed Dessert Soup A fragrant, lightly sweet dessert soup made with snow lotus seeds (soap pod seeds), lily bulb, fresh lotus seeds, and red dates — a traditional food-therapy dessert associated with nourishing the liver, supporting radiant skin, calming the heart and mind, and relieving dryness during cool, dry weath https://nourilo.com/recipes/snow-pear-almond-mandarin-cake-soup-for-dry-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/8773/8773_0.jpg Snow Pear, North and South Almond, and Tangerine Cake Soup A fragrant, lightly sweet seasonal drink for early winter: snow pears simmered with sweet and bitter almonds and tangerine cake — a classic Cantonese food-therapy preparation to moisten the lungs, ease a scratchy or dry throat, and relieve the stuffed, uncomfortable feeling that comes with cold, dry https://nourilo.com/recipes/solomons-seal-conpoy-green-radish-soup-for-clearing-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/9138/9138_0.jpg Solomon's Seal, Fig, Conpoy, and Green Radish Soup A naturally sweet, nourishing soup combining Solomon's seal, dried figs, mixed apricot kernels, conpoy, and green radish — traditionally used to nourish yin, clear liver and lung heat, soothe throat dryness, and support digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/solomons-seal-snow-fungus-lily-soup-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/11177/11177_0.jpg Solomon's Seal, Snow Fungus, Lotus Seed, Lily and Goji Soup A gently sweet autumn soup of Solomon's seal, snow fungus, lotus seed, lily bulb and goji, traditionally enjoyed in autumn and winter to nourish yin, moisten dryness, support the skin and calm the mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/soothe-throat-relieve-cough-olive-mandarin-dried-pear-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/9680/9680_0.jpg Green Olive, Mandarin Cake and Dried Pear Tea A refreshing, naturally sweet tea-brew that combines fresh green olives, mandarin cake, and dried pear — three ingredients traditionally associated with moistening the throat, easing coughs, dissolving phlegm, and relieving seasonal dryness. Suitable for adults, children, and pregnant women alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/soothing-night-owl-watercress-monk-fruit-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/7770/7770_0.jpg Wild Watercress and Monk Fruit Drink A naturally sweet, lung-clearing drink made by slowly simmering wild watercress with whole monk fruit. Traditionally favoured by those who keep late hours and find themselves with a dry throat, mouth sores, or a short fuse — a refreshing wellness brew that doubles as a summer cooler. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sophora-cassia-chrysanthemum-tea-for-cholesterol-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/10030/10030_1.jpg Sophora Flower, Cassia Seed & Chrysanthemum Tea A fragrant, easy-to-steep floral tea built on three classic ingredients traditionally used to help keep blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids in check — and kind to the eyes, too. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sophora-cassia-chrysanthemum-tea-for-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10030/10030_1.jpg Sophora Flower, Cassia Seed and Chrysanthemum Tea A light, fragrant herbal tea of sophora flower, roasted cassia seed and chrysanthemum, traditionally enjoyed to support balanced blood pressure, blood sugar and blood lipids and to soothe the eyes. Easy to brew and refill. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sophora-chrysanthemum-green-tea-for-high-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/96/96_0.jpg Sophora Flower, Chrysanthemum and Green Tea Blend A simple, elegant three-ingredient herbal tea combining sophora flower, chrysanthemum, and green tea. Traditionally used in Chinese food-therapy for managing high blood lipids and blood pressure — each ingredient brings complementary liver-calming, heat-clearing, and circulation-supporting propertie https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-burdock-green-radish-olive-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10252/10252_0.jpg Fresh Burdock, Green Radish and Chinese Olive Pork Rib Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup of fresh burdock, green radish and Chinese olives, traditionally enjoyed to clear heat and soothe a sore throat, and gentle enough for those watching blood sugar or blood lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-calcium-boost-green-olive-fig-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8308/8308_0.jpg Green Olive, Fig, and Lean Pork Soup A gently sweet Cantonese soup combining green olives, figs, and green radish to traditionally support throat comfort, ease dry mouth, and provide a natural source of calcium — suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-century-egg-coriander-spring-onion-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8155/8155_0.jpg Century Egg, Coriander, Spring Onion and Fish Broth A quick, lightly cooked broth using century egg, coriander and fresh fish fillet — a Cantonese folk remedy traditionally used to soothe a dry, inflamed throat, ease hoarseness and help cool internal heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-chinese-olive-apple-candied-tangerine-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/10361/10361_0.jpg Chinese Olive, Apple and Candied Tangerine Water A clear, naturally sweet water of Chinese olives, apple, carrot, water chestnut and candied tangerine, traditionally used to soothe the throat, generate fluids and ward off a dry autumn cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-chinese-olive-rock-sugar-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/10267/10267_0.jpg Chinese Olive and Rock Sugar Water A simple two-ingredient water of Chinese olives and rock sugar, traditionally enjoyed to clear the lungs and soothe a sore, scratchy throat — gentle enough for children and helpful for smokers and frequent talkers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-chinese-olive-water-chestnut-green-radish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10354/10354_0.jpg Chinese Olive, Water Chestnut and Green Radish Soup A clear, moistening soup of Chinese olives, water chestnuts and green radish, traditionally used to soothe a sore, swollen throat and a dry autumn cough. Fine for young and old. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-coriander-scallion-ginger-fish-broth/ https://images.nourilo.com/10904/10904_0.jpg Coriander, Scallion, Ginger, Pickled Cucumber and Fish Slice Broth A quick, light broth of coriander, scallion, ginger, sweet pickled cucumber and fish slices, traditionally taken at the first sign of a cold to soothe the throat and encourage a gentle sweat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-from-heatiness-green-olive-water-chestnut-radish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6722/6722_0.jpg Green Olive, Water Chestnut and Green Radish Pork Soup A classic Cantonese soup combining slightly astringent green olives with refreshing green radish, sweet water chestnuts, and dried figs — traditionally brewed to soothe a sore throat and relieve the dryness that comes after eating too many warm, rich, or fried foods. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-hoarse-voice-luohan-fruit-malva-nut-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/8315/8315_0.jpg Golden Monk Fruit and Malva Nut Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal tea using golden low-temperature-roasted monk fruit and malva nut seeds to traditionally ease throat pain, hoarseness, and dryness — gentle enough for children and adults alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-pang-da-hai-green-olive-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/1631/1631_0.jpg Pang Da Hai, Mu Hu Die and Green Olive Tea A simple traditional tea of pang da hai, mu hu die and green olives, taken by people who use their voice a lot and end up hoarse or sore-throated. Cooling in nature; take only when the throat is uncomfortable. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-relief-chinese-olive-dried-pear-monk-fruit-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11231/11231_0.jpg Chinese Olive, Dried Pear and Golden Monk Fruit Tea A clear, sweet Cantonese tea of Chinese olives, dried pear and golden monk fruit, traditionally taken to soothe a sore, scratchy throat, clear heat and ease the dry coughs that come with dry weather and fried foods. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sore-throat-sha-shen-yu-zhu-three-fruit-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6918/6918_0.jpg Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Three-Fruit Soup A light, naturally sweet soup featuring the classic lung-nourishing pair sha shen and yu zhu alongside apple, pear, and fig — ideal for chronic dry throat, post-illness hoarseness, or any time dryness and overwork have left the throat feeling raw and the voice rough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sour-jujube-biota-seed-red-date-soup-for-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/2028/2028_0.jpg Toasted Sour Jujube Seed, Biota Seed and Red Date Soup A gentle soup of toasted sour jujube seed, biota seed and red dates with honey, traditionally taken to calm a restless mind and support better sleep — a food-therapy alternative to leaning on sleeping pills. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sour-jujube-seed-albizia-longan-tea-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/8146/8146_0.jpg Two-Seed Albizia Flower Longan Tea (Er Ren He Huan Hua Yuan Rou Cha) A calming six-herb tea combining sour jujube seed, cypress seed, polygala, solomonseal stem, albizia flower, and longan to support a quieter mind and more restful sleep. Traditionally indicated for insomnia, anxiety, heart palpitations, and night sweats — suitable for most adults and the elderly, bu https://nourilo.com/recipes/sour-taste-in-mouth-fuzzy-melon-soybean-seaweed-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6813/6813_0.jpg Fuzzy Melon, Soybean & Seaweed Soup A light, plant-forward Cantonese soup using fuzzy melon, soybeans, and seaweed, traditionally prepared when a sour or bitter sensation in the mouth points to liver heat or elevated blood lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/soy-milk-walnut-black-sesame-paste-for-skin-and-age-spots/ https://images.nourilo.com/304/304_0.jpg Soy Milk, Walnut and Black Sesame Paste A warm, nourishing paste made with ground walnuts, toasted black sesame, and soy milk — a classic Chinese food-therapy preparation traditionally associated with moisturising the skin, supporting liver and kidney vitality, and helping fade dull complexion and age spots over time. https://nourilo.com/recipes/soy-sauce-pickled-chinese-olives-appetizer/ https://images.nourilo.com/1022/1022_0.jpg Soy-Sauce Pickled Chinese Olives (Yan Nin) A homemade pickle of seasonal Chinese olives (yan nin) cured in rice vinegar then steeped in sweetened soy sauce, traditionally enjoyed as an appetizing pre-meal relish and a savory steaming sauce for fish or ribs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/soybean-sprout-carrot-oyster-soup-for-swollen-gums/ https://images.nourilo.com/10648/10648_0.jpg Soybean Sprout, Carrot & Dried Oyster Soup A clear, savoury soup of soybean sprouts, carrot, aged tangerine peel and dried oysters, traditionally simmered to nourish yin, clear heat and ease swollen, tender gums. https://nourilo.com/recipes/soybean-sprout-fish-paste-stir-fry-for-warts/ https://images.nourilo.com/4707/4707_0.jpg Soybean Sprout and Dace Fish Paste Stir-Fry A traditional Cantonese stir-fry featuring organic soybean sprouts, long used in folk food therapy to help the body address common warts. Dace fish paste adds warmth and protein to balance the cooling nature of the sprouts, and ginger and garlic make the dish suitable for those with a more cold cons https://nourilo.com/recipes/soybean-sprout-snow-fungus-tofu-soup-for-mouth-ulcers/ https://images.nourilo.com/3692/3692_0.jpg Soybean Sprout, Snow Fungus and Tofu Soup A clear, cooling soup that combines soybean sprouts, snow fungus, firm tofu and dried figs to nourish yin, clear excess stomach and heart heat, and soothe a system stressed by late nights, dry throat, mouth ulcers and irritability — the whole family can drink this together. https://nourilo.com/recipes/soybean-sprout-tofu-fish-soup-for-heat-and-inflammation/ https://images.nourilo.com/3344/3344_0.jpg Soybean Sprout, Tofu and Fresh Fish Slow-Cooked Soup A nourishing slow-cooked soup combining soybean sprouts, tofu and fresh fish — traditionally prepared to help calm mouth sores, swollen gums, and the kind of internal restlessness that comes with excess heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/soybean-sprout-tofu-pork-soup-for-warts-and-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/9495/9495_0.jpg Soybean Sprout, Tofu and Pork Shank Soup A lightly sweet, nourishing soup made from soybean sprouts and tofu that traditional food therapy associates with suppressing wart growth and clearing excess internal heat — gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/soybean-sprout-tomato-pork-soup-for-eyes-warts-and-spots/ https://images.nourilo.com/8766/8766_0.jpg Soybean Sprout, Tomato and Lean Pork Soup A refreshing, appetite-stimulating everyday soup made by simmering soybean sprouts and tomatoes with lean pork — traditionally associated with supporting eye health, encouraging natural skin clarity, reducing the spread of warts, fading age spots and freckles, and lowering cholesterol. https://nourilo.com/recipes/soybean-sprout-tomato-potato-snow-ear-soup-for-heat-and-inflammation/ https://images.nourilo.com/9955/9955_0.jpg Soybean Sprout, Tomato, Potato, Carrot, and Snow Fungus Soup A fully vegetarian Cantonese cooling soup combining soybean sprouts, tomato, potato, carrot, and snow fungus. Rich in vitamin E and dietary fibre, this soup is traditionally used to clear heat, reduce inflammation, support healthy blood vessels, relieve constipation, and benefit the skin. Also helpf https://nourilo.com/recipes/soybean-sprout-tomato-tofu-soup-for-oral-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/299/299_0.jpg Soybean Sprout, Tomato & Tofu Soup A light, naturally sweet soup pairing soybean sprouts, tomato, and tofu with lean pork to help clear excess stomach heat — traditionally recommended after holidays when rich eating has led to mouth sores or swollen gums. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spaghetti-squash-abalone-soup-for-eyes-and-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/10173/10173_0.jpg Spaghetti Squash Fresh Abalone Soup (Yu Chi Gua Xian Bao Yu Tang) A sweet, light soup of spaghetti squash, corn, scallop and fresh baby abalone, traditionally enjoyed to nourish gently, brighten tired eyes, and support healthy blood sugar. Informational only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spatholobus-chicken-soup-for-light-periods/ https://images.nourilo.com/973/973_0.jpg Spatholobus and Chicken Breast Soup A straightforward, blood-nourishing soup using spatholobus vine stem — a herb classically used in Chinese medicine to tonify and move blood — alongside red dates and lean chicken breast. Traditionally taken in the days leading up to menstruation to support a healthy flow, particularly for those with https://nourilo.com/recipes/spatholobus-ginger-jujube-chicken-soup-for-menstrual-irregularity/ https://images.nourilo.com/8591/8591_0.jpg Spatholobus Stem, Ginger, Jujube & Chicken Soup A warming Cantonese soup built around spatholobus stem — a vine herb long prized in traditional Chinese medicine for supporting blood production and circulation — paired with ginger and jujube to ease period pain and support menstrual regularity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spatholobus-red-date-tea-for-low-platelet-count-anemia/ https://images.nourilo.com/635/635_0.jpg Spatholobus Stem (Ji Xue Teng) & Red Date Tea A simple two-ingredient tea using spatholobus stem — a vine whose dark red sap gives it the name 'chicken blood vine' — paired with a generous quantity of red dates. In Chinese food therapy this combination is used to nourish and activate blood, and it has a long tradition as a supportive https://nourilo.com/recipes/spearmint-black-bean-egg-soup-for-cold-stomach-and-anemia/ https://images.nourilo.com/3988/3988_0.jpg Spearmint Black Bean Egg Soup An aromatic Cantonese home soup combining spearmint herb, pan-fried eggs, black beans, ginger, and a splash of rice wine. Traditionally used to warm a cold stomach, ease wind and bloating, relieve tension headaches, and support blood nourishment for those with dizziness from blood deficiency. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spearmint-ginger-black-bean-egg-soup-for-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/3832/3832_0.jpg Spearmint, Ginger and Black Bean Egg Soup A warming, earthy soup combining spearmint, black soybeans, ginger, and egg — traditionally used to warm the stomach, nourish the blood, and help those with a cold constitution or anemia who find regular tonics too rich to tolerate. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spirulina-seaweed-tomato-soup-for-weight-and-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/5523/5523_0.jpg Spiral Seaweed and Tomato Soup A quick, broth-style soup from Nourilo featuring spiral seaweed and tomato — ready in under 15 minutes. Rich in plant protein and antioxidants, it is traditionally associated with clearing blood fat, calming liver fire, and supporting overall wellness; light enough for warm weather and versatile eno https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-appetite-tom-yum-shrimp-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6795/6795_0.jpg Tom Yum Shrimp Soup (Dong Yin Gong Xia Tang) A vibrant Thai-inspired tom yum shrimp soup made at home with a ready-made paste and fresh aromatics. Fragrant, gently spiced, and deeply satisfying — this soup is associated in Cantonese food therapy with warming and stimulating the digestive system, and is delicious year-round. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-beauty-mushroom-soybean-peanut-hairy-gourd-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6802/6802_0.jpg Shiitake Mushroom, Soybean, Red-Skin Peanut and Hairy Gourd Soup A naturally sweet and deeply nourishing plant-based Cantonese soup combining shiitake mushrooms, soybeans, red-skin peanuts and hairy gourd. Rich in polysaccharides, phytoestrogens, and blood-nourishing compounds, this everyday soup is traditionally enjoyed to support digestive health, skin vitality https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-calcium-hairy-melon-tofu-fresh-fish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6564/6564_0.jpg Hairy Melon, Tofu & Fresh Fish Soup A simple, milky-white, flavourful soup made by pan-frying fresh small sea fish and simmering with hairy melon and tofu. Rich in calcium and protein, traditionally considered an excellent nourishing soup for recovery after surgery, during pregnancy, or postpartum — and easy enough for everyday family https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-damp-clearing-yam-lotus-barley-red-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5465/5465_0.jpg Yam, Lotus Seed, Barley and Red Bean Soup A gentle, neutral-natured soup combining five classic food-therapy ingredients to traditionally support the spleen's transforming function and help the body clear accumulated dampness — suitable for most adults and children when internal dampness is present. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-dampness-relief-wormwood-chayote-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/4639/4639_0.jpg Wormwood Herb, Chayote and Pork Soup A surprisingly mild and fragrant soup built around a classic liver-and-spleen herb — suited to people who feel perpetually sluggish, bloated after meals, or uncomfortably heavy in the body during hot and humid weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-damp-huaishan-mung-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9431/9431_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam and Mung Bean Damp-Clearing Soup A gentle vegetarian soup — or add meat to taste — combining fresh Chinese yam with four classic damp-clearing ingredients: mung beans, raw coix seeds, gordon euryale seeds and lily bulbs. Traditionally used to support the spleen, clear internal dampness and relieve the heaviness and fatigue that com https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-dampness-three-bean-tangerine-peel-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/9994/9994_0.jpg Adzuki Bean, Mung Bean, Hyacinth Bean & Aged Tangerine Peel Drink A simple, family-friendly three-bean drink traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to clear excess dampness from the body, particularly common in humid spring weather. Easy to make savory with winter melon and pork, or sweet with rock sugar — versatile and suitable for all ages. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-deficiency-children-yam-chicken-gizzard-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6046/6046_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Chicken Gizzard & Lean Pork Soup A gentle, time-honoured food-therapy soup for children showing signs of weak digestion — poor appetite, loose stools, or pale complexion. Chinese yam and dried chicken gizzard lining are classic ingredients in traditional Chinese food therapy for supporting children's digestive qi. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-deficiency-diarrhea-dried-lychee-hyacinth-bean-date-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6650/6650_0.jpg Dried Lychee, Hyacinth Bean & Red Date Drink A lightly sweet, fragrant herbal drink combining dried lychee, hyacinth beans, and red dates — traditionally used to support spleen function and firm loose stools in those with spleen-deficiency patterns, and also associated with supporting blood nourishment and energy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-digestion-hair-vegetable-oyster-soybean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9967/9967_0.jpg Hair Vegetable, Dried Oyster & Soybean Pork Shin Soup A Cantonese festive-season staple that doubles as a practical digestive reset. Hair vegetable, dried oyster, and soybean combine in a savory broth traditionally associated with clearing accumulated food stagnation after periods of rich eating, while also being gentle enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-kidney-corn-chestnut-apple-red-date-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10471/10471_0.jpg Glutinous Corn, Chestnut, Apple and Red Date Vegetarian Soup A naturally sweet vegetarian soup of glutinous corn, chestnut, apple and red date, traditionally taken to strengthen the spleen, support the kidneys, and help maintain bone density. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-kidney-health-dried-mussel-black-bean-fuzzy-melon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6294/6294_0.jpg Dried Mussel, Black Bean & Fuzzy Melon Soup A heartier alternative to the typical clear post-surgery soups, this combination of protein-rich dried mussel, kidney-nourishing toasted black bean, and soothing fuzzy melon is traditionally valued for strengthening qi and blood, supporting recovery from weakness, reducing night sweats, and easing l https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-kidney-nourish-chayote-chestnut-dried-scallop-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6290/6290_0.jpg Chayote, Chestnut & Dried Scallop Pork Soup An elegant autumn soup pairing the mild, mineral-rich chayote with sweet chestnuts and umami-rich dried scallop, traditionally valued for nourishing yin and moisture during the dry autumn season while supporting spleen and kidney function, brain vitality, and lower back strength. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-kidney-tonic-quail-soup-for-developmental-delay/ https://images.nourilo.com/406/406_0.jpg Chinese Yam and Prepared Rehmannia Quail Soup A time-honored Cantonese food-therapy soup that combines Chinese yam, prepared rehmannia, and quail — traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney essence and supporting healthy growth in children who appear constitutionally weaker than their peers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-kidney-support-yam-goji-euryale-chestnut-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11339/11339_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Goji, Euryale Seed & Chestnut Soup A mild, moistening winter soup of fresh Chinese yam, goji, euryale seeds and chestnuts, traditionally taken to strengthen the spleen, support the kidney and help the whole family build resilience — gentle enough for children and people who run 'heaty'. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-nourish-blood-osmanthus-lotus-root-powder/ https://images.nourilo.com/6285/6285_0.jpg Osmanthus Lotus Root Powder (Gui Hua Tang Ou Fen) A traditional sweet dessert dish made by dissolving lotus root starch into a translucent, gently fragrant paste, flavored with osmanthus flower syrup — easy to digest, traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and blood, and a time-honored comfort food for post-surgery recovery, new mother https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-stomach-fish-soup-with-codonopsis-hyacinth-bean-lotus-seed/ https://images.nourilo.com/8728/8728_0.jpg Codonopsis, Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Mudfish Soup A gently warming soup that traditionally supports spleen and stomach function, making it well-suited for children with poor appetite or anyone whose digestion feels sluggish. The mudfish gives the broth a naturally sweet depth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-stomach-support-shrimp-mushroom-tofu-stirfry/ https://images.nourilo.com/8163/8163_0.jpg Shrimp, Mushroom and Tofu Stir-fry A light, low-fat everyday dish that pairs shrimp, fresh mushrooms and tofu for a meal traditionally associated with supporting digestive function and gentle nourishment — particularly suitable for those watching their weight or managing elevated blood lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-strengthening-dampness-draining-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5210/5210_0.jpg Spleen-Strengthening Dampness-Draining Soup (Jian Pi Qu Shi Tang) A classic Cantonese six-ingredient soup that gently strengthens the spleen, drains internal dampness, and promotes healthy fluid metabolism — a highly versatile formula suited to the whole family, including children who have difficulty gaining weight, and anyone feeling persistently tired, heavy, or https://nourilo.com/recipes/spleen-tonic-quail-soup-for-children/ https://images.nourilo.com/4042/4042_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, and Euryale Quail Soup A classic Cantonese food-therapy soup for children who experience digestive weakness, excess phlegm, or poor appetite — combining quail, Chinese yam, lotus seeds, and fox nut in a gentle, flavourful broth traditionally associated with strengthening spleen and stomach function. https://nourilo.com/recipes/spring-liver-support-celery-red-date-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/6536/6536_0.jpg Celery & Red Date Water A simple, budget-friendly spring tonic using the whole celery plant — stems and leaves — simmered with red dates. Celery leaves are especially rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, and compounds traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure; red dates add gentle sweetness and help calm https://nourilo.com/recipes/sprouted-grain-malt-pork-soup-for-indigestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/4428/4428_0.jpg Sprouted Grain, Malt and Pork Soup A gentle, mildly sweet Chinese food-therapy soup that traditionally supports the digestive system and helps ease bloating, poor appetite, and food stagnation — especially suitable for children and adults recovering from a period of rich or greasy eating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/steamed-egg-with-sichuan-fritillary-for-phlegmy-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/8746/8746_0.jpg Fritillary Bulb Steamed Egg A simple, gentle food-therapy dish from traditional Chinese wellness: eggs steamed with fritillary bulb powder, traditionally associated with clearing heat from the lungs and supporting relief from persistent phlegmy coughs, especially during cool, dry seasonal transitions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/steamed-eggplant-for-hemorrhoid-bleeding/ https://images.nourilo.com/3270/3270_0.jpg Simply Steamed Eggplant (Qing Zheng Ai Gua) The simplest possible food-therapy dish: eggplant steamed over rice until tender, then seasoned with oil and salt. Eggplant contains vitamin P (rutin), which helps maintain capillary integrity — traditionally valued for easing hemorrhoid bleeding, preventing small-vessel bruising, and reducing bowel https://nourilo.com/recipes/steamed-grouper-belly-with-tangerine-peel-ginger/ https://images.nourilo.com/3829/3829_0.jpg Steamed Grouper Belly with Tangerine Peel and Ginger Strips A classic Cantonese steam technique applied to prized grouper belly — bright ginger and aromatic tangerine peel strips make the fish sing, while precise timing keeps the flesh tender and the skin deliciously gelatinous. https://nourilo.com/recipes/steamed-lily-bulb-with-honey-for-dry-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/541/541_0.jpg Honey-Glazed Steamed Lily Bulb A wonderfully simple two-ingredient sweet made by steaming fresh lily bulb and folding in raw honey while still warm. Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, calming a dry cough, and settling a restless mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/steamed-onion-juice-for-childrens-persistent-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/4482/4482_0.jpg Steamed Onion Juice A remarkably simple two-ingredient remedy — just one onion, steamed whole — that Nourilo and his daughter discovered helps calm a persistent cough. The concentrated juice that forms is the key; no water should be added. https://nourilo.com/recipes/steamed-pork-ribs-with-young-ginger-and-sour-plum-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/2417/2417_0.jpg Steamed Ribs with Young Ginger and Sour Plum (zi jiang suan mei zheng pai gu) A bright, appetite-whetting Cantonese steamed dish of tender pork ribs with sweet-and-sour young ginger and sour plum, traditionally enjoyed to wake up the appetite and aid digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/steamed-white-eel-with-black-bean-sauce-for-neurasthenia/ https://images.nourilo.com/3698/3698_0.jpg Steamed White Eel with Black Bean Sauce A classic Cantonese steamed dish featuring fresh white eel seasoned with fermented black bean paste, ginger and garlic — a rich, flavourful preparation traditionally used to nourish deficiency, ease low-grade internal heat, and support those who experience chronic fatigue, night sweats, easy chillin https://nourilo.com/recipes/stevia-cassia-seed-tea-for-blood-sugar-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/10528/10528_0.jpg Stevia Leaf and Cassia Seed Tea A naturally sweet, sugar-free tea of stevia leaf and toasted cassia seed, traditionally sipped to support healthy blood sugar and blood pressure and ease dryness and constipation. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stir-fried-asparagus-beef-folate-for-early-pregnancy/ https://images.nourilo.com/2070/2070_0.jpg Stir-Fried Asparagus with Beef A quick, fragrant Cantonese stir-fry of fresh asparagus and tender beef. Asparagus is rich in folate and carotene, making this a light home dish traditionally favored by women in early pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stir-fried-broccoli-lily-buds-wood-ear-for-cancer-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/2097/2097_0.jpg Stir-Fried Broccoli with Lily Buds and Wood Ear A simple, family-friendly Cantonese stir-fry of broccoli with dried lily buds and wood ear fungus. Broccoli is widely studied for its protective plant compounds, making this a wholesome everyday vegetable dish. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stir-fried-cuttlefish-with-leek-and-pepper/ https://images.nourilo.com/3705/3705_0.jpg Stir-Fried Cuttlefish with Green Onion, Pepper & Pickled Mustard A vibrant, quick stir-fry where tender cuttlefish meets the pungent warmth of leek, sweet pepper, and the tang of pickled mustard greens. Traditionally, cuttlefish is associated with nourishing blood and yin, and green onion with supporting healthy circulation and clearing the head. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stir-fried-eel-with-bean-sprouts-for-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/2159/2159_0.jpg Stir-Fried Shredded Eel (Chao Shan Hu) A classic Shanghainese stir-fry of shredded rice-field eel with crisp bean sprouts and chives; in traditional Chinese food therapy eel is associated with tonifying deficiency and strengthening the sinews and bones, making it a favourite for middle-aged and older adults. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stir-fried-green-beans-with-beef-tenderloin/ https://images.nourilo.com/4589/4589_0.jpg Stir-Fried Tender Green Beans with Beef Tenderloin A quick, colourful home stir-fry pairing tender green beans with marinated beef. Green beans are traditionally associated with benefiting the spleen and stomach and relieving summer dampness. Crucially, the beans must be cooked through thoroughly to be safe — Nourilo explains the food-safety reason https://nourilo.com/recipes/stir-fried-lamb-with-bell-peppers-for-cold-weather-warmth/ https://images.nourilo.com/5378/5378_0.jpg Stir-Fried Lamb Slices with Bell Peppers A quick, colourful stir-fry that brings together thinly sliced lamb and sweet bell peppers — a practical cold-weather dish rooted in the traditional food-therapy idea that lamb warms the body and supports kidney energy. Flat-leaf parsley is the key finishing touch, taming any gamey notes while addin https://nourilo.com/recipes/stir-fried-mung-bean-sprouts-for-bladder-damp-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1918/1918_0.jpg Simple Stir-Fried Mung Bean Sprouts A quick, cooling stir-fry of crisp mung bean sprouts with a little spring onion — traditionally chosen to clear damp-heat and ease the frequent, uncomfortable urination of so-called 'bladder damp-heat.' https://nourilo.com/recipes/stir-fried-pumpkin-shoots-for-damp-weather/ https://images.nourilo.com/1140/1140_0.jpg Simple Stir-Fried Pumpkin Shoots A quick summer stir-fry of tender pumpkin shoots, traditionally enjoyed in hot, humid weather to help the body feel light and clear of dampness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stir-fried-snow-peas-with-chicken/ https://images.nourilo.com/2041/2041_0.jpg Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Chicken Slices A quick, light stir-fry of crisp snow peas and tender chicken — an everyday Cantonese home dish traditionally regarded as gentle and friendly to a recovering appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stomach-dendrobium-american-ginseng-quail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10074/10074_1.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, American Ginseng, Goji and Quail Soup A fragrant, gentle Cantonese soup of fresh dendrobium, American ginseng, goji and quail — traditionally used to nourish yin, support the stomach and generate fluids without being heating, suitable for those recovering after illness or surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stomach-discomfort-dendrobium-polygonatum-jujube-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/1120/1120_0.jpg Dendrobium, Polygonatum and Red Date Congee A gentle Cantonese congee with dendrobium, Solomon's seal and red dates, traditionally taken to nourish stomach yin and soothe the burning, irregular stomach discomfort that comes with hurried, irregular meals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stomach-health-dandelion-licorice-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7781/7781_0.jpg Dandelion and Licorice Tea A simple daily herbal tea pairing dried dandelion leaf with licorice root — both studied for their association with gastric health. Traditionally used to address stomach heat, gastric discomfort, and conditions related to H. pylori. Best consumed between meals; those with a cold stomach constitution https://nourilo.com/recipes/stomach-heat-dendrobium-conch-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10497/10497_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Sha Shen, Mai Dong and Sea Whelk Soup A fragrant, mild soup of fresh dendrobium, sha shen, mai dong and sea whelk, traditionally enjoyed to nourish stomach yin and cool stomach heat after rich, spicy or late-night eating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stomach-ulcer-mushroom-cloud-ear-broccoli-stir-fry/ https://images.nourilo.com/701/701_0.jpg Shiitake Mushroom, Cloud Ear and Broccoli Stir-Fry A clean, crunchy home-style stir-fry combining broccoli with shiitake mushrooms and cloud ear fungus — a simple Cantonese vegetable dish traditionally associated with supporting stomach health and associated with research suggesting activity against H. pylori. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stomach-skin-toon-shoot-scrambled-eggs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10070/10070_0.jpg Chinese Toon Shoot and Spring Onion Scrambled Eggs A fragrant, springtime stir-fry of tender Chinese toon shoots, spring onion and egg, traditionally enjoyed to support the stomach and nourish the skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/straw-mushroom-braised-tofu-for-immune-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/1910/1910_0.jpg Straw Mushrooms Braised with Tofu A simple home-style braise of straw mushrooms and tofu, gently flavored with ginger — a light, savory dish traditionally eaten to help build the body's everyday resistance. https://nourilo.com/recipes/strawberry-spareribs-for-poor-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/3860/3860_0.jpg Strawberry Spareribs A Valentine-worthy home dish where fresh strawberries meet crispy spareribs in a sweet-tangy glaze — easy to make and traditionally associated with supporting the stomach and lifting appetite after illness or poor nutrition. https://nourilo.com/recipes/strengthen-bones-red-braised-beef-short-ribs/ https://images.nourilo.com/6732/6732_0.jpg Red-Braised Beef Short Ribs with White Radish A deeply savoury braised beef short rib dish where tender beef near the bone is slow-cooked with white radish and Korean-style braising sauce — a nourishing family main course that is rich in protein, iron, and zinc, and traditionally associated with supporting bone strength and replenishing blood. https://nourilo.com/recipes/strengthen-lungs-tiger-milk-mushroom-coconut-corn-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10435/10435_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Coconut, Corn and Carrot Soup A clear, naturally sweet Cantonese soup of tiger milk mushroom, coconut, corn and carrot, traditionally taken in flu season to strengthen lung qi and support the body's immunity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/strengthen-spleen-fresh-yam-euryale-hyacinth-bean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7777/7777_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Euryale Seed and Hyacinth Bean Lean Pork Soup A gentle, nourishing soup combining fresh Chinese yam with euryale seed, hyacinth bean, and lean pork to support spleen and stomach function. Traditionally recommended for those experiencing sluggish digestion, loose stools, or low appetite — particularly useful during humid weather when the body ac https://nourilo.com/recipes/strengthening-bones-chestnut-chicken-feet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/426/426_0.jpg Chestnut and Chicken Feet Soup A classic Cantonese bone-strengthening soup using fresh chestnuts and chicken feet — two collagen-rich, nourishing ingredients traditionally associated with supporting the spleen, kidneys, tendons, and bones. A gentle, tasty everyday soup for older adults or anyone with weak legs, lower back ache, o https://nourilo.com/recipes/stress-anxiety-perilla-lemon-honey-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/10467/10467_0.jpg Perilla Leaf, Lemon and Honey Tea A fragrant, gentle tea of perilla leaf, fresh lemon and honey, traditionally taken to ease stress and anxiety, dispel cold and soothe the early stages of a chill. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stress-and-bloating-rose-goji-tangerine-peel-apple-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11214/11214_0.jpg Rose, Goji, Tangerine Peel and Apple Tea A fragrant Cantonese tea of rose buds, goji, dried tangerine peel and apple, traditionally taken to soothe the liver, move stuck qi and ease the bloating and poor appetite that come with stress and held-in feelings. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stress-anxiety-rose-jasmine-silk-tree-flower-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/3597/3597_0.jpg Rose, Jasmine, and Silk Tree Flower Tea A fragrant three-flower tea combining rose, jasmine, and silk tree blossoms — each with a long history in Chinese folk medicine for soothing emotional tension, lifting a low mood, and supporting the liver's smooth flow of energy. Suitable for daily use; not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stress-longan-red-date-goji-peach-resin-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8403/8403_0.jpg Longan, Red Date, Goji Berry and Peach Resin Sweet Soup A naturally sweet, calming dessert soup combining longan, red dates, goji berries and peach resin — often called the 'people's bird's nest' for its translucent, collagen-rich texture; traditionally used to ease mental tension, nourish the heart and skin, and support regular bowel https://nourilo.com/recipes/stress-relief-insomnia-lotus-lily-sour-jujube-seed-arborvitae-seed-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7417/7417_0.jpg Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Sour Jujube Seed & Arborvitae Seed Soup A soothing food-therapy soup combining five herbs traditionally used in Chinese cuisine to calm the heart and mind, ease anxiety, and promote more restful sleep — well suited to modern stress and overwork. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stress-rose-jasmine-flower-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/1608/1608_0.jpg Rose and Jasmine (Su Xin) Flower Tea A fragrant flower tea of rose buds and jasmine, traditionally used to soothe a tense, knotted mood and ease a bloated stomach or acid reflux linked to stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stress-sleep-support-licorice-wheat-poria-lily-jujube-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6952/6952_0.jpg Licorice, Wheat Berry, Poria Cocos, Lily Bulb and Red Date Soup A gentle, fragrant Cantonese food-therapy soup based on the classical Chinese formula Gan Mai Da Zao Tang, traditionally associated with calming the mind, easing emotional distress, and supporting better sleep. Particularly suited to menopausal women, new mothers with postpartum emotional sensitivit https://nourilo.com/recipes/stroke-prevention-shiitake-sea-cucumber-silkie-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/312/312_0.jpg Shiitake, Sea Cucumber and Silkie Chicken Soup A traditional Cantonese nourishing soup combining shiitake mushrooms, cholesterol-free sea cucumber, and silkie chicken, prepared in the style of Chinese food-therapy to support yin, nourish blood, and benefit those who are constitutionally weak or managing cardiovascular risk factors like high bloo https://nourilo.com/recipes/stroke-prevention-three-grain-porridge/ https://images.nourilo.com/5860/5860_0.jpg Millet, Black Glutinous Rice and Coix Seed Porridge (San Mi Zhou) A deeply nourishing three-grain porridge using millet, black glutinous rice, and toasted coix seed — three grains traditionally valued in Chinese food therapy for strengthening the spleen and stomach, supporting brain health, and promoting smooth bowel function. Suitable for all ages as a regular he https://nourilo.com/recipes/strong-bones-lotus-root-chestnut-fig-scallop-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10461/10461_0.jpg Lotus Root, Chestnut, Fig and Dried Scallop Soup A naturally sweet, savoury soup of lotus root, chestnut, fig and dried scallop, traditionally taken to strengthen bones, help guard against osteoporosis, and support the cardiovascular system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/stuffed-shiitake-mushrooms-with-fish-paste-appetizer/ https://images.nourilo.com/3504/3504_0.jpg Braised Fish-Paste Stuffed Shiitake Mushrooms (Niang Dong Gu) A simple Cantonese home dish: fresh shiitake mushrooms stuffed with fish paste, pan-fried until golden and then braised briefly in a light sauce. Light, fragrant and satisfying — a classic way to enjoy fish paste at home. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sugarcane-carrot-coriander-coix-water-for-chickenpox/ https://images.nourilo.com/1957/1957_0.jpg Sugarcane, Carrot, Coriander and Coix Water A mild, cooling family drink of sugarcane, water chestnut, carrot, coriander and raw coix — traditionally given to children with chickenpox to clear heat from the system and help them through the rash more comfortably. https://nourilo.com/recipes/strong-sinews-bones-yam-foxnut-black-bean-pork-tendon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1729/1729_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Foxnut, Black Bean and Pork Tendon Soup A rich, collagen-laden soup of pork tendon with Chinese yam, foxnut, black bean and walnut, traditionally taken to strengthen the spleen, kidneys, sinews and bones, and to ease an achy, weak lower back and knees. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sugarcane-water-chestnut-carrot-soup-for-cancer-care-and-heat-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/364/364_0.jpg Sugar Cane, Water Chestnut and Carrot Soup An everyday Cantonese cooling drink using sugar cane, water chestnuts, and carrot that is traditionally recommended to clear heat, moisten dryness, and ease thirst — especially appropriate for those undergoing or recovering from radiotherapy, or for soothing mild inflammatory discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-balanced-tonic-ching-bo-leung-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1045/1045_0.jpg Ching Bo Leung (Clear-Tonic-Cooling) Pork Soup Ching Bo Leung is a classic gentle summer tonic soup of yam, lotus seed, lily bulb, glehnia and Solomon's seal, traditionally taken to clear heat while mildly nourishing a run-down body. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-calm-eye-health-lotus-leaf-chrysanthemum-cassia-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7388/7388_0.jpg Lotus Leaf Chrysanthemum Cassia Seed Tea A three-ingredient herbal tea combining lotus leaf, cassia seed and chrysanthemum — a simple, aromatic daily wellness tea traditionally associated with calming the mind, supporting eye health, clearing liver heat, helping to manage high blood pressure and cholesterol, and protecting the eyes from di https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-cold-lime-mint-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6742/6742_0.jpg Fresh Lime and Mint Tea with Honey A simple two-ingredient brew of fresh lime and mint simmered briefly with honey — a refreshing and practical summer wellness drink that Nourilo recommends at the first sign of a summer cold, particularly when accompanied by a runny nose, sore throat, phlegm, or a feeling of heaviness and fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-cold-shredded-chicken-salad/ https://images.nourilo.com/4082/4082_0.jpg Cold Hand-Torn Chicken with Cucumber and Sesame-Mustard Sauce A quick and refreshing Cantonese summer cold dish — hand-torn poached chicken tossed with cucumber and a punchy sesame-mustard dressing; light, flavourful, and perfect for days when hot cooking feels like the last thing you want to do. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-cooling-loofah-babycorn-mudfish-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9387/9387_0.jpg Loofah, Baby Corn and Mudfish Soup A refreshing and naturally sweet Cantonese summer soup combining loofah, baby corn and mudfish. Traditionally valued for clearing heat, promoting healthy urination and supporting new mothers with lactation. Light enough for everyday cooking, with the fish providing a rich, clean broth. Gout sufferer https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-damp-fuzzy-gourd-adzuki-bean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11145/11145_0.jpg Fuzzy Gourd, Adzuki Bean, Hyacinth Bean and Pork Shin Soup A light, fragrant soup of fuzzy gourd, adzuki bean, hyacinth bean and pork shin, traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, clear summer heat and drain dampness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-dampness-relief-spleen-strengthening-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/4019/4019_0.jpg Jian Pi Qu Shi Tea (Spleen-Strengthening Dampness-Clearing Tea) A classic Cantonese summer herbal tea using six gentle herbs — coix seed, white atractylodes, poria, hyacinth bean coat, water plantain and corn silk — to support the digestive system and help clear the feeling of heaviness and fatigue associated with hot, humid weather. Available pre-packaged at Ch https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-dryness-heat-kudzu-root-red-bean-coix-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6748/6748_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Azuki Bean, Coix Seed and Pork Rib Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup built around fresh kudzu root — a starchy root vegetable traditionally used to relieve neck and back tension, thirst, and summer heat — paired with azuki beans, coix seed, and pork ribs for a sweet, gently cooling brew that suits the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-clearance-gynura-bicolor-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7402/7402_0.jpg Gynura Bicolor Tea (Zi Bei Tian Kui Tea) A refreshing ruby-red herbal tea made from gynura bicolor, a plant rich in iron, flavonoids, and vitamin A precursors, traditionally brewed in Cantonese food culture to clear summer heat, support the blood, and aid digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-bitter-melon-black-eyed-pea-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11049/11049_0.jpg Bitter Melon, Black-Eyed Pea & Pork Rib Soup A classic early-summer Cantonese soup of bitter melon and black-eyed peas with pork ribs, traditionally made to cool inner heat and support the spleen in hot weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-clearing-old-cucumber-mung-bean-barley-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7801/7801_1.jpg Old Cucumber, Mung Bean and Barley Pork Rib Soup A gentle, time-tested Cantonese summer soup that traditionally supports clearing internal heat and replenishing fluids. Suitable for most adults and children; pregnant women should substitute barley with adzuki beans or hyacinth beans. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-dampness-fresh-lotus-pod-winter-melon-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6739/6739_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Pod, Winter Melon and Legume Dampness-Clearing Brew A refreshing summer brew made from fresh lotus pods, skin-on winter melon, azuki beans, and flat white beans — a traditional Cantonese remedy for clearing heat and dampness on hot days, with additional benefits for pregnant women in the final trimester and those watching blood sugar levels. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-dampness-lotus-leaf-winter-melon-barley-sugarcane-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/7361/7361_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Job's Tears Sugar Cane Drink A classic Cantonese summer herbal drink made with fresh lotus leaf, winter melon, job's tears and sugar cane — light, naturally sweet, and traditionally prepared to clear summer heat, relieve internal dampness, and restore body fluids on hot and humid days. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-dampness-lotus-leaf-bean-coix-winter-melon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9627/9627_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Leaf, Adzuki Bean, Job's Tears & Winter Melon Soup A cooling yet well-balanced summer soup combining fresh lotus leaf, three bean and grain varieties, and winter melon to help the body clear accumulated summer heat and drain excess dampness. Gentle enough for the whole family including those with cold constitutions, and particularly useful during th https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-digestive-passion-fruit-green-tea-honey-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/6084/6084_0.jpg Passion Fruit, Green Tea & Honey Drink A refreshing single-serving drink that takes under five minutes to prepare. Passion fruit — sometimes called a natural tranquiliser — is traditionally associated with calming the nervous system, relieving anxiety-related stomach discomfort, and supporting digestion. Perfect for hot days or moments o https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-relief-fresh-lotus-leaf-aged-cucumber-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7964/7964_0.jpg Fresh Lotus Leaf & Aged Yellow Cucumber Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup combining fresh lotus leaf, aged yellow cucumber, mung beans, and pearl barley — traditionally associated with dispersing summer heat, supporting the body's fluid metabolism, and gently supporting weight management. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-soup-winter-melon-hyacinth-bean-barley-frog/ https://images.nourilo.com/6222/6222_0.jpg Winter Melon, Hyacinth Bean, Job's Tears and Frog Soup A nourishing yet light summer soup combining the cooling power of winter melon with the dampness-clearing properties of hyacinth bean and Job's tears, and the protein richness of farmed frog — a classic Cantonese pairing that supports digestion and vitality on hot, humid days. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-job-tears-two-bean-licorice-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/1574/1574_0.jpg Job's-Tears, Red-Bean and Mung-Bean Soup with Licorice A cooling Cantonese soup of Job's tears, adzuki and mung beans with licorice, traditionally used to clear heat and drain damp; gentle enough for both young children and the elderly during hot, humid weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-spleen-damp-sugarcane-water-chestnut-barley-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/7935/7935_0.jpg Sugarcane, Water Chestnut, Carrot and Barley Drink A naturally sweet, cooling Cantonese summer drink made from sugarcane, water chestnut, carrot and barley. Traditionally valued for clearing heat, moistening the throat and supporting healthy digestion and skin; suitable for the whole family regardless of whether they run hot or cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-stomach-hairy-gourd-mushroom-hyacinth-bean-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5596/5596_0.jpg Hairy Gourd, Shiitake Mushroom, and Hyacinth Bean Soup A mild, naturally sweet summer soup featuring hairy gourd, shiitake mushrooms, soybeans, and hyacinth beans — a classic Chinese food-therapy combination traditionally valued for easing summer heat, supporting the spleen and stomach, and providing plant-based nutrition. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-heat-sweating-astragalus-red-date-barley-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7379/7379_0.jpg Astragalus Red Date Roasted Barley Tea A light, aromatic summer wellness tea combining astragalus root, red date and roasted barley — traditionally prepared to clear summer heat, replenish depleted qi, reduce excessive sweating, and provide gentle nourishment for children, the elderly, and anyone who tires easily in the heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-nourishing-hairy-gourd-maitake-goji-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7385/7385_0.jpg Hairy Gourd Maitake Goji Berry Partridge Soup A light yet nourishing summer Cantonese soup pairing partridge with hairy gourd, maitake mushroom and goji berry — traditionally valued for supporting vitality, immune function, blood sugar balance and eye health during the hot summer months. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-fermented-rice-silkie-egg-dessert-for-womens-wellness/ https://images.nourilo.com/7844/7844_0.jpg Sweet Fermented Rice with Silkie Chicken Eggs A beloved Cantonese dessert-tonic, served warm, that combines the gentle sweetness of fermented glutinous rice with silkie chicken eggs and fragrant osmanthus sugar. Traditionally valued for supporting circulation, easing digestive function, warming the stomach, and offering gentle blood-nourishing https://nourilo.com/recipes/summer-tonic-fresh-yam-dendrobium-goji-pigeon-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11166/11166_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Dendrobium, Goji and Young Pigeon Soup A tasty, gentle summer tonic of fresh Chinese yam, dendrobium, goji and young pigeon, traditionally used to support immunity, strengthen the spleen and nourish the liver and kidneys without being overly heating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-cherry-hawthorn-rose-tea-for-calm-and-stress/ https://images.nourilo.com/10864/10864_0.jpg Sweet-Cherry Hawthorn and Rose Tea A fragrant tea of sweet, non-sour hawthorn and rosebuds, traditionally sipped to soothe the liver, ease stress, lift the mood, and calm the mind — gentle even for those with excess stomach acid. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-and-sour-pickled-young-ginger-appetizer/ https://images.nourilo.com/2328/2328_0.jpg Sweet-and-Sour Young Ginger A simple homemade sweet-and-sour pickled young ginger, crisp and warming, traditionally enjoyed as an appetizing snack that supports the stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-pepper-garlic-lamb-stir-fry-for-cold-stomach-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/4012/4012_0.jpg Sweet Pepper and Garlic Stir-Fried Lamb Slices with Cloud Ear Fungus A quick home-style stir-fry of tender lamb slices with sweet bell pepper, cloud ear fungus and green garlic, traditionally associated with warming the stomach, supporting blood circulation and easing the cold feelings in the limbs. Ready in under 30 minutes and flavourful enough for everyday family https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-pepper-pineapple-chicken-for-low-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/884/884_0.jpg Sweet Pepper & Pineapple Chicken Stir-fry A vibrant, everyday stir-fry with colourful sweet peppers, fresh pineapple, and chicken thigh — an easy weeknight dish traditionally associated in Chinese food therapy with supporting circulation, opening the appetite, and gently helping those with low blood pressure feel more energised. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-sour-pickled-pork-trotters-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/5587/5587_0.jpg White Cloud Pork Trotters White Cloud Pork Trotters is a classic Cantonese sweet-and-sour cold dish where par-boiled pork is chilled in ice water then marinated in a tangy rice-vinegar brine — traditionally enjoyed as an appetite-stimulating starter or side dish. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-sour-pickled-young-ginger-for-digestion-and-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/7833/7833_0.jpg Sweet and Sour Pickled Young Ginger A classic Cantonese summer preserve that combines young ginger's gentle warming and dampness-clearing properties with a sweet-sour pickling brine. Served as a small appetiser before meals, it traditionally stimulates digestive juices, supports the spleen, and helps reduce internal dampness — a https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-sour-pickled-young-ginger-for-warming-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/6612/6612_0.jpg Sweet Sour Pickled Young Ginger (Zisun Ginger) A classic Cantonese pickled young ginger condiment — zesty, mildly warming, and refreshing. Young ginger is brined, sun-dried, then steeped in a sweet-sour rice vinegar brine. Ready in four days, it keeps well in the fridge and is traditionally eaten to warm the stomach, relieve nausea, and support https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-sour-young-ginger-for-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/4996/4996_0.jpg Sweet and Sour Pickled Young Ginger A simple Cantonese fermented-style condiment made from fresh young ginger, rice vinegar, and sugar. Traditionally eaten to warm the stomach, ease indigestion, and stimulate appetite. A small daily serving is a beloved way in southern Chinese kitchens to look after digestive health year-round — and i https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-taste-in-mouth-winter-melon-lotus-seed-night-jasmine-duck-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6809/6809_0.jpg Winter Melon, Lotus Seed & Night Jasmine Duck Soup A light, cooling Cantonese soup made with winter melon, lotus seeds and fragrant night jasmine flowers, traditionally prepared when a persistent sweet taste in the mouth signals digestive heat or a sluggish digestive system. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-vinegar-black-beans-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/4930/4930_0.jpg Sweet Vinegar Pickled Black Beans A traditional Cantonese food-therapy pantry staple, these sweet-vinegar-pickled black soybeans are prepared with a simple dry-roast then a two-week soak. Traditionally associated with nourishing blood, supporting kidney health, and aiding digestion — one to two tablespoons a day is all you need. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-vinegar-black-beans-for-liver-kidney-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5417/5417_0.jpg Sweet Vinegar Black Beans (Tian Cu Pao Hei Dou) A traditional Chinese preserved condiment where pan-roasted black beans are slow-soaked in sweet vinegar for two weeks to create a deeply nourishing daily food. In Chinese food theory, the green interior of black beans supports the liver and the black skin supports the kidneys, making this a dual-or https://nourilo.com/recipes/taizicanbiandouyimi-soup-for-hand-foot-mouth-disease-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/4512/4512_0.jpg Prince Ginseng, White Hyacinth Bean and Pearl Barley Soup A mild, child-friendly sweet soup combining prince ginseng, white hyacinth bean and pearl barley, traditionally prepared in southern Chinese households during hand, foot and mouth disease season to gently support the spleen and boost constitution without the strong warming effect of regular ginseng. https://nourilo.com/recipes/sweet-vinegar-garlic-for-cold-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/1089/1089_0.jpg Sweet-and-Sour Vinegar Garlic A simple pantry pickle of garlic steeped in sweetened rice vinegar for 3–4 weeks, taken by the teaspoon and traditionally valued for strengthening the body and helping resist colds. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tangerine-cake-pear-tea-for-childrens-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/6440/6440_0.jpg Dried Tangerine Cake Cough-Relief Tea A lightly sweet, mild tea combining dried tangerine cake, snow pear, and apricot kernels — a traditional Cantonese food-therapy drink that is associated with supporting the lungs and relieving coughs. Suitable for children and adults, and gentle enough for everyday use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tangerine-cake-ophiopogon-dried-pear-tea-for-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/8578/8578_0.jpg Tangerine Cake, Ophiopogon Root and Dried Pear Tea A clean, naturally sweet herbal tea made from three ingredients traditionally used to moisten the throat and airways — tangerine cake, ophiopogon root and dried pear. Ready in 30 minutes and gentle enough for daily use by anyone prone to dry cough, airway sensitivity or voice fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tangy-stir-fried-prawns-with-bell-pepper/ https://images.nourilo.com/6522/6522_0.jpg Tangy Stir-Fried Prawns with Bell Pepper (Xi Ha Da Xiao) A vibrant, festive stir-fry of plump prawns and tri-coloured bell peppers tossed in a tangy lemon-tomato sauce — a popular Chinese New Year dish that is quick to prepare, visually striking, and suitable for family celebrations. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tatsoi-bamboo-shoot-stir-fry-for-constipation/ https://images.nourilo.com/3775/3775_0.jpg Tatsoi and Winter Bamboo Shoot Stir-Fry A classic Shanghainese-inspired home dish that pairs tatsoi — a mild, soft-leafed winter green — with pre-boiled winter bamboo shoots for a stir-fry that is both delicious and rich in dietary fibre. Traditionally valued for stimulating intestinal movement and preventing constipation, this dish is al https://nourilo.com/recipes/tender-mulberry-bud-chrysanthemum-tea-for-clearing-heat-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/2105/2105_0.jpg Tender Mulberry Bud and Chrysanthemum Tea A fragrant, light infusion of tender mulberry buds and chrysanthemum, traditionally sipped to clear heat and brighten the eyes — soothing for sore, red or itchy eyes after a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tendon-joint-relief-five-finger-grass-mulberry-twig-vine-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9643/9643_0.jpg Five-Finger Grass, Old Mulberry Twig & Double-Vine Soup A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup designed to support circulation through tendons and joints, particularly useful for those with repetitive-strain discomfort such as De Quervain's tenosynovitis ('trigger wrist'). Not suitable during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/thirst-restlessness-rock-sugar-green-olive-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/11059/11059_0.jpg Rock Sugar & Chinese Green Olive Tea A simple, refreshing tea of Chinese green olives simmered with rock sugar, traditionally made to clear heat, soothe a dry or scratchy throat and quench thirst — gentle enough for children and during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-bean-beetroot-soup-for-measles-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/7164/7164_0.jpg Three-Bean Beetroot Soup A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup combining three heat-clearing beans with detoxifying beetroot, brewed during measles season to support immune defences. Gentle enough for children and all constitutions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-bean-soup-for-clearing-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10143/10143_0.jpg Three-Bean Summer Soup A gently cooling three-bean soup of mung bean, black-eyed pea and soybean with tangerine peel, traditionally enjoyed to clear summer heat without being too cold for the stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-bean-lotus-leaf-hairy-gourd-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/2316/2316_0.jpg Three-Bean, Lotus-Leaf and Hairy-Gourd Soup A cooling summer soup of three beans, lotus leaf, and hairy gourd, traditionally enjoyed to clear summer heat and refresh restless, off-their-food children in muggy weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-bean-soup-for-hand-foot-mouth-disease-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/7499/7499_0.jpg Three-Bean Sweet Soup (San Dou Tang) A gentle, soothing sweet soup using three complementary beans to support the spleen and clear heat — traditionally used in Cantonese households during hand-foot-mouth season as a practical preventive and supportive food for young children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-bean-winter-melon-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10671/10671_0.jpg Three-Bean Winter Melon Soup A cooling Cantonese summer soup of three beans and whole winter melon, traditionally drunk in place of tea on hot, humid days to clear heat and drain dampness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-black-soup-for-hives-and-urticaria/ https://images.nourilo.com/8823/8823_0.jpg Three Black Soup (Black Soybean, Black Sesame and Black Dates) A simple, gentle daily soup of three 'black' ingredients — black soybean, black sesame, and black dates — traditionally used to strengthen qi and blood and reduce the frequency of recurring hives and allergic skin flares. Mild enough for regular use and most body types. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-color-pepper-chicken-stir-fry-for-cold-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/3090/3090_0.jpg Three-Color Sweet Pepper Stir-Fried Chicken A colourful, everyday stir-fry that uses sweet peppers and ginger to gently warm the stomach and stimulate appetite — ideal for those who tend to eat cold or raw foods too often and end up with a sluggish, cold feeling in the stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-color-stir-fry-for-weak-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5517/5517_0.jpg Three-Color Vegetable Stir-Fry (Potato, Carrot, Red Pepper with Celery) A vibrant, quick-cooked Chinese home-style stir-fry from Nourilo, combining potato, carrot, red pepper and celery. Far more nutritious than it looks, this dish is traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and stomach, easing digestive cramps, and improving bowel regularity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-dates-buckwheat-tea-for-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/5699/5699_0.jpg Three-Date Buckwheat Tea A gently simmered tea combining three types of dates with roasted buckwheat — an everyday wellness drink traditionally valued for supporting healthy ageing, improving complexion, easing allergy tendencies, and promoting vitality in both children and adults. Not recommended for diabetics due to the h https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-flower-honey-tea-for-low-mood-and-anxiety/ https://images.nourilo.com/8059/8059_0.jpg Three-Flower Honey Tea (San Hua Mi Cha) A fragrant three-flower tea combining rose, silktree albizzia, and chrysanthemum — three blossoms traditionally associated with lifting the spirit, calming emotional tension, and easing the kind of low mood linked to feeling stuck or pent up. Stirred through with a drizzle of honey and enjoyed warm, https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-flower-honey-tea-for-stress-and-low-mood/ https://images.nourilo.com/7492/7492_0.jpg Three-Flower Honey Tea (Rose, Jasmine and Chrysanthemum) A calming three-flower herbal tea combining rose, jasmine, and chrysanthemum with honey — gently warming, not cold, not dry — traditionally used to ease irritability, emotional stagnation, and mental fog. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-flower-honey-tea-for-stress-and-mood/ https://images.nourilo.com/7536/7536_0.jpg Jasmine, Apple Blossom, and Osmanthus Honey Tea A fragrant, calming tea blending jasmine, apple blossom, and osmanthus flowers — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to ease emotional tension, calm the nerves, and support skin health. Light and pleasant enough to enjoy every day. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-flower-honey-tea-for-stress-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/10571/10571_0.jpg Rose, Silk-Tree and Osmanthus Honey Tea A delicate, fragrant flower tea of rose, silk-tree blossom and osmanthus sweetened with honey, traditionally enjoyed to ease stress, steady the mood and support a sense of calm. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-flower-tea-for-brightening-and-spots/ https://images.nourilo.com/2053/2053_0.jpg Three-Flower Tea (Apple Blossom, Rose and Osmanthus) A fragrant three-flower tea of apple blossom, rose and osmanthus, traditionally sipped to brighten the complexion and help fade spots linked to a stuck mood or digestive imbalance. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-flower-tea-for-menstrual-comfort-and-mood/ https://images.nourilo.com/5810/5810_0.jpg Apple Blossom, Jasmine, and Osmanthus Tea A fragrant three-flower infusion combining apple blossom, jasmine, and osmanthus — traditionally used to soothe liver qi, ease period pain, support emotional calm, and brighten the complexion. Simple to brew and pleasantly aromatic. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-fruit-almond-lily-sweet-soup-for-dry-autumn/ https://images.nourilo.com/6376/6376_0.jpg Apple, Pear, Fig, Sweet Almond and Fresh Lily Bulb Sweet Soup A naturally sweet, soothing Cantonese sweet soup combining apple, pear, dried figs and sweet almonds with fresh lily bulb, traditionally enjoyed in dry autumn weather to moisturise the lungs, ease a dry cough and calm restlessness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-highs-chayote-shiitake-chicken-breast-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11083/11083_0.jpg Chayote, Flower Mushroom & Chicken Breast Soup A light yet nourishing soup of chayote, flower mushrooms, lotus seeds and lean chicken breast, traditionally made as a balanced choice for those mindful of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-highs-prevention-cassia-lotus-leaf-chrysanthemum-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6041/6041_1.jpg Cassia Seed, Lotus Leaf and Chrysanthemum Tea A simple three-ingredient herbal tea — lightly toasted cassia seed, chrysanthemum, and lotus leaf — traditionally prepared to support healthy blood fats, blood pressure, and weight, and to reduce the risk of fatty liver associated with the modern diet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-highs-prevention-golden-buckwheat-goji-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6628/6628_0.jpg Golden Buckwheat & Goji Berry Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal tea combining processed bitter buckwheat with goji berries — traditionally used to support healthy blood glucose and lipid levels, with antioxidant properties that also support eye health. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-highs-prevention-kudzu-coix-fish-head-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7424/7424_0.jpg Kudzu Root, Coix Seed & Large Fish Head Soup A hearty Cantonese fish head soup using kudzu root's isoflavone compounds and coix seed's diuretic properties to traditionally support blood vessel health and help manage the 'three highs' — hypertension, high blood lipids, and high blood sugar. Best enjoyed as part of a balanced https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-highs-prevention-stevia-leaf-snow-chrysanthemum-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6653/6653_0.jpg Stevia Leaf & Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum Tea A naturally sweet, zero-added-sugar herbal tea pairing stevia leaf (a plant-based sugar substitute 150–300 times sweeter than sucrose) with Kunlun snow chrysanthemum — both traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-jujube-wheat-rice-tea-for-complexion-and-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/8081/8081_0.jpg Three-Jujube Wheat Rice Tea (San Zao Mai Mi Cha) A naturally sweet, aromatic everyday tea combining three varieties of Chinese dates with toasted wheat berries — a practical and enjoyable way to support blood nourishment, skin radiance, and emotional calm, based on the old saying 'eat three dates a day and youth will never fade.' https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-mushroom-chicken-soup-to-strengthen-constitution/ https://images.nourilo.com/3003/3003_0.jpg Agaricus, Lion's Mane & Tea Tree Mushroom Chicken Soup A deeply nourishing soup simmering three prized medicinal mushrooms with free-range chicken, ginger, and red dates — traditionally used to strengthen the body after illness or surgery, support digestive health, and nourish overall vitality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-mushroom-stewed-chicken-for-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/7168/7168_0.jpg Three-Mushroom Stewed Chicken A richly nourishing double-boiled chicken broth made with three prized immune-supporting mushrooms, suitable for anyone recovering from illness, childbirth, or simply wanting to strengthen their constitution. Aromatic and gently tonifying. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-poria-soup-for-damp-heat-constitution/ https://images.nourilo.com/7190/7190_0.jpg Tu Fuling, Zhu Ling and Fu Ling Pork Soup A classic Cantonese damp-heat clearing soup combining three types of poria-family herbs with heat-resolving beans and coix seeds — suited to those with oily skin, recurring acne, sluggish digestion, and low energy typical of a damp-heat constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-seed-congee-for-childrens-phlegm-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3876/3876_0.jpg Three-Seed Congee (San Zi Zhou) A classic three-herb congee used in Chinese food therapy for children with stubborn phlegmy coughs — particularly after illness when the spleen and stomach have been weakened by excessive medication. Also suitable for elderly people with phlegm-related coughing and chest tightness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-seed-liver-nourishing-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5454/5454_0.jpg Three-Seed Liver Tea (San Zi Yang Gan Tang) San Zi Yang Gan Tang — the 'Three-Seed Liver Tea' — is a well-known Cantonese food-therapy formula that uses mulberries, goji berries, and schisandra to traditionally support liver blood, ease dry or tired eyes, and calm the nervous system. Best made in spring when fresh mulberries are in https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-shred-tofu-soup-everyday-comfort/ https://images.nourilo.com/3835/3835_0.jpg Three-Shred Tofu Soup A silky, warming tofu soup thickened to a gentle velvet consistency — the kind of homestyle Chinese dish that is endlessly adaptable, deeply satisfying, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-treasure-tea-for-high-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/1828/1828_0.jpg Three-Treasure Tea (Pu-erh, Chrysanthemum, Luo Han Guo) A simple steeped tea of pu-erh, chrysanthemum and monk fruit — traditionally used to calm the liver and clear heat, and to support healthy blood pressure, especially for older people. https://nourilo.com/recipes/three-vine-safflower-peach-kernel-soup-for-varicose-veins/ https://images.nourilo.com/7335/7335_0.jpg Three-Vine Safflower Peach Kernel Soup A traditional Chinese herbal soup combining three types of vine — each associated with activating circulation and unblocking the channels — with safflower and peach kernels to address discomfort and poor circulation in varicose veins, sports injuries, and rheumatic joint pain. https://nourilo.com/recipes/throat-care-coconut-apple-lean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7774/7774_0.jpg Coconut Ball, Apple and Lean Pork Soup A naturally sweet, fragrant soup that combines the nourishing richness of Indian coconut with the antioxidant properties of apple and carrot. Traditionally enjoyed to soothe the throat, support the lungs, and strengthen overall vitality — a practical household soup for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/throat-soothing-anti-cancer-green-radish-luo-han-guo-lean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7368/7368_0.jpg Green Radish Luo Han Guo Apple Water Chestnut Lean Pork Soup A nourishing and naturally sweet Cantonese soup combining green radish, monk fruit, water chestnut, apple and lean pork — traditionally used to soothe throat inflammation, generate body fluids, clear phlegm and heat, and support antioxidant wellness, especially for those who smoke, drink, or are rec https://nourilo.com/recipes/thyme-braised-beef-tendon-oxtail-for-bones-joints/ https://images.nourilo.com/6363/6363_0.jpg Thyme Red-Braised Beef Tendon and Oxtail A fragrant, slow-braised Cantonese-style dish of beef tendon and oxtail cooked with fresh thyme, shallots and garlic, traditionally prepared to warm the body, support circulation, and nourish tendons and bones. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tian-qi-flower-tea-for-blood-pressure-and-liver-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/4814/4814_0.jpg Tian Qi Flower Tea (Notoginseng Flower Tea) A quick and calming tea made from dried notoginseng (tian qi) flowers, traditionally associated with clearing liver heat, supporting healthy blood pressure, easing heat-related acne, relieving constipation from excess heat, and calming restlessness or irritability. One of the simplest and most versa https://nourilo.com/recipes/tian-qi-herb-fish-soup-for-circulation/ https://images.nourilo.com/4983/4983_0.jpg Tian Qi Leaf and Dace Fish Smooth Soup A light, silky soup that pairs the legendary tian qi herb leaf with the smooth, boneless texture of scraped dace fish. Traditionally valued in Cantonese food therapy for supporting blood flow and healthy circulation, this is an everyday dish that is also deeply satisfying to eat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tiger-milk-ganoderma-snow-ear-soup-for-childrens-lung-weakness/ https://images.nourilo.com/904/904_0.jpg Tiger Milk Ganoderma, Snow Fungus, and Apricot Kernel Soup A gentle soup combining tiger milk ganoderma, snow fungus, apricot kernels, and lily bulbs — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support lung qi and soothe recurring coughs in children with a delicate constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tianma-huangjing-walnut-pork-soup-for-the-mind/ https://images.nourilo.com/1803/1803_0.jpg Gastrodia, Polygonatum and Walnut Lean-Pork Soup A nourishing lean-pork soup with tianma, huangjing and walnut — a gentle, whole-family brew traditionally used to support memory, focus and recovery of vitality after illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tiger-milk-mushroom-chayote-partridge-soup-for-flu-season/ https://images.nourilo.com/10424/10424_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Chayote and Partridge Soup A clear, naturally sweet partridge soup with tiger milk mushroom, chayote, almonds and figs, traditionally taken in flu season to moisten the lungs and support the body's defences — gentle enough for the whole family. Not suited to those whose cold has not yet cleared. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tiger-milk-mushroom-coconut-walnut-lily-soup-for-long-covid-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/10002/10002_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Coconut, Walnut and Lily Bulb Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup of tiger milk mushroom, mini coconut, walnut, lily bulb and lean pork, traditionally taken to support the lungs and energy and ease the lingering tiredness and cough that can follow a viral infection. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tiger-milk-mushroom-ginkgo-partridge-soup-for-bronchial-care/ https://images.nourilo.com/10202/10202_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Ginkgo, Walnut and Partridge Soup A fragrant lung-supporting soup of tiger milk mushroom, ginkgo, walnut, and partridge, used in Chinese food-therapy to nourish people prone to lingering cough and wheeze, including smokers and those recovering from a respiratory illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tiger-milk-mushroom-quail-soup-for-childrens-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/7682/7682_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Cordyceps Flower and Almond Quail Soup A mild, tasty soup designed with children in mind — tiger milk mushroom and cordyceps flower work together to traditionally support lung qi and boost the body's natural defences, while quail provides a light, nourishing broth that even fussy young eaters tend to enjoy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tiger-milk-mushroom-lily-partridge-soup-for-bronchitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/1770/1770_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup A nourishing double-boiled soup of tiger milk mushroom, lily bulb, apricot kernels and partridge, traditionally taken to moisten the lungs and support the airways in people, especially children, prone to recurrent coughs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tiger-milk-mushroom-snow-fungus-goji-soup-for-immune-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/1327/1327_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Snow Fungus & Goji Soup A gentle nourishing soup of tiger milk mushroom, snow fungus and goji berries, traditionally taken to moisten the lungs and support the body — including those feeling weak during radiotherapy or chemotherapy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tiger-milk-mushroom-snow-fungus-lily-almond-soup-for-childrens-respiratory-sensitivity/ https://images.nourilo.com/6143/6143_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Snow Fungus, Lily and Almond Soup A mild, child-friendly soup using tiger milk mushroom — a Southeast Asian mushroom closely related to poria cocos, known in traditional food therapy as 'white Ganoderma' for its lung-strengthening properties — combined with snow fungus, lily bulb and apricot kernels to soothe persistent co https://nourilo.com/recipes/tiger-milk-mushroom-white-jade-fungus-pork-soup-for-lung-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/8696/8696_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, White Jade Fungus, Goji Berry, Almond & Pork Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup for autumn lung care, combining the newly popular tiger milk mushroom with white jade fungus, goji berries, apricot kernels, and dried figs — traditionally used to tonify lung qi, ease allergic cough, moisten the intestines, and support the immune system; also recommended https://nourilo.com/recipes/tinnitus-hearing-mulberry-roasted-black-soybean-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/10345/10345_0.jpg Mulberry and Roasted Black Soybean Tea A simple steeped tea of black mulberries and roasted black soybeans, traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidney and support hearing in those with ringing ears, dizziness or a sore lower back. https://nourilo.com/recipes/toasted-sour-jujube-poria-tea-for-bad-breath-and-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/8713/8713_0.jpg Toasted Sour Jujube Seed & Poria Tea A simple two-ingredient herbal tea made from toasted sour jujube seeds and poria mushroom. In traditional Chinese food therapy, this tea is associated with calming the mind, supporting restful sleep, and easing the digestive-related bad breath and bitter taste in the mouth that can come with chronic https://nourilo.com/recipes/tofu-puff-cloud-ear-braised-fish-head-for-brain-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/2921/2921_0.jpg Braised Fish Head with Tofu Puffs and Cloud Ear Fungus A comforting Cantonese homestyle dish of bighead carp head braised with tofu puffs and cloud ear fungus, traditionally enjoyed as a warming, nourishing dish well suited to those who use their brains a lot. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tofu-seaweed-fish-head-soup-for-pregnancy/ https://images.nourilo.com/5344/5344_0.jpg Tofu, Spirulina Seaweed & Fish-Head Soup A gently savory soup that draws on spirulina seaweed, tofu, and a pan-seared fish head to provide iodine, calcium, and folate traditionally associated with supporting fetal brain development. Simple enough for everyday cooking during pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tofu-skin-ginkgo-barley-water-chestnut-sweet-soup-for-vaginal-discharge/ https://images.nourilo.com/5128/5128_0.jpg Tofu Skin, Ginkgo, Barley, and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup A light, naturally sweet Cantonese dessert soup that combines ginkgo nuts, barley, fresh tofu skin, and water chestnuts — four ingredients traditionally associated with reducing excess dampness and discharge in women — into a gentle, nourishing sweet soup suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tofu-skin-ginkgo-pork-stomach-soup-for-nourishment-and-anti-aging/ https://images.nourilo.com/9831/9831_0.jpg Tofu Skin, Ginkgo & Pork Stomach Soup A rich and deeply nourishing Cantonese soup combining tofu skin, ginkgo nuts, and pork stomach — traditionally associated with supporting the stomach and spleen, promoting skin elasticity, and benefiting bone health. Suitable for children and elders; ginkgo cores must be removed before cooking. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tofu-skin-water-chestnut-sweet-soup-for-heat-constitution/ https://images.nourilo.com/5340/5340_0.jpg Tofu Skin Water Chestnut Sweet Soup A light, naturally sweet dessert soup made with tofu skin and water chestnuts, traditionally prepared to help clear internal heat — especially well-suited to those with a heat constitution or children with mild heat-related discomfort. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tomato-beef-herb-spaghetti-light-appetizer/ https://images.nourilo.com/2205/2205_0.jpg Tomato Beef & Herb Spaghetti A quick, appetizing tomato-beef spaghetti tossed with mushrooms, onion and Italian herbs — a simple light lunch you can put together in about an hour. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tomato-carrot-white-kidney-bean-pork-rib-soup-for-summer-slimming/ https://images.nourilo.com/1246/1246_0.jpg Tomato, Carrot and White Kidney Bean Pork Rib Soup A bright, thirst-quenching pork rib soup of tomato, carrot and white kidney beans, traditionally enjoyed in summer to support the body in draining excess water and managing weight. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tomato-ginger-drink-for-bruising-and-injury/ https://images.nourilo.com/7293/7293_0.jpg Tomato Ginger Juice Drink A quick, no-cook food-therapy drink made by blending fresh tomatoes with ginger juice, traditionally used in Chinese dietary therapy to help disperse bruising and reduce swelling after minor falls or soft-tissue injuries. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tomato-tofu-fish-ball-soup-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/5807/5807_0.jpg Tomato Tofu Dace Fish Ball Soup A light, everyday soup featuring tomato, tofu, and hand-made dace fish balls — traditionally associated with supporting the spleen, calming digestion, and helping maintain healthy blood fat and blood sugar levels. A practical, low-oil dish suitable for families managing metabolic concerns. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tomato-potato-sea-fish-soup-for-strong-bones/ https://images.nourilo.com/10542/10542_0.jpg Tomato, Potato and Sea-Fish Soup A surprisingly rich, naturally sweet home-style soup of fresh sea fish simmered with tomato and potato, traditionally enjoyed to support bone health and glowing skin — gentle enough for expectant and new mothers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tomato-shrimp-braised-tofu-skin-appetizer/ https://images.nourilo.com/1483/1483_0.jpg Tomato and Shrimp Braised Fresh Tofu Skin A bright, appetite-whetting home dish of fresh shrimp and yuba braised with tomato, peas, and a touch of ketchup — light, savoury, and easy to cook on a busy evening. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tomato-potato-carrot-grouper-soup-for-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/3173/3173_0.jpg Tomato, Potato & Carrot Grouper Soup A nourishing, savory soup pairing grouper with everyday vegetables — traditionally associated with supporting wound healing and appetite, and especially favored after caesarean section or abdominal surgery. Simple enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tomato-tofu-fish-soup-for-antioxidant-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/7484/7484_0.jpg Tomato, Tofu and Small Sea Fish Soup A light, flavourful everyday soup pairing fresh fish with tomato and tofu — a practical way to incorporate lycopene-rich tomatoes, traditionally valued for their antioxidant properties and role in supporting overall vitality. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tomato-vegetable-pasta-for-appetite-and-nutrition/ https://images.nourilo.com/4555/4555_0.jpg Tomato Mixed Vegetable Pasta A quick, light pasta dish with fresh tomatoes, potato, peas, and corn in a tomato sauce base — low in fat and cholesterol, naturally satisfying, and easy to put together as a nutritious everyday meal. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tomato-vegetable-soup-for-heart-and-antioxidant-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/10229/10229_0.jpg Tomato Vegetable Soup A clear, sweet vegetable soup of tomato, potato, corn, carrot, cabbage, and red kidney beans, rich in cooked-tomato lycopene and traditionally enjoyed to support the heart and vessels — naturally meat-free and family-friendly. https://nourilo.com/recipes/toona-shoots-lean-pork-soup-for-liver-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/8459/8459_0.jpg Toona Shoot and Lean Pork Soup A light, fragrant soup made from fresh toona shoots and lean pork, traditionally associated with clearing liver heat, supporting stomach function, and helping maintain healthy blood sugar levels — a simple springtime pot that's ready in under 30 minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tri-color-pepper-beef-stir-fry-to-whet-the-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/2555/2555_0.jpg Tri-Color Pepper Beef Stir-Fry A quick, colorful stir-fry of tender marinated beef and three-color bell peppers — a simple home dish traditionally said to warm the stomach and support a weak appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/tu-fuling-old-cucumber-red-bean-soup-for-heat-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/7230/7230_0.jpg Tu Fuling, Old Cucumber & Red Bean Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup that draws on tu fuling (smilax rhizome) to clear heat and detoxify, paired with old yellow cucumber, adzuki beans, and flat beans to drain dampness from the body. Particularly useful during rainy, humid weather or when a cold seems to linger. https://nourilo.com/recipes/turmeric-basil-fish-head-soup-for-headache-and-immunity/ https://images.nourilo.com/7714/7714_0.jpg Turmeric & Basil Fish Head Soup A richly flavoured soup combining the potent anti-inflammatory properties of fresh turmeric and basil with the nourishing goodness of a pan-fried fish head — traditionally associated with relieving headaches, easing nasal congestion, and supporting the immune system. Not suitable for those with qi d https://nourilo.com/recipes/turmeric-mushroom-chicken-soup-for-brain-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/7309/7309_0.jpg Turmeric Shiitake Chicken Soup A fragrant and deeply nourishing soup that puts fresh turmeric root centre stage, pairing its curcumin-rich warmth with earthy shiitake mushrooms and tender chicken — a family recipe traditionally associated with supporting cognitive function, easing joint wear, and promoting circulation as one ages https://nourilo.com/recipes/tufuling-red-bean-hyacinth-bean-soup-for-itchy-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/1994/1994_0.jpg Fresh Tu Fu Ling, Red Bean and Hyacinth Bean Soup A clear, cooling vegetarian soup of fresh smilax root, red beans and hyacinth beans, traditionally simmered to clear heat, resolve damp and ease the itchy, sensitive skin that flares in damp or dry weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/turmeric-millettia-mulberry-mistletoe-pork-rib-soup-for-rheumatic-joint-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/8780/8780_0.jpg Turmeric, Fresh Millettia Root, Loranthus Mistletoe and Pork Rib Soup A mildly herbal, warming broth combining turmeric, millettia root, and mulberry mistletoe with pork ribs — a traditional Guangdong food-therapy soup associated with relieving rheumatic and arthritic joint pain, improving joint mobility, and supporting bone density. https://nourilo.com/recipes/two-herbal-teas-for-flu-by-constitution-cold-or-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5892/5892_0.jpg Perilla-Ginger-Brown Sugar Tea (cold type) and Mint-Mulberry-Chrysanthemum-Honeysuckle Drink (heat type) Two simple herbal teas for flu season, each tailored to a different constitution: a warming perilla and ginger tea for those who tend toward cold, and a cooling mint-chrysanthemum blend for those who run warm. Single servings; double the amounts for a family. Not a substitute for medical treatment i https://nourilo.com/recipes/two-seeds-polygala-albizzia-tea-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/8478/8478_0.jpg Two-Seed, Polygala and Albizzia Flower Tea (Er Ren Yuan Zhi He Huan Hua Cha) A gentle herbal tea decoction made from five classical calming ingredients — sour jujube seed, arborvitae seed, polygala root, fleeceflower vine, and albizzia flower — traditionally used to soothe a restless mind, ease difficulty falling asleep, reduce palpitations, and support emotional wellbeing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/two-tone-purple-sweet-potato-pudding-dessert/ https://images.nourilo.com/4656/4656_0.jpg Two-Tone Purple Sweet Potato Pudding A pretty two-layer pudding that pairs earthy purple sweet potato with lightly grassy matcha soy milk — a naturally colourful treat Nourilo put together with leftovers from the pantry. Both layers set firm in the refrigerator and make a conversation-starting dessert for any table. https://nourilo.com/recipes/two-vine-chestnut-pork-rib-soup-for-sciatica/ https://images.nourilo.com/8481/8481_0.jpg Two-Vine, Chestnut and Pork Rib Soup (Er Teng Li Zi Pai Gu Tang) A nourishing, mildly herb-flavoured soup combining chestnuts with three classic sinew-relaxing herbs — millettia vine, broad-leaf tinospora, and loofah skeleton — and pork ribs, traditionally associated with easing sciatic pain, lower-back aching, and leg weakness in middle-aged and older adults. Al https://nourilo.com/recipes/ume-plum-licorice-chrysanthemum-tea-for-allergic-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3653/3653_0.jpg Ume Plum, Licorice and Chrysanthemum Tea A simple three-ingredient steep-tea using ume plum, licorice root, and chrysanthemum flowers, traditionally used to ease the type of persistent ticklish cough brought on by environmental irritants, air pollution, smoke, or allergic sensitivity — not a cold, but a cough that just won't stop. https://nourilo.com/recipes/uncaria-hawthorn-chrysanthemum-tea-for-blood-pressure/ https://images.nourilo.com/7825/7825_0.jpg Uncaria, Hawthorn, and Chrysanthemum Tea A simple three-ingredient herbal tea long used in Chinese food-therapy to ease dizziness, headaches, and irritability associated with elevated blood pressure. Suitable for any pattern of hypertension when these symptoms are present — but this tea complements, and does not replace, medical management https://nourilo.com/recipes/urinary-tract-infection-imperata-coix-pork-bladder-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7406/7406_0.jpg Imperata Root, Coix Seed, Corn Silk & Pork Bladder Soup A traditional Cantonese food-therapy soup combining diuretic and anti-inflammatory imperata root, coix seed, and corn silk with pork bladder to support urinary tract comfort. A supportive dish — urinary tract infections require proper medical treatment. https://nourilo.com/recipes/ume-licorice-chrysanthemum-tea-for-allergy-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3353/3353_0.jpg Ume Plum, Licorice Root and Chrysanthemum Tea A three-ingredient herbal tea that can be brewed in a thermos — traditionally used to calm a cough triggered by cold air, smoke, or allergens, and suitable for daily use by those prone to airway sensitivity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/venison-onion-basil-stir-fry-for-cold-hands-and-feet/ https://images.nourilo.com/6498/6498_0.jpg Onion and Basil Stir-Fried Venison Slices A warming, aromatic stir-fry pairing lean venison slices with onion and fragrant basil — traditionally associated with nourishing qi and blood, tonifying the kidneys, and helping those who feel chronically cold in their hands and feet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/vaginal-discharge-chinese-yam-fox-nut-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/1671/1671_0.jpg Chinese Yam and Fox-Nut (Qian Shi) Congee A simple, gentle traditional congee of Chinese yam, fox nut and rice, taken to support the spleen in cases of clear, white, persistent discharge linked to a weak spleen. If discharge is yellow, green or foul, see a doctor — this congee is a support only. https://nourilo.com/recipes/vinegar-braised-white-cod-for-calcium-absorption/ https://images.nourilo.com/4561/4561_0.jpg Vinegar-Braised White Cod (Cu Liu Bai Xue Yu) A light, tangy stir-braised fish dish that pairs tender white cod with cloud ear fungus and sweet peppers in a simple vinegar sauce — cooking fish with vinegar is a traditional method to help the body absorb more calcium from the meal. https://nourilo.com/recipes/vinegar-preserved-sour-plums-for-itchy-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/2693/2693_0.jpg Vinegar-Preserved Sour Plums Whole plums steeped in rice vinegar for a month, traditionally used to promote saliva and aid digestion — and applied externally to help soothe itchy skin, eczema and minor sores. https://nourilo.com/recipes/vinegar-soaked-raisins-for-constitution-and-circulation/ https://images.nourilo.com/5896/5896_0.jpg Vinegar-Soaked Black Raisins (Osmanthus or Rose Vinegar) A remarkably simple no-cook preparation: dark raisins soaked overnight in flavored vinegar. In traditional food therapy, raisins are associated with nourishing the blood and supporting skin health, while the vinegar enhances their antimicrobial properties. Eat 8–10 soaked raisins per day. Diabetics https://nourilo.com/recipes/vinegar-soaked-raisins-for-liver-and-brain-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/7553/7553_0.jpg Vinegar-Soaked Dark Raisins A simple traditional food-therapy preparation: dark raisins soaked overnight in pure rice vinegar. Traditionally used to nourish and protect the liver, support the body's detoxification pathways, and protect brain cells through the antioxidant power of grape anthocyanins. One tablespoon per day https://nourilo.com/recipes/vision-decline-soup-cicada-flower-ruiren-carrot-pork/ https://images.nourilo.com/6231/6231_0.jpg Cicada Fungus Flower, Ruiren Nut, Goji Berry and Carrot Pork Soup A gentle soup centred on the cicada fungus flower — a parasitic fungus related to cordyceps but far more affordable — traditionally associated with clearing wind-heat, calming the nervous system and supporting eye health, combined with the classic eye-nourishing pairing of ruiren nut and goji berry. https://nourilo.com/recipes/vision-support-chili-leaf-goji-pork-liver-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/679/679_0.jpg Chili Leaf, Goji Berry and Pork Liver Soup A quick, lightly seasoned Cantonese soup made by simmering chili leaves with goji berries and sliced pork liver. Traditionally prized for nourishing the liver and supporting eye health, this gentle soup is especially suitable for older adults, those with age-related vision changes, and anyone whose https://nourilo.com/recipes/vitality-honey-preserved-red-ginseng-slices/ https://images.nourilo.com/8399/8399_0.jpg Honey-Preserved Red Ginseng Slices A classic homemade tonic preparation: red ginseng slices steamed then preserved in honey to moderate their warming intensity — traditionally taken in small amounts daily to support qi, reduce fatigue, and support older adults or those recovering from illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-apricot-longan-lily-fish-head-soup-for-brain-fog/ https://images.nourilo.com/9889/9889_0.jpg Walnut, Apricot Kernel, Longan, Lily Bulb and Large Fish Head Soup A deeply nourishing Cantonese soup for those recovering from long COVID with brain fog, poor concentration, or anxiety. The combination of walnut, longan, lily bulb, and a large fish head is traditionally associated with supporting cognitive function, calming the nervous system, and lifting mental f https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-black-sesame-paste-for-brain/ https://images.nourilo.com/1381/1381_0.jpg Walnut and Black Sesame Paste A nourishing dessert paste of walnut, black sesame and rice, traditionally taken to support the brain, memory and blood, and to ease dryness in the bowels. Suitable for children and the elderly in modest portions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-ginkgo-pork-lung-soup-for-cough-and-asthma/ https://images.nourilo.com/4681/4681_0.jpg Walnut, Ginkgo Nut, and Pork Lung Soup A warming Cantonese soup featuring walnuts, ginkgo nuts, pork lung, and sweet apricot kernels, traditionally used to support lung and kidney function and ease chronic cough or wheezing. Suitable for adults and children alike, with careful attention to safe ginkgo nut quantities. https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-hawthorn-tea-for-lung-kidney-and-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/7461/7461_0.jpg Walnut & Hawthorn Tea A simple two-ingredient tea that pairs walnuts — long celebrated in Chinese food therapy for nourishing the brain, lungs, and kidneys — with hawthorn berries, which are associated with improving circulation and supporting healthy cholesterol levels. Best enjoyed warm; eat the walnuts for maximum ben https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-lily-partridge-soup-for-childrens-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/2049/2049_0.jpg Walnut, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup A nourishing walnut, lily bulb and partridge soup, traditionally taken during the settled phase to support the lungs and kidneys and ease a chronic cough or wheeze — suited to children and adults alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-longan-black-rice-congee-for-child-growth/ https://images.nourilo.com/5351/5351_0.jpg Walnut, Longan & Black Rice Congee A nourishing, naturally sweet congee combining walnuts, longan, goji berries, Chinese yam, and black rice — all ingredients traditionally regarded as supporting healthy development in children, and calming and restorative for adults with fatigue or poor sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-longan-black-bean-brown-rice-congee-for-menopause/ https://images.nourilo.com/8669/8669_0.jpg Walnut, Longan Flesh, Black Bean & Brown Rice Congee A hearty, naturally sweet congee combining walnuts, longan, black beans, and brown rice — a traditional Chinese food-therapy porridge used to nourish blood, calm the mind, and support women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms such as night sweats, insomnia, and mood changes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-longan-herb-broth-for-restlessness-and-focus/ https://images.nourilo.com/4056/4056_0.jpg Walnut and Polygonatum Intelligence-Nourishing Soup A gentle Cantonese food-therapy broth combining walnuts, Solomon's seal, longan, and goji berries — traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and spleen, calming restlessness, and supporting memory and mental focus; can be drunk as a savoury soup or sweetened with rock sugar. https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-partition-lotus-foxnut-ginkgo-soup-for-kidney-essence/ https://images.nourilo.com/6335/6335_0.jpg Walnut Partition (Fen Xin Mu), Lotus Seed, Fox Nut & Ginkgo Soup An unusual soup built around fen xin mu — the woody septum found inside walnut shells, available at traditional herb shops. This little-known ingredient has been used in Chinese medicine to consolidate the kidneys and calm the nervous system. Combined with lotus seeds, fox nuts, and ginkgo, the soup https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-peanut-fish-head-soup-for-brain-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/11279/11279_0.jpg Walnut, Peanut & Bighead Fish Head Soup A savoury, herb-free fish-head soup with walnuts and peanuts, traditionally favoured to support the brain — an easy-to-enjoy option for students who dislike strongly medicinal brain tonics. https://nourilo.com/recipes/walnut-spring-onion-ginger-tea-for-wind-cold-colds/ https://images.nourilo.com/1491/1491_0.jpg Walnut, Spring Onion, and Ginger Tea A warming tea of walnut, spring onion white, ginger, and tea leaves, traditionally given to children with a wind-cold type cold to help release the exterior, dispel cold, and encourage sweating. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wampee-leaf-soup-for-digestion-phlegm-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/1026/1026_0.jpg Wampee Fruit and Leaf Soup A simple Cantonese food-therapy drink using both the fruit and aromatic leaves of the wampee plant, traditionally valued for supporting digestion, soothing phlegm, and helping the body through cold and flu season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wampee-leaf-tea-for-cold-and-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/8275/8275_0.jpg Wampee Leaf Tea A simple, fragrant herbal tea brewed from dried wampee (Clausena lansium) leaves — a lesser-known but traditionally prized ingredient used in southern Chinese medicine to disperse wind-heat, ease phlegm and cough, and support the body's defenses during flu season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wampee-leaf-tea-for-flu-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/5915/5915_0.jpg Wampee Leaf Tea A simple two-ingredient tea made from wampee (Clausena lansium) leaves, traditionally brewed to help relieve seasonal colds, soothe mild nasal congestion, and support respiratory comfort during flu season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/warm-stomach-dispel-cold-garland-chrysanthemum-ginger-fish-broth/ https://images.nourilo.com/7084/7084_0.jpg Garland Chrysanthemum, Ginger and Grass Carp Broth A quick, warming Cantonese broth made with tender garland chrysanthemum, fresh ginger, and sliced grass carp. Traditionally associated with warming a cold stomach, relieving bloating, calming the mind, and supporting sleep — a gentle everyday meal-soup ready in under 20 minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/warming-blood-nourishing-red-date-ginger-apple-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/11293/11293_0.jpg Red Date, Ginger and Apple Water A naturally sweet traditional Chinese drink of red dates, ginger and apple, made to warm the body, comfort the stomach and gently nourish the blood — popular for women with cold hands and feet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/warm-stomach-longan-goji-ginger-roasted-rice-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/10444/10444_0.jpg Longan, Goji, Ginger and Roasted Brown Rice Tea A fragrant infusion of longan, goji, ginger and roasted brown rice, traditionally taken to warm a cold stomach, nourish the heart and calm the mind for people who feel tired, pale or low. https://nourilo.com/recipes/warm-stomach-spleen-liver-yam-lotus-seed-loach-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11247/11247_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed and Loach Soup A sweet, smooth Cantonese soup of fresh yam, lotus seed and loach (the 'ginseng of the water'), traditionally taken to warm the stomach, strengthen the spleen and support the liver — good for weak qi and blood. https://nourilo.com/recipes/warm-stomach-eye-health-sterculia-seed-carrot-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9676/9676_0.jpg Sterculia Seed (Phoenix Eye Fruit) and Carrot Pork Soup A quick and fragrant seasonal soup using Phoenix eye fruit (feng yan guo), a chestnut-flavoured seed that ripens in July and August, combined with carrot and lean pork. Traditionally used to warm the stomach, ease nausea, calm heat, and support eye clarity. Simple to make and suitable for the whole https://nourilo.com/recipes/warming-cold-constitution-angelica-lamb-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6410/6410_0.jpg Angelica Root, Codonopsis and Lamb Soup A classic warming soup combining lamb with angelica root and codonopsis — a gentle version of the celebrated 'dang gui mutton soup' from Chinese herbal tradition, believed to nourish qi and blood, ease cold in the abdomen, and support recovery for postpartum women and anyone who feels the https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-bamboo-stir-fry-for-high-blood-pressure-and-cholesterol/ https://images.nourilo.com/3957/3957_0.jpg Water Bamboo with Carrot, Black Fungus and Snow Peas A quick, colorful stir-fry pairing water bamboo (jiao bai) with black fungus, carrot, and snow peas — a classic Chinese home dish traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure and cholesterol. Naturally low-fat and high in fiber. https://nourilo.com/recipes/warming-stomach-agaricus-yam-goji-dried-ginger-chestnut-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/11310/11310_0.jpg Agaricus blazei, Yam, Goji, Dried Ginger and Chestnut Soup A warming autumn-winter soup of Agaricus blazei mushroom, yam, goji, chestnut and dried ginger, made to warm the stomach and dispel cold for those who feel chilly in the cold season. https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-and-job-tears-congee-for-gout/ https://images.nourilo.com/1280/1280_0.jpg Water Chestnut and Job's Tears (Coix) Congee A simple two-ingredient congee of water chestnut and raw Job's tears — both low-purine foods — traditionally eaten to clear damp-heat and ease the discomfort of gout. Not suitable for those with a weak, cold digestion or for pregnancy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-barley-soy-milk-for-bad-breath/ https://images.nourilo.com/3378/3378_0.jpg Water Chestnut and Barley Soy Milk This lightly sweet, cooling drink combines water chestnuts and barley simmered in soy milk — a traditional Cantonese approach to clearing digestive heat that is associated with stomach-related bad breath. It is mild enough for the whole family and pleasant to drink. https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-carrot-congee-for-heavy-metal-detox/ https://images.nourilo.com/8261/8261_0.jpg Water Chestnut and Carrot Congee A simple, comforting congee based on an old Chinese trade-worker tradition — water chestnuts and carrot cooked with rice are traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural ability to clear accumulated impurities, including environmental heavy metals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-chayote-crucian-carp-soup-for-clearing-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5091/5091_0.jpg Water Chestnut, Chayote and Crucian Carp Soup A gentle, family-friendly Cantonese soup that uses water chestnut, chayote, and crucian carp to traditionally clear mild internal heat, support healthy digestion, and ease light coughs — less cooling than typical heat-clearing soups, making it suitable for children and those with a sensitive constit https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-congee-for-summer-heat-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/3358/3358_0.jpg Fresh Water Chestnut Congee A simple, naturally sweet summer congee made from fresh water chestnut — a traditional remedy for clearing heat, supporting urinary health, and settling the digestive system after a hot day. https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-honey-date-soup-for-spleen-weak-diarrhea/ https://images.nourilo.com/1458/1458_0.jpg Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup A gentle two-ingredient soup of water chestnut kernels and honey dates, traditionally taken to support a weak spleen and ease loose stools and sluggish digestion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-fig-pork-soup-for-phlegmy-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/10757/10757_0.jpg Water Chestnut, Fig and Lean Pork Soup A clear, naturally sweet soup of water chestnuts, figs and lean pork, traditionally taken after a cold to clear heat, ease phlegm and soothe a dry, scratchy throat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-jobs-tears-congee-for-gout/ https://images.nourilo.com/4124/4124_0.jpg Water Chestnut and Job's Tears Congee A gentle, low-purine congee from the Cantonese food-therapy tradition, specifically designed for people managing gout or elevated uric acid. Water chestnuts and raw Job's tears are both low-purine foods traditionally associated with clearing heat, supporting the spleen, and promoting healthy fl https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-malt-corn-soup-for-childrens-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/7820/7820_0.jpg Water Chestnut, Malt, and Corn Soup A gentle, naturally sweet Cantonese soup for children who show signs of poor digestion — bloating, bad breath, loose stools, or constipation. Rice sprouts and barley malt have been used in traditional Chinese food-therapy for centuries to aid the breakdown of starches and ease digestive discomfort i https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-soy-milk-for-bad-breath/ https://images.nourilo.com/308/308_0.jpg Water Chestnut Soy Milk A simple two-ingredient Cantonese food-therapy drink combining water chestnuts with soy milk — traditionally used to clear stomach heat and ease bad breath caused by digestive accumulation. Best taken on an empty stomach each morning for seven to ten days. https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-chestnut-sugarcane-carrot-drink-for-heat-and-hydration/ https://images.nourilo.com/7176/7176_0.jpg Water Chestnut, Sugarcane and Carrot Water A classic three-ingredient Cantonese cooling drink that the whole family can enjoy — sweet, clean-tasting, and traditionally used during warm seasons or whenever children show signs of internal heat such as red eyes, dry mouth, or scanty urine. https://nourilo.com/recipes/water-retention-lemon-verbena-mint-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/1037/1037_0.jpg Lemon Verbena, Mint and Stevia Tea A fragrant steeped tea of lemon verbena, mint and stevia, traditionally used to ease lower-body puffiness and water retention and to support digestion after meals. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-almond-carrot-soup-for-clearing-lung-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/11504/11504_0.jpg Watercress, South Almond, Carrot & Dried-Tangerine Soup A clear, moistening Cantonese soup of watercress, sweet apricot kernel, carrot and dried-tangerine cake, traditionally simmered to clear lung-stomach heat and soothe a phlegmy cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-almond-fig-pork-lung-soup-for-lung-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/3746/3746_0.jpg Watercress, Almond and Fig Pork Lung Soup A classic Cantonese autumn-winter soup combining watercress with almonds, dried figs, pork lung, and pork bones. Traditionally prepared to help clear accumulated heat from the lungs and stomach, ease dry or scratchy coughs, and support healthy bowel movement. With enough cooking time, even those wit https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-carrot-crucian-carp-soup-for-bone-fever-joint-pain/ https://images.nourilo.com/6302/6302_0.jpg Wild Watercress, Carrot & Crucian Carp Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup combining wild watercress with carrot and lightly pan-fried crucian carp. In food-therapy tradition it is used when overwork or poor sleep leaves the whole body feeling achy and stiff — what is described in Cantonese as 'bone fire.' It also supports recovery fro https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-apricot-kernel-pork-bone-soup-for-dry-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/10718/10718_0.jpg Watercress, Apricot Kernel and Pork Bone Soup A clear, fragrant Cantonese soup of watercress, apricot kernel and pork bone, traditionally enjoyed to clear heat and soothe a dry, hot cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-carrot-duck-kidney-pork-rib-soup-for-children-with-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/9941/9941_0.jpg Watercress, Carrot, Dried Duck Kidney, and Pork Rib Soup A classic Cantonese family soup to gently clear accumulated heat from the lungs and stomach — especially useful for children who eat too much fried food or meat and develop bad breath, dry cough, or sore throat. Long simmering makes this soup mild enough for children and the elderly alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-carrot-fig-dried-duck-gizzard-soup-for-dry-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/5889/5889_0.jpg Watercress, Carrot, Fig and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup A classic Cantonese slow-cooked soup that traditionally supports clearing lung heat and easing dryness-related symptoms such as dry cough, itchy skin and sluggish digestion. Gentle enough for regular family use in dry or warm weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-carrot-fig-pork-rib-soup-for-heat-clearing/ https://images.nourilo.com/8499/8499_0.jpg Watercress, Carrot, Fig and Pork Rib Soup A classic Cantonese family soup pairing watercress, carrot, and dried figs with pork ribs — traditionally used to clear internal heat (re qi), moisten the lungs, stop cough, and cool the blood. Suitable for all ages; the trick is blanching the watercress in boiling water first to lock in fragrance a https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-carrot-fig-pork-ribs-soup-for-lung-heat-and-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/8595/8595_0.jpg Watercress, Carrot, Fig & Pork Ribs Soup A classic Cantonese autumn-winter soup using watercress — one of the most cooling, lung-nourishing vegetables in the Chinese food-therapy tradition — combined with carrot and fig to make a light, sweet soup that soothes a dry throat, eases mild coughs, and supports bowel regularity. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-carrot-fish-soup-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/8266/8266_0.jpg Watercress, Carrot, and Fresh Fish Soup A classic Cantonese seasonal soup featuring in-season watercress — traditionally used to clear accumulated heat from the lungs and stomach, ease dry throat and dry cough, and support urinary health — ideal for autumn or dry-weather conditions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-carrot-snakehead-soup-for-lung-and-spleen/ https://images.nourilo.com/11516/11516_0.jpg Watercress, Carrot and Snakehead Fish Soup A clear, nourishing Cantonese home soup of watercress, carrot and snakehead fish, traditionally taken to moisten the lungs, support digestion and ease a dry throat. Gentle enough as an everyday family soup. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-luo-han-guo-fish-soup-for-heat-toxin-clearance/ https://images.nourilo.com/8819/8819_0.jpg Wild Watercress, Golden Luo Han Guo and Fresh Fish Soup A classic Cantonese clearing soup made with wild watercress and luo han guo — traditionally used after rich food, late nights, or barbecues to clear throat discomfort, soothe internal heat, and ease body aches associated with overheating. Fresh fish makes the broth clean and nourishing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-luo-han-guo-pork-soup-for-cough-and-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/9572/9572_0.jpg Tang Ge Cai (Wild Watercress) and Monk Fruit Lean Pork Soup A Cantonese wild-herb soup using tang ge cai — a peppery roadside green related to watercress — paired with monk fruit and lean pork. Traditionally valued for clearing lung heat, dissolving stubborn phlegm, and calming a productive cough. Light and naturally sweet from the monk fruit. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-luohanguo-dried-duck-gizzard-soup-for-lung-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/11391/11391_0.jpg Watercress, Luo Han Guo and Dried Duck-Gizzard Soup A clear, sweet watercress soup with monk fruit, carrot, almonds and dried duck gizzard, traditionally used to clear lung and stomach heat and soothe a dry, sore throat after eating too much rich or spicy food. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-monk-fruit-snakehead-soup-for-sore-throat/ https://images.nourilo.com/10628/10628_0.jpg Watercress Monk-Fruit Snakehead Soup A clear, gently sweet soup of marsh yellowcress, golden monk fruit and snakehead fish, traditionally simmered to clear heat, soothe a hot scratchy throat and ease phlegm. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-pig-lung-soup-for-lung-and-stomach-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/892/892_0.jpg Watercress, Fig & Pig Lung Soup A classic Cantonese slow-simmered soup using watercress, dried figs, and pig lung to traditionally support lung and stomach cooling. Also thought to ease eye redness, bad breath, and sluggish digestion. Suitable for the whole family when simmered long enough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-preserved-duck-kidney-pork-bone-soup-for-dryness-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5075/5075_0.jpg Watercress, Preserved Duck Kidney and Pork Bone Soup A classic Cantonese food-therapy soup that uses watercress, preserved duck kidney, and pork bones to traditionally nourish yin and clear internal heat — a soothing remedy for dry throat and mild internal heat, especially after eating warming fruits like lychee. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-pork-lung-soup-for-clearing-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/1351/1351_0.jpg Watercress & Pork Lung Soup A rich autumn-and-winter soup of watercress and pork lung, traditionally simmered to clear heat, moisten the lungs, and ease lung-and-stomach heat. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-pork-shin-soup-for-lung-and-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/10883/10883_0.jpg Watercress, Carrot and Duck Gizzard Pork Shin Soup A classic Cantonese watercress soup with carrot, sweet almond and dried duck gizzard, traditionally valued for moistening the lungs and soothing dry, itchy skin in dry weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-snakehead-fish-soup-for-dry-lungs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10823/10823_0.jpg Watercress & Snakehead Fish Soup A classic autumn-winter Cantonese soup of watercress and snakehead fish with carrot, traditionally taken to clear dryness, moisten the lungs and ease a dry, post-cold cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/watercress-taro-vegetable-soup-for-lung-and-urinary-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/8710/8710_0.jpg Watercress, Taro, Carrot & Chestnut Vegetable Soup A light, naturally sweet vegetarian soup combining watercress, taro stems, carrot, and chestnuts. Traditionally associated with clearing the lungs, promoting comfortable urination, and gently cleansing the digestive system — suitable for the whole family in autumn. https://nourilo.com/recipes/weak-digestion-tangerine-peel-red-date-millet-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/11056/11056_0.jpg Aged Tangerine Peel, Red Date & Millet Congee A warming, easy-to-digest congee of millet with aged tangerine peel and red dates, traditionally made to strengthen the spleen and nourish a weak stomach — gentle for those recovering or with poor appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/weak-joints-stir-fried-eel-bean-sprouts-peppers/ https://images.nourilo.com/3606/3606_0.jpg Stir-Fried Eel with Bean Sprouts and Three-Colour Sweet Peppers A colourful, flavourful home-style stir-fry combining fresh eel with bean sprouts and sweet peppers. Eel is traditionally considered a highly nourishing food in Chinese cooking — warming, blood-building, and associated with strengthening tendons and easing fatigue. IMPORTANT: Only use live eel; dead https://nourilo.com/recipes/weak-knees-morinda-beef-sinew-chestnut-pork-rib-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8374/8374_0.jpg Morinda Root, Beef Sinew, Chestnut and Pork Rib Soup A warming, joint-nourishing soup combining fresh morinda root and beef sinew vine with chestnuts and pork ribs — traditionally associated with supporting the lower back, knees, and tendons; suitable for the whole family except those with active colds. https://nourilo.com/recipes/weak-lung-cough-persimmon-cake-lily-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/599/599_0.jpg Dried Persimmon and Fresh Lily Bulb Sweet Soup A gentle, soothing Cantonese sweet soup pairing dried persimmon with fresh lily bulb — traditionally eaten to moisten the lungs and support comfort during dry, lingering coughs, sore throats, and mouth sores. https://nourilo.com/recipes/weak-lower-back-morinda-eucommia-black-bean-pork-bone-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/3160/3160_0.jpg Morinda, Eucommia, Black Bean and Pork Bone Soup A warming, kidney-yang-tonifying Cantonese soup traditionally made to strengthen the lower back, support knee strength, and ease the cold limbs and aching joints common in middle-aged and older adults. Suitable for the whole family, including postpartum women. Not suitable in pregnancy, during illne https://nourilo.com/recipes/weak-lungs-in-children-cordyceps-flower-lily-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2801/2801_0.jpg Cordyceps-Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup A gentle Cantonese soup of partridge simmered with cordyceps flower, lily bulb, mai dong and apricot kernels, traditionally used to nourish and strengthen the lungs in children who cough easily. Best given only after a cold has fully cleared. https://nourilo.com/recipes/weak-lungs-tiger-milk-mushroom-snow-fungus-almond-quail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/10380/10380_0.jpg Tiger Milk Mushroom, Snow Fungus, Almond and Quail Soup A mild, almost herb-free soup of tiger milk mushroom, snow fungus, almond and quail, traditionally used to support the lung qi and help build a child's resistance. Not for use during a fever. https://nourilo.com/recipes/weight-management-imperata-barley-winter-melon-drink/ https://images.nourilo.com/7110/7110_0.jpg Imperata Root, Pearl Barley and Winter Melon Drink A gentle, naturally sweet drink made with fresh imperata root, pearl barley, and whole winter melon. Traditionally used in Cantonese households after rich festive meals to reduce water retention, support a healthy weight, ease bloating, and help clear accumulated heat — with cautions for pregnancy, https://nourilo.com/recipes/weight-management-bitter-melon-adzuki-white-kidney-bean-pork-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9669/9669_0.jpg Bitter Melon, Adzuki Bean and White Kidney Bean Pork Soup A summer wellness soup combining the 'fat-fighting' bitter melon with red adzuki beans and white kidney beans, traditionally associated with clearing heat, supporting healthy weight management, strengthening the spleen, and draining dampness. The soup tastes milder than expected — the bitt https://nourilo.com/recipes/weight-management-lemon-roasted-brown-rice-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/4769/4769_0.jpg Lemon and Roasted Brown Rice Tea A simple two-ingredient tea combining fresh lemon and dry-roasted brown rice. The toasted rice adds a warm, nutty note that rounds out the lemon's acidity, and together they are traditionally used to support digestion, help clear excess dietary fat, and protect the stomach lining. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wheat-barley-tea-for-sleep-and-stress/ https://images.nourilo.com/8115/8115_0.jpg Roasted Wheat Tea and Roasted Barley Tea A simple, everyday grain tea made from roasted wheat or barley kernels — traditionally used in Chinese wellness to calm the mind, ease stress-related restlessness, support digestion, and reduce excess perspiration. Both teas are naturally anti-anxiety in their traditional function and are pleasant e https://nourilo.com/recipes/wheat-berry-red-date-congee-for-anxiety-insomnia-menopause/ https://images.nourilo.com/5228/5228_0.jpg Wheat Berry and Red Date Congee A mild, nourishing three-ingredient congee rooted in the classic Chinese formula Gan Mai Da Zao Tang, traditionally used to calm restlessness, ease anxiety, reduce night sweats, and support better sleep — particularly helpful for women approaching or going through menopause. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wheat-black-bean-mulberry-soup-for-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/10567/10567_0.jpg Wheat, Black Bean, Mulberry and Lotus-Seed Calming Soup A gentle, nourishing soup of wheat, black bean, mulberry, lotus seed and lily bulb, traditionally enjoyed to settle the mind and support restful sleep for those who lie awake or wake easily. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wheat-longan-lily-lotus-congee-for-insomnia/ https://images.nourilo.com/8870/8870_0.jpg Nourishing Heart-Calming Congee (Yang Xin An Shen Zhou) A gentle, naturally sweet everyday congee combining whole wheat berries, longan, lily bulb, lotus seeds, and jujube dates — a classic Chinese food-therapy porridge for those who struggle with sleep, anxiety, or nervous exhaustion. Suitable for the whole family including children. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wheat-lotus-seed-lily-soup-for-nervous-exhaustion/ https://images.nourilo.com/3819/3819_0.jpg Wheat Grain, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Ophiopogon Soup A nourishing grain-based soup combining whole wheat grain with lotus seeds (embryo intact), lily bulb, and ophiopogon tuber — traditionally associated with calming the nervous system, easing restlessness and excessive dreaming, and supporting the yin-nourishing qualities that underpin healthy sleep https://nourilo.com/recipes/wheatgrass-vegetable-fruit-juice-for-blood-cleansing/ https://images.nourilo.com/4015/4015_0.jpg Wheatgrass Powder Blended with Green Pepper and Apple Juice A quick, no-cook wellness drink combining fresh-pressed green pepper and apple juice with wheatgrass powder. Nourilo shares this as a simple daily habit for people whose diets are heavy in meat and who want to support healthy blood alkalinity, digestion and energy. Best taken on an empty stomach in https://nourilo.com/recipes/white-atractylodes-galangal-fruit-soup-for-childrens-drooling/ https://images.nourilo.com/3950/3950_0.jpg White Atractylodes and Sharpleaf Galangal Fruit Soup A short, gentle three-ingredient soup traditionally given to young children past age two who continue to drool excessively — particularly when the saliva is clear and watery and the child also has loose stools or a pale complexion, pointing to spleen-qi deficiency. Can also be cooked as a congee wit https://nourilo.com/recipes/white-peony-ophiopogon-pork-soup-for-irritability-liver-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/5221/5221_0.jpg White Peony and Ophiopogon Pork Soup A gentle, lightly sweet soup traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to ease irritability, bad temper, and restlessness linked to excess liver heat or heart fire — in both children under academic pressure and adults dealing with late nights and stress. https://nourilo.com/recipes/white-corn-dendrobium-goji-chicken-soup-for-diabetes-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/8806/8806_0.jpg White Corn, Fresh Dendrobium, Goji Berry and Chicken Breast Soup A naturally sweet, light soup combining white sweet corn with fresh dendrobium and goji berries — traditionally associated with supporting blood sugar regulation, relieving mouth dryness, and benefiting eye health. Clear and mild enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/white-pepper-pickled-mustard-pork-stomach-soup-to-warm-the-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/10955/10955_0.jpg White Peppercorn, Pickled Mustard Green and Pork Stomach Soup A warming, savoury soup of white peppercorns, pickled mustard greens and pork stomach with ginger, traditionally enjoyed in cold weather to warm the stomach and dispel cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/whole-oat-congee-for-cholesterol-and-blood-lipids/ https://images.nourilo.com/11251/11251_0.jpg Whole Hulled Oat Congee A hearty, chewy congee made from whole hulled oats simmered in stock, naturally rich in beta-glucan soluble fibre and traditionally enjoyed to support healthy cholesterol and balanced blood lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/whooping-cough-children-purple-garlic-dried-tangerine-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/7046/7046_0.jpg Purple-Skin Garlic & Dried Tangerine Tea A two-ingredient remedy that has been used in Cantonese households for generations to help manage whooping cough in young children. Purple-skin garlic contains allicin, a compound with well-documented antimicrobial and antiviral activity, while dried tangerine cake (jie bing) soothes the airways and https://nourilo.com/recipes/wild-kudzu-carrot-pork-soup-for-cold-and-cough/ https://images.nourilo.com/3610/3610_0.jpg Wild Kudzu Leaf, Carrot and Lean Pork Soup A mild, naturally sweet soup using wild kudzu leaf, carrot, and lean pork that traditionally supports healthy digestion, helps clear phlegm, and may ease cold-related coughs — suitable for the whole family during cool, dry weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wild-kumquat-licorice-tea-for-cough-and-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/2990/2990_0.jpg Wild Kumquat & Licorice Infusion Tea A quick, fragrant tea pairing dried wild kumquats with licorice root — a traditional pairing associated with soothing the throat, reducing phlegm, and easing cough, ready in under ten minutes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wild-watercress-fish-soup-for-yin-deficiency-and-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/488/488_0.jpg Wild Watercress and Snakehead Fish Soup A beloved Cantonese folk remedy soup combining snakehead fish (pan-fried first for depth of flavour) with wild watercress, red dates, and ginger. Traditionally recommended for those with yin deficiency symptoms — dry throat, restless warmth in the palms, mild bleeding gums or haemorrhoids, and achy https://nourilo.com/recipes/wild-watercress-soup-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/1335/1335_0.jpg Wild Watercress Soup A clear, fragrant wild-watercress soup with honey dates, traditionally simmered as an autumn wellness drink to nourish yin, clear heat, and ease dryness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wind-cold-cough-roasted-radish-seed-ginger-tangerine-cake-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/6889/6889_0.jpg Roasted Radish Seed, Ginger and Tangerine Cake Tea A warming herbal tea for the type of cough that comes on after exposure to cold — characterised by thin, white, watery phlegm and a chest that feels tight and heavy. The key ingredient, dry-roasted radish seeds (lai fu zi), is a more measured version of the raw seed: roasting modifies its action fro https://nourilo.com/recipes/wind-cold-damp-joint-pain-dry-ginger-poria-atractylodes-decoction/ https://images.nourilo.com/4284/4284_0.jpg Dry Ginger, Poria & Atractylodes Decoction (Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang) A classic Chinese medicinal decoction — Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang — using dry ginger, poria, atractylodes, licorice, and red dates to warm the spleen, expel cold-damp, and traditionally support relief from heavy, aching sensations in the lower back and limbs associated with cold-type dampness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wind-cold-prevention-perilla-ginger-brown-sugar-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/5600/5600_0.jpg Perilla Leaf, Ginger, and Brown Sugar Tea A warming three-ingredient herbal tea made from fresh perilla leaf, ginger, and brown sugar — a classic Chinese food-therapy remedy traditionally taken at the onset of a wind-cold type of chill, with sneezing, runny nose, or feeling cold after exposure to air conditioning. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wind-damp-lemongrass-turmeric-apple-water/ https://images.nourilo.com/11161/11161_0.jpg Lemongrass, Fresh Turmeric and Apple Water A fragrant, warming drink of lemongrass, fresh turmeric and apple, traditionally used to dispel wind-cold, resolve damp and ease wind-damp joint aches such as knee pain. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wind-headache-verbena-globe-amaranth-flower-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/821/821_0.jpg Lemon Verbena and Globe Amaranth Flower Tea A fragrant and soothing herbal tea combining lemon verbena and globe amaranth flowers — a traditional remedy associated with calming tension headaches caused by wind exposure, settling excited nerves, and easing mild digestive discomfort. Light and pleasant to drink. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-adzuki-corn-silk-tea-for-kidney-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/10836/10836_0.jpg Candied Winter Melon, Adzuki Bean and Corn Silk Tea A light, fragrant tea of winter melon, adzuki bean, and corn silk, traditionally sipped to promote urination, ease swelling, and support the kidneys. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-bamboo-frog-soup-for-fluid-retention/ https://images.nourilo.com/10591/10591_0.jpg Winter Melon, Bamboo-Tip and Frog Soup A savoury, umami-rich soup of winter melon, dried bamboo tips and frog, traditionally used to support the spleen and help the body clear excess fluid during long stretches of damp, rainy weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-clam-dried-duck-kidney-soup-for-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/8484/8484_0.jpg Winter Melon, Clam Meat and Dried Duck Kidney Soup A flavourful yet light everyday soup pairing winter melon and clam meat — both associated with supporting metabolic health — with white hyacinth beans and preserved duck kidney for digestive support. Traditionally used to help manage the 'three highs' (blood sugar, blood pressure, blood fa https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-coix-corn-silk-water-for-childhood-eczema/ https://images.nourilo.com/7721/7721_0.jpg Winter Melon, Coix Seed and Corn Silk Water A mild, gentle soup-water using winter melon, raw coix seed, and fresh corn silk — three food ingredients traditionally associated with clearing heat-dampness and easing skin irritation in young children. Suitable as a gentle daily drink for babies and toddlers. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-coix-water-duck-soup-for-summer-heat-and-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/9599/9599_0.jpg Winter Melon, Coix Seed and Water Duck Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup combining winter melon and coix seeds with lean, flavourful water duck and preserved duck gizzard. Traditionally valued for clearing summer heat, draining dampness, reducing puffiness, and supporting digestion — nourishing without being heavy or greasy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-dampness-clearing-soup-for-summer-heat-1/ https://images.nourilo.com/3393/3393_0.jpg Winter Melon Dampness-Clearing Soup A classic Cantonese summer wellness soup using a pre-mixed dampness-clearing herb packet with winter melon — traditionally brewed to counteract the heaviness and sluggishness that builds up in hot, humid weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-dampness-clearing-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/2438/2438_0.jpg Dampness-Clearing Winter Melon Soup (qu shi dong gua tang) A classic Cantonese summer soup of aged winter melon with a dampness-clearing herb pack, traditionally used to clear summer-heat, drain dampness and relieve that heavy, tired feeling. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-hyacinth-bean-frog-soup-for-water-retention/ https://images.nourilo.com/8109/8109_0.jpg Winter Melon, Hyacinth Bean and Frog Soup A clear, lightly sweet summer soup combining winter melon, hyacinth beans, and frog — traditionally consumed to drain excess water from the body, ease puffiness, support blood sugar balance, and relieve summer heat. Suitable even for those with a weaker constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-dried-scallop-eight-treasure-soup-for-summer-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/2251/2251_0.jpg Eight-Treasure Winter Melon and Dried Scallop Soup A gentle Cantonese summer soup of winter melon, dried scallop and an eight-treasure mix of beans, seeds and yam, traditionally taken to cool summer heat while still being kind to a weaker stomach. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-detox-soup-for-hand-foot-mouth-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/2760/2760_0.jpg Damp-Clearing Winter Melon Soup A clearing, damp-draining winter melon soup made with honeysuckle and capillary wormwood, traditionally given to children a few times a week during hand-foot-and-mouth season to support their defenses. Children with G6PD deficiency should swap honeysuckle for chrysanthemum. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-lotus-leaf-duck-soup-for-summer-heat-and-dampness/ https://images.nourilo.com/5661/5661_0.jpg Winter Melon, Lotus Leaf and Duck Soup with Three Beans A hearty, deeply refreshing Cantonese summer soup combining Muscovy duck with winter melon, lotus leaf, red adzuki beans, mung beans and coix seeds, traditionally used to clear summer heat, resolve dampness, reduce prickly heat and swelling, and restore energy and appetite during the hottest months. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-lotus-leaf-summer-heat-clearing-tea/ https://images.nourilo.com/4072/4072_0.jpg Winter Melon, Lotus Leaf, Red Adzuki and Barley Summer Tea A classic Hong Kong summer home remedy timed to the Minor Heat solar term — winter melon with lotus leaf, adzuki beans, barley, and poria simmered into a light, slightly sweet cooling drink that the whole family can share; traditionally associated with relieving summer heat and supporting comfortabl https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-lotus-seed-wild-duck-soup-for-yin-nourishing/ https://images.nourilo.com/2523/2523_0.jpg Winter Melon, Fresh Lotus Seed and Wild Duck Soup A nourishing yet cooling soup of winter melon, fresh lotus seeds and wild duck, traditionally taken to nourish yin, support the stomach and clear heat — suited to those low on sleep or feeling overheated. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-lotus-seed-wild-duck-soup-to-nourish-yin/ https://images.nourilo.com/2764/2764_0.jpg Winter Melon, Fresh Lotus Seed and Wild Duck Soup A clear, light wild-duck soup with winter melon and fresh lotus seed, traditionally used to nourish yin, ease deficiency and promote urination. Skinning the duck keeps it lighter. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-soup-for-dampness-and-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5007/5007_0.jpg Winter Melon Dampness-Clearing Soup A classic Cantonese dampness-clearing soup for Hong Kong's humid summer season. Winter melon cooked with adzuki beans, cooked Job's tears, and two traditional mushrooms supports digestive strength, reduces water retention, and is traditionally associated with clearer skin and a healthier u https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-soybean-ginkgo-job-tears-soup-for-slimming/ https://images.nourilo.com/2569/2569_0.jpg Winter Melon, Soybean, Ginkgo and Job's Tears Soup A light, damp-clearing soup of winter melon, soybean, ginkgo and Job's tears, traditionally used to help reduce water retention and support a slimming diet. https://nourilo.com/recipes/winter-melon-water-chestnut-duck-soup-for-weight-management/ https://images.nourilo.com/880/880_0.jpg Winter Melon, Water Chestnut and Duck Soup A classic Cantonese summer soup combining winter melon and water chestnuts with lean duck — traditionally prepared to help clear heat, ease fluid retention, and support a healthy weight. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wolfberry-leaf-goji-pork-soup-for-sour-taste/ https://images.nourilo.com/7140/7140_0.jpg Wolfberry Leaf and Goji Berry Pork Soup A light and fragrant Cantonese soup using the young leaves of the wolfberry plant alongside goji berries and lean pork. Traditionally prepared to clear heat from the liver meridian and ease a persistent sour taste in the mouth, this soup is also wonderfully gentle on the eyes for those who work long https://nourilo.com/recipes/wolfberry-leaf-lean-pork-soup-for-liver-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/5085/5085_0.jpg Wolfberry Leaf and Lean Pork Soup A nourishing Cantonese food-therapy soup using the whole wolfberry plant — fresh leaves, berries, and root bark — combined with lean pork to traditionally support liver health, improve eye comfort, and help relieve fatigue, with potential benefit for those managing high blood pressure or blood sugar https://nourilo.com/recipes/wolfberry-leaf-goji-egg-white-soup-for-clearing-liver-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/10047/10047_1.jpg Wolfberry Leaf, Goji & Egg White Soup A quick, light soup of wolfberry leaves, goji berries and egg white, traditionally taken to support the liver and brighten the eyes. Not suitable during colds or inflammation, and not with dairy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wood-ear-lily-bud-congee-for-menstrual-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/2163/2163_0.jpg Twin Wood-Ear and Lily-Bud Congee A gentle congee of black wood-ear, white fungus and dried lily buds; in traditional Chinese food therapy it is associated with nourishing qi and blood and easing menstrual discomfort, and is considered a soothing dish for those recovering after illness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wood-ear-mushroom-braised-chicken-for-blood-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/4005/4005_0.jpg Wood Ear Mushroom Braised Chicken (Yun Er Men Ji) A flavourful home-style braised chicken dish with cloud ear fungus, red dates and a splash of glutinous rice wine, traditionally associated with nourishing blood, improving circulation and strengthening the body. Nourilo adapted this from the classic postpartum 'chicken wine' dish into an https://nourilo.com/recipes/wu-zhi-mao-tao-astragalus-black-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/109/109_0.jpg Wu Zhi Mao Tao, Astragalus and Black-Bone Chicken Soup A warming, coconut-scented soup of five-finger fig root, astragalus and black-bone chicken that Nourilo brews to support vital energy and ease the tiredness and weakness of a low-energy constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/wu-zhi-mao-tao-fo-shou-pork-soup-for-chronic-gastritis/ https://images.nourilo.com/651/651_0.jpg Five-Finger Peach and Finger Citron Lean Pork Soup A gentle, mildly fragrant soup combining five-finger peach root and finger citron with lean pork and red dates — traditionally used to tonify the spleen without causing stagnation, soothe the liver, and support those with chronic gastritis, peptic discomfort, or liver-related digestive weakness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/xin-yi-flower-cang-er-tea-for-sinusitis/ https://images.nourilo.com/552/552_0.jpg Magnolia Bud and Cocklebur Tea A traditional Chinese food-therapy tea combining magnolia bud and cocklebur fruit — two herbs long associated with nasal congestion relief — to support sinus comfort and easy breathing. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yacon-apricot-pear-sweet-soup-for-heat-relief/ https://images.nourilo.com/3812/3812_0.jpg Yacon, Pear, Sweet Almond and Fig Sweet Soup A refreshing and naturally sweet Cantonese dessert soup using yacon root, Asian pears, sweet apricot kernels, and dried figs — traditionally associated with clearing heat, detoxifying, moistening the lungs, and supporting skin health. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yacon-fig-apricot-kernel-sweet-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/2681/2681_0.jpg Yacon, Fig and Apricot Kernel Sweet Soup A clean, naturally sweet soup of yacon, dried figs and apricot kernels, traditionally taken to clear heat, moisten the lungs and gently ease sluggish bowels. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yacon-snow-ear-soup-for-cardiovascular-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/466/466_0.jpg Yacon and Snow Ear Soup A gentle, naturally sweet Cantonese soup combining yacon, snow ear fungus, figs, and pork shank. Traditionally used to support digestive health and cardiovascular wellness, and suitable for people with high blood sugar thanks to yacon's fructooligosaccharide content. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yacon-water-chestnut-pork-rib-soup-for-detox/ https://images.nourilo.com/8878/8878_0.jpg Yacon, Water Chestnut & Pork Rib Soup A lightly sweet, cooling soup traditionally prepared after festive over-eating to ease digestive sluggishness, support gut comfort, and reduce internal heat. Suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-barley-pumpkin-soup-for-skin-brightening/ https://images.nourilo.com/5520/5520_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Pearl Barley and Pumpkin Soup A simple three-ingredient soup from Nourilo that combines Chinese yam, pearl barley, and pumpkin — three foods long prized in Chinese culinary tradition for supporting the spleen, promoting fluid metabolism, and contributing to a clearer, more even complexion. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-chestnut-beef-tendon-soup-for-joints-and-bones/ https://images.nourilo.com/647/647_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Chestnut and Beef Tendon Soup A deeply nourishing slow-cooked Cantonese soup combining beef tendon, chestnuts, and Chinese yam — three ingredients traditionally prized for supporting kidney and liver function, strengthening the lower back and knees, and nourishing the sinews and bones. Well suited for middle-aged and older adult https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-chayote-corn-fish-soup-for-blood-sugar-balance/ https://images.nourilo.com/10761/10761_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Chayote, Corn and Marbled Eel-Goby Soup A naturally sweet, nourishing soup of fresh Chinese yam, chayote, corn and fresh sea fish, traditionally taken as everyday food therapy to support steady blood sugar and guard against high blood pressure and high blood lipids. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-clam-chayote-pork-soup-for-children-weak-digestion/ https://images.nourilo.com/5241/5241_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Clam, and Chayote Pork Soup A nourishing, sweet-tasting soup that combines clam meat, Chinese yam, and chayote squash with lean pork — traditionally used in Chinese food therapy to support digestive function in children with spleen deficiency, clear internal heat, and help with poor appetite, dampness, and fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-dendrobium-goji-conch-soup-for-liver-and-eyes/ https://images.nourilo.com/10657/10657_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Dendrobium, Goji & Dried Conch Soup A clear, moistening soup of fresh yam, fresh dendrobium, goji berries and dried conch, traditionally simmered to support the liver, nourish the stomach, generate fluids and brighten tired eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-dendrobium-goji-sea-cucumber-soup-for-salty-taste/ https://images.nourilo.com/7130/7130_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Dendrobium, Goji and Sea Cucumber Soup A gently nourishing double-boiled soup combining fresh yam, dendrobium orchid stem, goji berries, and sea cucumber — ingredients long associated in Chinese food therapy with supporting kidney yin and easing a persistent salty taste in the mouth linked to overwork or age-related fatigue. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-dendrobium-silkie-chicken-soup-for-yin-deficiency-stomach-heat/ https://images.nourilo.com/8433/8433_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Dendrobium and Silkie Chicken Soup A delicate, sweet-tasting Cantonese soup made with fresh Chinese yam, fresh dendrobium orchid stem, and silkie chicken. Traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the throat and intestines, and ease a burning or gnawing stomach feeling. Suitable for the whole family; especially helpful after surgery https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-euryale-pork-stomach-soup-for-weak-digestion-and-loose-stools/ https://images.nourilo.com/9565/9565_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Euryale Seed and Pork Stomach Soup A nourishing Cantonese pork stomach soup with Chinese yam and euryale seeds — traditionally valued for strengthening a weak digestive system, firming loose stools, and supporting overall gut comfort. The soup is flavourful and filling, with the ingredients eaten alongside the broth. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-euryale-quail-soup-for-childhood-poor-weight-gain/ https://images.nourilo.com/1754/1754_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Euryale, Poria and Quail Soup A gentle, non-greasy soup of Chinese yam, euryale, poria and quail, traditionally given to children with a weak spleen and poor appetite to support digestion and steady, healthy nourishment. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-foxnut-fish-soup-for-children-weak-spleen/ https://images.nourilo.com/1168/1168_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup A gentle traditional Cantonese soup of Chinese yam, fox nut and fresh fish, made to support digestion and ease loose stools, night sweats and frequent urination in children with a weak spleen. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-euryale-turtle-skirt-soup-for-frequent-night-urination/ https://images.nourilo.com/985/985_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Euryale & Dried Turtle Skirt Soup A deeply nourishing long-simmered soup combining Chinese yam, euryale seeds, ginkgo nuts, and the gelatinous rim of softshell turtle — a combination traditionally used in Cantonese food therapy to support kidney function, ease frequent night-time urination, and address symptoms of kidney deficiency https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-fresh-dendrobium-fish-maw-stew-for-surgery-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/6371/6371_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Fresh Dendrobium and Fish Maw Double-Boiled Stew A classic Cantonese double-boiled stew combining Chinese yam, fresh dendrobium and rehydrated fish maw, traditionally used to nourish yin and vital energy, support digestion, and aid recovery before or after surgery. Suitable for all ages and constitutions. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-fritillaria-crocodile-meat-soup-for-asthma/ https://images.nourilo.com/1193/1193_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Fritillaria and Dried Crocodile Meat Soup A long-simmered Cantonese soup of Chinese yam, fritillaria and dried crocodile meat, traditionally made for weak-type (deficiency) wheezing — clear thin white phlegm and a low, weak voice — to nourish the lung, spleen and kidney. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-goji-abalone-carrot-soup-for-eye-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/1164/1164_0.jpg Yam, Goji, Baby Abalone and Carrot Soup A mellow, family-friendly soup of Chinese yam, goji, baby abalone and sweet carrot, traditionally used to nourish the liver and support healthy vision — especially welcome for tired, dry eyes. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-goji-chestnut-foxnut-soup-for-spleen-and-kidney/ https://images.nourilo.com/11380/11380_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji, Chestnut and Fox-Nut Soup A gentle, naturally sweet pork-rib soup with Chinese yam, goji, chestnut and fox nut, traditionally used to support the spleen and kidney, build a stronger constitution and ease tiredness in cold weather. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-goji-conch-old-chicken-soup-for-qi-and-blood/ https://images.nourilo.com/4883/4883_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Goji Berry, Conch and Old Hen Soup A classic Cantonese long-simmered tonic soup using old hen and conch as a base, enriched with fresh Chinese yam, goji berries, carrots, and red dates. Traditionally valued for replenishing qi and blood, nourishing the skin, and benefiting the eyes after 2 hours of gentle cooking. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-goji-cuttlefish-pork-soup-for-anaemia/ https://images.nourilo.com/7738/7738_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Goji Berry, Dried Cuttlefish & Pork Shin Soup A hearty, flavourful soup for women experiencing deficiency-type anaemia, pale complexion, fatigue, or irregular discharge. Fresh Chinese yam and dried cuttlefish are the key ingredients — yam protects the stomach and regulates blood sugar; cuttlefish has been traditionally used to nourish blood and https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-goji-fresh-abalone-chicken-soup-for-blood-sugar/ https://images.nourilo.com/2234/2234_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji & Fresh Abalone Chicken Soup A rich, double-boiled Cantonese soup of fresh abalone, Chinese yam and goji with free-range chicken, traditionally enjoyed to nourish the body, brighten the eyes and support healthy blood sugar. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-goji-lotus-lily-softshell-turtle-soup-for-yin-nourishment/ https://images.nourilo.com/2912/2912_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji, Lotus Seed, Lily and Soft-shell Turtle Soup A traditional yin-nourishing Cantonese soup of yam, goji, lotus seed, lily bulb and soft-shell turtle, used to support a calm mind and restful sleep, and as gentle nourishment for those feeling depleted. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-goji-maca-pork-soup-for-energy-and-vitality/ https://images.nourilo.com/4921/4921_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji Berry and Maca Root Pork Soup A gentle everyday tonic soup combining fresh maca root — known as 'Peruvian ginseng' — with Chinese yam, goji berries, and lean pork. Traditionally associated with supporting hormonal balance, combating fatigue, and general wellness. Suitable for women and men. Children and those with poor https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-goji-scallop-sea-cucumber-double-boiled-soup-for-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/2353/2353_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji and Dried Scallop Double-Boiled Sea Cucumber A rich double-boiled soup of Chinese yam, goji, dried scallop and sea cucumber, traditionally taken to nourish the kidneys and support smooth, healthy-looking skin. Suitable for menopause, and for recovery after childbirth or surgery. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-goji-snow-fungus-sea-cucumber-soup-for-radiant-skin/ https://images.nourilo.com/2528/2528_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Goji, Snow Fungus and Sea Cucumber Soup A balanced, collagen-rich soup of Chinese yam, goji, snow fungus and sea cucumber, traditionally taken to nourish the body, support smooth skin and gentle, healthy aging — neither too cooling nor too warming. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-guava-corn-pork-soup-for-blood-sugar-and-three-highs/ https://images.nourilo.com/10189/10189_0.jpg Fresh Yam Guava Corn Pork Shin Soup (Xian Huai Shan Ba Le Su Mi Zhu Zhan Tang) A sweet, family-friendly soup of fresh yam, guava and white-jade corn with pork shin, traditionally enjoyed to support healthy blood sugar and the 'three highs.' All ingredients are edible. Informational only, not medical advice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-hyacinth-bean-beef-soup-for-digestive-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/4592/4592_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Hyacinth Bean and Beef Soup A gentle, nourishing soup combining Chinese yam, white hyacinth beans, fox nuts and dried figs with beef. Traditionally recommended for people with a weak spleen and stomach pattern, chronic loose stools or chronic colitis. Also considered appropriate for those managing blood sugar levels. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-hyacinth-bean-foxnut-congee-for-chronic-gastritis/ https://images.nourilo.com/2785/2785_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Hyacinth Bean, and Foxnut Congee A gentle, easy-to-digest rice congee combining Chinese yam, dry-fried hyacinth beans, and foxnut seeds, traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach, firm loose stools, and soothe chronic gastritis or colitis associated with digestive weakness. Suitable for long-term daily use. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-jobs-tears-persimmon-cake-congee-for-spleen-and-lung/ https://images.nourilo.com/4337/4337_0.jpg Yam, Job's Tears and Persimmon Cake Congee (Huai Shan Yi Mi Shi Bing Zhou) A gentle, naturally sweet congee made from Chinese yam, Job's tears, and dried persimmon cake — three ingredients long used in Chinese food therapy to support the spleen and lungs. Particularly valued as a mild recovery food after colds, or for children and elderly people who cough with phlegm https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-lotus-seed-lily-almond-pork-lung-soup-for-lungs-and-calm/ https://images.nourilo.com/10547/10547_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Almond and Pork-Lung Soup A sweet, comforting Cantonese soup of fresh yam, lotus seed, lily bulb and almond simmered with pork lung, traditionally enjoyed to moisten the lungs, support digestion and settle a restless, sleepless mind. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-lotus-seed-lily-poria-longan-soup-for-calm-sleep/ https://images.nourilo.com/10733/10733_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Poria and Longan Soup A gentle Cantonese soup of fresh yam, lotus seed, lily bulb, poria and longan, traditionally enjoyed to settle the mind and ease back into restful sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-lotus-seed-pigeon-soup-for-irritable-bowel/ https://images.nourilo.com/568/568_0.jpg Chinese Yam Lotus Seed Pigeon Soup A mild, restorative soup of Chinese yam, lotus seeds, euryale seeds and pigeon — a classic food-therapy combination traditionally used to support spleen qi and ease a sensitive, overreactive gut. Gentle enough for the whole family and suitable for those with irritable bowel tendencies. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-lotus-seed-sea-bass-soup-for-spleen-kidney/ https://images.nourilo.com/6367/6367_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Sea Bass Soup A gentle, nourishing Cantonese soup made with pan-fried sea bass and classic spleen-and-kidney tonic herbs, traditionally recommended before and after surgery, during pregnancy, postpartum, and for children with poor appetite or slow development. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-peanut-date-purple-rice-congee-for-postnatal-milk-supply/ https://images.nourilo.com/3479/3479_0.jpg Yam, Peanut, Red Date and Purple Glutinous Rice Congee A warming, nourishing congee combining Chinese yam, peanuts, red dates and purple glutinous rice — traditionally prepared for new mothers to help replenish qi and blood, ease tension, and encourage breast milk production. Also beneficial for anaemia and dull skin. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-polygonatum-cistanche-congee-for-blood-sugar-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/1495/1495_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Polygonatum, and Cistanche Congee A warming congee of Chinese yam, polygonatum, and cistanche, traditionally taken to support kidney yin and yang and help manage blood sugar in those with a deficient constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-polygonatum-cistanche-congee-for-prostate-health/ https://images.nourilo.com/2396/2396_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Polygonatum and Cistanche Congee A gentle medicinal congee of Chinese yam, polygonatum and cistanche, traditionally taken to boost qi and nourish the kidneys. Often chosen by men with chronic prostate concerns linked to spleen-kidney weakness; avoid during a cold. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-wolfberry-longan-velvet-antler-broth-for-cold-limbs/ https://images.nourilo.com/3866/3866_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Wolfberry, Longan and Velvet Antler Stew A warming, gently tonifying stew using velvet antler alongside classic Chinese food-therapy herbs — traditionally prepared for elderly people and those with cold constitution who feel persistently cold, especially in the limbs. Not suitable during active illness or for those with heat signs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-snow-fungus-mushroom-soup-for-cancer-prevention/ https://images.nourilo.com/3318/3318_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus and Tea Tree Mushroom Soup A mild, nourishing Cantonese soup combining dried Chinese yam, tea tree mushroom, flower mushroom, snow fungus and red dates — prized in Chinese dietary tradition for supporting immune function, blood sugar balance, and general anti-aging wellness, suitable for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-snow-ear-apricot-lily-soup-for-long-covid/ https://images.nourilo.com/9885/9885_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Snow Ear Fungus, Apricot Kernel and Lily Bulb Soup A gentle Cantonese soup for post-COVID or post-respiratory illness recovery, traditionally associated with strengthening lung qi, supporting the spleen-stomach, and easing lingering cough. Mild enough for children and elderly; can be prepared sweet or savoury. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-wolfberry-sea-coconut-partridge-soup-for-lung-qi/ https://images.nourilo.com/4465/4465_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Wolfberry, African Sea Coconut and Partridge Soup (Huai Shan Qi Zi Hai Di Ye Zhe Gu Tang) A deeply nourishing Cantonese soup combining authentic African sea coconut, Chinese yam, wolfberries, and whole partridge — traditionally drunk to support lung qi and ease persistent cough or excess phlegm. Nourilo also shares how to identify genuine African sea coconut and warns against common imit https://nourilo.com/recipes/yam-yu-zhu-mai-dong-partridge-soup-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2618/2618_0.jpg Chinese Yam, Solomon's Seal, Ophiopogon and Partridge Soup A nourishing autumn soup of Chinese yam, Solomon's seal, ophiopogon and red dates simmered with partridge, traditionally used to moisten the lungs and ease the dry-throat, dry-skin symptoms that come with autumn dryness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yegua-luohanguo-water-for-autumn-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/2907/2907_0.jpg Watercress and Monk Fruit Water A gentle Cantonese tea of watercress and monk fruit, traditionally taken in dry autumn-winter weather to clear internal heatiness and moisten the throat. Mild enough for the whole family. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yellow-ear-red-date-porridge-for-anti-ageing/ https://images.nourilo.com/720/720_0.jpg Yellow Ear Fungus and Red Date Rice Porridge A simple, sustaining porridge made from golden yellow ear fungus, red dates, and rice — one of the most traditional Cantonese approaches to nourishing the skin from within, with plant-based gelatinous collagen, blood-tonifying dates, and gentle carbohydrate from rice. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yellow-fungus-pear-jujube-tea-for-postpartum-recovery/ https://images.nourilo.com/395/395_0.jpg Yellow Fungus Pear Jujube Tea A gently sweet traditional tea made with rare golden ear fungus, Asian pear, and red jujube — traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and support recovery for women after childbirth or for anyone with a dry, unproductive cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-deficiency-fresh-yam-snow-fungus-water-chestnut-pork-shin-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5332/5332_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus, Water Chestnut and Pork Shin Soup A gently cooling soup from Cantonese food-therapy tradition, combining fresh Chinese yam, snow fungus, water chestnut, and ophiopogon root to help nourish and hydrate the body — suitable for people who tend to run warm, experience dry skin, or have difficulty sleeping due to internal restlessness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-deficiency-heat-glehnia-polygonatum-snow-fungus-apple-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6665/6665_0.jpg Glehnia, Polygonatum, Snow Fungus & Apple Soup A classic Cantonese nourishing soup for yin-deficient constitutions, combining glehnia root and polygonatum to moisten the lungs and stomach, tremella snow fungus for its gelatinous skin-nourishing properties, and sweet apple for a naturally pleasant flavour — suited to anyone who tends toward dryne https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-deficiency-nourishing-jade-bamboo-dendrobium-snow-ear-partridge-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/7120/7120_0.jpg Wild Jade Bamboo, Fresh Dendrobium, Snow Fungus, Goji and Partridge Soup A restorative Cantonese soup for yin-deficient constitution, featuring wild jade bamboo, fresh dendrobium orchid stem, snow fungus, goji berries, and partridge. Traditionally recommended for those who feel warm in the palms, experience afternoon flushing, night sweats, dry eyes, or have been burning https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-deficiency-stomach-heat-dendrobium-solomon-seal-ophiopogon-silkie-chicken-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/8391/8391_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Solomon's Seal and Ophiopogon Silkie Chicken Soup A classic nourishing soup combining fresh dendrobium with Solomon's seal and ophiopogon root — traditionally used to moisten yin, clear stomach heat, relieve bitter or dry mouth, and support those with diabetes, cardiovascular concerns, or heat-related sleeplessness. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-nourishing-american-ginseng-adenophora-polygonatum-lily-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/9459/9459_0.jpg American Ginseng, Adenophora Root, Polygonatum and Lily Bulb Soup A soothing Cantonese soup traditionally recommended for people who stay up late, experience deficiency heat or suffer from bad breath linked to stomach heat or insufficient stomach yin. American ginseng is added at the end of cooking to preserve its volatile oils and gentle cooling properties. Mild https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-deficiency-yam-dendrobium-goji-double-boiled-mallard-duck/ https://images.nourilo.com/9820/9820_0.jpg Yam, Dendrobium and Goji Double-Boiled Mallard Duck (Shui Ya Dun Tang) A nourishing double-boiled soup combining fresh yam, fresh dendrobium, goji berries, ginger, red dates, and mallard duck. Traditionally used to nourish yin without dryness, strengthen the body after illness or fatigue, improve appetite, ease cough, and support vision. Suitable for people with a warm https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-nourishing-beauty-shiitake-sea-cucumber-braised-chicken/ https://images.nourilo.com/7644/7644_0.jpg Braised Chicken with Flower Mushrooms and Sea Cucumber A nourishing braise of tender chicken, sea cucumber, and flower shiitake mushrooms — a feast-worthy dish with everyday food-therapy value, traditionally associated with nourishing yin, supporting collagen-rich skin, and providing deep restorative nourishment for adults and children alike. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-nourishing-dendrobium-sand-root-soup-for-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/10107/10107_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Sand Root and Solomon's Seal Soup with Lean Pork A gentle, sweet-tasting double-boiled soup of fresh dendrobium, sand root, Solomon's seal, goji and dried scallop that traditionally nourishes yin and moistens dryness, often chosen by people who feel weak after illness, surgery, or radiation and chemotherapy. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-nourishing-eye-support-dendrobium-yam-goji-conch-quail-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/6031/6031_0.jpg Fresh Dendrobium, Chinese Yam, Goji Berry, Conch and Quail Soup A gently restorative Cantonese soup using fresh Dendrobium — a prized mucilage-rich orchid stem — alongside Chinese yam, goji berries, dried conch, and quail, traditionally eaten at midlife to nourish yin fluids, support vision, and replenish the five organs. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-nourishing-fresh-yam-goji-pork-rib-conch-soup/ https://images.nourilo.com/5741/5741_0.jpg Fresh Yam, Goji Berry, Pork Rib and Conch Soup A clear, lightly sweet soup that traditionally nourishes yin, supports kidney health, and relieves eye fatigue — well suited to people who work long hours in front of screens or consistently run short on sleep. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-nourishing-ophiopogon-mulberry-goji-apple-tea-for-dryness/ https://images.nourilo.com/11369/11369_0.jpg Ophiopogon, Mulberry, Goji & Apple Tea A clear, naturally sweet tea of ophiopogon, mulberry, goji and apple, traditionally taken to nourish yin, generate fluids and moisten the lung — a soothing daily brew for a dry throat and dry-weather cough. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-nourishing-oyster-congee/ https://images.nourilo.com/5321/5321_0.jpg Dried Oyster Congee (Hao Chi Zhou) A deeply nourishing Cantonese congee made with dried oysters — rich in vitamin B12, taurine and natural glycogen — traditionally associated with calming the mind, nourishing the blood, supporting liver health and easing the symptoms of menopause, high blood pressure and restless sleep. People with a https://nourilo.com/recipes/yin-nourishing-soup-fresh-yam-dendrobium-snow-fungus-pork-ribs/ https://images.nourilo.com/6242/6242_0.jpg Fresh Chinese Yam, Fresh Dendrobium, Snow Fungus and Pork Rib Soup A gently moistening and nourishing soup built around fresh dendrobium — one of the most prized tonic herbs in Chinese medicine — combined with fresh Chinese yam, snow fungus and goji berries to create a soup that is neither heating nor chilling, and is traditionally associated with benefiting digest https://nourilo.com/recipes/yinchen-codonopsis-dampness-soup-for-shingles-aftereffects/ https://images.nourilo.com/8136/8136_0.jpg Yinchen Codonopsis Dampness-Clearing Soup (Yin Chen Dang Shen Qu Shi Tang) A gentle herbal tea-soup combining virgate wormwood with classic qi-supporting herbs to help ease lingering nerve pain and discomfort after shingles (herpes zoster). Mild in flavor and well suited for older adults who may be more susceptible to post-herpetic neuralgia. https://nourilo.com/recipes/young-coconut-chicken-congee-for-spleen-and-stomach/ https://images.nourilo.com/3981/3981_0.jpg Young Coconut Silky Chicken Congee A delicate, naturally sweet congee using the water and tender flesh of a young green coconut, simmered with free-range chicken thighs and rice. Traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and stomach, soothing heat conditions, benefiting skin hydration, and helping children recover their app https://nourilo.com/recipes/young-ginger-red-pepper-beef-stir-fry-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/5147/5147_0.jpg Young Ginger and Red Pepper Stir-Fried Beef A quick, colourful Cantonese stir-fry combining tender beef with pickled young ginger and sweet red pepper — traditionally used to warm the stomach, stimulate appetite, and invigorate the digestive system, especially in those with a cold-type or weak constitution. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yu-ping-feng-congee-for-immune-strengthening/ https://images.nourilo.com/7560/7560_0.jpg Yu Ping Feng (Jade Screen) Herb Congee A gentle, time-honoured herbal congee based on the classical Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Screen) formula — three traditional Chinese herbs that work together to strengthen the lungs, spleen, and body surface, supporting natural immunity. Suitable for children from 18 months and adults who tend to catch c https://nourilo.com/recipes/young-ginger-pineapple-beef-stir-fry-for-appetite/ https://images.nourilo.com/3336/3336_0.jpg Pickled Young Ginger and Fresh Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry A bright, tangy stir-fry combining tender beef marinated in fresh pineapple juice with pickled young ginger — a quick weeknight dish that traditionally supports digestion and lifts a flagging appetite. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yu-ping-feng-san-herbal-tea-for-immune-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/4887/4887_0.jpg Yu Ping Feng San — Jade Windscreen Powder Decoction Yu Ping Feng San — literally 'Jade Windscreen Powder' — is one of the most widely used classical Chinese herbal formulas for supporting the immune system and reducing susceptibility to frequent colds. This three-herb decoction of astragalus, white atractylodes, and ledebouriella can also b https://nourilo.com/recipes/yu-ping-feng-san-immune-defence-formula/ https://images.nourilo.com/4974/4974_0.jpg Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Screen Powder) — Home Decoction or Ready-Made Granules Yu Ping Feng San — literally 'Jade Screen Powder' — is one of the most celebrated preventive formulas in Chinese medicine, traditionally used to strengthen the body's outer defences against recurrent colds, allergy flares, and excess sweating. Nourilo describes how to use both the rea https://nourilo.com/recipes/yu-zhu-silkie-chicken-soup-for-stiff-aching-arms/ https://images.nourilo.com/4678/4678_0.jpg Solomon's Seal and Silkie Chicken Soup A nourishing Cantonese soup that pairs Solomon's seal with silkie chicken, ginger, and red dates. Traditionally used to support tendons and muscles, and to ease arm pain or stiffness associated with deficiency of qi and blood. https://nourilo.com/recipes/yu-zhu-yi-zhi-soup-for-adhd-support/ https://images.nourilo.com/4603/4603_0.jpg Solomon's Seal and Brain-Tonic Soup (Yu Zhu Yi Zhi Tang) A gentle Chinese food-therapy soup made with Solomon's seal, longan, goji berries, and red dates — traditionally used to nourish the heart and mind, support concentration, and ease restlessness in children with attention difficulties. Please see a doctor for clinical assessment and management o https://nourilo.com/recipes/zhu-zi-li-tea-for-cough-and-phlegm/ https://images.nourilo.com/2497/2497_0.jpg Zhu Zi Li Herb Tea (Pig's Hat Berry Tea) A traditional Cantonese herb tea that combines zhu zi li — a mountain herb traditionally used to clear phlegm and soothe a nagging cough — with apricot kernels and honey dates. Nourilo discovered this remedy from a chance encounter at a herb shop and shares it for those dealing with persistent upper