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Children's Wellness

Congee & Porridge

Three-Seed Congee (San Zi Zhou)

traditionally associated with descending lung qi, dissolving phlegm, and relieving cough with congestion in children

⏱ 40 min 2–3 bowls of congee

Soups

Chinese Yam, Wolfberry, Processed Fo-Ti and Longan Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing qi and blood, and supporting sleep after childbirth

⏱ 100 min 3 bowls / 1 pot

Home-Style Dishes

Conpoy (Dried Scallop) Steamed Egg White

traditionally associated with nourishing yin and the kidneys, with benefits for those with high blood pressure or poor sleep

⏱ 30 min 3–4 servings (side dish)

Home-Style Dishes

Hawthorn Fruit Syrup

Traditionally associated with improving appetite, easing food stagnation, and supporting menstrual regularity

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 1 small jar (about 30 tablespoons); take 1 tablespoon morning and evening

Soups

White Atractylodes and Sharpleaf Galangal Fruit Soup

Traditionally used to support spleen function and reduce excessive salivation in young children

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2 bowls; drink throughout the day

Herbal & Flower Teas

Yellow Fungus Pear Jujube Tea

traditionally nourishes yin, moistens the lungs, and supports skin and energy after childbirth

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls (serves 1–2)

Soups

Golden Carrot, Sugarcane and Water Chestnut Soup with Cilantro

traditionally supports heat clearance and skin comfort during childhood rashes

⏱ 60 min 4 bowls (for child to drink over one day)

Soups

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, and Euryale Quail Soup

traditionally used to nourish the spleen and stomach and support digestive health in children

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls / serves 2–4

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lophatherum and Rush Herb Tea

traditionally used to clear heat, calm restlessness, and support urinary comfort in children

⏱ 25 min 2 bowls / 1 serving (child)

Soups

Walnut and Polygonatum Intelligence-Nourishing Soup

traditionally used to nourish the heart and spleen and support mental clarity and calm

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls / 1–2 servings

Soups

Chinese Yam and Prepared Rehmannia Quail Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney and support healthy development in children

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls / serves 2–3

Herbal & Flower Teas

Reed Root and Perilla Leaf Tea

traditionally used to support the immune system and help prevent colds, especially in children

⏱ 20 min 2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

He Shou Wu, Hawthorn Berry & Mulberry Tea

traditionally supports healthy blood pressure and liver-kidney balance; nourishes blood

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2 cups

Soups

Psoralea, Walnut and Lotus Seed Soup

traditionally used to warm the spleen and kidneys and support a healthier complexion

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Sea Cucumber and Flower Mushroom Braised Chicken

traditionally associated with nourishing the skin, supporting kidney health, and general vitality

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Glehnia, Polygonatum, Lotus Seed & Barley Soup

traditionally associated with gently nourishing the spleen and stomach, supporting appetite and firmer stools in children

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Goji Leaf, Goji Berry & Pork Liver Soup

traditionally associated with clearing liver heat, brightening the eyes, and nourishing the liver and kidneys

⏱ 25 min 2–3 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Reed Root, Barley, Honeysuckle & Pear Drink

traditionally associated with clearing lung and stomach heat, supporting immunity, and easing discomfort around vaccination

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls (for one child's daily serving)

Home-Style Dishes

Black Sesame & Walnut Paste

traditionally associated with supporting bone density, nourishing the kidneys, and moistening the intestines

⏱ 30 min 4–6 servings

Soups

Job's Tears and Chicken Broth (Ying Mi Ji Rou Geng)

traditionally used to support the spleen, strengthen the constitution, and encourage appetite in children with a weak digestive system

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 child servings

Congee & Porridge

Yam, Job's Tears and Persimmon Cake Congee (Huai Shan Yi Mi Shi Bing Zhou)

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support lung function, and ease persistent cough with phlegm

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Goji and Sour Jujube Seed Tea (Qi Zi Zao Ren Cha)

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, calm the mind, and support restful sleep

⏱ 25 min 1–2 cups

Soups

Mulberry Mistletoe, Mulberry Fruit, Goji and Black Bean Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, support hair vitality, and ease premature greying or hair loss

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3 bowls (can be divided over 1–2 days)

Soups

Floating Wheat and Black Bean Soup (Fu Xiao Mai Hei Dou Tang)

traditionally used to reduce excessive perspiration and night sweats in children and adults

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls / 1–2 servings for a child; double for the whole family