Wellness topic · page 5

Children's Wellness

Ginger Scallion Pear and Egg Soup

Ginger Scallion Pear and Egg Soup

Traditionally used to gently warm and ease the chills of an early wind-cold cold

⏱ 35 min 2 small bowls

Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

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

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

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

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Pine Nut, Goji, Chrysanthemum and Sesame Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Pine Nut, Goji, Chrysanthemum and Sesame Tea

Traditionally used to soften liver qi and ease irritability and dizziness

⏱ 14 min 1 pot

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and settle loose stools

⏱ 50 min about 3 bowls

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Daylily, Tofu, and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear damp-heat and ease chest fullness

⏱ 30 min 3 to 4 servings

Walnut, Spring Onion, and Ginger Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Walnut, Spring Onion, and Ginger Tea

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

⏱ 20 min 2 to 3 small servings

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum, and Cistanche Congee

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum, and Cistanche Congee

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

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 1 pot (a 7-day course)

Prepared Fo-Ti and Goji Berry Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Prepared Fo-Ti and Goji Berry Tea

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

⏱ 9 min 1 pot

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

Eucommia, Chinese Quince, and Deer Tendon Soup

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

⏱ 3 hr 30 min about 4 bowls

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Congee & Porridge

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Traditionally supports liver function and eases liver strain

⏱ 55 min 2 servings a day

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Traditionally resolves phlegm, eases a cough and harmonises the stomach

⏱ 30 min 2 bowls

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Traditionally clears damp-heat from the digestive tract; nourishing for the whole family

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Job's-Tears, Red-Bean and Mung-Bean Soup with Licorice

Job's-Tears, Red-Bean and Mung-Bean Soup with Licorice

Traditionally clears heat and drains damp

⏱ 1 hr 40 min About 4 bowls

Chuan Bei, Lingzhi, Cordyceps and Gecko Soup

Chuan Bei, Lingzhi, Cordyceps and Gecko Soup

Traditionally warms the kidney, supports the lungs and eases cough and wheeze

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls (2–3 people)

Rose and Jasmine (Su Xin) Flower Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose and Jasmine (Su Xin) Flower Tea

Traditionally soothes the liver, eases tension and settles the stomach

⏱ 9 min 1 pot

Children's Cough Food Therapy (by type)

Home-Style Dishes

Children's Cough Food Therapy (by type)

Traditionally matched remedies to ease different types of children's cough

⏱ 40 min Varies — see each remedy

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen and kidneys and gently rebuilds qi and essence

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 1 pot (4–6 bowls)

Prepared He Shou Wu, Goji and E Jiao Millet Congee

Congee & Porridge

Prepared He Shou Wu, Goji and E Jiao Millet Congee

Traditionally nourishes the liver and kidneys and supports essence and blood

⏱ 60 min 2–3 bowls

Fresh Chinese Yam, Flower-Shiitake and Carrot Soup

Fresh Chinese Yam, Flower-Shiitake and Carrot Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen and eases food stagnation in children

⏱ 80 min 1 pot (4–5 bowls)

Walnut and South Apricot Kernel Puree

Home-Style Dishes

Walnut and South Apricot Kernel Puree

Traditionally warms the lungs, moves phlegm and supports the lungs and kidneys

⏱ 25 min 2 servings (1 day, in 2 portions)

Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Job's Tears Congee

Congee & Porridge

Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Job's Tears Congee

Traditionally strengthens digestion and supports gentle drainage

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Yin Chen, Dandelion and Corn Silk Soup

Yin Chen, Dandelion and Corn Silk Soup

Traditionally clears damp-heat and supports the gallbladder

⏱ 40 min 3 servings (1 day)