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Cleansing & Regularity

Soups

Dried Persimmon and Black Fungus Soup

Traditionally used to support the bowel and ease hemorrhoid discomfort

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Pine Nut Congee

A gentle, lubricating congee traditionally chosen to ease dry-type and age-related constipation

⏱ 45 min 2 bowls

Soups

American Ginseng, Yu Zhu and Dried Conch Soup

A nourishing soup traditionally chosen to moisten the lungs and ease yin-deficiency dryness

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls (3–4 servings)

Congee & Porridge

Lily Bulb and Pine Nut Congee

Traditionally moistens the lungs and eases dry bowels

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Black Moss, Dried Oyster, Shiitake and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing the blood, moistening the bowel and supporting blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 3 bowls

Soups

Fresh Cereus Flower Soup (xian ba wang hua tang)

Traditionally clears stomach-intestinal heat

⏱ 2 hr 15 min about 4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Pine Nut and Fig Congee

Traditionally used to replenish, moisten the lungs and ease the bowels

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 1 serving

Soups

Yacon, Fig and Apricot Kernel Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, moisten the lungs and ease the bowels

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 servings

Soups

Damp-Clearing Winter Melon Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and damp and support children's defenses in HFMD season

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 2 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Honey-Preserved Kumquats (Mi Jin Ju)

Traditionally supports relief of cough, indigestion, and post-alcohol discomfort; associated with liver detoxification and skin health

1 large jar (from 3 lb kumquats); use 2–3 fruits per serving

Herbal & Flower Teas

Angelica, Cistanche and Hemp Seed Tea (Dang Gui Rou Cong Rong Huo Ma Ren Tang)

traditionally associated with nourishing blood, moistening the intestines, and supporting bowel regularity in those who are constitutionally weak

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls (1–2 servings)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Water Chestnut Soy Milk

Traditionally associated with clearing stomach heat and reducing digestive accumulation

⏱ 15 min 1–2 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Simply Steamed Eggplant (Qing Zheng Ai Gua)

traditionally used to support capillary integrity, reduce hemorrhoid bleeding, and ease bowel discomfort

⏱ 20 min 1–2 servings

Soups

Soybean Sprout, Tofu and Fresh Fish Slow-Cooked Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, reducing inflammation in the mouth and gums, and calming irritability

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Mulberry Honey Concentrate (Sang Shen Mi Zhi)

traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidneys to support vision, hair health, and regular digestion

⏱ 105 min 1 bottle (multiple daily servings)

Congee & Porridge

Walnut Congee (He Tao Ren Zhou)

Traditionally used to nourish kidney essence, support the lungs, strengthen the lower back, and ease chronic constipation

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Burdock Honey Tea

Traditionally used to clear throat heat, ease inflammation, and support healthy cholesterol and bowel function

⏱ 10 min 1 cup (re-steepable)

Soups

Watercress, Almond and Fig Pork Lung Soup

traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, easing dry cough, and supporting bowel regularity

⏱ 200 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Tatsoi and Winter Bamboo Shoot Stir-Fry

traditionally associated with promoting bowel regularity, supporting digestion, and benefiting those managing blood sugar or weight

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Green Radish, Water Chestnut, Fig and Pork Shin Soup

traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, soothing sore throat, and supporting lung and stomach health

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Soups

Hairy Melon, Hyacinth Bean and Pan-Fried Small Sea Fish Soup

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support the kidneys, promote fluid drainage, and ease postpartum constipation

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Yacon and Snow Fungus Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting bowel regularity

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Hemp Seed Paste (Huo Ma Ren Hu)

traditionally used to moisten the intestines, ease constipation, and gently nourish a depleted constitution

⏱ 20 min 1 serving

Soups

Coral Grass & Goji Berry Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with supporting skin clarity, gentle bowel regularity, and nourishing the liver

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings