Wellness topic · page 10

Digestive Wellness

Soups

Winter Melon, Fresh Lotus Seed and Wild Duck Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, replenish deficiency and promote urination

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Fingered-Citron (Fo Shou), Ginger and Red Date Tea

Traditionally used to soothe the 'liver' and move qi, easing stomach discomfort

⏱ 20 min 2 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam, Hyacinth Bean, and Foxnut Congee

traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and stomach, reducing loose stools, and supporting digestion

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls (1 pot of congee)

Rice & Staples

Scallion-Baked Chicken (Xiang Cong Ju Ji)

a fragrant, everyday home-cooked dish — the green onion adds warmth and aids digestion

⏱ 2 hr 5 min 3–4 servings (1 whole chicken)

Home-Style Dishes

Pomelo Stewed Chicken

Traditionally used to wake the appetite and ease indigestion and fullness

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 1 stewing pot (about 4 bowls)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose, Jasmine and Osmanthus Flower Tea

traditionally used to ease liver-stomach tension and bloating

⏱ 7 min 1 cup (re-steepable 2–3 times)

Soups

Pseudostellaria, Goji, Dendrobium and Dried Conch Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and stomach yin, support clear vision

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Hawthorn Fruit Syrup (Shan Zha Guo Jiang)

traditionally used to stimulate appetite, ease food stagnation and support healthy cholesterol

⏱ 2 hr 15 min Approx. 2 cups syrup (50+ servings as diluted drink)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Glehnia, Rehmannia and Dendrobium Decoction

traditionally used to nourish stomach yin, relieve dry mouth and ease gnawing stomach discomfort

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls (1 day's serving)

Congee & Porridge

Adzuki Bean Congee

Traditionally used to support the spleen, promote urination and clear damp-heat

⏱ 9 hr 3–4 bowls

Soups

Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber and Snake Broth (Cantonese Style)

traditionally associated with warming the stomach, dispelling cold, and nourishing the body

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 10–12 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Pickled Young Ginger, Tomato and Beef Fillet Stir-Fry

traditionally associated with stimulating appetite and supporting digestion, particularly for those with poor appetite or blood sugar management concerns

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Burdock, Lion's Mane Mushroom and Snow Fungus Soup

Traditionally a gentle, immune-supporting family soup

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 1 pot (4 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Cinnamon Longan Red Date Tea

Traditionally warms the stomach and dispels cold

⏱ 10 min 1 pot (1–2 cups)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Bay Leaf Lemon Tea

Traditionally refreshes the spirit and supports digestion

⏱ 6 min 1 cup

Soups

Bamboo Fungus, Soybean, and Shiitake Soup

Traditionally associated with reducing abdominal fat accumulation, supporting cardiovascular health, and regulating the digestive system

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 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

Home-Style Dishes

Green-Kernel Black Soybeans Steeped in Vinegar

Traditionally used to support the kidneys and boost vital energy (qi)

1 jar

Congee & Porridge

Corn, Hyacinth Bean and Red Date Congee

Traditionally used to support fluid balance and ease mild water retention

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 1 pot (2–3 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ginger & Garlic Decoction

traditionally used to warm the stomach, dispel wind-cold, and support the body during cold-type flu

⏱ 20 min 1–1.5 bowls (1 serving)

Soups

Soybean Sprout, Tomato & Tofu Soup

traditionally associated with clearing stomach heat and supporting oral comfort

⏱ 1 hr 4–5 bowls

Soups

Agaricus, Lion's Mane & Tea Tree Mushroom Chicken Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the body's vitality and supporting digestive and immune health

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chicken Gizzard Lining, Hawthorn and Malt Soup

Traditionally supports appetite and eases that overfull feeling

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Stir-Fried Fresh Lily Bulb, Goji Berries and Snow Peas

Traditionally supports the liver, the eyes and a calm mind

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings