Wellness topic · page 13

Digestive Wellness

Herbal & Flower Teas

Roselle, Apple and Raisin Honey Tea

Traditionally associated with supporting digestion, improving complexion and balancing blood lipids

⏱ 20 min 2 cups

Soups

Soybean Sprout, Snow Fungus and Tofu Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and clear excess heat causing mouth ulcers and sore throat

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls (serves 2 days)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lotus Leaf, Hawthorn, Cassia & Fo-Ti Tea

Traditionally used to support healthy lipid metabolism and liver wellness

⏱ 15 min 1 thermos / 2–3 cups (re-steepable)

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Fish Maw with Broccoli & Flower Mushrooms

Traditionally used to support the spleen, stomach, and kidney vitality through collagen-rich fish maw

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Congee & Porridge

Hawthorn and Tangerine Peel Congee

traditionally used to support digestion and uric acid balance

⏱ 65 min 2–3 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Cogongrass Root and Adzuki Bean Congee

traditionally associated with reducing water retention, supporting urinary flow, and nourishing the organs

⏱ 70 min 2–3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Pomelo Peel Braised Pork Ribs

traditionally associated with supporting digestion, moving qi, and dissolving phlegm

⏱ 50 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Mango and Prawn Stir-Fry

a light, warming stir-fry combining sweet mango with silky prawns — an appetite-stimulating everyday dish

⏱ 30 min 2 servings

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

Rice & Staples

Eel, Shiitake Mushroom and Red Date Rice Casserole

traditionally used to nourish liver blood, strengthen the spleen, and support recovery from chronic fatigue

⏱ 50 min 1–2 servings

Soups

Lotus Root, Chestnut and Free-Range Chicken Soup

traditionally used to support spleen health, nourish blood, and strengthen the kidneys

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Lingzhi Mushroom, Huaishan, Goji Berry and Pork Shin Soup

traditionally used to tonify qi and blood, support the immune system, and nourish the spleen and heart

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 2–3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Mustard Greens with Roast Pork, Garlic and Fermented Black Beans

traditionally associated with warming the middle burner, stimulating appetite, and clearing phlegm

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

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

Home-Style Dishes

Basil-Marinated Steamed Eggplant

supports digestion, appetite, and healthy circulation

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Fresh Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Corn Sweet Soup

supports spleen, nourishes yin, and calms inner heat

⏱ 70 min 2–3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Pomelo Stewed Chicken

supports digestion, relieves bloating and sluggish appetite

⏱ 135 min 1–2 servings

Soups

Spearmint, Ginger and Black Bean Egg Soup

warms the stomach, supports circulation, and helps dispel windchill

⏱ 35 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Astragalus and Bupleurum Tea with Red Dates

traditionally supports qi lifting, stomach tone, and organ prolapse recovery

⏱ 65 min 2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lotus Leaf, Hawthorn and Tangerine Peel Tea

traditionally supports fat digestion, weight management, and cholesterol balance

⏱ 65 min 2 cups (or can be dried and used as tea bags)

Home-Style Dishes

Strawberry Spareribs

traditionally associated with supporting digestion and nourishing the stomach

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Congee & Porridge

Eight-Treasure Beauty and Blemish-Reducing Congee (Ba Bao Mei Yan Qu Ban Zhou)

traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen, clearing dampness, and supporting an even complexion and reduction of pigmentation spots

⏱ 105 min 2–3 bowls / 1 pot (2–3 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Arabian Jasmine and Hawthorn Tea (Su Xin Hua Shan Zha Cha)

traditionally associated with moving qi, easing emotional tension, and supporting digestion and menstrual regularity

⏱ 8 min 1–2 cups