Wellness topic · page 14

Digestive Wellness

Capillaris Wormwood and Honey Date Tea (Mian Yin Chen Mi Zao Cha)

traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and damp-heat, supporting bile flow, and benefiting those with mildly elevated cholesterol or fatty liver

⏱ 65 min 2 cups / 1 day's serving

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

Cordyceps Flower, Chinese Yam, Goji Berry and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the spleen, lungs, and vision; may support immunity

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 servings

Soups

Bamboo Fungus, Winter Melon, Shiitake and Quail Soup

Traditionally associated with supporting weight management and digestive health

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls (serve with solids)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Bitter Melon and Apple Juice

traditionally used to support digestion and metabolic health

⏱ 5 min 1 glass (approx. 200 ml)

Home-Style Dishes

Honey and Dark Sugar Preserved Kumquat

Traditionally associated with soothing the throat, supporting digestion, and relieving cough

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 1 glass jar (keeps in refrigerator; steeping improves over 1 month)

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

Salads & Cold Dishes

Salt-and-Sugar Pickled Crispy Green Plums

a refreshing traditional preserved snack; green plums are associated with digestive support

⏱ 1 hr 1 jar (approx. 2 lbs / 900 g of plums)

Congee & Porridge

Young Coconut Silky Chicken Congee

traditionally supports the spleen and stomach, soothes heat and dryness, and nourishes the skin

⏱ 60 min 3–4 bowls (serves 2–3)

Soups

Astragalus Reishi Red Jujube Lean Pork Soup

traditionally supports liver health, strengthens the spleen, and nourishes qi and blood

⏱ 50 min 2 bowls (serves 1–2)

Soups

Spearmint Black Bean Egg Soup

traditionally warms the stomach, dispels wind, and supports blood nourishment

⏱ 1 hr 25 min 2–3 bowls (serves 2)

Congee & Porridge

Millet Red Jujube Congee

traditionally calms the spirit, supports sleep, strengthens the spleen and stomach

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 4–5 bowls (serves 3–4)

Soups

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Yellow Ear Fungus Soup

traditionally supports digestive wellness, skin nourishment and healthy ageing

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Sweet Pepper and Garlic Stir-Fried Lamb Slices with Cloud Ear Fungus

traditionally supports warming the stomach and easing cold-type aches in the limbs

⏱ 25 min 2 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Wheatgrass Powder Blended with Green Pepper and Apple Juice

traditionally associated with blood alkalising, digestive support and antioxidant nourishment

⏱ 5 min 1 glass

Herbal & Flower Teas

Jian Pi Qu Shi Tea (Spleen-Strengthening Dampness-Clearing Tea)

traditionally supports digestive wellness and helps clear summer dampness

⏱ 65 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Daidai Blossom, Aged Tangerine Peel and Licorice Tea

traditionally associated with easing stomach discomfort, bloating and poor appetite

⏱ 8 min 1–2 cups

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

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

Home-Style Dishes

Silver Olive and Sweet-Sour Pickled Ginger Steamed Pork Ribs

a tangy, flavourful steamed dish traditionally associated with stimulating appetite and relieving summer heat

⏱ 47 min 2–3 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

Winter Melon, Lotus Leaf, Red Adzuki and Barley Summer Tea

traditionally used to relieve summer heat, clear dampness, and support comfortable digestion in hot weather

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 3–4 bowls / serves a family of 4

Salads & Cold Dishes

Cold Hand-Torn Chicken with Cucumber and Sesame-Mustard Sauce

a refreshing, appetite-stimulating summer salad with a tangy sesame and mustard dressing

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Asparagus Beef Rolls

traditionally associated with warming the stomach, reducing fatigue, and supporting overall vitality

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings