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Digestive Wellness

Congee & Porridge

Water Chestnut and Job's Tears Congee

traditionally used to clear heat, support the spleen, ease dampness, and help reduce uric acid levels

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Shiitake Mushrooms, Cloud Ear Fungus & Tofu Puffs with Baby Bok Choy

supports healthy cholesterol levels; nourishes the spleen and mind

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings as a side dish

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hawthorn, Toasted Malt & Ophiopogon Tea (Shan Zha Mai Ya Mai Dong Tea)

traditionally supports digestion and eases food stagnation; soothes a dry, parched throat

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 4 cups (for the whole family)

Soups

Dried Night-Blooming Cereus, Euryale Seed & Fig Soup with Lean Pork

traditionally clears heat, moistens the lungs, and supports spleen and digestive health

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 4 bowls

Soups

Gold-Silver Cabbage and Fig Soup

traditionally used to clear lung and stomach heat

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Yacon and Snow Fungus Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting bowel regularity

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Psoralea, Walnut and Lotus Seed Soup

traditionally used to warm the spleen and kidneys and support a healthier complexion

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Fresh Chinese Yam and Lean Pork Congee

traditionally associated with supporting blood sugar balance and digestive health

⏱ 55 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Chestnut and Chicken Feet Soup

traditionally associated with strengthening tendons, bones, and the spleen

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Dangshen, Goji & Quail Soup

traditionally associated with supporting energy, nourishing the spleen-stomach, and calming the mind

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Dry Ginger, Poria & Atractylodes Decoction (Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang)

traditionally associated with warming the spleen, draining dampness, and easing cold-type lower-body heaviness and joint discomfort

⏱ 40 min 1–2 servings (large half-cup concentrated decoction)

Soups

Glehnia, Polygonatum, Lotus Seed & Barley Soup

traditionally associated with gently nourishing the spleen and stomach, supporting appetite and firmer stools in children

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Reed Root, Barley, Honeysuckle & Pear Drink

traditionally associated with clearing lung and stomach heat, supporting immunity, and easing discomfort around vaccination

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls (for one child's daily serving)

Soups

Job's Tears and Chicken Broth (Ying Mi Ji Rou Geng)

traditionally used to support the spleen, strengthen the constitution, and encourage appetite in children with a weak digestive system

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 child servings

Congee & Porridge

Yam, Job's Tears and Persimmon Cake Congee (Huai Shan Yi Mi Shi Bing Zhou)

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support lung function, and ease persistent cough with phlegm

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 2–3 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

Snow Fungus, Papaya, Fig and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs, supporting digestion, and moistening dry skin

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls / suitable for the whole family

Congee & Porridge

Laba Eight-Treasure Congee

traditionally used to warm the stomach and dispel cold in winter

⏱ 10 hr 4–6 bowls / 1 pot

Home-Style Dishes

Bell Pepper and Black Iberico Pork Stir-Fry

a light everyday side dish traditionally associated with warming the stomach and supporting the spleen

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Sprouted Grain, Malt and Pork Soup

supports digestion, eases bloating, and helps restore appetite

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Prince Ginseng, White Hyacinth Bean and Pearl Barley Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen constitution and support recovery during HFMD season

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls / 1–2 child servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fresh Hawthorn Berry Drink (Shan Zha Lu)

Traditionally used to support digestion, reduce food stagnation, and promote healthy circulation

⏱ 20 min Approximately 3 cups / 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Honeysuckle, Fresh Hawthorn and Honey Tea

Traditionally used to clear heat, relieve cold symptoms, and ease digestive sluggishness

⏱ 15 min 2 cups / 2 servings

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