Wellness topic · page 17

Digestive Wellness

Mulberry Honey (Sang Shen Mi)

traditionally associated with nourishing blood, supporting antioxidant vitality, and promoting healthy digestion and complexion

⏱ 45 min 1 jar (about 20–25 servings of 1 tablespoon each)

Home-Style Dishes

Asparagus and Chen Pi Pork Meatballs

traditionally associated with warming the middle digestive system, easing bloating, belching, and sluggish digestion

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Jin Zhen Cloud Ear Stuffed Shan Gen (Fish Maw Balls)

traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and stomach, nourishing blood, and supporting appetite in those recovering from illness or weakness

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings (8 pieces)

Salads & Cold Dishes

Sweet and Sour Pickled Young Ginger

traditionally used to warm the middle burner, support gastric function, and ease digestive discomfort

⏱ 50 min 1 jar (keeps for up to 6 months in the refrigerator)

Soups

Winter Melon Dampness-Clearing Soup

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, resolve dampness, clear summer heat, and support urinary health

⏱ 105 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Dried Lychee Tea with Ginger and Aged Tangerine Peel

traditionally used to warm the stomach, regulate qi, and ease cold-type menstrual pain

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls / 1 pot

Home-Style Dishes

Garlic Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves

Traditionally used to support the stomach and ease the bowels

⏱ 15 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Bitter Melon, Cowpea and Pork Rib Soup (Ku Gua Mei Dou Xi Shi Gu Tang)

traditionally used to clear summer heat, support urinary flow, and ease water retention

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Jren Olive Paste with Young Ginger and Fermented Bean Sauce (Ren Nian Jiang)

traditionally used to stimulate appetite, aid digestion, and support stomach qi

⏱ 45 min 1 jar (condiment / topping)

Soups

Purple Yam, Fresh Lily Bulb and Red Date Black Chicken Soup (Zi Huai Shan Bai He Wu Ji Tang)

traditionally associated with brightening the complexion, nourishing skin moisture, supporting cellular renewal, and calming the digestive system

⏱ 140 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Water Chestnut, Chayote and Crucian Carp Soup

traditionally helps clear mild internal heat while supporting digestion and easing coughs

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 5–6 bowls

Soups

Almond Juice, Ginkgo Nut, Walnut and Euryale Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs, kidneys, and spleen to support children with recurrent asthma during remission periods

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Loach Fish, Potato, Tomato, and Carrot Soup

Traditionally supports children with a weak spleen and tendency to sweat heavily

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Four-Herb Chen Pi Red Date Soup

Traditionally supports spleen and stomach function, improving digestion and energy

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls (1 serving); double for family

Soups

Tofu Skin, Ginkgo, Barley, and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to help reduce excessive vaginal discharge and support digestive dampness

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Roselle Jam

Traditionally supports digestion, stimulates appetite, and generates fluids

⏱ 1 hr 1 jar (several weeks supply)

Home-Style Dishes

Young Ginger and Red Pepper Stir-Fried Beef

Traditionally warms the stomach, stimulates appetite, and supports digestive Qi

⏱ 30 min 2 servings

Soups

American Ginseng, Ophiopogon, Astragalus & Chinese Yam Soup

Traditionally used to nourish stomach yin, tonify qi, and support energy in those experiencing weakness and fatigue

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed & Goji Berry Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen spleen-kidney function, support the lungs, and build overall vitality

⏱ 110 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Spleen-Strengthening Dampness-Draining Soup (Jian Pi Qu Shi Tang)

Traditionally used to strengthen spleen function, promote fluid metabolism, and relieve fatigue, bloating, and heaviness associated with internal dampness

⏱ 130 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Hawthorn Berry Jam

traditionally associated with clearing food stagnation, supporting digestion, and easing menstrual cramping

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 1 small jar (about 250 ml)

Congee & Porridge

Codonopsis, Poria, and Red Date Congee

traditionally associated with replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and supporting children or adults who are easily fatigued or have poor appetite

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Clam, and Chayote Pork Soup

traditionally associated with supporting spleen function, clearing heat, and nourishing children who are easily tired or have a poor appetite

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Codonopsis, Lotus Seed, and Chicken Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and blood, and supporting recovery after illness or fatigue

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls