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Digestive Wellness

Homemade Aged Tangerine Peel (Xin Hui Chen Pi)

Home-Style Dishes

Homemade Aged Tangerine Peel (Xin Hui Chen Pi)

Traditionally resolves phlegm, moves qi and supports the stomach

1 batch of dried peel (plus 1 pot of tea)

Apple, Red Date and Glutinous Rice Sweet Congee

Congee & Porridge

Apple, Red Date and Glutinous Rice Sweet Congee

Low-purine; traditionally nourishes the heart and spleen and supports those managing uric acid

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Crown Daisy and Tangerine Peel Soup

Traditionally resolves phlegm, eases a cough and harmonises the stomach

⏱ 30 min 2 bowls

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Lizardfish (Suo Luo Yu) and Hairy Gourd Soup

Traditionally clears damp-heat from the digestive tract; nourishing for the whole family

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Chili-Leaf, Goji and Chicken-Offal Soup

Chili-Leaf, Goji and Chicken-Offal Soup

Traditionally nourishes the liver, supports vision and warms the stomach

⏱ 35 min About 4 bowls

Braised Curry Beef Shank with Potato

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Curry Beef Shank with Potato

traditionally used to warm the stomach and stimulate appetite

⏱ 50 min 3–4 servings

Rose and Jasmine (Su Xin) Flower Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose and Jasmine (Su Xin) Flower Tea

Traditionally soothes the liver, eases tension and settles the stomach

⏱ 9 min 1 pot

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup

Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed and Chestnut Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen and kidneys and gently rebuilds qi and essence

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 1 pot (4–6 bowls)

Chinese Yam, Yu Zhu, Shi Hu and Dried Conch Soup

Chinese Yam, Yu Zhu, Shi Hu and Dried Conch Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen, nourishes yin and is associated with steadier blood sugar

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 1 pot (4 bowls)

Fresh Chinese Yam, Flower-Shiitake and Carrot Soup

Fresh Chinese Yam, Flower-Shiitake and Carrot Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen and eases food stagnation in children

⏱ 80 min 1 pot (4–5 bowls)

Chinese Yam and Fox-Nut (Qian Shi) Congee

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam and Fox-Nut (Qian Shi) Congee

Traditionally supports the spleen and helps steady excess discharge

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls

Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen and lungs and eases a lingering cough

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Job's Tears Congee

Congee & Porridge

Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Job's Tears Congee

Traditionally strengthens digestion and supports gentle drainage

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Yin Chen, Dandelion and Corn Silk Soup

Yin Chen, Dandelion and Corn Silk Soup

Traditionally clears damp-heat and supports the gallbladder

⏱ 40 min 3 servings (1 day)

Apple, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Apple, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Traditionally strengthens digestion and moistens the lungs

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Chinese Yam, Foxnut, Black Bean and Pork Tendon Soup

Chinese Yam, Foxnut, Black Bean and Pork Tendon Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, kidneys, sinews and bones

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Codonopsis, Tsaoko and Fresh Fish Soup

Codonopsis, Tsaoko and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally warms the middle and strengthens the stomach

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Chinese Yam, Euryale, Poria and Quail Soup

Chinese Yam, Euryale, Poria and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to support a weak spleen and gentle nourishment in children

⏱ 2 hr 20 min About 2.5 bowls (one day's serving)

Codonopsis, Chinese Yam and Chestnut Pork-Rib Soup

Codonopsis, Chinese Yam and Chestnut Pork-Rib Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen, qi and blood and ease tiredness

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Poria, White Peony and Fingered Citron Soup

Poria, White Peony and Fingered Citron Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and liver and ease heaviness

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls (one day's serving)

Dried Persimmon and Black Fungus Soup

Dried Persimmon and Black Fungus Soup

Traditionally used to support the bowel and ease hemorrhoid discomfort

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls

Astragalus Codonopsis Snakehead Fish Soup

Astragalus Codonopsis Snakehead Fish Soup

Traditionally used to support qi, strengthen the spleen and aid recovery

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 3 bowls

Finger-Citron Flower and Amomum Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Finger-Citron Flower and Amomum Tea

Traditionally used to soothe a tight, bloated stomach brought on by stress

⏱ 17 min 1 small pot (about 1 serving)

Simple Stir-Fried Mung Bean Sprouts

Home-Style Dishes

Simple Stir-Fried Mung Bean Sprouts

A light, cooling dish traditionally chosen to clear damp-heat and ease urinary discomfort

⏱ 10 min 2 servings