Wellness topic · page 10

Energy & Vitality

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

Soups

Codonopsis, Astragalus, Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to support qi and blood and aid recovery after surgery

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 2 servings (about 2 bowls)

Soups

Mulberry Mistletoe, Mulberry Fruit, Goji and Black Bean Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, support hair vitality, and ease premature greying or hair loss

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3 bowls (can be divided over 1–2 days)

Soups

Astragalus, Black Bean and Southern Jujube Soup (Bei Qi Hei Dou Nan Zao Tang)

traditionally used to strengthen protective qi, consolidate the body surface, and ease excessive sweating from deficiency

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls (serve in 2 portions; recommended 3–5 days continuous)

Soups

Prince Ginseng and Adenophora Silkie Chicken Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and support recovery from dry cough

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls / 1 pot

Herbal & Flower Teas

Onion Red Wine Infusion

Traditionally associated with supporting circulation and healthy blood pressure

1 bottle (~750 ml), serves many days

Home-Style Dishes

Wellness Cabbage Rolls (Yang Sheng Ye Cai Juan)

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood flow and blood pressure

⏱ 50 min 3–4 servings

Soups

Chinese Yam, Wolfberry, African Sea Coconut and Partridge Soup (Huai Shan Qi Zi Hai Di Ye Zhe Gu Tang)

Traditionally associated with nourishing lung qi, reducing phlegm, and relieving persistent cough

⏱ 105 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Sheng Di, Mai Dong and Yu Zhu Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, relieving fatigue, and calming restlessness

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls (2 servings)

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

Home-Style Dishes

Coconut Seafood Fried Rice

traditionally associated with supporting spleen and stomach function, strengthening vitality, and generating fluids

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Huai Qi Abalone Chicken Soup

nourishes liver and kidney yin, supports eye clarity and vitality

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Bei Qi Poria Damp-Clearing Soup (Bei Qi Fu Ling Qu Shi Tang)

supports spleen function, traditionally associated with reducing fluid retention and fatigue

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ginger-Jujube-Coix Seed Tea

traditionally associated with warming digestion, easing fatigue and relieving dampness

⏱ 20 min 10 tea bags (1 per serving)

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Two-Colour Sweet Potato Balls

traditionally associated with supporting the spleen, supplementing qi and promoting digestive regularity

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Hairy Gourd, Broad Bean, Soybean and Dried Oyster Pork Rib Soup

traditionally associated with supporting mental clarity and cognitive vitality

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Solomon's Seal and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing tendons and relieving arm stiffness or weakness

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Fritillaria and Honey Steamed Pear

traditionally used to help soothe dry lingering coughs after illness

⏱ 70 min 1 serving

Soups

He Shou Wu and Catfish Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver, kidney, and support hair vitality

⏱ 110 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Black Bean, Wheat and Pigeon Soup

traditionally used to tonify qi, calm the heart, and help reduce excessive sweating

⏱ 135 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Ginkgo, Walnut and Apricot Kernel Pork Lung Soup

traditionally used to support lung qi, ease coughing, and nourish spleen, lung, and kidney during remission

⏱ 145 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Cimicifuga and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to support lifting energy and strengthen the middle

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 2 bowls (1 day's serving)

Soups

Angelica, Astragalus and Lamb Soup

Traditionally used to warm the limbs and support qi and blood in those with a cold constitution

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls (whole family)

Home-Style Dishes

Mulberry Paste (Sang Shen Gao)

Traditionally associated with nourishing yin, enriching blood, and supporting hair vitality

⏱ 1 hr 20 min approximately 1 jar (multiple servings)