Wellness topic · page 17

Energy & Vitality

Home-Style Dishes

Three-Mushroom Stewed Chicken

Traditionally used to nourish qi and blood, strengthen the body after illness or childbirth

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 1 pot (double-boiled, ~3 bowls broth)

Herbal & Flower Teas

American Ginseng and Longan Tea

Traditionally used to nourish heart blood, settle the spirit, and ease fatigue, palpitations, and poor sleep

⏱ 12 min 1–2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose Flower, Tangerine Cake and Black Date Tea

Traditionally used to soothe liver-stomach tension, ease bloating, and support recovery from stomach ulcers

⏱ 30 min About 2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Acanthopanax, Goji Berry and Red Date Tea

Traditionally used to improve cerebral circulation, reduce fatigue, and support mental clarity

⏱ 20 min 2 bowls

Soups

Bai Ji, Snow Fungus and Apricot Kernel Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to stop bleeding in the lungs, moisten and soothe a dry cough, and support recovery from lung conditions including tuberculosis

⏱ 1 hr 3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Goji Berry, Chrysanthemum & Hawthorn Tea

Traditionally associated with supporting liver function, reducing fat accumulation, and easing eye fatigue

⏱ 15 min 1–2 cups (re-steepable)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Dendrobium Flower Tea

Traditionally associated with nourishing stomach yin, supporting liver and eye health, and easing stress-related fatigue

⏱ 7 min 1–2 cups (re-steepable)

Soups

Astragalus, Scallion and Fermented Soybean Soup

Traditionally used to support recovery from colds in constitutionally weak individuals by tonifying qi and dispersing surface pathogens

⏱ 30 min 2 bowls (about 2 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Apple, Raisin and Fresh Lemon Tea

Traditionally associated with reducing fatigue, supporting skin health, and anti-inflammatory properties

⏱ 25 min 2 bowls (1 serving)

Soups

Lion's Mane Mushroom and Free-Range Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to support digestive health, strengthen the stomach lining, and nourish overall vitality

⏱ 140 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Tomato Ginger Juice Drink

traditionally used to help disperse bruising and support recovery from minor injuries

⏱ 10 min 1 serving

Herbal & Flower Teas

Astragalus Goji Ophiopogon Tea

traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys, tonify vital energy, and support mental alertness — particularly suited to older adults experiencing unexplained fatigue or daytime drowsiness

⏱ 15 min 1–2 cups (refillable)

Home-Style Dishes

Safflower Braised Pork Belly

traditionally used to activate blood circulation and help clear microscopic bruising after head trauma, with particular attention to supporting cerebrovascular health

⏱ 55 min 3–4 servings