Wellness topic · page 4

Energy & Vitality

American Ginseng, Dendrobium, Polygonatum and Lean Pork Soup

American Ginseng, Dendrobium, Polygonatum and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally taken to support qi, generate fluids and soothe dry mouth and eyes

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 3 to 4 bowls (from 7 cups water)

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally used to support a child's spleen and digestion

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 3–4 bowls

Lotus Root, Red Kidney Bean and Pork Tailbone Soup

Lotus Root, Red Kidney Bean and Pork Tailbone Soup

Traditionally nourishes blood and supports postpartum recovery

⏱ 6 hr 4–5 bowls

Chinese Rose and Safflower Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Chinese Rose and Safflower Tea

Traditionally used to soothe the liver, ease low mood and support the circulation

⏱ 15 min 1 pot

Chinese Yam, Goji, Dendrobium and Mussel Soup

Chinese Yam, Goji, Dendrobium and Mussel Soup

Traditionally enjoyed to nourish the liver and brighten tired eyes

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 5 bowls

Codonopsis, Poria and Atractylodes Soup

Codonopsis, Poria and Atractylodes Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, nourish the heart and support qi and blood

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Golden Needle, Wood Ear, Tofu and Hairy Gourd Soup

Golden Needle, Wood Ear, Tofu and Hairy Gourd Soup

Traditionally clears heat, eases restlessness and supports the stomach

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Chicken Feet Soup

Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Chicken Feet Soup

Traditionally moistens and nourishes yin, whets the appetite and generates fluids

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Oyster-Sauce Braised Pomelo Pith

Home-Style Dishes

Oyster-Sauce Braised Pomelo Pith

Traditionally used to move qi and ease sluggish digestion

Jiaogulan and Dangshen Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Jiaogulan and Dangshen Tea

Traditionally used to support the liver and kidney and nourish qi and blood

⏱ 45 min 2 bowls (1 day)

Snow Fungus, Walnut and Sea-Cucumber Double-Boiled Tonic

Home-Style Dishes

Snow Fungus, Walnut and Sea-Cucumber Double-Boiled Tonic

Traditionally used to support the kidney essence and nourish the lungs and stomach during recovery

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 2–3 servings

Codonopsis, Longan and Eel Soup

Codonopsis, Longan and Eel Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, boost qi and nourish the blood

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Coconut, Carrot and Black-Bone Chicken Soup

Coconut, Carrot and Black-Bone Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish qi, support a clear complexion and build up a weak body

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Cordyceps Flower, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to support the lungs and kidneys and ease a weak, lingering cough

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Chinese Yam, Fox Nut and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and support a weak, underweight child

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Pine Nut, Goji, Chrysanthemum and Sesame Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Pine Nut, Goji, Chrysanthemum and Sesame Tea

Traditionally used to soften liver qi and ease irritability and dizziness

⏱ 14 min 1 pot

Bean Sprout Stir-Fried Eel Strips

Home-Style Dishes

Bean Sprout Stir-Fried Eel Strips

Traditionally used to nourish the blood and strengthen a tired, depleted body

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Water Chestnut and Honey Date Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and settle loose stools

⏱ 50 min about 3 bowls

Donkey-Hide Gelatin Tonic Paste (Gu Yuan Gao)

Home-Style Dishes

Donkey-Hide Gelatin Tonic Paste (Gu Yuan Gao)

Traditionally nourishes yin and blood, supports a weak constitution

Several jars (a few weeks of daily 1–2 spoonfuls)

Codonopsis, Polygonatum and Red Date Soup

Codonopsis, Polygonatum and Red Date Soup

Traditionally tonifies qi and blood, supports those with low blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 bowls

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

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)

Mai Dong, Sha Shen and American Ginseng Congee

Congee & Porridge

Mai Dong, Sha Shen and American Ginseng Congee

Traditionally nourishes the lungs and supports qi during seasonal nasal sensitivity

⏱ 70 min 2–3 bowls

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)