Wellness topic · page 10

Everyday Balance

Four-Reds Soup (Adzuki, Peanut, Goji, Red Date)

Four-Reds Soup (Adzuki, Peanut, Goji, Red Date)

Traditionally taken to nourish qi and blood and warm cold limbs

⏱ 55 min 3 bowls (from 6 cups water)

Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon, Adzuki and Hyacinth Bean Soup

Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon, Adzuki and Hyacinth Bean Soup

Traditionally taken to clear summer heat and support fluid balance

⏱ 2 hr 15 min About 4 bowls (from 8 cups water)

Fresh Chinese Yam, Dendrobium, Goji and Baby Corn Soup

Fresh Chinese Yam, Dendrobium, Goji and Baby Corn Soup

Traditionally taken to support the eyes and vision

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls (from 8 cups water)

Astragalus, Mai Dong and Schisandra Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Astragalus, Mai Dong and Schisandra Tea

Traditionally taken to support against excess day or night sweating

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls (taken over one day)

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)

Snow Fungus and Papaya Sweet Soup

Snow Fungus and Papaya Sweet Soup

Traditionally taken to nourish yin and support the skin and complexion

⏱ 40 min 3 to 4 bowls (from 6 cups water)

Yam, Goji, Baby Abalone and Carrot Soup

Yam, Goji, Baby Abalone and Carrot Soup

Traditionally nourishes the liver and supports clear vision

⏱ 3 hr 30 min About 4 bowls

Beef Rice Vermicelli

Beef Rice Vermicelli

A light, appetising snack

⏱ 20 min 1–2 servings

Loofah and Grass Carp Tail Soup

Loofah and Grass Carp Tail Soup

Traditionally cools summer heat and eases thirst and irritability

⏱ 40 min 4–5 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 Yam, Fritillaria and Dried Crocodile Meat Soup

Chinese Yam, Fritillaria and Dried Crocodile Meat Soup

Traditionally nourishes the lung, spleen and kidney to support breathing

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Bitter Melon, Soybean and Pork Bone Soup

Bitter Melon, Soybean and Pork Bone Soup

Traditionally clears summer heat and is associated with easing greasiness

⏱ 5 hr 30 min 4–5 bowls

Marrow Melon, Salted Egg and Century Egg Soup

Marrow Melon, Salted Egg and Century Egg Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and clears internal heat

⏱ 40 min 3–4 bowls

Braised Bitter Melon with Roast Pork Belly

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Bitter Melon with Roast Pork Belly

Traditionally enjoyed to clear summer heat and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Dried Persimmon and Rush Pith Soup

Dried Persimmon and Rush Pith Soup

Traditionally used as a gentle companion for heat-type urinary discomfort

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2 servings

Water-Draining, Dampness-Clearing Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Water-Draining, Dampness-Clearing Tea

Traditionally used to clear summer heat and support the body in draining dampness

⏱ 2 hr 10 min About 4 bowls

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

Braised Eggplant with Broad Bean Paste

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Eggplant with Broad Bean Paste

A savory little dish traditionally enjoyed to wake up the appetite

⏱ 25 min 2 servings

Longan Wine

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Longan Wine

Traditionally nourishes the blood, calms the spirit and supports a healthy complexion

Five-Colour Bean and Burdock Soup

Five-Colour Bean and Burdock Soup

Traditionally nourishes the five organs and supports the complexion and throat

⏱ 6 hr 4 bowls

Old Cucumber, Dried Scallop and Tangerine Peel Congee

Congee & Porridge

Old Cucumber, Dried Scallop and Tangerine Peel Congee

Traditionally nourishes yin and clears heat to ease mouth ulcers

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 1 pot

American Ginseng, Goji and Baby Abalone Soup

American Ginseng, Goji and Baby Abalone Soup

Traditionally nourishes the liver, brightens the eyes and generates fluids to relieve thirst

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 3–4 bowls

American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup

American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and supports the bowel against heat and dryness

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 2 bowls