Wellness topic · page 18

Everyday Balance

Angelica, Cistanche and Hemp Seed Tea (Dang Gui Rou Cong Rong Huo Ma Ren Tang)

traditionally associated with nourishing blood, moistening the intestines, and supporting bowel regularity in those who are constitutionally weak

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls (1–2 servings)

Soups

Rehmannia, Sea Solomon's Seal and Ophiopogon Soup (Sheng Di Hai Yu Zhu Mai Dong Tang)

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, clearing heat, calming the mind, and supporting thyroid balance

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls (2 servings)

Soups

Chinese Yam, Goji, Sea Coconut, Tiger Milk Mushroom, Reishi and Snow Fungus Soup

traditionally associated with strengthening lung qi, supporting immunity, and reducing allergic cough and nasal sensitivity

⏱ 140 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Three-Color Sweet Pepper Stir-Fried Chicken

Traditionally associated with warming the middle and stimulating the appetite

⏱ 35 min 2 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Sun-Dried Carrot Strips

A naturally nutritious preserved snack rich in beta-carotene; traditionally associated with supporting vision and respiratory health

Varies — approx. 8–10 strips per jin of fresh carrot

Soups

Fresh Morinda Root & Loranthus Chicken Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys and strengthening sinews and bones

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Ginger Juice Milk Pudding (Jiang Zhi Zhuang Nai)

A warming, nourishing dessert traditionally associated with supporting digestion and skin vitality

⏱ 30 min 2 servings

Soups

Lion's Mane, Shiitake & Dried Oyster Soup

Traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen, supporting stomach health, and nourishing qi and blood

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Glehnia, Ophiopogon and Fig Tea

traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten dryness, and support oral comfort

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls

Soups

Morinda, Euryale, Achyranthes and Pork Bone Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, support lower-back strength, and ease joint stiffness

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Shiitake, Sea Cucumber and Silkie Chicken Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, support blood health, and benefit those with cardiovascular risk factors

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 1 pot / 3–4 bowls

Soups

Black Bean, Wheat Berry and Persimmon Soup

traditionally used to nourish the heart, support blood circulation, and benefit middle-aged and older adults

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Mulberry, Walnut, Longan and Black Bean Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing brain function, building blood, supporting vision, and promoting healthy hair

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Morinda, Eucommia, Black Bean and Pork Bone Soup

traditionally used to strengthen kidney yang, nourish the lower back, and warm cold, aching limbs

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Sweet Pepper, Pickled Mustard and Eel Stir-fry

traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen, stimulating appetite, and nourishing blood

⏱ 30 min 2 servings

Soups

Sea Coconut, Fritillary Bulb, Almond and Crocodile Meat Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing lung and kidney, dissolving phlegm, and easing cough in children

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Palm Fruit, Almond and Partridge Soup

traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, dissolving phlegm, and nourishing the skin

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chayote, Corn and Dried Whelk Soup

traditionally associated with clearing mild internal heat, nourishing yin, and moistening the lungs

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Silver Fish and Egg Stir-Fry

traditionally associated with nourishing the kidney, supporting bone health, and strengthening the stomach

⏱ 20 min 2 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Goji Berry Chrysanthemum Tea

traditionally used to nourish the liver and eyes, and support immunity

⏱ 7 min 1 cup / 1 mug

Congee & Porridge

Fish Head Congee with Dried Scallop (Yu Yun Zhou)

traditionally used to nourish the brain, warm the stomach, and ease dizziness from overwork

⏱ 60 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Huai Shan, Two Winters and Abalone Chicken Soup (Huai Shan Er Dong Bao Yu Ji Tang)

traditionally used to nourish yin, generate fluids, and support blood sugar management alongside medical care

⏱ 140 min 4 bowls / 1 pot (serves 3–4)

Soups

Lotus Seed, Poria and Schisandra Berry Soup (Lian Zi Fu Shen Wu Wei Zi Tang)

traditionally used to calm the mind, support liver enzyme balance, and ease fatigue and insomnia in those managing fatty liver

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls (1 serving)

Soups

Coconut, Fresh Lily and Silkie Chicken Soup (Ye Zi Xian Bai He Zhu Si Ji Tang)

traditionally used to nourish the spleen, generate fluids, and support skin moisture and complexion

⏱ 140 min 4 bowls / 1 pot (serves 3–4)