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Everyday Balance

Chinese Yam, Goji, Dried Scallop & Partridge Soup

traditionally used to nourish the spleen, support healthy growth, and ease phlegm in children with poor appetite and weak constitution

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls / whole family

Home-Style Dishes

Walnut-Stuffed Medjool Dates

traditionally associated with nourishing the brain, calming coughs, and providing sustained energy from natural fruit sugars

⏱ 10 min as many as desired / 1 small batch

Soups

Fresh Yam, Goji Berry, Pork Rib and Conch Soup

traditionally supports yin nourishment, kidney function, and eye comfort

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Snow Chrysanthemum and Stevia Leaf Tea

traditionally associated with eye comfort, antioxidant support, and healthy metabolic balance

⏱ 8 min 1 teapot (2–3 cups)

Soups

Four-Red Longan Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing blood and supporting immune health

⏱ 40 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Herbal & Flower Teas

American Ginseng and Dendrobium Flower Tea

traditionally used to nourish yin and support those with heat-from-deficiency

⏱ 9 min 1 cup (refillable)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Eucommia Leaf Tea (Du Zhong Ye Cha)

traditionally associated with supporting kidney health, healthy blood pressure, and cholesterol balance

⏱ 12 min 1 pot (refillable)

Soups

Ginkgo, Walnut, Foxnut and Francolin Soup

traditionally used to nourish the lungs, spleen, and kidneys and support children prone to cough and wheeze

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Dendrobium, Carrot and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally used to nourish the stomach, support clear vision, and ease deficiency heat and dry eyes

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Conch, Pearl Oyster Meat, Yam and Cordyceps Flower Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, support liver and kidney recovery, and ease post-operative dryness and night urination

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Rice & Staples

Garlic-Steeped Rice Vinegar

Traditionally associated with supporting cardiovascular health and circulation

⏱ 672 hr 1 jar (multiple servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Apple Blossom, Jasmine, and Osmanthus Tea

Traditionally associated with easing menstrual discomfort, calming mood, and supporting hormonal balance

⏱ 7 min 1–2 cups

Soups

Burdock, Goji Berry, Fig, and Carrot Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys, supporting immunity, and promoting elimination

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root, Peanut, Fig, and Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing blood, strengthening the spleen, and supporting milk production

⏱ 135 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Codonopsis, Longan and Mountain Turtle Broth

Traditionally used to support recovery strength and nourishment after surgery or serious illness

⏱ 200 min 3–4 bowls (serves 4–5 people)

Soups

American Ginseng and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to support calm nerves, ease anxiety, and nourish qi and yin

⏱ 135 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Millet, Black Glutinous Rice and Coix Seed Porridge (San Mi Zhou)

Traditionally used to support spleen and stomach health, nourish qi and blood, and promote cardiovascular wellness

⏱ 100 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Black Bean, Black Sesame and Southern Date Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the skin, supporting healthy bowel regularity, slowing greying, and calming allergic skin reactions

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Watercress, Carrot, Fig and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

traditionally supports clearing lung heat and relieving dryness

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Safflower, Goji Berry and Longan Flesh Tea

traditionally nourishes blood, supports skin clarity and promotes healthy circulation

⏱ 12 min 1–2 cups

Home-Style Dishes

Vinegar-Soaked Black Raisins (Osmanthus or Rose Vinegar)

traditionally supports circulation, skin health, blood nourishment and digestive wellbeing

⏱ 8 hr 1 jar (ongoing supply; eat 8–10 raisins per day)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fresh Mulberry Tonic Wine

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney yin, support vision, ease tinnitus, promote sleep, and support healthy hair and bowel regularity

⏱ 30 min 1 bottle (~900 mL); daily dose: 10–15 mL

Soups

Dried Oyster, Hair Vegetable, Mushroom and Soybean Pork Rib Soup

traditionally used to support digestion after rich holiday meals and to nourish the spleen

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Walnut, Black Sesame, Red Bean and Black Rice Sweet Soup

traditionally used to nourish blood and warm the womb, supporting menstrual regularity

⏱ 40 min 2–3 bowls