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Everyday Balance

Home-Style Dishes

Red-Braised Beef Short Ribs with White Radish

traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and stomach, supporting bone strength, and replenishing iron

⏱ 75 min 2–3 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fresh Lotus Pod, Winter Melon and Legume Dampness-Clearing Brew

traditionally used to clear summer heat, support urination, reduce dampness, and ease swelling

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Purple Chinese Yam, Chestnut and Chicken Soup

traditionally associated with supporting hormonal balance, nourishing the uterus, and promoting overall reproductive wellness

⏱ 110 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Kudzu Root, Azuki Bean, Coix Seed and Pork Rib Soup

traditionally used to relieve summer heat symptoms, neck and shoulder tension, and sore throat; supports healthy blood pressure

⏱ 135 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon and Green Bean Dampness-Clearing Soup

traditionally used to clear summer heat, resolve dampness, and support the body during and after hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks

⏱ 135 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Mirabilis Root (Di Lao Shu), Fresh Smilax, Turtle Plastron and Pork Bone Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat, relieving dampness, and supporting skin health

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Tomato, Carrot, Pumpkin and Seaweed Soup

traditionally associated with supporting detoxification, skin nourishment, and reducing radiation-related cellular stress

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Plantain Herb and Corn Silk Tea (Che Qian Cao and Corn Silk)

traditionally used to support urinary flow, relieve damp-heat, and help manage uric acid levels

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls

Soups

Day Lily, Goji Berry, Lily Bulb and Dried Conch Soup

traditionally associated with calming the mind, nourishing yin, and supporting restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Corn, Chayote, Carrot and Pork Rib Soup

traditionally associated with supporting gut health, reducing blood sugar, and cleansing the digestive system

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Homemade Cherry Wine (Fresh Cherries Infused in Rice Wine or Sweet Glutinous Rice Wine)

traditionally associated with nourishing the blood, supporting skin complexion, and helping manage uric acid levels

1 jar (lasts several weeks to months)

Soups

Tom Yum Shrimp Soup (Dong Yin Gong Xia Tang)

traditionally associated with warming the stomach, stimulating appetite, and supporting digestion

⏱ 55 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Adzuki Bean, Coix Seed and Dried Tangerine Peel Congee (Chi Xiao Dou Yi Mi Chen Pi Zhou)

traditionally associated with reducing uric acid buildup, relieving water retention, and supporting gout management

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Chili Leaf, Goji Berry and Pork Liver Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the liver, supporting eye health, and easing age-related vision decline

⏱ 30 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Shiitake Mushroom, Soybean, Red-Skin Peanut and Hairy Gourd Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing blood, supporting the spleen and stomach, and promoting skin health

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Huai Shan, Goji Berry, Snow Fungus & Sea Cucumber Double-Steamed Stew

supports kidney nourishment and general vitality; traditionally associated with easing a persistent salty sensation in the mouth linked to kidney deficiency

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 1 pot (2–3 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Astragalus, Goji Berry & Red Date Tea

supports immune function and eye comfort; traditionally associated with strengthening qi, nourishing the blood, and supporting vision

⏱ 25 min 3 cups (1 day's serving)

Soups

Ginkgo Nut, Euryale Seed & Dried Oyster Soup

supports kidney consolidation and healthy sleep; traditionally associated with reducing night urination and easing excessive vaginal discharge

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Codonopsis, Poria and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support fluid metabolism, and assist hormonal balance

⏱ 75 min 1 serving (therapeutic dose)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Processed Loranthus, Lotus Seed and Egg Sweet Tea

traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys, calm the foetus, and support general maternal wellbeing

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls (family pot)

Soups

Hai Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal), Pear, Apple and Water Chestnut Sweet Soup

traditionally used to moisten the lungs, nourish yin, relieve dry skin, and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 60 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Green Papaya, Shiitake, Moth Bean, Peanut and Cashew Soup

traditionally used to nourish skin, support digestion, and strengthen the spleen and kidneys

⏱ 110 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with Garlic and Rock Sugar

traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and immune function

1 jar (about 250 g garlic in ~400 ml vinegar)

Soups

Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily and Coral Grass Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the skin, calming the mind, and supporting the body's natural cleansing functions

⏱ 8 hr 30 min 3–4 servings