Wellness topic · page 4

Heart & Circulation

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

Soups

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

Soups

Chayote, Bamboo Fungus and Water Chestnut Soup

Traditionally enjoyed to clear heat and support healthy blood pressure and lipids

⏱ 1 hr 50 min About 4 bowls

Soups

Kudzu Root & Job's Tears Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, promote urination, and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Longan and American Ginseng Tea

Traditionally used to nourish the heart blood and settle the mind

⏱ 9 min 1 pot (1 person)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lotus Plumule and Green Tea

Traditionally used to clear heart-fire, ease restlessness and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 6 min 1 pot

Soups

Celery, Water Chestnut, Apple and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, moisten dryness and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Seaweed, Tofu and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, promote urination and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 25 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hawthorn and Chrysanthemum Tea

Traditionally used to support circulation and help manage uric acid

⏱ 9 min 1 pot

Home-Style Dishes

Garlic Vinegar

Traditionally associated with supporting circulation and metabolic health

1 jar (months of daily use)

Soups

Codonopsis, Polygonatum and Red Date Soup

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

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Apple, Red Date and Glutinous Rice Sweet Congee

Low-purine; traditionally nourishes the heart and spleen and supports those managing uric acid

⏱ 1 hr 1 pot

Soups

Shiitake, Wood Ear and Burdock Soup

Traditionally supports healthy blood sugar and blood pressure

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Three-Treasure Tea (Pu-erh, Chrysanthemum, Luo Han Guo)

Traditionally used to calm the liver and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 15 min 1 pot (re-steepable)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Stir-Fried Sea Cucumber Gut with Celery and Water Chestnut

Traditionally chosen as a low-fat dish to support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Rainbow Shredded Vegetable Stir-Fry

A light, low-salt dish traditionally chosen to support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 23 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Gui Zhi, Dang Shen and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to support heart qi and strengthen the spleen and stomach

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (1 pot)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Eucommia Leaf (Du Zhong Ye) Tea

Traditionally sipped daily to support healthy cholesterol and blood-pressure levels

⏱ 9 min 1 pot of tea (re-steep until weak)

Soups

Toasted Sour Jujube Seed, Biota Seed and Red Date Soup

Traditionally calms the heart-mind and supports restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 10 min About 2 bowls

Soups

Roselle, Tomato and Fish Slice Soup

Traditionally refreshing and supportive of healthy blood pressure

⏱ 15 min About 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Green Plum Vinegar

Traditionally associated with supporting joint comfort, blood pressure and cardiovascular wellness

1 large jar (use 1 tbsp at a time)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Hawthorn Twin-Flower Honey Drink

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, blood lipids and cholesterol

⏱ 20 min 2 cups

Soups

Black Moss, Dried Oyster, Shiitake and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing the blood, moistening the bowel and supporting blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Mulberry and Hawthorn Tea

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, lipids and cholesterol

⏱ 30 min 2 cups