Wellness topic · page 7

Heart & Circulation

Soups

Lingzhi Mushroom, Huaishan, Goji Berry and Pork Shin Soup

traditionally used to tonify qi and blood, support the immune system, and nourish the spleen and heart

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Wheat Grain, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Ophiopogon Soup

traditionally used to nourish the heart, calm the mind, and ease the restlessness and poor sleep of nervous exhaustion

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Basil-Marinated Steamed Eggplant

supports digestion, appetite, and healthy circulation

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Spearmint, Ginger and Black Bean Egg Soup

warms the stomach, supports circulation, and helps dispel windchill

⏱ 35 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lotus Leaf, Hawthorn and Tangerine Peel Tea

traditionally supports fat digestion, weight management, and cholesterol balance

⏱ 65 min 2 cups (or can be dried and used as tea bags)

Soups

Chinese Yam, Wolfberry, Longan and Velvet Antler Stew

traditionally associated with warming kidney yang and supporting circulation in those with cold limbs and constitutional weakness

⏱ 190 min 1 serving (double-boiled broth)

Home-Style Dishes

Conpoy (Dried Scallop) Steamed Egg White

traditionally associated with nourishing yin and the kidneys, with benefits for those with high blood pressure or poor sleep

⏱ 30 min 3–4 servings (side dish)

Soups

Kudzu Root and Job's Tears Pork Soup (Fen Ge Yi Mi Shou Rou Tang)

traditionally associated with relaxing tight muscles, reducing inflammation, and supporting circulation for neck, shoulder and upper back tension

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Capillaris Wormwood and Honey Date Tea (Mian Yin Chen Mi Zao Cha)

traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and damp-heat, supporting bile flow, and benefiting those with mildly elevated cholesterol or fatty liver

⏱ 65 min 2 cups / 1 day's serving

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Green Pepper and Carrot Juice

Traditionally associated with supporting blood pressure, circulation, and skin nourishment

⏱ 5 min 1 glass per serving; 3 times per week recommended

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Water Bamboo with Carrot, Black Fungus and Snow Peas

traditionally supports healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings as a side dish

Soups

Kudzu Root Red Jujube Lean Pork Soup

traditionally supports healthy blood pressure and relieves neck and shoulder tension

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls (serves 3–4)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Beetroot Apple Fresh Juice

traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, nourishing the blood, and brightening the complexion

⏱ 10 min 1–2 glasses (serves 1–2)

Home-Style Dishes

Wood Ear Mushroom Braised Chicken (Yun Er Men Ji)

traditionally supports blood nourishment and healthy circulation

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Osmanthus and Jasmine Flower Tea

traditionally associated with supporting qi circulation and blood pressure balance in yang-deficient individuals

⏱ 5 min 1–2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lophatherum and Rush Herb Tea

traditionally used to clear heat, calm restlessness, and support urinary comfort in children

⏱ 25 min 2 bowls / 1 serving (child)

Soups

Fresh Lotus Seed, Snow Fungus and Longan Dessert Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the heart, calming the mind, and supporting skin radiance

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls / 3–4 servings

Soups

Walnut and Polygonatum Intelligence-Nourishing Soup

traditionally used to nourish the heart and spleen and support mental clarity and calm

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls / 1–2 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Loofah, Water Chestnut and Dace Fish Paste Stir-fry

traditionally associated with relieving summer heat, clearing the heart, and providing light, refreshing nourishment

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Congee & Porridge

Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Millet Congee

traditionally used to calm the mind, clear heart fire, and support restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls / 2 servings

Soups

Fresh Lily Bulb and Lotus Seed Sweet Soup

traditionally used to clear heat, calm the heart, and support restful sleep

⏱ 45 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Shiitake Mushrooms, Cloud Ear Fungus & Tofu Puffs with Baby Bok Choy

supports healthy cholesterol levels; nourishes the spleen and mind

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings as a side dish

Herbal & Flower Teas

He Shou Wu, Hawthorn Berry & Mulberry Tea

traditionally supports healthy blood pressure and liver-kidney balance; nourishes blood

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2 cups

Home-Style Dishes

Cold Marinated Indian Aster (Ma Lan Tou) with Spiced Tofu

traditionally used to clear heat, support healthy blood pressure, and soothe the throat

⏱ 20 min 2–3 servings