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Heart & Circulation

Congee & Porridge

Toasted Sour Jujube Seed & Arborvitae Seed Congee

traditionally associated with calming the mind, supporting restful sleep, and relieving anxious heart palpitations

⏱ 45 min 2 servings (morning and evening)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Onion Red Wine Infusion

Traditionally associated with supporting circulation and healthy blood pressure

1 bottle (~750 ml), serves many days

Home-Style Dishes

Wellness Cabbage Rolls (Yang Sheng Ye Cai Juan)

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood flow and blood pressure

⏱ 50 min 3–4 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fresh Hawthorn Berry Drink (Shan Zha Lu)

Traditionally used to support digestion, reduce food stagnation, and promote healthy circulation

⏱ 20 min Approximately 3 cups / 2–3 servings

Soups

Astragalus, Lotus Seed and Poria Quail Soup

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

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Celery, Water Chestnut and Jellyfish Stir-Fry

traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure and clearing summer heat

⏱ 45 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Yacon and Snow Ear Soup

Traditionally associated with supporting cardiovascular wellness and regulating cholesterol

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Asparagus Stir-Fry with Cloud Ear, Mushroom and Carrot

traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular wellness

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Prunella, Chrysanthemum and Cassia Seed Tea

traditionally associated with clearing liver fire, soothing red eyes and headache, and supporting healthy blood pressure

⏱ 70 min 3–4 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum, and Stevia Leaf Tea

traditionally associated with calming liver heat, supporting clear eyesight, and benefiting blood sugar and blood pressure

⏱ 11 min 2 bowls / 1–2 servings

Soups

Black Bean, Wheat and Pigeon Soup

traditionally used to tonify qi, calm the heart, and help reduce excessive sweating

⏱ 135 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Concentrated Pomegranate Juice

traditionally associated with antioxidant support, healthy circulation, and cardiovascular wellness

⏱ 35 min About 1 jar (enough for 7–10 servings of 3 tablespoons each)

Home-Style Dishes

Garlic-Vinegar Foot Soak (Suan Cu Jin Ji)

traditionally used to eliminate foot odour, inhibit fungal growth, and improve circulation in the feet

⏱ 730 min 1 seven-day course (enough to soak both feet for 7 days)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Tian Qi Flower Tea (Notoginseng Flower Tea)

traditionally used to calm liver heat, support healthy blood pressure, and ease heat-related headache, acne, and restlessness

⏱ 3 min 1 cup (1 serving, re-steepable 2–3 times)

Home-Style Dishes

Sea Cucumber Braised with Bamboo Fungus and Vegetables

traditionally nourishes the liver and kidneys, supports healthy blood pressure, and harmonises digestion

⏱ 70 min 3–4 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Garlic Cloves with Dried Scallops and Haircao

traditionally supports heart and cardiovascular health, helps manage blood pressure and blood lipids

⏱ 90 min 3–4 servings

Rice & Staples

Single-Bulb Black Garlic (Home Rice-Cooker Method)

traditionally associated with antioxidant support, healthy blood pressure and cholesterol, improved sleep, and immune function

1 batch (as many bulbs as you ferment)

Soups

Tian Qi Leaf and Dace Fish Smooth Soup

traditionally used to support healthy blood flow and channel circulation

⏱ 50 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Burdock Root and Five-Vegetable Soup

traditionally used to support the body's natural elimination, reduce fluid retention, and promote healthy lipid levels

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Peanut Sprout Stir-Fried with Pork and Carrot

traditionally valued for antioxidant properties and support for healthy cardiovascular function and cellular vitality

⏱ 25 min 2 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Celery and Tofu Stir-Fry with Dried Scallop and Fish Paste

traditionally associated with supporting cardiovascular wellness and healthy blood pressure

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Garlic Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves

Traditionally used to support the stomach and ease the bowels

⏱ 15 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Wolfberry Leaf and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally associated with supporting liver health, clearing blood heat, and nourishing the eyes

⏱ 1 hr 3–4 bowls

Soups

Potato, Tomato, Beetroot and Carrot Soup

traditionally associated with cleansing the blood, supporting cardiovascular health, and promoting a clear complexion

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 5–6 bowls