Wellness topic · page 15

Cooling & Summer Heat

Soups

Gold-and-Silver Cabbage Almond Pig Lung Soup

traditionally used to moisten the lungs, relieve dry cough, and clear heat in early autumn

⏱ 140 min 5–6 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Bitter Melon Braised Chicken (Ku Gua Men Ji)

traditionally used to clear heat, support healthy blood sugar, and stimulate appetite in hot weather

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Polygonatum, Black Bean and Silkie Chicken Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening autumn dryness, supporting blood and qi, and promoting healthy skin

⏱ 110 min 5 bowls / 1 pot (serves 3–4)

Soups

Rehmannia Mung Bean Pigeon Soup (Sheng Di Lu Dou Ru Ge Tang)

traditionally used to clear heat and dampness, support skin health, and ease folliculitis and acne

⏱ 110 min 4 bowls / 2 servings

Soups

Yinchen Codonopsis Dampness-Clearing Soup (Yin Chen Dang Shen Qu Shi Tang)

traditionally used to support recovery from shingles and ease post-herpetic nerve discomfort

⏱ 75 min 2–3 bowls / 1 day's serving

Soups

Watercress, Carrot, and Fresh Fish Soup

traditionally used to clear lung and stomach heat, support hydration, and ease dry throat or dry cough

⏱ 110 min 4 bowls

Soups

Corn, Walnut and Chicken Breast Soup

Traditionally supports the kidneys, strengthens the spleen, and eases damp-cold joint discomfort

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Cogongrass Root Sugarcane Water Chestnut Corn Water

Traditionally clears body heat, encourages fluid drainage, and supports urinary tract comfort

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Watercress, Carrot, Fig and Pork Rib Soup

traditionally used to clear internal heat, moisten the lungs, and stop cough

⏱ 135 min ~4 bowls

Soups

Old Cucumber, Corn and Pork Bone Soup

traditionally supports clearing dampness and relieving spring sluggishness

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Dried Oyster, Conpoy and Dried Vegetable Congee

traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat, and support recovery after childbirth

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Purslane, Mung Bean, Pearl Barley and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally used to clear heat-toxins, support recovery from shingles, and reduce the risk of post-herpetic neuralgia

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Night Jasmine Flower, Cilantro and Pork Slice Soup

Traditionally used to relieve early wind-cold symptoms, stimulate appetite and clear summer dampness

⏱ 35 min 3–4 bowls (plus edible ingredients)

Soups

Green Olive, Carrot, Sweet Corn and Frog Leg Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat, reduce thirst and support those managing blood sugar

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls (plus edible ingredients)

Soups

Purslane and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, resolve dampness and relieve skin inflammation

⏱ 40 min 4 bowls (plus edible ingredients)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Mung Bean, Poria and Pearl Barley Herbal Drink

Traditionally used to support liver detox, reduce internal heat and clear damp-heat

⏱ 70 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Old Cucumber, Hyacinth Bean, Mung Bean, Coix & Cured Duck Kidney Soup

Traditionally used to clear summer heat, support fluid balance, and calm skin breakouts

⏱ 140 min 5–6 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Watercress, Carrot, Fig & Pork Ribs Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, moisten the lungs, and support respiratory comfort

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lotus Heart, Ophiopogon & Lophatherum Tea

Traditionally used to clear heat, nourish stomach fluids, and ease mouth bitterness and dryness

⏱ 50 min 2 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Coconut, Lotus Seed and Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and calming internal fire

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls

Soups

Bitter Melon, Corn and Hyacinth Bean Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat, resolving dampness, and supporting blood sugar balance

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls

Soups

Prickly Amaranth Root, Corn and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat, supporting urinary health, and helping maintain healthy blood sugar

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Cogongrass Root, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Coix Seed Drink

Traditionally used to clear internal heat, reduce dampness, support urinary health, and calm inflammation

⏱ 75 min About 4 bowls / 3–4 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fritillaria Bulb, Ophiopogon Root & Snow Pear Drink

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs, ease dry cough, clear phlegm, and soothe throat dryness

⏱ 70 min About 3 bowls / 2–3 servings