Wellness topic · page 4

Cooling & Summer Heat

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Lemongrass, Fresh Turmeric and Apple Water

Traditionally used to dispel wind-cold, resolve damp and ease joint aches

⏱ 30 min 3 bowls

Soups

Lotus Leaf, Winter Melon, Black-Eyed Pea and Duck Soup

Traditionally used to clear summer heat and drain dampness

⏱ 2 hr 20 min about 5 bowls

Soups

Solomon's Seal, Snow Fungus, Lotus Seed, Lily and Goji Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten dryness

⏱ 1 hr 3 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fresh Chinese Yam, Corn Silk and Job's Tears Water

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, drain dampness and ease water retention

⏱ 55 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chayote, Lily Bulb, Water Chestnut and Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and moisten the lungs

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Capillary Wormwood, Abrus, Soybean and Pork Bone Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, support the liver and soothe discomfort

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Ophiopogon, Astragalus, Goji and Lily Bulb Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten dryness

⏱ 30 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Kudzu, Corn, Red Bean and Pork Bone Soup

Traditionally used to drain dampness, ease puffiness and support healthy blood pressure, sugar and lipids

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Lily Bulb, Goji, Snow Fungus, Conch and Chicken Feet Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten dryness and support tired eyes

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Chinese Olive, Dried Pear and Golden Monk Fruit Tea

Traditionally used to soothe the throat, clear heat and ease dry coughs

⏱ 40 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Capillary Wormwood, Adzuki Bean and Mung Bean Soup

Traditionally used to clear damp-heat and support immunity in changeable weather

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Soups

Old Cucumber, Red Bean, Hyacinth Bean & Fig Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing heat, easing damp, and supporting immunity

⏱ 1 hr 50 min About 5 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Fresh Lily Bulb and Peanut Congee

Traditionally used to moisten the lung and ease a dry cough

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Green Radish, Chinese Olive, Water Chestnut and Fig Pork Soup

Traditionally used to moisten dryness and soothe the throat in autumn and winter

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Imperata, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Job's Tears Water

Traditionally clears heat, promotes urination and helps drain dampness

⏱ 40 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Papaya, Coconut, Snow Fungus, Hai Yu Zhu & Corn Soup

Traditionally moistens dryness, nourishes the complexion and harmonises qi and blood

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ophiopogon, Mulberry, Goji & Apple Tea

Traditionally nourishes yin, generates fluids and moistens the lung

⏱ 30 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Dang Shen, Mai Dong and Yu Zhu Tea

Traditionally used to boost qi, nourish yin and ease dryness and thirst

⏱ 25 min 2 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Simple Stir-Fried Pumpkin Shoots

Traditionally used to release the exterior and clear dampness

⏱ 20 min 2 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Chicken Bone Grass, Capillary Wormwood and Red Date Tea

Traditionally used to clear damp-heat and support the liver

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Purslane and Single-Clove Garlic Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and support a healthy gut

⏱ 25 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Honeysuckle Lotus-Flower Tea

traditionally used to cool summer heat and support hydration

⏱ 7 min 3 cups / 1 small pot

Soups

Prunella, Zhe-Fritillaria & Cat's-Claw Lean Pork Soup

traditionally used to clear heat and help soften lumps and nodules

⏱ 1 hr 40 min about 3 bowls

Soups

Watercress, South Almond, Carrot & Dried-Tangerine Soup

traditionally used to clear heat and moisten the lung

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls