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Kidney & Urinary Wellness

Codonopsis, Tsaoko and Fresh Fish Soup

Codonopsis, Tsaoko and Fresh Fish Soup

Traditionally warms the middle and strengthens the stomach

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Beetroot and Red Kidney Bean Soup

Beetroot and Red Kidney Bean Soup

Traditionally used to support qi and blood and a healthy complexion

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Double-Boiled Fish Maw, Conch and Silkie Chicken Soup

Double-Boiled Fish Maw, Conch and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and blood and gently support the kidneys

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Poria, White Peony and Fingered Citron Soup

Poria, White Peony and Fingered Citron Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and liver and ease heaviness

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls (one day's serving)

Simple Stir-Fried Mung Bean Sprouts

Home-Style Dishes

Simple Stir-Fried Mung Bean Sprouts

A light, cooling dish traditionally chosen to clear damp-heat and ease urinary discomfort

⏱ 10 min 2 servings

Prosperity Soup (Fat Choy Hou Si Soup)

Prosperity Soup (Fat Choy Hou Si Soup)

A savory soup traditionally chosen to settle the stomach after rich, heaty holiday eating

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (about 3–4 servings)

Pheasant, Abalone and Carrot Soup

Pheasant, Abalone and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys for those managing blood sugar

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (1 pot)

Niu Da Li, Kuan Jin Teng and Pork-Tailbone Soup

Niu Da Li, Kuan Jin Teng and Pork-Tailbone Soup

Traditionally used to support the liver and kidneys and strengthen sinews and bones

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls (1 pot)

Hawthorn, Cassia Bark and Brown Sugar Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hawthorn, Cassia Bark and Brown Sugar Tea

Traditionally warms a cold stomach and eases chilly cramping pain

⏱ 35 min About 3 cups

Walnut, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Walnut, Lily Bulb and Partridge Soup

Traditionally nourishes the lungs and kidneys and soothes cough and wheeze

⏱ 2 hr 15 min About 4 bowls

Mulberry, Hawthorn and Glutinous Rice Congee

Congee & Porridge

Mulberry, Hawthorn and Glutinous Rice Congee

Traditionally nourishes the liver and supports those with fatty-liver concerns

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 2–3 servings

Mulberry Honey Paste

Home-Style Dishes

Mulberry Honey Paste

Traditionally used to support the kidney, calm the mind and aid restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 45 min About 1 jar (many servings, 1 tbsp twice daily)

Hawthorn Twin-Flower Honey Drink

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Hawthorn Twin-Flower Honey Drink

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

⏱ 20 min 2 cups

Fo-ti, Polygonatum, Goji & Black Bean Soup

Fo-ti, Polygonatum, Goji & Black Bean Soup

Traditionally supports the liver and kidneys and nourishes the blood for healthy hair

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4 to 5 bowls

Baby Corn, Chayote and Fresh Fish Soup

Baby Corn, Chayote and Fresh Fish Soup

A clearing, diuretic soup traditionally used to support those with kidney concerns

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Garlic, Wild Amaranth and Lean Pork Soup

Garlic, Wild Amaranth and Lean Pork Soup

A savory family soup traditionally used to support gut health during enterovirus season

⏱ 30 min 3–4 bowls

Bayberry (Yangmei) Wine

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Bayberry (Yangmei) Wine

A sweet-tart infused wine traditionally used to harmonize the stomach and aid digestion

Home-Style Sea Cucumber

Home-Style Dishes

Home-Style Sea Cucumber

Traditionally nourishes yin and supports the kidneys

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Millettia, Eucommia, Chestnut and Conch Soup

Millettia, Eucommia, Chestnut and Conch Soup

Traditionally supports the kidneys and strengthens tendons and bones

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Chinese Yam, Goji and Dried Scallop Double-Boiled Sea Cucumber

Chinese Yam, Goji and Dried Scallop Double-Boiled Sea Cucumber

Traditionally used to nourish the kidneys and support the complexion

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum and Cistanche Congee

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam, Polygonatum and Cistanche Congee

Traditionally used to boost qi and nourish the kidneys

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 1 pot (congee)

Astragalus Codonopsis Morinda Soup (bei qi dang shen ba ji tang)

Astragalus Codonopsis Morinda Soup (bei qi dang shen ba ji tang)

Traditionally tonifies qi, supports spleen and kidney

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Fresh Cereus Flower Soup (xian ba wang hua tang)

Fresh Cereus Flower Soup (xian ba wang hua tang)

Traditionally clears stomach-intestinal heat

⏱ 2 hr 15 min about 4 bowls

Shiitake, Mixed Nuts and Red Date Soup

Shiitake, Mixed Nuts and Red Date Soup

Traditionally used to support the kidneys and ease a weak, achy lower back

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 5 bowls