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Liver Wellness

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Congee & Porridge

Schisandra and Red Date Congee

Traditionally supports liver function and eases liver strain

⏱ 55 min 2 servings a day

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Chili-Leaf, Goji and Chicken-Offal Soup

Chili-Leaf, Goji and Chicken-Offal Soup

Traditionally nourishes the liver, supports vision and warms the stomach

⏱ 35 min About 4 bowls

Rose and Jasmine (Su Xin) Flower Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose and Jasmine (Su Xin) Flower Tea

Traditionally soothes the liver, eases tension and settles the stomach

⏱ 9 min 1 pot

Prepared He Shou Wu, Goji and E Jiao Millet Congee

Congee & Porridge

Prepared He Shou Wu, Goji and E Jiao Millet Congee

Traditionally nourishes the liver and kidneys and supports essence and blood

⏱ 60 min 2–3 bowls

Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Job's Tears Congee

Congee & Porridge

Hyacinth Bean, Lotus Seed and Job's Tears Congee

Traditionally strengthens digestion and supports gentle drainage

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Yin Chen, Dandelion and Corn Silk Soup

Yin Chen, Dandelion and Corn Silk Soup

Traditionally clears damp-heat and supports the gallbladder

⏱ 40 min 3 servings (1 day)

Apple, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Apple, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Traditionally strengthens digestion and moistens the lungs

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

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

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)

Three-Treasure Tea (Pu-erh, Chrysanthemum, Luo Han Guo)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Three-Treasure Tea (Pu-erh, Chrysanthemum, Luo Han Guo)

Traditionally used to calm the liver and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 15 min 1 pot (re-steepable)

Finger-Citron Flower and Amomum Tea

Herbal & Flower Teas

Finger-Citron Flower and Amomum Tea

Traditionally used to soothe a tight, bloated stomach brought on by stress

⏱ 17 min 1 small pot (about 1 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

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

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

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