Wellness topic · page 6

Liver Wellness

Herbal & Flower Teas

Jasmine Chrysanthemum Tea (mo li hua ju hua cha)

Traditionally eases tension and calms liver-heat

⏱ 7 min 1 pot

Herbal & Flower Teas

Chrysanthemum Lotus-Plumule Tea (ju hua lian zi xin cha)

Traditionally calms liver-heat and clears heart-fire

⏱ 7 min 1 pot

Soups

Morinda, Millettia and Pork-Tail Bone Soup

Traditionally used to support the liver, kidneys and a weak lower back and legs

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Jiaogulan and Red Date Congee

Traditionally supports liver health and is taken to help prevent fatty liver

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Gambir Vine, Chrysanthemum and Hawthorn Tea

Traditionally calms the liver and supports healthy blood pressure

⏱ 25 min 2–3 cups

Soups

Dang Shen, Lotus Seed and Fox Nut Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen and is associated with easing loose stools

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Gastrodia, Polygonatum and Walnut Soup

traditionally associated with calming liver wind, nourishing blood, and supporting relief from migraines and dizziness

⏱ 75 min 2 bowls (serves 1–2)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mimosa (He Huan) Flower and Rose Tea

Traditionally soothes the liver and calms a low, stuck mood

⏱ 7 min 1 pot (1 serving)

Congee & Porridge

Radish Seed (Lai Fu Zi) Congee

Traditionally helps move stagnant food and ease a full, bloated stomach

⏱ 45 min 2–3 bowls (1 pot)

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Candied Citron Peel, Aged Tangerine Peel and Poria Tea

Traditionally soothes the liver, moves the qi and transforms phlegm

⏱ 48 min 2–3 cups (1 pot)

Soups

Honeysuckle and Polygonum Chinense Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat and damp and ease damp-heat diarrhea

⏱ 25 min 1 serving

Herbal & Flower Teas

Roselle, Licorice, Goji and Chrysanthemum Tea

Traditionally used to clear the liver, brighten the eyes and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 15 min 2 servings

Soups

Lingzhi, Astragalus and Poria Soup

traditionally supports liver function and spleen-stomach qi in chronic hepatitis

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3 bowls / 2 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Eucommia (Du Zhong) Tea

traditionally supports liver-fire calming and blood pressure balance

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls / 2 servings

Soups

Dried Persimmon, Goji and Walnut Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and support darker, healthier hair

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2 bowls

Soups

Tea-Tree Mushroom (Agrocybe), Black Bean and Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the kidneys and ease water retention

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Jiaogulan (Gynostemma) and Corn Kernel Soup

Traditionally used to support the spleen and healthy blood lipids

⏱ 30 min 2 bowls

Soups

Winter Melon, Fresh Lotus Seed and Wild Duck Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, replenish deficiency and promote urination

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Chinese Celery and Red Date Soup

Traditionally used to clear heart-fire and calm 'liver-yang' dizziness in people with high blood pressure

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls (one day's portion)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Fingered-Citron (Fo Shou), Ginger and Red Date Tea

Traditionally used to soothe the 'liver' and move qi, easing stomach discomfort

⏱ 20 min 2 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Pomelo Stewed Chicken

Traditionally used to wake the appetite and ease indigestion and fullness

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 1 stewing pot (about 4 bowls)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose, Jasmine and Osmanthus Flower Tea

traditionally used to ease liver-stomach tension and bloating

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

Soups

Lotus Root, Black Bean and Dried Octopus Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver blood and support healthy hair

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Pseudostellaria, Goji, Dendrobium and Dried Conch Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and stomach yin, support clear vision

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls