Wellness topic · page 7

Liver Wellness

Home-Style Dishes

He Shou Wu, Goji and Four-Herb Chicken Stew

traditionally used to nourish liver blood, support healthy hair and complexion

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Honey-Preserved Kumquats (Mi Jin Ju)

Traditionally supports relief of cough, indigestion, and post-alcohol discomfort; associated with liver detoxification and skin health

1 large jar (from 3 lb kumquats); use 2–3 fruits per serving

Home-Style Dishes

Green-Kernel Black Soybeans Steeped in Vinegar

Traditionally used to support the kidneys and boost vital energy (qi)

1 jar

Congee & Porridge

Corn, Hyacinth Bean and Red Date Congee

Traditionally used to support fluid balance and ease mild water retention

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 1 pot (2–3 servings)

Congee & Porridge

Century Egg and Dried Mussel Congee

Traditionally used to clear heat, support the liver and kidneys, and help those with high blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 1 pot (2–3 servings)

Soups

Chicken Gizzard Lining, Hawthorn and Malt Soup

Traditionally supports appetite and eases that overfull feeling

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Stir-Fried Fresh Lily Bulb, Goji Berries and Snow Peas

Traditionally supports the liver, the eyes and a calm mind

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Soy Milk, Walnut and Black Sesame Paste

traditionally associated with nourishing skin, supporting liver and kidney health, and reducing the appearance of age spots

⏱ 20 min 1 serving

Soups

Huai Yam, Goji & Quail Soup

Traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen, liver, and kidneys to support resistance to illness

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Morinda Root & Loranthus Chicken Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys and strengthening sinews and bones

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Morinda, Euryale, Achyranthes and Pork Bone Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, support lower-back strength, and ease joint stiffness

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Black Bean Juice

traditionally associated with regulating blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, and supporting kidney and liver health

⏱ 1 hr 45 min about 3 cups (drink across 1 day)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Goji Berry Chrysanthemum Tea

traditionally used to nourish the liver and eyes, and support immunity

⏱ 7 min 1 cup / 1 mug

Soups

Lotus Seed, Poria and Schisandra Berry Soup (Lian Zi Fu Shen Wu Wei Zi Tang)

traditionally used to calm the mind, support liver enzyme balance, and ease fatigue and insomnia in those managing fatty liver

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls (1 serving)

Home-Style Dishes

Fresh Daylily and Chicken Stir-Fry

a light seasonal stir-fry that nourishes blood, supports the liver, and calms the mind — with important safe-preparation guidance

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Huai Shan, Goji, Sea Cucumber & Dried Scallop Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally used to nourish kidney essence and support vitality

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

He Shou Wu, Walnut, Black Sesame, Goji and Longan Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidneys, support memory and brain vitality in both children and older adults

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Pearl Oyster Meat and Green-Lip Abalone Soup

traditionally used to nourish the liver, support eye health, and promote general vitality

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Celery, Shiitake Mushroom and Prawn Ball Stir-Fry

a nourishing everyday stir-fry traditionally associated with supporting tendons, bones and liver-kidney health

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Soups

He Shou Wu, Huang Jing, Sheng Di, and Egg Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys to support hair health and skin radiance

⏱ 60 min 2 servings (or 1 person over 2 days)

Home-Style Dishes

Mulberry Honey Concentrate (Sang Shen Mi Zhi)

traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidneys to support vision, hair health, and regular digestion

⏱ 105 min 1 bottle (multiple daily servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Colored Chrysanthemum Honey Tea (Cai Ju Mi Cha)

traditionally associated with clearing liver heat, supporting eye comfort, and calming the mind

⏱ 10 min 1 cup

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mulberry, Goji Berry, and Red Date Tea

traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney essence to support vision, blood health, and hair vitality

⏱ 25 min 1–2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose, Jasmine, and Silk Tree Flower Tea

Traditionally used to ease emotional tension, lift mood, and support healthy liver qi flow

⏱ 10 min 1–2 cups