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Respiratory & Lung Wellness

Soups

Salted Lemon, Winter Melon, Cowpea and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to whet the appetite and ease fluid retention

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Monk Fruit, Watercress and Snakehead Fish Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, ease phlegm and calm a cough

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Guifei Chicken (gui fei ji)

A homely spiced cold dish

⏱ 6 hr 1 chicken / 3–4 servings

Soups

Burdock Snow-Fungus Fig Pork-Bone Soup (niu bang xue er wu hua guo xi shi gu tang)

Traditionally clears heat and soothes the throat and lungs

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Scallion Fermented-Bean Tofu Soup (cong chi dou fu tang)

Traditionally disperses wind-cold at the first chill

⏱ 35 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Monk Fruit, Chrysanthemum and Chinese Olive Tea

Traditionally used to clear heat and soothe tired eyes and a dry throat

⏱ 25 min 3 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Zhu Zi Li Herb Tea (Pig's Hat Berry Tea)

traditionally associated with clearing phlegm and soothing a persistent cough

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls / 1 serving (drink across the day)

Soups

Fresh Lotus Pod, Winter Melon and Job's Tears Soup

Traditionally clears summer heat and supports healthy fluid balance

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Honeysuckle, Mai Dong and Fig Tea

Traditionally soothes the throat and is associated with easing chronic throat dryness

⏱ 20 min 1–2 cups

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Sha Shen, Yu Zhu and Partridge Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and is associated with moistening the lungs in dry seasons

⏱ 2 hr 15 min about 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Salted Kumquat Tea

Traditionally clears heat and is associated with soothing a sore, hoarse throat

⏱ 5 min 1 cup

Home-Style Dishes

Shiitake, Carrot and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Traditionally supports the lungs and throat, light and wholesome

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Lotus Seed, Fat Choy and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen and clears phlegm-heat, associated with blood-pressure support

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Dragon Tongue Leaf, Stone Huangpi and Carrot Soup

traditionally used to help clear heat, dissolve phlegm, and support relief from persistent coughing

⏱ 70 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Solomon's Seal, Ophiopogon and Partridge Soup

Traditionally moistens the lungs and nourishes against autumn dryness

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls (about 4 servings)

Congee & Porridge

Aged Tangerine Peel, Apricot Kernel and Barley Congee

Traditionally transforms phlegm, harmonizes the stomach and eases dizziness

⏱ 55 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

Night-Blooming Cereus, Carrot and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs and ease autumn dryness

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

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

Congee & Porridge

Pine Nut and Fig Congee

Traditionally used to replenish, moisten the lungs and ease the bowels

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 1 serving

Soups

Four-Seed Soup (Ginkgo, Pine Nut, Walnut, Peanut)

Traditionally used to support the kidneys and lungs and ease wheezing

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2 servings

Soups

Yacon, Fig and Apricot Kernel Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, moisten the lungs and ease the bowels

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 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

Herbal & Flower Teas

Three Jujube Tea (San Zao Cha)

Traditionally used to support respiratory comfort and nourish the blood in children with sensitive airways

⏱ 35 min 1–2 cups