Wellness topic · page 15

Respiratory & Lung Wellness

Herbal & Flower Teas

Burdock Honey Tea

Traditionally used to clear throat heat, ease inflammation, and support healthy cholesterol and bowel function

⏱ 10 min 1 cup (re-steepable)

Soups

Watercress, Almond and Fig Pork Lung Soup

traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, easing dry cough, and supporting bowel regularity

⏱ 200 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Pomelo Peel Braised Pork Ribs

traditionally associated with supporting digestion, moving qi, and dissolving phlegm

⏱ 50 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Fritillary Powder Steamed Persimmon Cake

traditionally used to dissolve phlegm, ease airway spasms, and relieve persistent cough in children and adults

⏱ 15 min 2 servings (2 stuffed persimmon cakes)

Soups

Green Radish, Water Chestnut, Fig and Pork Shin Soup

traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, soothing sore throat, and supporting lung and stomach health

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Soups

Glehnia Root and Hai Polygonatum Pork Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, clear lung heat, and ease dryness and restlessness

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Mustard Greens with Roast Pork, Garlic and Fermented Black Beans

traditionally associated with warming the middle burner, stimulating appetite, and clearing phlegm

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Dried Mussel, Ginger and Stir-Fried Black Bean

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, support blood, and ease the cold fatigue associated with heavy menstruation

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 1–2 servings

Soups

Yacon, Pear, Sweet Almond and Fig Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat, moistening the lungs, and supporting skin health

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Hairy Melon, Hyacinth Bean and Pan-Fried Small Sea Fish Soup

traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, support the kidneys, promote fluid drainage, and ease postpartum constipation

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Spearmint, Ginger and Black Bean Egg Soup

warms the stomach, supports circulation, and helps dispel windchill

⏱ 35 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Wolfberry, Longan and Velvet Antler Stew

traditionally associated with warming kidney yang and supporting circulation in those with cold limbs and constitutional weakness

⏱ 190 min 1 serving (double-boiled broth)

Congee & Porridge

Three-Seed Congee (San Zi Zhou)

traditionally associated with descending lung qi, dissolving phlegm, and relieving cough with congestion in children

⏱ 40 min 2–3 bowls of congee

Herbal & Flower Teas

Scrophularia, Ophiopogon and Licorice Tea

Traditionally used to soothe throat discomfort and reduce sticky phlegm

⏱ 50 min 2 bowls / 1 day's serving

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Chinese Yam, Goji Berry and Quail Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the spleen, lungs, and vision; may support immunity

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 3–4 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Honey and Dark Sugar Preserved Kumquat

Traditionally associated with soothing the throat, supporting digestion, and relieving cough

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 1 glass jar (keeps in refrigerator; steeping improves over 1 month)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Yellow Fungus Pear Jujube Tea

traditionally nourishes yin, moistens the lungs, and supports skin and energy after childbirth

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls (serves 1–2)

Soups

Spearmint Black Bean Egg Soup

traditionally warms the stomach, dispels wind, and supports blood nourishment

⏱ 1 hr 25 min 2–3 bowls (serves 2)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Maidong and Smoked Plum Tea

traditionally supports fluid replenishment and reduces summer thirst

⏱ 35 min 2 cups

Home-Style Dishes

Sweet Pepper and Garlic Stir-Fried Lamb Slices with Cloud Ear Fungus

traditionally supports warming the stomach and easing cold-type aches in the limbs

⏱ 25 min 2 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Magnolia Bud, Honeysuckle and Chrysanthemum Honey Tea

traditionally used to support nasal passage comfort, reduce sneezing, and relieve thick nasal discharge

⏱ 10 min 1–2 cups / 1 serving

Salads & Cold Dishes

Cold Hand-Torn Chicken with Cucumber and Sesame-Mustard Sauce

a refreshing, appetite-stimulating summer salad with a tangy sesame and mustard dressing

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Glehnia Two-Winter Lean Pork Soup

traditionally used to nourish lung yin, moisten dryness, and support respiratory comfort

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Reed Root and Perilla Leaf Tea

traditionally used to support the immune system and help prevent colds, especially in children

⏱ 20 min 2 cups