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Respiratory & Lung Wellness

Congee & Porridge

Beancurd Skin, Ginkgo and Tangerine Peel Congee

Traditionally used to support the lungs and ease chronic cough or wheezing associated with lung deficiency

⏱ 55 min 2–3 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Kumquat and Lemon Honey Preserve

Traditionally associated with strengthening immunity and supporting respiratory health; also used for cold prevention

⏱ 40 min 1 jar (enough for 3–4 months of daily use; 2 tablespoons per serving)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Golden Monk Fruit and Licorice Tea

Traditionally associated with soothing a dry, irritated throat and supporting the lungs after excessive smoking or alcohol

⏱ 25 min 3 cups / 1 day's supply

Herbal & Flower Teas

Tangerine Cake, Tangerine Peel, Ginger and Date Tea

Traditionally used to relieve persistent cough and clear phlegm in children, especially cough that worsens at night or lingers after a cold

⏱ 50 min 2 cups (1 child's daily serving)

Soups

Chayote, Poria and Grass Carp Tail Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the body's defences during outbreaks of hand-foot-mouth disease

⏱ 55 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Golden Monk Fruit, Lily Bulb and Snow Pear Tea

Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, calming the mind, and relieving dry cough or throat irritation from insufficient sleep or smoking

⏱ 40 min 3 cups / 1 day's supply

Herbal & Flower Teas

Purple-Skin Garlic & Dried Tangerine Tea

traditionally used to help relieve whooping cough and stubborn cough in children, with antimicrobial properties

⏱ 25 min 1 pot (2 bowls)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Carrot and Red Date Water

traditionally used to soothe persistent cough in children, support immunity, and ease allergic cough

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Chayote and Fresh Fish Soup

traditionally used to strengthen immunity, support healthy blood sugar and blood pressure, and nourish the whole family

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

Soups

Cilantro, Ginger, Pickled Cucumber and Grass Carp Broth

traditionally used at the first sign of a cold or flu to dispel wind-cold, ease sore throat, and support recovery

⏱ 20 min 2–3 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Dragon Tongue Leaf, Stone Wampee, Apple and Pear Drink

traditionally used to soothe cough, ease sore throat, and support recovery after a wind-heat cold

⏱ 70 min about 3 bowls

Soups

Garland Chrysanthemum, Ginger and Grass Carp Broth

traditionally used to warm the stomach, ease bloating, promote appetite, and support restful sleep

⏱ 25 min 1 pot / 3–4 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Wampee Leaf Tea

traditionally associated with supporting the body's defences against seasonal flu and clearing wind-heat

⏱ 25 min about 4 bowls

Soups

Watercress, Golden Monk Fruit and Pork Shin Soup

traditionally used to moisten the lungs, clear phlegm, soothe a sore or hoarse throat, and support bowel regularity

⏱ 135 min about 4 bowls / 3–4 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fish Wort and Red Date Water

Traditionally used to support the respiratory tract and soothe persistent cough in children

⏱ 25 min 2 bowls (1 day's serving)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Loquat Leaf, Dragon Tongue Leaf, Dried Tangerine and Pear Water

Traditionally used to clear heat, dissolve phlegm, and gently support thyroid-related neck swelling; also helpful for dry throat and persistent cough

⏱ 70 min 3–4 bowls (3–4 servings)

Soups

Fresh Mulberry, Dendrobium, Cordyceps Flower and Pork Soup

Traditionally used to nourish stomach yin, generate fluids, and support digestion when the body feels dry and depleted

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls (serves 3–4)

Soups

Three-Bean Beetroot Soup

Traditionally used to support the body's defences during measles season

⏱ 2 hr 40 min 4 bowls

Soups

Sand Ginseng, Jade Bamboo, Snow Lotus Seed and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs, nourish yin, and support skin radiance

⏱ 1 hr 45 min About 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Water Chestnut, Sugarcane and Carrot Water

Traditionally used to clear internal heat, support urination, and cool the body in warm seasons

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Bai Ji, Snow Fungus and Apricot Kernel Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to stop bleeding in the lungs, moisten and soothe a dry cough, and support recovery from lung conditions including tuberculosis

⏱ 1 hr 3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum & Reed Root Tea

Traditionally used to support the body against wind-heat colds and soothe dry, irritated throats

⏱ 15 min 1 bowl (1 serving)

Soups

Tu Fuling, Old Cucumber & Red Bean Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, drain dampness, and support the body after a cold that lingers

⏱ 135 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Houttuynia, Tangerine Peel & Honey Date Drink

Traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, dissolving phlegm, and supporting the respiratory tract

⏱ 30 min 2–3 bowls