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Respiratory & Lung Wellness

Soups

Green Olive, Green Radish, Fig, and Sweet Almond Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, soothing the throat, and supporting detoxification

⏱ 105 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Asparagus Root, Ophiopogon Root, and Loquat Leaf Tea

Traditionally associated with nourishing lung yin, clearing heat, and soothing respiratory mucous membranes

⏱ 40 min 3 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Yu Ping Feng (Jade Screen) Herb Congee

Traditionally associated with tonifying lung and spleen qi, strengthening the body's surface defences, and supporting immune resilience

⏱ 60 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mint, Coriander, Ginger and Brown Sugar Tea

Traditionally used to ease early cold and flu symptoms

⏱ 15 min 2–3 cups

Soups

Dioscorea, Goji, Dried Scallop and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, nourish the lungs, and support children's immunity

⏱ 110 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Angelica, Ginger and Lamb Soup

Traditionally used to warm yang, nourish blood, and improve circulation

⏱ 135 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Green Olive, Mandarin Cake and Sweet Almond Tea

Traditionally used to ease children's cough, phlegm, and airway sensitivity

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Salt-Steamed Orange

Traditionally used to ease heat-type cough, dissolve phlegm, and soothe a sore throat

⏱ 25 min 1 serving

Soups

Cabbage and Mung Bean Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat, supporting immunity, and soothing sore throats

⏱ 70 min 3–4 bowls (eat the solids too)

Soups

Glehnia, Sea Polygonatum, Apple, Pear and Fig Soup

traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, moistening dryness, and soothing the respiratory tract

⏱ 75 min ~4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Wampee Leaf, Ginger and Brown Sugar Tea

traditionally associated with warming the body and supporting resistance to seasonal influenza

⏱ 40 min ~4 cups

Soups

Dendrobium and Glehnia Root Soup with Carrot and Preserved Duck Gizzard

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, and supporting digestive health

⏱ 110 min 4 bowls (serves the whole family)

Soups

Tiger Milk Mushroom, Cordyceps Flower and Almond Quail Soup

traditionally associated with strengthening lung qi and supporting children's natural immunity

⏱ 110 min 4 bowls (whole family)

Soups

Lingzhi, American Ginseng & Dendrobium Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, reduce internal heat, and support immunity for those who stay up late

⏱ 75 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Houttuynia Cordata & Poached Egg Soup

Traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, supporting respiratory health, and strengthening immunity in children

⏱ 20 min 1 bowl (1 serving; scale proportionally)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Ginger & Pear Water with Honey

Traditionally used to warm the stomach, relieve cough, and soothe respiratory inflammation

⏱ 25 min About 2 cups

Soups

Turmeric & Basil Fish Head Soup

Traditionally associated with reducing inflammation, relieving headache, and supporting immunity

⏱ 45 min 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Chrysanthemum Licorice Green Tea

Traditionally used to support respiratory health and immune defence

⏱ 13 min 1 cup / 2–3 re-steeps

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Green Olive, Golden Monk Fruit & Snow Pear Water

Traditionally used to clear lung heat, soothe dry or sore throat, and relieve dry cough and respiratory sensitivity

⏱ 40 min About 4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Purslane (Ma Chi Xian) Congee

Traditionally associated with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory support, protecting lung tissue, and helping prevent fibrotic changes after respiratory infection

⏱ 70 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Monk Fruit Flower Tea with Honey

Traditionally associated with clearing heat and dampness, relieving cough, calming the lungs, and dissolving phlegm

⏱ 8 min 1–2 cups

Soups

Lotus Root, Carrot, Chestnut and Fig Soup

Traditionally supports immune function and general vitality; sweet and nourishing

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4-5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Eleutherococcus, Goji Berry and Red Date Tea

Traditionally supports immune function, energy, and resistance to fatigue

⏱ 25 min 3 bowls

Soups

Smilax, Ground Mouse Root, and Millettia Pork Rib Soup

traditionally used to support heat-clearing, dampness-draining, and detoxifying

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls