Wellness topic · page 11

Sleep & Calm

Congee & Porridge

Dried Oyster Congee (Hao Chi Zhou)

Traditionally used to nourish yin, calm the mind, support the blood and lower internal heat

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Tofu Skin Water Chestnut Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat, supporting digestion, and calming internal heat-related discomfort

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Green Olive, Green Daikon & Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to clear lung heat and soothe throat discomfort

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Plum Blossom, Fa Xia & Tangerine Cake Tea

Traditionally used to ease the sensation of something stuck in the throat and support emotional wellbeing

⏱ 70 min 2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Loquat and Rock Sugar Tea

traditionally used to soothe coughs, cool lung heat, and relieve dry throat

⏱ 40 min 2–3 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Albizia Flower, Asparagus Root and Red Date Tea

traditionally used to soothe liver qi stagnation and support hormonal balance associated with breast tenderness

⏱ 25 min 2 cups / 1 small pot

Soups

Spiral Seaweed and Tomato Soup

traditionally associated with supporting healthy weight, calming inflammation, and nourishing the blood

⏱ 15 min 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Banana Flower Tea

traditionally used to calm liver heat and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 30 min about 3–4 cups / 1 pot

Soups

Fresh Dendrobium, Reed Root, and Ophiopogon Soup

traditionally used to support yin recovery and soothe residual heat after a child's fever

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls (1–2 child servings)

Home-Style Dishes

Longan American Ginseng Paste (Yu Ling Gao)

Supports blood nourishment and mental calm

⏱ 4 hr 15 min 1 jar (about 10–12 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose and Jasmine Flower Tea

Supports digestive ease and stress relief

⏱ 7 min 1 pot (1–2 cups)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Chrysanthemum, Cassia Seed and Lotus Leaf Tea

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat, supporting healthy blood pressure, and calming the liver

⏱ 15 min 1 pot / 2–3 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose, Jasmine and Osmanthus Flower Tea

Traditionally used to soothe stomach discomfort, ease bloating, calm the mood, and support skin radiance

⏱ 10 min 1 pot / 2–3 cups

Soups

Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Longan and Goji Berry Soup

Traditionally used to calm the mind, ease restlessness and poor sleep, and support emotional steadiness

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Red Date and Wheat Berry Soup

traditionally used to nourish the heart, calm the mind, and support restful sleep

⏱ 3 hr 35 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Jiaogulan Rose Green Tea

Traditionally used to ease fatigue and support calm focus

⏱ 7 min 1 pot (about 2 cups)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mulberry Sour Jujube Seed Tea

traditionally associated with calming the mind, supporting sleep and easing nervous fatigue

⏱ 20 min 1 cup / 1 serving

Soups

Green Olive, Green Radish, Water Chestnut & Pork Shin Soup

traditionally used to clear heat, soothe sore throat, detoxify, and support bone development in children

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls / whole family

Home-Style Dishes

Walnut-Stuffed Medjool Dates

traditionally associated with nourishing the brain, calming coughs, and providing sustained energy from natural fruit sugars

⏱ 10 min as many as desired / 1 small batch

Home-Style Dishes

Selfheal Spike and Wild Honeysuckle Herbal Wash

traditionally used to soothe itching, calm skin inflammation, and support comfort in eczema-prone skin

⏱ 25 min 1 pot (~2 litres) for 1–2 days of use

Herbal & Flower Teas

Apple Blossom, Jasmine, and Osmanthus Tea

Traditionally associated with easing menstrual discomfort, calming mood, and supporting hormonal balance

⏱ 7 min 1–2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Whole Lotus Seed and Juncus Herb Tea

Traditionally used to support calm sleep and ease nighttime restlessness in children

⏱ 40 min 1–2 small bowls (enough for one child per dose)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Bamboo Shavings and Dried Tangerine Peel Tea

Traditionally used to calm stomach heat, ease nausea, and support recovery from stroke or postnatal over-supplementation

⏱ 20 min 1–2 cups

Soups

American Ginseng and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to support calm nerves, ease anxiety, and nourish qi and yin

⏱ 135 min 3–4 bowls