Wellness topic · page 9

Sleep & Calm

Congee & Porridge

Fresh Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Millet Congee

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

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls / 2 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Ophiopogon Goji Lotus Plumule Tea

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

⏱ 25 min 2 cups

Soups

Fresh Lily Mung Bean Sweet Soup

traditionally used to clear summer heat, calm the mind, and support restful sleep

⏱ 65 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Lily Bulb and Lotus Seed Sweet Soup

traditionally used to clear heat, calm the heart, and support restful sleep

⏱ 45 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hawthorn, Toasted Malt & Ophiopogon Tea (Shan Zha Mai Ya Mai Dong Tea)

traditionally supports digestion and eases food stagnation; soothes a dry, parched throat

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 4 cups (for the whole family)

Home-Style Dishes

Cold Marinated Indian Aster (Ma Lan Tou) with Spiced Tofu

traditionally used to clear heat, support healthy blood pressure, and soothe the throat

⏱ 20 min 2–3 servings

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Tangerine Peel, Apricot Kernel and Steamed Pear

traditionally used to dissolve phlegm and soothe a cough

⏱ 45 min 1–2 servings

Soups

Wheat Berry, Black Bean and Polygonum Vine Soup

traditionally used to calm the mind and support better sleep

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 2 bowls

Soups

Dangshen, Goji & Quail Soup

traditionally associated with supporting energy, nourishing the spleen-stomach, and calming the mind

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Toasted Sour Jujube Seed & Arborvitae Seed Congee

traditionally associated with calming the mind, supporting restful sleep, and relieving anxious heart palpitations

⏱ 45 min 2 servings (morning and evening)

Soups

Astragalus, Ligusticum and Fish Head Soup

traditionally used to nourish qi and blood, support mental clarity, and promote a calm mind

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Goji and Sour Jujube Seed Tea (Qi Zi Zao Ren Cha)

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

⏱ 25 min 1–2 cups

Soups

Ginkgo Nut, Walnut, Almond and Pork Lung Soup

Traditionally supports lung nourishment, calming persistent cough and wheeze

⏱ 150 min 4–5 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Steamed Onion Juice

traditionally used to soothe persistent cough in children and adults

⏱ 35 min about 1 tablespoon of concentrated juice per onion

Soups

Sheng Di, Mai Dong and Yu Zhu Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, relieving fatigue, and calming restlessness

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls (2 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mulberry Tea

traditionally associated with calming the mind and supporting sleep quality

⏱ 7 min 1 cup

Soups

Solomon's Seal and Brain-Tonic Soup (Yu Zhu Yi Zhi Tang)

traditionally associated with calming restlessness and nourishing the mind in children

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Schisandra, Codonopsis, Longan and Lotus Seed Tea

traditionally associated with calming anxiety, easing low mood, and supporting restful sleep

⏱ 65 min 2 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Lotus Seed and Poria Quail Soup

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

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Lily Bulb, Goji Berry and Abalone Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, calming the mind and supporting those with anxious, overheated constitutions

⏱ 135 min 3 bowls

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Fritillaria and Honey Steamed Pear

traditionally used to help soothe dry lingering coughs after illness

⏱ 70 min 1 serving

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum, and Stevia Leaf Tea

traditionally associated with calming liver heat, supporting clear eyesight, and benefiting blood sugar and blood pressure

⏱ 11 min 2 bowls / 1–2 servings

Soups

Yin-Nourishing Autumn Soup

traditionally used to moisten dryness, soothe the throat, and support respiratory comfort in dry weather

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Black Bean, Wheat and Pigeon Soup

traditionally used to tonify qi, calm the heart, and help reduce excessive sweating

⏱ 135 min 3–4 bowls