Wellness topic · page 24

Everyday Balance

Herbal & Flower Teas

Apple, Chrysanthemum Flower & Fig Tea (Ping Guo Ju Hua Tang)

traditionally clears heat and supports skin clarity; nourishes and brightens

⏱ 55 min 4 cups

Soups

Gold-Silver Cabbage and Fig Soup

traditionally used to clear lung and stomach heat

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Tangerine Peel, Apricot Kernel and Steamed Pear

traditionally used to dissolve phlegm and soothe a cough

⏱ 45 min 1–2 servings

Congee & Porridge

Fresh Chinese Yam and Lean Pork Congee

traditionally associated with supporting blood sugar balance and digestive health

⏱ 55 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Astragalus, Goji Berry and Red Date Chicken Soup

traditionally associated with strengthening the body's defences and improving vitality

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Sea Cucumber and Flower Mushroom Braised Chicken

traditionally associated with nourishing the skin, supporting kidney health, and general vitality

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2–3 servings

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

Soups

Glehnia, Polygonatum, Lotus Seed & Barley Soup

traditionally associated with gently nourishing the spleen and stomach, supporting appetite and firmer stools in children

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Goji Leaf, Goji Berry & Pork Liver Soup

traditionally associated with clearing liver heat, brightening the eyes, and nourishing the liver and kidneys

⏱ 25 min 2–3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Black Sesame & Walnut Paste

traditionally associated with supporting bone density, nourishing the kidneys, and moistening the intestines

⏱ 30 min 4–6 servings

Soups

Lotus Root, Fig and Pork Spine Soup

traditionally used to nourish qi and blood and support neck and spine comfort

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

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

Mulberry Mistletoe, Mulberry Fruit, Goji and Black Bean Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, support hair vitality, and ease premature greying or hair loss

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Hemp Seed Paste (Huo Ma Ren Hu)

traditionally used to moisten the intestines, ease constipation, and gently nourish a depleted constitution

⏱ 20 min 1 serving

Soups

Snow Fungus, Papaya, Fig and Lean Pork Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs, supporting digestion, and moistening dry skin

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Laba Eight-Treasure Congee

traditionally used to warm the stomach and dispel cold in winter

⏱ 10 hr 4–6 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Bell Pepper and Black Iberico Pork Stir-Fry

a light everyday side dish traditionally associated with warming the stomach and supporting the spleen

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Fruit-Infused Garlic Vinegar (Suan Cu)

traditionally associated with supporting immunity, reducing blood lipids, and anti-aging; not a cure or treatment

1 jar — taken in small daily doses

Soups

Prince Ginseng and Adenophora Silkie Chicken Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and support recovery from dry cough

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Sprouted Grain, Malt and Pork Soup

supports digestion, eases bloating, and helps restore appetite

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root, Black Bean and Octopus Soup

Traditionally supports blood nourishment and hair health after childbirth

⏱ 140 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Ginkgo Nut, Walnut, Almond and Pork Lung Soup

Traditionally supports lung nourishment, calming persistent cough and wheeze

⏱ 150 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Wolfberry, African Sea Coconut and Partridge Soup (Huai Shan Qi Zi Hai Di Ye Zhe Gu Tang)

Traditionally associated with nourishing lung qi, reducing phlegm, and relieving persistent cough

⏱ 105 min 3–4 bowls