Wellness topic · page 23

Respiratory & Lung Wellness

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

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

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

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

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

Soups

Three-Bean Beetroot Soup

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

⏱ 2 hr 40 min 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

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

Soups

Polygonatum, Lily Bulb, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten dryness, and support lung health

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls

Soups

Loquat, Snow Fungus, Goji Berry and Red Date Soup

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs, nourish the skin, and support eye health

⏱ 50 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

White Peony and Cinnamon Twig Tea

Traditionally used to support relief from allergic rhinitis symptoms and harmonise the body's defences

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Scallion and Fermented Soybean Soup

Traditionally used to support recovery from colds in constitutionally weak individuals by tonifying qi and dispersing surface pathogens

⏱ 30 min 2 bowls

Soups

Isatis Leaf Mung Bean Soup; Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Coix Water

Two traditional summer drinks used to support flu prevention, clear heat, and resolve dampness

⏱ 85 min 3–4 bowls each recipe

Soups

Houttuynia and Fig Soup

traditionally used to clear lung heat, ease cough, and support respiratory comfort

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Snow Ear Fig Papaya Sweet Soup

traditionally used to nourish the lungs, support skin hydration, aid digestion, and gently ease constipation

⏱ 65 min 4 bowls

Soups

Old Cucumber Mung Bean Barley Dried Scallop Pork Soup

traditionally used to relieve summer heat, support fluid replenishment, clear dampness, and nourish the digestive system

⏱ 140 min 5 bowls