Recipe category · page 5

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fresh Hawthorn Berry Drink (Shan Zha Lu)

Traditionally used to support digestion, reduce food stagnation, and promote healthy circulation

⏱ 20 min Approximately 3 cups / 2–3 servings

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

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Reed Root, Barley, Honeysuckle & Pear Drink

traditionally associated with clearing lung and stomach heat, supporting immunity, and easing discomfort around vaccination

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls (for one child's daily serving)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Loofah, Water Chestnut and Dace Fish Paste Stir-fry

traditionally associated with relieving summer heat, clearing the heart, and providing light, refreshing nourishment

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Wheatgrass Powder Blended with Green Pepper and Apple Juice

traditionally associated with blood alkalising, digestive support and antioxidant nourishment

⏱ 5 min 1 glass

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Beetroot Apple Fresh Juice

traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, nourishing the blood, and brightening the complexion

⏱ 10 min 1–2 glasses (serves 1–2)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Water Bamboo with Carrot, Black Fungus and Snow Peas

traditionally supports healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings as a side dish

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Green Pepper and Carrot Juice

Traditionally associated with supporting blood pressure, circulation, and skin nourishment

⏱ 5 min 1 glass per serving; 3 times per week recommended

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Bitter Melon and Apple Juice

traditionally used to support digestion and metabolic health

⏱ 5 min 1 glass (approx. 200 ml)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Cherry Infused Wine

Traditionally used to support joint health and ease wind-damp pain

approximately 1 litre of infused wine (multiple servings)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Mulberry-Almond Drink (Sang Xing Yin)

traditionally used to clear wind-heat, moisten the lungs, and ease a dry cough with little or no phlegm

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Water Chestnut and Barley Soy Milk

traditionally used to clear stomach heat and support fresh breath

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Celery, Water Chestnut and Free-Range Chicken Stir-Fry

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure and providing a light, refreshing everyday dish

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Black Bean Juice

traditionally associated with regulating blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, and supporting kidney and liver health

⏱ 1 hr 45 min about 3 cups (drink across 1 day)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Ginger Juice Milk Pudding (Jiang Zhi Zhuang Nai)

A warming, nourishing dessert traditionally associated with supporting digestion and skin vitality

⏱ 30 min 2 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Watercress and Monk Fruit Water

Traditionally clears heat and moistens dryness

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Cordyceps and South Jujube Rice Wine

traditionally associated with supporting kidney yang and yin, nourishing qi and blood, and promoting overall vitality

⏱ 720 hr 1 bottle (approx. 750 ml), taken 2 tablespoons twice daily

Tonic Drinks & Waters

American Ginseng, Ophiopogon and Schisandra Drink

Traditionally used to boost qi, nourish yin and support memory

⏱ 50 min 2 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Stir-Fried Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Asparagus

Traditionally used to clear heat and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Bayberry (Yangmei) Wine

A sweet-tart infused wine traditionally used to harmonize the stomach and aid digestion

1 jar

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Hawthorn Twin-Flower Honey Drink

Traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure, blood lipids and cholesterol

⏱ 20 min 2 cups

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Sugarcane, Carrot, Coriander and Coix Water

A cooling drink traditionally given to children with chickenpox to clear heat and ease the rash

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 5–6 bowls (family pot)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Red-Wine Braised Prawns with Onion, Tomato and Pepper

A warming, celebratory dish for cold-feeling days

⏱ 35 min 1 large plate (3–4 servings)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Longan Wine

Traditionally nourishes the blood, calms the spirit and supports a healthy complexion

1 large jar