Wellness topic · page 3

Blood Nourishment

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Longan Wine

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

1 large jar

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mulberry Rock Sugar Tea

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and blood

⏱ 50 min 3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Longan and American Ginseng Tea

Traditionally used to nourish the heart blood and settle the mind

⏱ 9 min 1 pot (1 person)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Jiaogulan and Dangshen Tea

Traditionally used to support the liver and kidney and nourish qi and blood

⏱ 45 min 2 bowls (1 day)

Soups

Codonopsis, Longan and Eel Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, boost qi and nourish the blood

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Bean Sprout Stir-Fried Eel Strips

Traditionally used to nourish the blood and strengthen a tired, depleted body

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

Home-Style Dishes

Donkey-Hide Gelatin Tonic Paste (Gu Yuan Gao)

Traditionally nourishes yin and blood, supports a weak constitution

Several jars (a few weeks of daily 1–2 spoonfuls)

Congee & Porridge

Adenophora, Asparagus Root and Ophiopogon Congee (Sha Shen Er Dong Zhou)

Traditionally nourishes yin, moistens dryness and clears restlessness

⏱ 1 hr 1 pot

Soups

Chinese Yam, Yu Zhu, Shi Hu and Dried Conch Soup

Traditionally supports the spleen, nourishes yin and is associated with steadier blood sugar

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 1 pot (4 bowls)

Congee & Porridge

Prepared He Shou Wu, Goji and E Jiao Millet Congee

Traditionally nourishes the liver and kidneys and supports essence and blood

⏱ 60 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Astragalus Steamed Rice-Field Eel Soup

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood and supports recovery from weakness

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Soups

Cimicifuga, Black Bean and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally clears heat-toxin and nourishes the blood

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 3 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Dang Gui and Teal Duck Soup

Traditionally nourishes yin and blood and supports menstrual regularity

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Soups

Beetroot and Red Kidney Bean Soup

Traditionally used to support qi and blood and a healthy complexion

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Double-Boiled Fish Maw, Conch and Silkie Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish yin and blood and gently support the kidneys

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Yam and Goji Double-Boiled Teal Duck Soup

Traditionally used to nourish qi and blood and support recovery

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 1 pot (about 4 bowls)

Soups

Pheasant, Abalone and Carrot Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys for those managing blood sugar

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls (1 pot)

Home-Style Dishes

Mulberry Honey

Traditionally used to nourish blood and support frayed nerves

⏱ 25 min About 1 small jar (many servings, 1 tbsp twice daily)

Soups

Black Moss, Dried Oyster, Shiitake and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing the blood, moistening the bowel and supporting blood pressure

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 3 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Twin Wood-Ear and Lily-Bud Congee

Traditionally associated with nourishing blood and easing period discomfort

⏱ 1 hr 2-3 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root, Octopus & Bean Soup

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood, supportive after childbirth

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 to 5 bowls

Soups

Fo-ti, Polygonatum, Goji & Black Bean Soup

Traditionally supports the liver and kidneys and nourishes the blood for healthy hair

⏱ 3 hr 15 min 4 to 5 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Goji & Fresh Abalone Chicken Soup

Traditionally nourishes, brightens the eyes and supports healthy blood sugar

⏱ 3 hr 20 min About 3 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps-Flower Yam Goji Fox-Nut Teal-Duck Soup (chong cao hua huai qi qian shi shui ya tang)

Traditionally nourishes qi and blood and the five organs

⏱ 3 hr 20 min about 4 bowls