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Bone & Joint Wellness

Mineral-rich recipes traditionally associated with strong bones and supple joints.

176 recipes

Soups · 115 Herbal & Flower Teas · 20 Tonic Drinks & Waters · 15 Home-Style Dishes · 15 Congee & Porridge · 10 Rice & Staples · 1

Rice & Staples

Chestnut Rice

Traditionally used to support the kidneys and bone health in older adults

⏱ 55 min 3–4 servings

Soups

Four-Vine & Peach Kernel Soup

Traditionally used to support circulation and ease the channels

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2 bowls

Soups

Kudzu, Three-Bean and Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally used to ease headache and stiff, aching muscles

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Cordyceps Flower Yam Goji Chestnut Pork Shin Soup (Chong Cao Hua Huai Qi Li Zi Zhu Zhan Tang)

Traditionally nourishing; supports the body's resilience and immunity

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Cherry and Goji Berry Wine

Traditionally used to warm and nourish for tiredness, pale complexion, and sore lower back and knees

1 bottle (a small cup daily)

Soups

Kudzu, Adzuki Bean, Barley and Tangerine Peel Soup

Traditionally used to ease muscle tension and all-over body aches

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 3 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Imperata Root, Sugarcane, Water Chestnut and Corn Water

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting healthy urination

⏱ 1 hr 3–4 bowls

Soups

Ginkgo, Euryale Seed, Chestnut and Chinese Raspberry Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally associated with warming the kidneys and easing frequent and nighttime urination

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root, Chestnut and Cashew Chicken Soup

traditionally taken to strengthen the lower back and support the kidneys

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root, Peanut and Pork Bone Soup

Traditionally nourishes the blood and supports a healthy complexion

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Lemongrass, Ginger and Green Apple Soup

Traditionally dispels wind and supports the joints and circulation

⏱ 45 min 3 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root, Chestnut, Fig and Dried Scallop Soup

Traditionally taken to strengthen bones and support the cardiovascular system

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Glutinous Corn, Chestnut, Apple and Red Date Vegetarian Soup

Traditionally taken to strengthen the spleen and support the kidneys

⏱ 1 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Five-Finger Peach, Niu Da Li, Chestnut and Scarlet Runner Bean Soup

Traditionally used to ease fatigue, strengthen the spleen and relax the sinews

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Cardamine (Tong Ge Cai), Apricot Kernel, Fig and Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally used to clear lingering heat, ease cough and resolve phlegm

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Green Papaya, Octopus, Chestnut and Fig Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen bones and sinews and support against inflammation

⏱ 2 hr 25 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Tomato, Potato and Sea-Fish Soup

Traditionally used to support bone health and the skin

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Astragalus, Cinnamon-Twig and Spatholobus Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to warm a cold constitution and support a comfortable cycle

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Soups

Longan, Walnut, Nan-Jujube and Wheat-Berry Soup

Traditionally nourishes the mind and supports restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Adzuki Bean and Job's-Tears Soup

Traditionally supports fluid clearance and eases gout discomfort

⏱ 2 hr 3 bowls

Soups

Kudzu, Adzuki Bean and Job's-Tears Soup

Traditionally eases neck and shoulder tightness and clears damp

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Watercress, Apricot Kernel and Pork Bone Soup

Traditionally clears heat and soothes a dry cough

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Callerya Root, Chestnut and Pig-Tail Bone Soup

Traditionally taken to strengthen the sinews and bones and support the lower back and knees

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Millettia, Tu Fu Ling, Five-Finger Fig & Chestnut Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen, drains dampness and eases aching joints and limbs

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Chestnut Rice

Four-Vine & Peach Kernel Soup

Kudzu, Three-Bean and Pork Rib Soup

Cordyceps Flower Yam Goji Chestnut Pork Shin Soup (Chong Cao Hua Huai Qi Li Zi Zhu Zhan Tang)

Cherry and Goji Berry Wine

Kudzu, Adzuki Bean, Barley and Tangerine Peel Soup

Imperata Root, Sugarcane, Water Chestnut and Corn Water

Ginkgo, Euryale Seed, Chestnut and Chinese Raspberry Pork Shin Soup

Lotus Root, Chestnut and Cashew Chicken Soup

Lotus Root, Peanut and Pork Bone Soup

Lemongrass, Ginger and Green Apple Soup

Lotus Root, Chestnut, Fig and Dried Scallop Soup

Glutinous Corn, Chestnut, Apple and Red Date Vegetarian Soup

Five-Finger Peach, Niu Da Li, Chestnut and Scarlet Runner Bean Soup

Cardamine (Tong Ge Cai), Apricot Kernel, Fig and Pork Rib Soup

Green Papaya, Octopus, Chestnut and Fig Soup

Tomato, Potato and Sea-Fish Soup

Astragalus, Cinnamon-Twig and Spatholobus Chicken Soup

Longan, Walnut, Nan-Jujube and Wheat-Berry Soup

Adzuki Bean and Job's-Tears Soup

Kudzu, Adzuki Bean and Job's-Tears Soup

Watercress, Apricot Kernel and Pork Bone Soup

Fresh Callerya Root, Chestnut and Pig-Tail Bone Soup

Fresh Millettia, Tu Fu Ling, Five-Finger Fig & Chestnut Soup

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