Wellness topic · page 21

Energy & Vitality

Herbal & Flower Teas

Dried Lychee Xiao Yao Tea (Free & Easy Wanderer Tea)

Traditionally associated with lifting low mood, easing liver qi stagnation, and calming emotional tension

⏱ 1 hr 20 min ~3 cups (from 6 bowls down to ~3)

Home-Style Dishes

He Shou Wu, Chinese Yam & Black Sesame Paste

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and support healthy hair

⏱ 35 min ~10 servings (powder batch)

Soups

Four Red Soup (Si Hong Tang)

Traditionally used to nourish blood, support heart qi, and brighten complexion

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Honeysuckle, Bland Bamboo Leaf & Mung Bean Sweet Soup

Traditionally used to clear heat, soothe throat sores, and support recovery from herpangina

⏱ 30 min 2 bowls

Soups

Tiger Milk Ganoderma, Snow Fungus, and Apricot Kernel Soup

traditionally supports lung qi and soothes recurring coughs in children

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Ginseng, Astragalus, and Free-Range Chicken Soup

traditionally used to replenish qi, nourish blood, and support immune resilience

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Green Radish, Green Olive, Lily Bulb, and Pork Rib Soup

traditionally used to clear lung and liver heat, soothe the throat, and support recovery

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Houttuynia, Tangerine Peel, and Apricot Kernel Decoction

traditionally used to clear heat, resolve phlegm, and support the respiratory tract

⏱ 30 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Dendrobium, Astragalus and Chicken Soup

Traditionally supports immune function and overall vitality

⏱ 105 min 4 bowls (from 8 bowls water)

Congee & Porridge

Glutinous Rice and Wheat Porridge

Traditionally warms and soothes the digestive tract during and after gastroenteritis

⏱ 40 min Multiple small servings throughout the day

Soups

Tiger Milk Mushroom, Lily Bulb, Almond and Francolin Soup

Traditionally nourishes the lungs and restores vitality after illness

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls (from 8–9 bowls water)

Soups

Rainbow Vegetable Soup

Balanced nutrition from multi-coloured vegetables; traditionally supports immune vitality

⏱ 110 min 4–5 bowls (from 8 bowls water)

Soups

Five-Finger Grass, Astragalus & Partridge Soup

Traditionally supports qi recovery and physical strength after illness or surgery

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Chinese Yam, Poria and Two-Bean Soup with Tangerine Peel

Traditionally used to tonify qi, strengthen the spleen and support the body in managing swelling

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 3 bowls (or split over 2 days for a child)

Soups

Astragalus, Ginger, Red Date, Tangerine Peel and Beef Tripe Soup

Traditionally used to tonify qi, strengthen the middle and support recovery from gastroptosis

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Tangerine Peel Congee

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, reduce inflammation and support gastric lining recovery

⏱ 60 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Euryale Seed and Pork Stomach Soup

Traditionally used to support a weak spleen, firm loose stools, and nourish the stomach

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mulberry Shoot Tea (Sang Ya Cha)

Traditionally used to clear liver heat, soothe red or tired eyes, and ease wind-heat headaches

⏱ 8 min 1 to 2 cups (re-steep to taste)

Soups

Winter Melon, Dried Mussel and Soybean Soup

Traditionally used to clear residual heat and restore nourishment after illness

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4 bowls

Soups

Lotus Root and Dried Conch Soup

Traditionally used to nourish blood, support the kidneys, and ease nervous exhaustion

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Five-Finger Peach, Finger Citron and Tangerine Peel Soup

Traditionally used to ease gastritis, regulate qi, and relieve bloating and stomach pain

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose and Albizia Phlegm-Clearing Tea

traditionally used to support qi flow and ease globus sensation

⏱ 20 min 1 cup / 1–2 servings (re-steep until pale)

Soups

Glehnia and Solomon's Seal Lung-Nourishing Soup

traditionally used to nourish lung yin and support recovery from lingering cough

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls / 3–4 servings

Congee & Porridge

Pumpkin, Red Date, and Millet Porridge

traditionally used to support spleen qi, nourish blood, and promote a healthy complexion

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls / 2–3 servings