Seeking the Truth of TCM

Roots of Herbs

Meridian Explorations

Food as Medicine

Summer Solstice · Seasonal Diet

33 recipes

All33 Suitable26 Use with caution4 Avoid3

Dried Snow Pear and Solomon's Seal Tea (Xue Li Gan Yu Zhu Cha)

Use with cautionDried Snow Pear and Solomon's Seal Tea (Xue Li Gan Yu Zhu Cha)

Herbal Teasp1Enrich Yin

Dried Tangerine Peel and Stir-Fried Coix Seed Tea (Chen Pi Chao Yi Mi Cha)

Use with cautionDried Tangerine Peel and Stir-Fried Coix Seed Tea (Chen Pi Chao Yi Mi Cha)

Herbal Teasp2Fortify the spleen and eliminate dampness

Red Bean and Poria Tea (Chi Xiao Dou Fu Ling Cha)

SuitableRed Bean and Poria Tea (Chi Xiao Dou Fu Ling Cha)

Herbal Teasp1Fortify the spleen and eliminate dampness

Honeysuckle and Licorice Tea (Jin Yin Hua Gan Cao Cha)

SuitableHoneysuckle and Licorice Tea (Jin Yin Hua Gan Cao Cha)

Herbal Teasp1clear Heat and resolve Toxin

Red Date, Longan and Rose Tea

AvoidRed Date, Longan and Rose Tea

Herbal Teasp1Tonify qi and nourish blood

Astragalus and Codonopsis Tea (Huang Qi Dang Shen Qing Cha)

AvoidAstragalus and Codonopsis Tea (Huang Qi Dang Shen Qing Cha)

Herbal Teasp1fortify the spleen

Hawthorn and Red Date Tea

AvoidHawthorn and Red Date Tea

Herbal Teasp1Promotes digestion and resolves accumulation.

Sang Ju Bo He Tea (Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum and Mint Tea)

SuitableSang Ju Bo He Tea (Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum and Mint Tea)

Herbal Teasp1Dispels wind and clears heat.

Recipe Name: Red Date, Lotus Seed and Roasted Barley Tea

SuitableRecipe Name: Red Date, Lotus Seed and Roasted Barley Tea

Herbal Teasp2Move qi and relieve vexation

Recipe Name: Coca-Cola Ginger Tea with Lemon

Use with cautionRecipe Name: Coca-Cola Ginger Tea with Lemon

Herbal Teasp1Refresh the mind and invigorate the brain

Millet, Yam and Pumpkin Porridge

SuitableMillet, Yam and Pumpkin Porridge

Congeesp1Fortify the spleen and benefit the stomach

Quinoa Avocado Chicken Breast Salad

SuitableQuinoa Avocado Chicken Breast Salad

Dessertsp2Promote digestion and lower blood lipids

Lotus Seed and Chinese Yam Congee

SuitableLotus Seed and Chinese Yam Congee

Congeesp2fortify the Spleen and nourish the Stomach

Steamed Egg with Sautéed Tender Mushrooms

SuitableSteamed Egg with Sautéed Tender Mushrooms

Stir-Friesp1Promote digestion and lower blood lipids

Stir-Fried Tofu with Shrimp

SuitableStir-Fried Tofu with Shrimp

Stir-Friesp1Supplements calcium and strengthens bones

Stir-Fried Tender King Oyster Mushrooms with Red Dates

SuitableStir-Fried Tender King Oyster Mushrooms with Red Dates

Stir-Friesp1supplement the middle and benefit qi

Pumpkin and Millet Porridge

SuitablePumpkin and Millet Porridge

Congeesp1fortify the Spleen and nourish the Stomach

Peanut, Yam and Glutinous Rice Cake (Oil-Free, Low-Sugar Healthy Version)

SuitablePeanut, Yam and Glutinous Rice Cake (Oil-Free, Low-Sugar Healthy Version)

Dessertsp3fortify the Spleen and nourish the Stomach

Stir-fried Beef Shreds with Bell Peppers

SuitableStir-fried Beef Shreds with Bell Peppers

Stir-Friesp2Tonify the Blood

Chinese Yam Soy Milk

SuitableChinese Yam Soy Milk

Herbal Teasp1fortify the Spleen and nourish the Stomach

Red Bean and Job's Tears Drink

SuitableRed Bean and Job's Tears Drink

Soupsp1Promote digestion and lower blood lipids

Stewed Crucian Carp with Solomon's Seal and Dwarf Lilyturf

SuitableStewed Crucian Carp with Solomon's Seal and Dwarf Lilyturf

Stewsp2nourish Yin and clear the Lung

Braised Pork Ribs with Pumpkin and Millet

SuitableBraised Pork Ribs with Pumpkin and Millet

Stewsp2fortify the Spleen and nourish the Stomach

Lily Bulb and Ophiopogon Tea (Bai He Mai Dong Tea)

SuitableLily Bulb and Ophiopogon Tea (Bai He Mai Dong Tea)

Herbal Teasp1Enrich Yin

Tomato, Enoki Mushroom and Tofu Soup

SuitableTomato, Enoki Mushroom and Tofu Soup

Soupsp1Supplements calcium and strengthens bones

Eight Treasures Porridge

SuitableEight Treasures Porridge

Congeesp2supplement the Spleen and harmonize the Stomach

Classic Double-Flower Drink

SuitableClassic Double-Flower Drink

Herbal Teasp2Clears heat and releases the exterior.

Honeysuckle and Old Duck Soup

SuitableHoneysuckle and Old Duck Soup

Soupsp3fortify the spleen

Yuzhu and Beishashen Old Duck Soup

SuitableYuzhu and Beishashen Old Duck Soup

Stewsp3nourish Yin

Dried Fig & Honeysuckle Tea

SuitableDried Fig & Honeysuckle Tea

Herbal Teasp2clear heat

Dried Fig, Honeysuckle & Licorice Tea (Wuhuaguo Jinyinhua Gancao Cha)

SuitableDried Fig, Honeysuckle & Licorice Tea (Wuhuaguo Jinyinhua Gancao Cha)

Herbal Teasp2clear Heat and resolve Toxin

Dried Fig, Ophiopogon & Honeysuckle Tea (Wuhuaguo Maidong Jinyinhua Cha)

SuitableDried Fig, Ophiopogon & Honeysuckle Tea (Wuhuaguo Maidong Jinyinhua Cha)

Herbal Teasp2clear heat

Tomato, Potato & Beef Soup Recipe

Use with cautionTomato, Potato & Beef Soup Recipe

Soupsp2Tonify qi and nourish blood

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