Digestive System Disorders
Black Fungus and Red Date Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the spleen and boosts qi; cools the blood and stops bleeding. Suitable for the recovery phase of urinary tract infections. those who are robust with internal accumulated heat are not suited to this formula; as a warming-tonic formula, it is … Read more
Atractylodes and Croaker Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach; regulates qi and stops diarrhea. Suitable for various types of chronic diarrhea. given the warm nature, caution is advised if the tongue is red with scant coating or there is tidal fever and night sweats; in … Read more
Cordyceps and Turtle Meat Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the kidneys and lungs; replenishes yin and nourishes blood. Suitable for cirrhosis of the liver. the tonifying-warming action may aggravate internal heat; avoid during feverish or inflammatory episodes; the formula is somewhat cloying; avoid overuse in those with spleen deficiency and … Read more
Angelica and Oxtail Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the blood, benefits the kidneys, and strengthens tendons and bones. Suitable for cirrhosis of the liver. in the absence of frank deficiency, or where an excess or heat pattern prevails, indiscriminate warming tonic use is inadvisable; as it contains blood-activating herbs, use … Read more
Angelica, Ginger, and Lamb Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Warms and tonifies the spleen and stomach. Suitable for cirrhosis of the liver. with a distinctly warm cast, the formula may aggravate dryness-heat; those prone to oral ulcers or constipation should be cautious; in the absence of frank deficiency, or where an … Read more
Pork Kidney and Cistanche Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the kidneys and enhances virility. Suitable for various types of chronic diarrhea. in the absence of frank deficiency, or where an excess or heat pattern prevails, indiscriminate warming tonic use is inadvisable; warming tonics readily stir heat and burden the spleen; … Read more
Pork Kidney and Psoralea Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Warms the kidneys, strengthens the spleen, and astringes. Suitable for chronic colitis accompanied by loose stools and early-morning diarrhea. the tonifying-warming action may aggravate internal heat; avoid during feverish or inflammatory episodes; as astringent herbs are present, they should not be used … Read more
Ginger, Loach, and Tofu Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, drains dampness, promotes bile secretion, and alleviates jaundice. Suitable for acute viral hepatitis. the formula leans toward clearing and moistening; those with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold, excess damp-phlegm, or yang deficiency should not take it for long
Winter Melon and Three Beans Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Strengthens the spleen and promotes diuresis. Suitable for acute viral hepatitis. being cold-natured, it may chill the middle and impair digestion in those with weak spleen-yang; prolonged use of the diuretic action can deplete yin and fluids; those with inadequate yin … Read more
Astragalus and Monkey Head Mushroom Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Aids digestion, benefits the five internal organs, tonifies the middle burner and boosts qi, nourishes the blood, and promotes fluid production. Suitable for peptic ulcers. with a distinctly warm cast, the formula may aggravate dryness-heat; those prone to oral ulcers or … Read more
