Motherwort and Black-Bone Chicken Soup

Motherwort and Black-Bone Chicken Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the liver and kidneys. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by liver and kidney deficiency. those who are robust with internal accumulated heat are not suited to this formula; with herbs that quicken the blood, caution is warranted in those with a … Read more

Soft-Shelled Turtle Soup with Two Herbs

Soft-Shelled Turtle Soup with Two Herbs,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the liver and kidneys. Suitable for post-stroke sequelae caused by liver and kidney deficiency. in the absence of frank deficiency, or where an excess or heat pattern prevails, indiscriminate warming tonic use is inadvisable; the tonifying-warming action may aggravate internal … Read more

Oyster Meat and Albizia Flower Soup

Oyster Meat and Albizia Flower Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes yin and reduces internal heat. Suitable for elderly neurosis characterized by yin deficiency with excessive internal heat. in those with yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity, excess liver fire, or internal damp-heat, this warming formula may fuel fire and should be … Read more

Beef, Astragalus, and Barley Soup

Beef, Astragalus, and Barley Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes qi and yin. Suitable for spontaneous excessive sweating caused by deficiency of both qi and yin. with a distinctly warm cast, the formula may aggravate dryness-heat; those prone to oral ulcers or constipation should be cautious; those who are robust with … Read more

Ginseng and White Fungus Soup

Ginseng and White Fungus Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes qi and yin. Suitable for spontaneous excessive sweating caused by deficiency of both qi and yin. the whole decoction leans warm; use with caution in those with yin deficiency and internal heat or lingering excess heat; those who are robust with … Read more

Ginkgo Nut, Lotus Seed, and Silky-Bone Chicken Soup

Ginkgo Nut, Lotus Seed, and Silky-Bone Chicken Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Tonifies qi and stops sweating. Suitable for spontaneous hyperhidrosis caused by qi deficiency. as a warming-tonic formula, it is not for those with excess heat, damp-heat, or unresolved exterior patterns; some ingredients are mildly toxic; strictly follow the prescribed … Read more

Lily Bulb, Jujube Seed, and Pork Brain Soup

Lily Bulb, Jujube Seed, and Pork Brain Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Enhances brain function and cognitive abilities. Suitable for all types of dementia. the decoction is cold in nature; avoid overuse in those with weakened middle yang or chronic debility

Tianma, Cassia Seed, and Kelp Soup

Tianma, Cassia Seed, and Kelp Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Calms the liver and subdues yang. Suitable for migraines caused by liver yang hyperactivity. the cool-cold character of the formula suggests restraint in those with yang deficiency or habitual loose stools; the cooling, heat-draining herbs are not suited to those with … Read more

Asarum Fish Head Soup

Asarum Fish Head Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Dispels wind and cold; unblocks meridians and relieves pain. Suitable for wind-cold type migraines. given the warm nature, caution is advised if the tongue is red with scant coating or there is tidal fever and night sweats; in the absence of frank deficiency, … Read more

Tianma and Albizia Chicken Soup

Tianma and Albizia Chicken Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Calms the mind and soothes the spirit; tonifies qi and nourishes blood. Suitable for insomnia caused by deficiency of both the heart and spleen; particularly suitable for those with palpitations and forgetfulness. given the warm nature, caution is advised if the tongue … Read more