Two-Bean Tofu Soup

Two-Bean Tofu Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat and detoxifies; cools the body and reduces inflammation. Suitable for mumps given its cold nature, caution is warranted in the constitutionally deficient and cold with weak transportation; the cold, heat-clearing herbs suggest caution in those with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold or loose stools

Carrot, Broad Bean, and Red Date Soup

Carrot, Broad Bean, and Red Date Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes qi and yin. Suitable for whooping cough characterized by deficiency of both qi and yin (during the recovery phase). because it runs warm overall, this decoction is best avoided in yin-deficient, fire-prone constitutions; in the absence of frank deficiency, … Read more

Quail with Codonopsis and Astragalus Soup

Quail with Codonopsis and Astragalus Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes qi and blood. Suitable for malnutrition caused by deficiency of both qi and blood 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 … Read more

Chicken Liver and Tomato Soup

Chicken Liver and Tomato Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes qi and blood. Suitable for malnutrition caused by deficiency of both qi and blood those who are robust with internal accumulated heat are not suited to this formula

Green Loquat and Mung Bean Soup

Green Loquat and Mung Bean Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, detoxifies, and fights viruses. Suitable for mumps the decoction is cold in nature; avoid overuse in those with weakened middle yang or chronic debility; the cooling, heat-draining herbs are not suited to those with underlying deficiency-cold of the spleen … Read more

Atractylodes and Pork Tripe Soup

Atractylodes and Pork Tripe Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Strengthens the spleen and stimulates the appetite. Suitable for children with anorexia caused by spleen and stomach deficiency 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

Lotus Seed, Euryale Seed, and Pork Kidney Soup

Lotus Seed, Euryale Seed, and Pork Kidney Soup,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the lungs and strengthens the spleen. Suitable for childhood enuresis caused by deficiency of spleen and lung qi with a distinctly warm cast, the formula may aggravate dryness-heat; those prone to oral ulcers or constipation should be cautious; … Read more

Chinese Yam and Broad Bean Decoction

Chinese Yam and Broad Bean Decoction,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Strengthens the spleen and stimulates the appetite. Suitable for children with anorexia caused by spleen and stomach deficiency

Two-Seed Decoction

Two-Seed Decoction,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the kidneys and consolidates essence. Suitable for childhood enuresis caused by deficient kidney qi

Silver Ear Fungus, Snow Pear, and Rock Sugar Drink

Silver Ear Fungus, Snow Pear, and Rock Sugar Drink,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes qi and yin. Suitable for whooping cough characterized by deficiency of both qi and yin (during the recovery phase).