Balance Herbal Tonic 清补凉
Key Benefits:
清补 (Balances and replenishes energy): This herb supports the body by gently detoxifying and nourishing it, ensuring balanced vitality.
除燥安神 (Alleviates dryness & promotes mental tranquillity): Moistens internal dryness, calms the mind and supports overall relaxation.
This tonic is ideal for individuals experiencing dryness, stress, or needing detoxification. It replenishes their energy and gently promotes inner calm.
Ingredients and Their Functions
淮山 (Common Yam Rhizome - Huai Shan):
Benefits: Strengthens the spleen and lungs, supports digestion, and helps maintain hydration.
Associated Conditions: Weak digestion, fatigue, and dryness in the body.
芡实 (Gordon Euryale Seed - Qian Shi):
Benefits: Strengthens kidney and spleen function, reduces dampness, and enhances vitality.
Associated Conditions: Weak immunity, digestive issues, and low stamina.
莲子 (Lotus Seed - Lian Zi):
Benefits: Calms the mind, nourishes the heart and supports digestion.
Associated Conditions: Anxiety, insomnia, and poor digestion.
百合 (Lily Bulb - Bai He):
Benefits: Moistens the lungs, promotes relaxation, and alleviates dryness.
Associated Conditions: Dry throat, stress, and respiratory dryness.
玉竹 (Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome - Yu Zhu):
Benefits: Nourishes Yin, hydrates the body and soothes dryness in the lungs and stomach.
Associated Conditions: Dry throat, fatigue, and Yin deficiency.
元肉 (Longan Aril - Yuan Rou):
Benefits: Calm the mind, replenish blood, and support circulation.
Related Conditions: Insomnia, fatigue, and mental stress.
沙参 (Coastal Glehnia - Sha Shen):
Benefits: Clears heat, moistens the lungs, and relieves dryness.
Associated Conditions: Dry cough, dry skin, and thirst.
薏苡仁 (Coix Seed - Yi Yi Ren):
Benefits: Drains dampness, supports digestion, and promotes smooth skin.
Associated Conditions: Digestive discomfort, water retention, and skin issues.
红枣 (Red Date - Hong Zao):
Benefits: Nourishes blood, boosts energy, and supports the spleen and stomach.
Associated Conditions: Fatigue, blood deficiency, and digestive weakness.
Application of the Tonic Soup
Purpose: This soup is designed to balance and nourish the body, provide gentle detoxification, moisturize dryness, and promote mental relaxation. It is ideal for those experiencing mild stress, dryness, or the need for a gentle restorative tonic.
Dosage: Under guidance, consume 1–2 times a week as part of a balanced diet or more frequently for dryness or stress relief.
Symptoms & Conditions Associated with the Herbs
Internal Dryness: Ingredients like Lily Bulb, Coastal Glehnia, and Solomonseal Rhizome provide moisture to alleviate dry throat, skin, and respiratory discomfort.
Stress & Mental Tranquility: Lotus Seed and Longan Aril promote relaxation and relieve mild anxiety or mental tension.
Digestive Health: Coix Seed and Common Yam Rhizome support the spleen, improve digestion, and reduce bloating.
Precautions
Cold Constitution: This formula is slightly cooling, so avoid overusing it if you tend to have cold-related symptoms (e.g., cold extremities and slow digestion).
Pregnancy: Consult a TCM practitioner before use during pregnancy.
Excess Dampness: Individuals with high internal dampness should use sparingly, as some ingredients are slightly moistening.
Potential Side Effects
Digestive Sensitivity: Some individuals may experience mild bloating due to the moistening ingredients in the formula.
Cooling Effect: Overconsumption may lead to cold-related symptoms, such as a sensation of cold in the stomach or cold extremities, particularly in those with Yang deficiency.
This balanced tonic soup is a gentle way to nourish, hydrate, and detoxify the body, supporting mental relaxation and inner balance. Regular use promotes resilience, skin health, and digestive wellness. For personalized guidance, consult a TCM practitioner.
Net Wt: +/- 95g
Storage
PERISHABLE ITEM
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate if storage prolongs.
Soup Preparation
Recommended Meat to Go With: 300gm of pork ribs / lean meat or an appropriate amount of rock sugar
Steps:
Rinse herbs to clean
Place herbs & meat in 1500 ml of boiling water & bring to a boil again
Simmer on low heat for 2 hours
*If rock sugar is used, add in at the last 1 hour
Seasoning (optional): Add salt to taste for meat soup
