Beauty Nourishing Tonic Soup 养颜滋补汤
Key Benefits:
柔肝顺气 (Balances & soothes liver function): Promotes emotional stability and smooth Qi flow, which contributes to improved skin health and overall vitality.
养阴润燥 (Replenishes Yin & moistens dryness): Hydrates the body, alleviating dryness in the skin, throat, and hair.
养容颜 (Promotes beauty & appearance): Enhances skin texture, radiance, and overall vitality, supporting a youthful appearance.
This soup is particularly suitable for individuals seeking to improve their complexion, address dryness, or manage stress-related imbalances affecting their health and appearance.
Ingredients and Their Functions
百合 (Lily Bulb - Bai He):
Benefits: Moistens the lungs, calms the mind, and alleviates dryness.
Associated Conditions: Dry skin, stress, and restlessness.
莲子 (Lotus Seed - Lian Zi):
Benefits: Nourishes the heart, calms the mind and supports digestion.
Associated Conditions: Anxiety, insomnia, and weak digestion.
元肉 (Longan Aril - Yuan Rou):
Benefits: Replenishes blood, calms the mind, and promotes healthy circulation.
Associated Conditions: Fatigue, insomnia, and pale complexion.
木耳 (White Fungus - Mu Er):
Benefits: Nourishes Yin, hydrates the skin and supports lung health.
Associated Conditions: Dry skin, cough, and Yin deficiency.
红枣 (Red Date - Hong Zao):
Benefits: Nourishes blood, boosts energy, and supports the spleen and stomach.
Associated Conditions: Fatigue, blood deficiency, and dull complexion.
陈皮 (Tangerine Peel - Chen Pi):
Benefits: Improves digestion, reduces bloating, and harmonises the formula.
Associated Conditions: Indigestion, poor appetite, and dampness.
玫瑰 (Rose Flower - Mei Gui):
Benefits: Smooths liver Qi, reduces stress and improves skin radiance.
Associated Conditions: Stress, emotional imbalance, and dull or uneven skin tone.
Application of the Tonic Soup
Purpose: This soup enhances beauty and vitality by nourishing the skin, soothing the liver, and replenishing Yin. It is especially beneficial for individuals seeking to improve their appearance, manage dryness, or maintain a youthful complexion.
Dosage: Consume 1–2 times weekly for general maintenance or up to 3 times weekly during periods of dryness or stress.
Symptoms & Conditions Associated with the Herbs
Dry Skin & Yin Deficiency: Ingredients like White Fungus and Lily Bulb provide hydration and moisture, improving skin texture and elasticity.
Stress & Emotional Imbalance: Rose Flower and Lotus Seed soothe liver Qi and calm the mind, alleviating stress-related skin issues.
Pale or Dull Complexion: Red Dates and Longan Aril nourish blood and promote circulation, enhancing skin radiance.
Precautions
Pregnancy: Generally safe, but consult a TCM practitioner for personalised advice during pregnancy.
Cold Constitution: Avoid overuse if you tend to experience cold-related symptoms (e.g., cold extremities, slow digestion), as this formula has slightly cooling properties.
Allergies: Test for sensitivities to ingredients like White Fungus or Lotus Seed.
Potential Side Effects
Digestive Sensitivity: The moistening properties of White Fungus and Lily Bulb may cause mild bloating or discomfort in sensitive individuals.
Overcooling: Excessive consumption may lead to cold symptoms, such as fatigue or cold extremities, particularly in those with Yang deficiency.
This gentle and nourishing tonic soup supports beauty from the inside out by hydrating the skin, promoting circulation, and balancing emotional well-being. Regular consumption enhances complexion, skin texture, and overall vitality. Consult a TCM practitioner for personalised guidance.
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Net Wt: +/- 87g
Storage
PERISHABLE ITEM
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate if storage prolongs.
Soup Preparation
Recommended Meat to Go With: 1 pigeon or 300gm of lean meat or 300gm of pork ribs
Steps:
Soften Lily Bulbs & Lotus Seeds by soaking them separately beforehand.
Place herbs & meats in 1500 ml of boiling water & bring to boil again
Simmer on low heat for 1½ hours
Add in Rose & prepared lily bulbs at the last 5 minute
Seasoning (optional): Add salt to taste
