Six-Flavour (PLUS) Tonic Soup 清润六味汤
Key Benefits:
清润 (Clears heat and toxins): This helps cool the body, eliminate toxins, and soothe internal dryness.
提神 (Enhances mental clarity): Alleviates fatigue, promotes energy, and improves focus.
Moistens the body: Restores hydration, nourishes the organs, and balances overall well-being.
This soup is ideal for those experiencing dryness, fatigue, or heat-related imbalances and is designed to revitalize the body and mind while maintaining equilibrium.
Ingredients and Their Functions
淮山 (Common Yam Rhizome - Huai Shan):
Benefits: Strengthens the spleen and stomach, aids digestion, and enhances energy.
Associated Conditions: Weak digestion, fatigue, and low energy.
芡实 (Gordon Euryale Seed - Qian Shi):
Benefits: Strengthens kidney and spleen function, reduces dampness, and enhances vitality.
Associated Conditions: Weak immunity, poor digestion, and fatigue.
莲子 (Lotus Seed - Lian Zi):
Benefits: Calms the mind, nourishes the heart and strengthens digestion.
Associated Conditions: Restlessness, insomnia, and digestive weakness.
百合 (Lily Bulb - Bai He):
Benefits: Moistens the lungs, calms the mind, and alleviates dryness.
Associated Conditions: Dry throat, anxiety, and fatigue.
玉竹 (Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome - Yu Zhu):
Benefits: Nourishes Yin, moistens the lungs, and restores hydration.
Associated Conditions: Dry throat, fatigue, and Yin deficiency.
元肉 (Longan Aril - Yuan Rou):
Benefits: Replenishes blood, calms the mind, and improves circulation.
Associated Conditions: Fatigue, poor circulation, and insomnia.
沙参 (Coastal Glehnia Root - Sha Shen):
Benefits: Clears heat, moistens the lungs, and soothes dryness.
Associated Conditions: Dry cough, heat-related symptoms, and thirst.
蜜枣 (Honey Date - Mi Zao):
Benefits: Enhances the soup's flavour while soothing the throat and supporting digestion.
Associated Conditions: Dryness and mild digestive weakness.
红枣 (Red Date - Hong Zao):
Benefits: Nourishes blood, improves energy, and supports the spleen and stomach.
Associated Conditions: Fatigue, blood deficiency, and poor immunity.
Application of the Tonic Soup
Purpose: This soup is best for individuals experiencing fatigue, mental fog, dryness (e.g., dry throat or skin), or mild heat-related imbalances. It provides both cooling and nourishing properties while boosting energy and hydration.
Dosage: Take 1–2 capsules once or twice weekly as a general health tonic. For dryness or heat-related symptoms, take one capsule daily for a short period (e.g., one week).
Symptoms & Conditions Associated with the Herbs
Dryness: Moisture-restoring herbs like Lily Bulb and Solomonseal Rhizome alleviate symptoms like dry throat, cough, and skin.
Fatigue and Mental Fog: Ingredients such as Longan Aril and Red Dates provide energy and improve focus.
Heat Symptoms: Coastal Glehnia Root and Lily Bulb help clear internal heat and restore balance.
Precautions
Cold Constitution: Avoid overconsumption if you are prone to cold-related symptoms (e.g., cold extremities and diarrhoea), as some herbs can have a cooling effect.
Pregnancy: While generally safe, consult a TCM practitioner for tailored advice during pregnancy.
Allergies: Test for sensitivities, especially to ingredients like Lotus Seed or Lily Bulb.
Potential Side Effects
Digestive Sensitivity: Ingredients like Lotus Seed or Gordon Euryale Seed may cause mild bloating or gas in individuals with weak digestion.
Cooling Effect: Overconsumption may lead to feelings of coldness in individuals with a cold constitution.
This soup is a nourishing and refreshing choice for promoting hydration, energy, and balance. It's particularly suitable for those experiencing dryness or fatigue while providing gentle support to the digestive and respiratory systems. Consult a TCM practitioner to tailor it to your needs for the best results.
Net Wt: +/- 64g
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 pork ribs or an appropriate amount of rock sugar
Steps:
(1) Rinse herbs briefly to clean
(2) Place herbs & ingredients in 1500 ml of boiling water & bring to boil again
(3) Simmer on low heat for 3 hours
* If rock sugar is used, add in at the last hour
(4) Seasoning (optional): Add the desired amount of salt for meat and soup
When to take:
Take it once or twice a week
Preferably 1 hour before or after dinner
