Ching Po Leung 清補涼

Ching Po Leung (清补涼), also known as Qing Bu Liang, is commonly served in cantonese or southern Chinese cuisine. Ching means "to clear or cleanse", bo means "to tonify and put nutrients back into the body", and leung means "to cool" in the Cantonese dialect.  The herbal ingredients in this wholesome and nutritious soup all combine to nourish the body's blood and other essential fluids to promote good health. Operating also as a cleansing and cooling tonic, this herbal combination is perfect for the hot season and is a long-time staple within the Chinese household during long summer months. Directions: Directions: Combine one bag with your choice of pork or chicken. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 1-3 hours Ingredients: chinese yam, pearl barley, goji berry, red date, black date, lotus seed, euryale seed, polygonatum odoratum, longan fruit, radix glehniae, lily bulb, astragalus root Chinese yam  山药 10g Pearl barley  薏苡仁 10g Goji berry  枸杞子 9g Red date  红枣 Black date  黑枣 Lotus seed 莲子 9g  Euryale seed  芡实 10g Polygonatum Odoratum  玉竹 10g Longan fruit  龙眼肉 9g Radix Glehniae  北沙参 10g Lily bulb  百合 10g Astragalus root  黄芪 9g   Precaution: Use Chinese herbs or herbal extracts with caution. Professional advice is suggested.  In TCM, Chinese herbs are often combined in the context of formulas to enhance each other's desirable action and to minimize any potential side effect. Consult a professional if you are taking any prescription medications or Western medications as it can cause interference and strong effect in the body.