Herbal Wellness
Poria & Yam Spleen-Boosting Wellness Bowl
Earth Tonic · Spleen Support · Quiet Strength
Why 茯苓山药健脾碗 Belongs on Your Table
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the spleen (pi) is the body's center of transformation — the system that turns food into usable energy. When it runs cool or sluggish, everything feels heavy. This bowl is built to warm and support that center: mild poria to drain dampness, steamed yam to fortify, sweet millet and lotus seeds for steady fuel, and a few goji for gentle brightness.
There is no fire, no grease, no crash. Just a clear broth, soft grains and root vegetables that taste like comfort and behave like medicine. It is the bowl we reach for when we need to feel centered again — a midday reset or a light dinner that actually satisfies.
Center Theory
Strength Begins in the Middle
Natural
Poria and yam are pantry staples of Chinese home cooking — humble roots valued for centuries as everyday tonics, never as extremes.
Warm
A lightly warmed broth supports digestion the way a calm stove supports a slow simmer. No shock to the system.
Ground
Soft grains and root veg give steady, low-glycemic energy — fuel that lands you instead of launching you.
How It's Made
Six Steps to a Centered Bowl
Rinse Grains
Rinse millet and lotus seeds until water runs clear, soak to tender.
Peel Yam
Steam yam until just soft, cube for a creamy bite.
Soak Poria
Rehydrate sliced poria to release its mild, broth-building essence.
Blanch Veg
Flash-blanch greens to keep color and crunch.
Simmer Broth
Warm a clear ginger-scented broth with goji.
Bowl & Serve
Layer grains, yam and veg, pour broth tableside.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Eat From the Center
Warm, grounding, and quietly powerful. Order your Poria & Yam Spleen-Boosting Wellness Bowl and feel the difference a centered meal makes.
Order Your BowlThe bowl we eat to feel grounded
When the kitchen feels run-down, this is the one we come back to. Poria and yam are the gentle staples of Chinese home cooking — no drama, just steady support.
It is less a recipe than a habit: a warm bowl that reminds the body it is safe to slow down and digest.
Best Time to Eat
A dish for the moments your center needs support
A warm reset that settles the stomach without weighing you down.
Holds in the fridge for days and reheats without turning to mush.
Satisfying enough to close the kitchen, light enough for sleep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from our wellness-minded customers
How many calories are in the Poria & Yam Spleen-Boosting Wellness Bowl?
About 230 per serving — low in fat, high in fiber, steady energy from grains and root veg.
Can I reheat the Poria & Yam Spleen-Boosting Wellness Bowl?
Yes. Reheat the grains and yam gently; add greens after warming so they stay crisp.
Is the Poria & Yam bowl good for digestion?
Yes. Poria and yam are classic TCM spleen-support ingredients — mild, warming, easy to digest.
How do I store leftovers of the Poria & Yam bowl?
Fridge up to 4 days in an airtight box; broth on the side until you eat.