Description
Brew a tradition of wellness & Nourish your body’s deepest reserves. Simply simmer the herbs & ingredients to create a nourishing and delicious therapeutic soup.
Black Bean & Fleece Flower Root Liver-Kidney Tonifying Soup for Hair & Complexion — is used when the Liver and Kidneys are weak and Blood is insufficient to properly nourish the body.
Core Indications : Liver-Kidney & Blood Deficiency
Traditionally used to nourishes liver and kidneys, replenishes Qi and blood, supports hair roots, and maintains natural shine.
In TCM, hair health depends on Kidney Essence and Liver Blood. When deficient, hair may become dull, weak, grey, or prone to falling. This classic medicinal-food soup combines Fleece Root Flower, Prepared Rehmannia, black beans, and traditional herbs to tonify liver-kidney and blood—traditionally supporting darker, stronger hair and a healthier complexion.
Dry, dull, greying, or shedding hair may signal poor internal nourishment. TCM links hair to Liver Blood and Kidney Essence; late nights, stress, and overwork can affect vitality.
Who Is This Soup For ?
Ideal for Liver-Kidney/Blood deficiency with premature greying, hair loss, sallow complexion, dizziness, or lower back weakness.
· Hair & Appearance : Premature greying of hair, thinning hair, increased hair fall, dry or dull hair, and a sallow complexion.
· General : Dizziness, tinnitus, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, and fatigue.
· TCM Pattern : It specifically addresses Blood Deficiency with signs of Kidney Essence depletion, such as weak bones, poor memory, and premature aging.
· Aneamia, pale complexion, or constantly cold hands and feet (Blood deficiency).
· Lower back pain, weak knees, or dizziness (Kidney essence depletion).
· Anyone who feels drained, looks sallow, and wants to restore vitality and youthful appearance.
Ingredients
Black Bean (Hei Dou), Fleece Root Flower (He Shou Wu), Radix Codonopsis (Dang Shen), Black Dates (Hei Zao), Barley (Ren Yi), Dried Longan (Gui Yuan), Red Dates (Hong Zao) & Goji Berry (Gou Qi).
It is used for premature greying and hair loss, lower back pain due to Kidney deficiency, and general debility after illness or childbirth. It is also used to support healthy blood circulation and improve complexion.
Health Benefits
Tonifies liver & kidney, nourishes blood, and supports darker, stronger hair, healthier complexion, circulation, and immunity.
· Healthier hair and stronger roots
· Maintains natural colour; reduces premature greying
· Nourishes liver, kidneys, and blood for hair wellness
· Supports Qi and blood flow for complexion and vitality
Fleece Root Flower
A key traditional herb for nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing blood, and supporting strong, healthy hair and its natural colour.
Black Dates
Traditionally used to nourish the spleen, replenish Qi, nourish blood, and calm the mind. Gently supports Qi and blood balance.
Dried Longan
Traditionally helps nourish blood, calm the mind, and support the heart and spleen. May benefit dry, dull hair linked to insufficient Qi and blood.
Ingredients and Their TCM Functions
The Blood & Essence Builders – Fleece Root Flower & Black Beans
These two are a powerhouse pair. Both are black, which TCM says directly enters the Kidney meridian. Fleece Root Flower is to enrich Liver Blood and Kidney Essence to reverse greying, strengthen tendons, and calm the mind. Black beans are highly nutritious plant-based proteins loaded with iron, anthocyanins, and fiber—they build blood, nourish the Kidneys, and promote diuresis to gently flush out toxins.
The Double Dates – Black Dates & Red Dates
This pairing covers both ends. Black dates specifically target the Kidneys to deeply nourish essence, while red dates target the Spleen and Stomach to ensure you actually digest and absorb all this richness. Together, they provide natural sweetness and gentle blood-building support without causing stagnation.
The Qi– Codonopsis Root
“Qi generates Blood.” You can eat all the iron-rich foods in the world, but without enough Qi, your body can’t transform them into usable blood cells. Codonopsis Root provides the driving energy to metabolize these heavy, rich ingredients so your bone marrow can actually produce more blood.
The Support Herbs – Goji Berry & Dried Longan
Goji nourishes Kidney-Liver essence to sharpen eyesight and reduce dizziness. Longan directly nourishes Heart Blood to calm palpitations and the mild anxiety that often comes with chronic blood deficiency (feeling overwhelmed or easily startled).
The Balancer – Coix Seed
Blood tonics are naturally sticky and heavy, which can cause bloating or water retention. Coix Seed is the smart “release valve”—it gently drains mild dampness and promotes urination to prevent the soup from weighing you down, ensuring you absorb the good stuff without the puffiness.
Recommended Usage
A gentle tonifying food therapy.
Precautions
This is a gentle tonifying herbal soup and is not suitable for everyone. It is normal if you feel warm after consumption. Keep hydrated with drinking more water after consumption. Best consumed during day time to minimize the risk of overheating.
- Avoid during acute illness : cold, flu, fever, sore throat, cough or infections.
- Damp-Heat or Heat Constitution: Not suitable for those with signs of “heat,” such as a bitter taste, dry mouth, mouth ulcers, acne, insomnia, or a red tongue with little coating.
- Avoid during menstruation and pregnancy.
- Not for bleeding disorders and high blood pressure.
- Avoid taking radish and strong tea together.
- May interact with anticoagulant medications and diabetes medications.
- Avoid before surgery.
Consultation with a physician / healthcare professional is advised prior to consumption for those with diabetes, any ongoing medical conditions, known allergies, or individuals on medication, especially when you have underlying health conditions.
** Disclaimer : Not a substitute for medicine. Individual results may vary.
The Essence of the Brew
The preparation is a slow, patient process. The ingredients are simmered gently allowing the essence of the herbs to fully infuse into the broth / soup. The result is a deeply aromatic, savoury and subtly sweet.
The herbs are always simmered with a meat, commonly pork ribs or chicken, to create a nourishing broth.
【Non-Vegan Soup】– Pair with chicken / pork ribs / pork bones / lean pork (chunks) / meat bone for a rich and nourishing soup.
【Vegan Soup】 – meat-free soup – Pair with corn / shiitake mushroom / etc, for a light, naturally sweet vegan soup.
Preparation
· Soak the Black Beans overnight (at least 6–8 hours) to soften them and reduce cooking time.
Mini Pack : 1-2 servings
· Rinse all ingredients and set the Goji Berries aside. Add them to a pot with blanched pork ribs or chicken. Cover with water 900ml – 1000ml, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add the Goji Berries in the last 10 minutes. Add Salt to taste and serve.
Regular Pack : 2-3 servings
· Rinse all ingredients and set the Goji Berries aside. Add them to a pot with blanched pork ribs or chicken. Cover with water 2000ml, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours. Add the Goji Berries in the last 10 minutes. Add Salt to taste and serve.
Tip :
· Always blanch the chicken/ribs in boiling water first to remove scum, ensuring a clear broth.v
· Add the Goji berries only in the last 15 minutes to preserve their nutrients.
· Simmer with pork bones or black chicken for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beans are completely soft and creamy.
How to Blanch meat / bone
Blanching meat removes impurities like blood and protein scum, giving you a clearer, cleaner-tasting soup. Here’s how :
· Cut the chicken / pork ribs / lean pork (chunks) / meat bone, etc into pieces. Rinse and Blanch in a pot of cold water with ginger slices (optional). Then rinse clean and set aside.
