A Singaporean Mum

Need a natural boost for your child’s focus and energy? This Herbal Chicken Soup combines traditional Chinese herbs known to support brain health, improve concentration, and strengthen the body — perfect for helping young learners power through their study sessions with ease and vitality!

Many of the herbs used in the soup have been traditionally used in Chinese medicine to boost energy (qi), improve circulation, and calm the mind.

• Huang Qi and Dang Shen are known to strengthen the immune system and support overall vitality, which can help a child feel more energetic and less easily fatigued.

• Tian Ma and Chuan Xiong are often used to improve blood flow and calm the nervous system, which may help with mental clarity and reduce restlessness.

Here’s how I do it!

Ingredients (Serves 2-4)

2 Chicken Thighs

18g Yu Zhu (玉竹)

15g Dang Shen (党参)

6g Bei Qi (北芪)

10g Fu Ling (茯苓)

10g Shan Yao (山药)

3g Chuan Xiong (川芎)

3g Dang Gui (当归)

8g Gan Cao (甘草)

1g Bai Zhi (白芷)

3g Tian Ma (天麻)

5 red dates (红枣)

1 honeyed date (蜜枣)

1.5L water

Salt, to taste

Method

1. Prep the herbs

• Rinse all the dried herbs and dates briefly under cold water to remove dust.

2. Simmer the soup

• In a large soup pot, add 1.5L water, chicken, and all herbs including dates.

• Bring to a boil.

3. Cook gently

• Season with salt to taste.

• Reduce to low heat and simmer covered for 3 hours.

• This slow simmer extracts the nourishing essence from the herbs and chicken.

4. Serve

Serve hot as a restorative meal, perfect for recovery or boosting energy.