This creamy Daikon Radish and Pear Soup is packed with the essence that supports the Lung and Kidney.

Oh, humble mung (moong in Ayurveda) bean. Tiny and green but ooooohhhh so mighty. Your Liver loves them. They help detox your Liver, and clear “heat” from the body (such as a fever, rash, or itching). Mung beans help your body separate what it needs from what it is ready to let go of.

If you only cook to the Lentil state you can add to soups, make into a spicy “mung bean hash” (scallions, cajun spice, I’ve even added in avocado!) or if a mushy soup it mixes well with the barley for a breakfast soup.

Barley supports the Stomach, Heart, and Kidney energy. It is especially excellent for building up Stomach energy and releasing a challenging condition known as dampness that can reduce the function of many organs. Chinese Pearl Barley also is empowered with anti-cancer properties and is the current subject of much research in China.
Barley can be added to any soup, spiced up as a grain side dish or a “salad," and eaten with mung beans or alone as a breakfast meal. Make it sweet, make it spicy. Add cooked fruit, fresh fruit. Get creative.

Make Chinese Pearl Barley, Mung Beans, and Daikon Radish your new best friends! For thousands of years, the Chinese have used food for its healing properties, these three give you the most “bang for your buck!” In general, barley and mung beans have a neutral flavor and can be seasoned/spiced in any which way to stand alone or accompany other fruits and veggies.

Here are some of my Favorite Foods / Teas / Spices / Oils you can find on Amazon!!!

This highly concentrated Gynostemma leaf tea boosts the Kidney energy. One bag is enough for an entire pot! Pairs well with Magical Berries. It has a green tea taste without the caffeine. Click to get the recipe!

Triple Ginger Tea: Ginger is a powerful healing herb. The different preparations in this tea shift where the essence is received. This recipe is for a full pot. You can also do a smaller quantity per cup. This tea is great for the stomach and lower back. Click to get the recipe!

This tea is similar to Harmony Tea but adds cinnamon to nurture the Kidney essence.

Developed by Grand Master Nan Lu, OMD of the Tao of Healing in NYC, these teas can be integrated daily for both adults and children. They contain no caffeine. Dr Melissa Laborsky has been using the teas in her practice and with her own family since 2009. These products are available for purchase at Indy Healing Center and online through TCM World Foundation.

Developed by Grand Master Nan Lu, OMD of the Tao of Healing in NYC, these teas can be integrated daily for both adults and children. They contain no caffeine. Dr Melissa Laborsky has been using the teas in her practice and with her own family since 2009. These products are available for purchase at Indy Healing Center and online through TCM World Foundation.