For all ingredients, please use organic versions if available) 7 grams dong guai  3.75 grams rehmannia 22.5 grams white peony roots 10.5 grams chuanxiong  18.75 grams ginseng  7 grams poria  7 grams licorice  7 grams atractylodes  18.75 grams astragulus root  7 grams cinnamon  15 grams salt (or to taste)     - The use of ceramic pot is better for this recipe.
    - Fill the pot up to 80% full with about 6 liter of water. Boil       the water.
    - When the water boiled, add in the first Four Herbs, which are:       the dong guai, the rehmannia, the white peony roots, and the chuanxiong.
    - Add in the Four Gentlement herbs, which are: the ginseng, the       poria, the licorice, and the atractylodes.
    - Add in the last two herbs, which are: the cinnamon and the       astragulus root.
    - Let it simmer for about 45-60 minutes, but no more than 60       minutes.
    - After about 50 minutes, the color of the soup should be dark       brown.
    - Scoop out the herbs.
    - Add some salt to taste.
    - Pour the herbal stock into the casserole pot to make the       Perfect Reunion Hot Pot.
    - Add in 10 fresh organic vegetables as preference, for instance:       carrot, turnips, cabbage, chrysanthemum greens, bok choy, corn, golden       pumpkin, tofu, mushroom, and celery.
    - Let it cook for a while.
    - Ready to be served.
 
 
  
	
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