Single Herbs Guide
Herbal Formulas & Their Uses
How to Prepare & Use Herbal Medicine
1. Wuzhi Maotao Black Chicken Soup Wuzhi Maotao (Five-fingered Peach) is a herb from Lingnan, also known as Wuzhua Long (Five-clawed Dragon) or Nanqi (Southern Astragalus), named for its five-finger-like leaves and hairy fruit. It is neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, with functions to strengthen the spleen, eliminate dampness, tonify qi, nourish the … Read more
（Image source: Baidu Images） When it comes to making soup, it is deeply ingrained in the culture of Guangdong. The locals emphasize the concept of “药食同源” (yào shí tóng yuán), meaning that food and medicine share the same source. Guangdong’s famous soups are known for their medicinal properties, and by adding certain herbs according to … Read more
Medicinal Cuisine Food is the source of life, and nourishment is paramount. Medicinal cuisine refers to dishes that are both food and medicine, made from ingredients that have nourishing, health-promoting, or therapeutic properties, carefully prepared by chefs. Image source: Internet The tradition of medicinal cuisine in China has a long history. The ancient legend of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long been integrated into our lives, such as goji berries in thermos cups, Angelica (Dang Gui) in chicken soup, and red beans in desserts…… In the flavorful kitchen, there lies extraordinary knowledge. Commonly used ingredients in the kitchen, such as scallions, ginger, and garlic for seasoning; cinnamon, fennel, and star … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow me! Medicinal cuisine is aimed at assisting in the treatment of certain diseases. It is guided by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and incorporates specific Chinese herbs into dishes or other types of food based on the individual’s health status and the theory of food and … Read more
1. Huai Shan Dang Shen Quail Soup Ingredients: Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) 15g, Huai Shan (Chinese yam) 15g, 2 quails, 250g lean meat, 3 slices of ginger Effect: Strengthens the spleen and benefits the stomach, effective for loss of appetite and indigestion due to spleen and stomach deficiency, has a nourishing effect. 2. Wu Zhi … Read more
1. Sha Shen Yu Zhu Fresh Huai Shan Stewed Old Chicken Ingredients: Sha Shen (Glehnia Root) 10g, Yu Zhu (Polygonatum) 10g, Old Chicken half, Fresh Huai Shan (Chinese Yam) 200g, Lean Pork 100g, Dried Tangerine Peel 1/3 slice, Honey Dates 2 pieces, Salt to taste Method: 1. Clean the old chicken and cut it into … Read more
Medicinal cuisine refers to dishes prepared under the guidance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories, combining culinary arts, nutrition, and individual health conditions. It incorporates medicinal herbs or food ingredients with dual medicinal and dietary functions, processed and cooked with other ingredients to create delicious foods that possess certain therapeutic and health benefits. Through various … Read more
Medicinal Cuisine (Yao Shan) originates from China’s traditional dietary and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) dietary therapy culture. Medicinal cuisine is prepared under the guidance of theories from TCM, culinary arts, and nutrition, strictly following medicinal cuisine recipes that combine Chinese herbs with certain food items that have medicinal value, using unique Chinese cooking techniques and … Read more
Dietary therapy and medicinal congee originate from China’s traditional dietary and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) culture, as recorded in classic texts such as the Huangdi Neijing, Shennong Bencao Jing, Qianjin Fang, and Shiliao Bencao. Medicinal congee is a special dietary method that integrates preventive and therapeutic herbs into food under the guidance of TCM principles. … Read more