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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
Traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine is a special dietary practice guided by TCM principles, combining various medicinal herbs with food in a reasonable formulation, utilizing both traditional and modern scientific techniques to create dishes that possess unique colors, aromas, flavors, shapes, and effects, with health-preserving, disease-preventing, and therapeutic properties. Medicinal cuisine originates from China’s traditional dietary … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us As the ancients said, “All meals are medicine, integrating medicine into food.” The Chinese have always emphasized the concept of “food and medicine sharing the same source,” believing that many foods also serve as medicines that can prevent diseases. Medicinal cuisine has evolved from this idea. 01 What … 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 in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a special dietary practice guided by TCM theories, which combines various medicinal herbs with food in a reasonable formulation, utilizing both traditional and modern scientific techniques. It possesses unique characteristics in color, aroma, taste, shape, and efficacy, and serves health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment purposes.Originating from … 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
Source | Nanjing Lishui District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital This is a mouth-watering column! How can you eat healthily and deliciously? What are the healthy foods that share the same source as medicine and food? The “Jiangsu Traditional Chinese Medicine” WeChat public account has specially launched “Traditional Chinese Medicine on Your Plate” to satisfy your … Read more
Medicinal cuisine is ubiquitous in our lives. We often add local herbs or specialty Chinese medicinal ingredients to our meals, whether in soups, wines, teas, or porridge. Medicinal cuisine is commonly used to improve our appetite, enrich our diet, regulate our lifestyle, and of course, it can also serve as a dietary therapy for disease … Read more