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Introduction What is the difference between traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and medicinal cuisine? Can medicinal cuisine replace medication? Medicinal cuisine is actually a knowledge that has been passed down for thousands of years. In simple terms, medicinal cuisine combines medicinal herbs with food ingredients, using cooking methods to regulate the body, primarily for health maintenance; … Read more
As the saying goes, “Food therapy is better than medicinal therapy.” Compared to taking medicine, many people prefer to strengthen their bodies and prevent minor health issues through dietary therapy. Therefore, many people have the habit of cooking medicinal soups in winter, and medicinal dishes should be a weekly necessity, or even a daily one! … Read more
With the development of the economy and the improvement of living standards, people’s awareness of self-care has gradually increased, leading to a focus on dietary nutrition and health. In recent years, terms related to health preservation such as nourishing health, dietary therapy, medicinal cuisine, the integration of medicine and food, and vegetarianism have become popular … 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, with dietary therapeutic benefits. 2. Wu Zhi … Read more
【Dish Name】 Bai Ji Bing Tang Yan Wo (Bai Ji and Rock Sugar Bird’s Nest)【Characteristics】 Nourishes the lungs and yin, stops cough and bleeding. Suitable for hemoptysis due to pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis in the elderly, emphysema, and asthma.【Ingredients】 10g bird’s nest, 15g Bai Ji (Fritillaria)【Source】 Folk recipe【Preparation Process】 Prepare the bird’s nest as per … Read more
Nationally renowned TCM physician and scholar of Qi Huang has compiled and recommended 11 nourishing medicinal recipes and herbal teas based on years of rich clinical practice experience, targeting the most critical health issues in contemporary populations. These medicinal recipes combine traditional TCM wisdom with modern lifestyle needs, suitable for the whole family.01健脾祛湿轻身饮 (Jian Pi … Read more
Author | Qing Ren Editor | Chun Feng Reviewed | Xiao Ye In daily life, many people with poor spleen and stomach function often experience low mood, irritability, and sleep disturbances. Common symptoms include weak digestion, poor absorption; dizziness, bad breath, and some may experience tinnitus at night; difficulty sleeping, waking early, and vivid dreams. … Read more
The concept of “food and medicine share the same source” emphasizes the importance of diet in maintaining health. Dietary therapy, also known as “food therapy,” refers to the practice of selecting and preparing food based on its properties according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, aiming to nourish vital energy (qi), balance yin and yang, … 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, with dietary therapy benefits. 2. Wu Zhi … Read more
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, we have arrived in December. With 2023 coming to an end, you may have some unfulfilled wishes. Let’s cherish this last month of the year and accomplish some goals to ensure a fulfilling conclusion to 2023. As the year draws to a close, the cold air … Read more