Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the blood in our body originates from the essence of food and water. Food enters the stomach, is transformed and transported by the spleen and stomach, infused into the meridians, and transformed into blood. It is governed by the heart, stored in the liver, regulated by the spleen, circulating … Read more
When suffering from anemia, individuals often need to consume foods that can quickly nourish the blood to alleviate symptoms. So, what are the fastest ways to replenish blood in cases of anemia? How to Quickly Nourish Blood in Anemia 1. Carrots Carrots are rich in Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and contain carotene, which is extremely … Read more
Aode Traditional Chinese MedicineHealth HeadlinesConsult a DoctorTCM Mall TCM Says: Why We Need to Tonify Qi In traditional TCM theory, “tonifying Qi” is an important concept. TCM believes that the highest realm of health preservation is the balance of Yin and Yang, and the equilibrium of Qi and blood. So, why do we need to … Read more
Pain Dampness in the Exterior Pain: Headache, body pain, muscle pain, joint pain (including rheumatism).1) Dampness in the Exterior Headache. Two patterns, damp-heat syndrome, aversion to cold without sweating, heavy body and headache, dampness in the exterior, suitable for Huo Xiang (Agastache), Xiang Ru (Elsholtzia), Qiang Huo (Notopterygium), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), Bo He (Mint), Niu … Read more
Heat diseases are a collective term for summer dampness, damp-heat, and warm diseases, which arise from the invasion of damp-heat pathogens or from the internal accumulation of damp-heat due to spleen and stomach deficiency. This condition is characterized by “damp obstructing heat” and “damp-heat steaming”. It often results from external pathogenic factors or from dietary … Read more
The Past and Present of Medicinal Cuisine (Part 1) From ancient times to the present, medicinal cuisine has been an important component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) health preservation, receiving attention from generations of physicians. Medicinal cuisine has indeed made significant contributions to China’s traditional medical health practices and the concept of “preventive treatment of … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Medicinal cuisine (药膳, yàoshàn) originates from China’s traditional dietary and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) therapeutic culture. It is a delicious food made by strictly following medicinal cuisine recipes, combining Chinese herbs (中药, zhōngyào) with certain food items that have medicinal value, using unique Chinese cooking techniques and … Read more
As the spring breeze caresses the greenery and all things awaken, our taste buds revive. In the beautiful spring light, with the evening glow shining down, a bowl of steaming San Cao (Three Herbs) Stewed Goose warms the soul. With spring upon us, the nourishing people of Fujian invite you to enjoy a feast of … Read more
Medicinal cuisine is based on the theories of Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, organ systems, meridians, and dialectical treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It combines food and medicinal properties according to the principles of TCM formulae, using the characteristics of food and herbs to correct the functional imbalances of the organs, or to enhance the … 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