Porridge suitable for drinking in spring. Take a seat and listen carefully! First type: Yin Deficiency Constitution: Millet (Xiao Mi) Huai Shan (Chinese Yam) Silver Ear (Yin Er) Goji Berries (Gou Qi) Mulberries (Sang Shen) Lotus Seeds (Lian Zi) The main manifestations of Yin deficiency are dryness: dry mouth, dry skin, dry eyes, dry throat, … Read more
◎Image authorized by Shetu Network ▲Special Guest Host of the Apricot Forest Morning News〡Chief Director 01Autumn Equinox marks the beginning of “Cold Autumn” ◎Image authorized by Shetu Network Today, “Autumn Equinox” is described in the “Spring and Autumn Fanlu” as: “The Autumn Equinox is when Yin and Yang are equal, hence day and night are … Read more
What is your top choice for basic health maintenance? I vote for Shan Yao (Yam). Yam is the universal remedy in the realm of strengthening the body and expelling pathogens. It is often used to complement the strong expelling properties of tiger and wolf medicines, while it calmly and steadily builds up the body’s vital … Read more
Spring brings forth all things, making it the golden period for liver nourishment. As spring returns to the earth, yang energy rises. The classic TCM text, “Huangdi Neijing,” states: “In the three months of spring, this is called the time of emergence; heaven and earth are born together, and all things flourish.” Spring corresponds to … Read more
Poria (Fu Ling) may not look impressive, but it is known as the “Divine Medicine of All Seasons”. The nutritious Iron Stick Yam (Tie Gun Shan Yao) and seasonal vegetables like lotus root and water bamboo are great choices for the autumn table. Autumn Treasure Foods Yam (Shan Yao) Iron Stick Yam (Tie Gun Shan … Read more
Eating according to the seasons throughout the year can effectively clear heat, detoxify, and benefit the spleen and stomach, ensuring health and longevity! These foods, consumed throughout the year, are more effective than any tonic! Don’t believe it? Then give it a try! January: Yam Benefits the Spleen and Stomach Yam grows in the soil, … Read more
Millet has been revered since ancient times as the “king of grains.” The Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica) records its ability to “strengthen the spleen and stomach, and benefit kidney qi,” and it is also known as “substitute for ginseng soup.” A bowl of millet porridge may seem simple, but by pairing … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there is a saying: “Men nourish essence, women nourish blood“. When women are deficient in blood, they become half incapacitated. This can lead to fatigue, hair loss, and skin blemishes, causing significant harm to the body. Nationally recognized TCM expert Yang Shulian has pointed out that nourishing blood is equivalent to … Read more
Red Date and Yam Stewed Chicken Soup is a nourishing soup that warms the stomach and boosts Qi, making it an excellent choice for women’s health! On a cold winter day, a bowl of steaming Red Date and Yam Stewed Chicken Soup not only warms the body and mind but is also a perfect choice … Read more
Turn on the music and start the day with the daily report~ Many foods, soups, and teas are labeled as unsuitable or to be avoided for those with Spleen and Stomach Yang deficiency, which can be quite frustrating. So what can we, who have Spleen and Stomach Yang deficiency, actually eat? The daily diet for … Read more