The Art of Medicinal Cuisine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Art of Medicinal Cuisine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text to follow me and enjoy a warm winter together. The origin of medicinal cuisine can be traced back to ancient times. In ancient times, it was a primitive period for medicinal cuisine. Based on the views of “food is the heaven for the people” and “medicine and food share the same … Read more

Understanding Medicinal Cuisine: Can It Be Consumed Freely?

Understanding Medicinal Cuisine: Can It Be Consumed Freely?

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

Nourishing the Stomach and Easing Homesickness with Fujian Medicinal Cuisine!

Nourishing the Stomach and Easing Homesickness with Fujian Medicinal Cuisine!

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

Understanding Medicinal Cuisine: Start Here

Understanding Medicinal Cuisine: Start Here

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

Health | Medicinal Cuisine on the Tip of the Tongue

Health | Medicinal Cuisine on the Tip of the Tongue

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

Understanding Medicinal Cuisine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Medicinal Cuisine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Medicinal Cuisine: The Integration of Food and Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Medicinal Cuisine: The Integration of Food and Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture through Medicinal Cuisine

Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture through Medicinal Cuisine

Overview Yao Shan (Medicinal Cuisine) is a delicious food made under the guidance of the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), culinary science, and nutrition, strictly following medicinal cuisine recipes that combine Chinese herbs with certain food items of medicinal value, using unique Chinese cooking techniques and modern scientific methods to create dishes with appealing … Read more

Understanding TCM Medicinal Cuisine

Understanding TCM Medicinal Cuisine

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

Understanding Health Through Food Therapy: The Role of Ginger in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Health Through Food Therapy: The Role of Ginger in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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