Grain Rain/ Rain Nourishes All Grains According to legend, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the southern regions were plagued by miasma. General Ma Yuan, under the orders of Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu, embarked on a campaign to Jiaozhi (now parts of Guangdong and northern Vietnam) to quell the southern rebellion. Due to the … Read more
In the “Huainanzi: Shuo Shan Xun”, it is recorded: “The thousand-year-old pine has Poria (Fuling) below and rabbit (Tu) silk above.” When it comes to Poria, everyone is certainly familiar with it. As a medicinal and edible material that promotes diuresis and drains dampness, it is particularly favored in the southern regions of China during … Read more
Angelica Sinensis, also known as Dang Gui, has several aliases including Dang Gui Fen, Gan Gui, Ma Wei Dang Gui, Qin Na, Ma Wei Gui, Yun Gui, Xi Dang Gui, and Min Dang Gui.According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Angelica Sinensis is sweet and pungent in flavor, and warm in nature. It enters the Liver, Heart, … Read more
“The Sacred Blood-Boosting Herb” Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Are You Using It Correctly? For middle-aged and elderly friends, the widely usedblood-boosting herb—Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) and the excellent herb for promoting blood circulation—Hawthorn (Shan Zha), each have several different forms. When seeking the effects of blood replenishment and blood circulation, which type of herb should … Read more
“Angelica does not return, the beautiful wife remarries” “Angelica does not return, to revive the state” “Qin Niang is gravely ill, Angelica, Angelica,” Angelica Sinensis (当归) has always carried a rich literary connotation throughout history. Angelica Sinensis, also known as Qin Gui, Yun Gui, Xiang Dong Gui, and Min Dong Gui, belongs to the Apiaceae … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) health preservation has a long history, and its principles and methods have been revered by many for thousands of years. Today, we will explore several major methods of TCM health preservation to help everyone better nourish their body and mind in daily life, achieving the goal of health and longevity. 1. … Read more
The content of health preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is very rich. If we were to detail the properties and meridian affiliations of every food, it could take three days and nights to explain. However, if we distill it down to concepts like “regulating Qi and blood” and “balancing nutrition,” it can be summarized … 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
-Calendar- Introduction to This Issue ⊙【Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine】——What is Medicinal Cuisine? ⊙【Expert Consultation Schedule】 Medicinal cuisine originates from China’s traditional dietary and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) therapeutic culture. It is a culinary art guided by the theories of TCM, culinary science, and nutrition, strictly following medicinal cuisine recipes that combine Chinese herbs with certain … Read more
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