China has a long-standing food therapy culture of “food and medicine share the same source” As early as in the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), the principle of treating diseases was proposed— “Use medicine to expel it, and food to follow it” Many foods are both food and medicine Food, like medicine, can prevent … Read more
Yi Yi Ren (Job’s Tears), also known as Yi Mi, is one of the commonly used medicinal materials that serves both medicinal and culinary purposes. The medicinal use of Yi Yi Ren was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, noting its effectiveness in treating rheumatic pain, promoting qi, and eliminating dampness. Long-term … Read more
“The Book of the Later Han: Biographies of Women” states, “Mothers adjust medicinal cuisine with deep feelings,” linking “medicine” with “cuisine.” For thousands of years, our ancestors have accumulated rich experiences at the cost of their lives. Medicinal cuisine is a wonderful combination of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and culinary experience, and is one of … Read more
1. The Origin of Medicinal Cuisine The “Book of the Later Han: Biographies of Virtuous Women” states: “Mothers prepare medicinal cuisine with deep affection.” The “Huangdi Neijing” states: “Medicine is used to expel illness, while food is used to follow it. ‘The five grains nourish, the five fruits assist, the five livestock benefit, the five … Read more
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
Medicinal cuisine is ubiquitous in our lives. We often add local herbs or specialty Chinese medicinal ingredients to our meals, whether in soups, wines, teas, or porridge. Medicinal cuisine is commonly used to improve our appetite, enrich our diet, regulate our lifestyle, and of course, it can also serve as a dietary therapy for disease … Read more
Traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine, abbreviated as medicinal cuisine, refers to a special dietary practice that combines various medicinal herbs (zhongyao) with food according to certain principles, guided by the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It employs traditional cooking techniques and modern processing methods to create dishes that are unique in flavor, aroma, appearance, and … 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
Rarely seen health-preserving ancient formulas. “Food therapy” is an important component of traditional Chinese medicine. Utilizing food for health and disease treatment has been widely circulated among the people. Food and medicine share the same source, and using food for health and disease treatment is simple, effective, safe, and inexpensive, allowing for self-treatment without leaving … Read more
Another Medical Essay — Grateful for the Goodness and Beauty of Traditional Chinese Medicine, thank you for your reading and attention! Lonely boat, straw hat old man, fishing alone in the cold river snow. ——————— Main Text —————— A rare health-preserving ancient prescription. “Dietary therapy” is an important component of the treasure trove of traditional … Read more