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
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
The source of medicine and food is the same; eating leads to health. Dietary health preservation, also known as “food therapy,” refers to the rational selection and processing of food based on the characteristics of food under the guidance of TCM theory, aiming to nourish the essence and qi, balance yin and yang, and prevent … Read more
Dietary therapy for different groups during the Summer Solstice In the six solar terms of summer, damp heat predominates, but its effects vary among different populations. Therefore, dietary supplementation during this season must be tailored to individual needs: the elderly require warming supplements, middle-aged individuals need strengthening supplements, young people should focus on nourishing supplements, … Read more
In the vastness of life, we survive by consuming grains. However, these common grains that we see and eat daily are not ordinary; with the right cooking methods, they can exert health benefits and nourish your vital organs! Research indicates that grains can nourish the five internal organs. As early as ancient times, there was … Read more
From Head to Toe Health Preservation Editor’s Note: The saying goes, “There is a method to eating,” which means that there is a proper way to consume food. Do you know what foods are most beneficial for the brain, heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys, stomach, and hair?This comprehensive food map for the whole body must … Read more
Dietary therapy, also known as food therapy, is a method that utilizes the properties of food to regulate bodily functions under the guidance of TCM theory, aiming to achieve health or prevent and treat diseases. It is commonly believed that food provides various nutrients necessary for human growth, development, and healthy survival. In other words, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine on the Tip of Your Tongue In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of “food as medicine” has been highly valued throughout history. It is believed that “dietary therapy” is superior to “medicinal therapy.” Dietary therapy, also known as food therapy, utilizes food and medicinal ingredients as raw materials, which are then … Read more
After the Grain Rain (Guyu) solar term, temperatures rise and precipitation increases, making it difficult for the body to expel dampness. If dietary and lifestyle habits are not monitored, the combination of internal heat and dampness can lead to damp-heat. This can trigger joint pain and lower back pain in the elderly, or asthma attacks, … Read more