Click the blue text to follow us Wisdom of Seasonal Dietary Therapy: Eating according to the seasons is the best for health. 1. Spring Dampness Elimination Recipe: A bowl of porridge warms the spleen and stomach. During the rainy season, dampness is heavy, and the spleen and stomach can easily become unbalanced. A warm and … Read more
With the arrival of an era of abundant warmth, people are consuming more calories while expending fewer. The excess calories accumulate in the body, leading to chronic obesity. To prevent obesity, it is crucial to maintain a reasonable diet and reduce caloric intake. In terms of diet, it is advisable to select foods and medicinal … Read more
At 5:30 in the morning, Aunt Li sighed as she felt another handful of hair fall from her pillow. Her eyelids were swollen and shiny in the mirror, and her finger joints ached painfully when they touched cold water. Her son often said she had a musty smell, which no amount of sunning her bedding … Read more
Pupu In autumn and winter, nourishing with ginseng is essential, but there are many types of “ginseng” including Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dan Shen (Salvia), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Sha Shen (Glehnia), Hong Shen (Red Ginseng), Xiyang Shen (American Ginseng), and Tai Zi Shen (Prince Ginseng). It can be confusing, but what are their differences? How should … Read more
In the autumn and winter, ginseng is a popular choice for supplementation. However, there are many members of the “ginseng” family, including Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Sha Shen (Glehnia littoralis), Hong Shen (Red Ginseng), Xi Yang Shen (American Ginseng), and Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria heterophylla). What are the … Read more
In Guangdong, the concept of food as medicine is prevalent, and a famous Cantonese dish is “Dang Shen (Codonopsis) and Huang Qi (Astragalus) Stewed Chicken Soup,” made with half a hen, Huang Qi, Dang Shen, red dates, longan, and ginger, simmered slowly over low heat. The key ingredient is “Huang Qi,” which has a moist, … Read more
Nowadays, those who can enjoy high-quality sleep are truly enviable. How many people, like me, become addicted to their phones at night, unwilling to put them down until the early hours, resulting in a dull complexion, fatigue, and worsening hair loss the next day? To improve my sleep, I have tried various methods such as … Read more
The reason why Dang Shen (党参) is called Dang Shen is that it was primarily produced in the Shangdang region of Shanxi (now the Changzhi area of Shanxi). Its root resembles ginseng, hence the name. Dang Shen is known for its excellent ability to tonify Qi, especially effective in tonifying the Spleen Qi and Lung … Read more
Click on “Mai Mai Health” to followHealth inquiries, guidance, classic wellness, no need to seek help when ill Soothe the Liver and Nourish Qi Don’t forget to drink Dang Shen (Codonopsis) and Rose Tea The liver, associated with the wood element, resembles trees that thrive in spring, easily generating Yang Qi. The liver and gallbladder … Read more
1. Huai Shan Dang Shen Quail Soup Ingredients: Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) 15g, Huai Shan (Chinese yam) 15g, 2 quails, 250g lean meat, 3 slices of ginger Effect: Strengthens the spleen and benefits the stomach, effective for loss of appetite and indigestion due to spleen and stomach deficiency, with nourishing properties. 2. Wu Zhi Mao … Read more