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Popular Science | The Way of Health Preservation and Dietary Therapy – The Dietary Nourishment Chapter of Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture (Part Four)

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Popular Science | The Way of Health Preservation and Dietary Therapy - The Dietary Nourishment Chapter of Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture (Part Four)

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

Common Medicinal and Edible Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Common Medicinal and Edible Herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

There are many types of herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that serve dual purposes as both medicine and food. These herbs possess medicinal value and can also be used as ingredients in daily meals. Below are some common medicinal and edible herbs along with brief introductions: Shan Yao (Dioscorea opposita)– Strengthens the spleen and … Read more

Blood Deficiency and Fluid Loss Leading to Leg Cramps, Yin Deficiency and Yang Excess Causing Dizziness: A Single Herb for Nourishing Yin and Blood, Softening the Liver and Alleviating Urgency

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Blood Deficiency and Fluid Loss Leading to Leg Cramps, Yin Deficiency and Yang Excess Causing Dizziness: A Single Herb for Nourishing Yin and Blood, Softening the Liver and Alleviating Urgency

Spring winds are about to fade without a trace, all directed towards the peonies in the southern garden. After this flower has truly withered, this life should be intertwined with this flower. Shao Yao (Peony) and Mu Dan (Tree Peony) are known as the “two exceptional flowers,” and both of these plants can be used … Read more