This is the 4883rd article from Da Yi Xiao Hu Grain Rain (Gu Yu), as the last solar term of spring, marks the end of the spring season and heralds the beginning of summer. At this time, all things grow, and prosperity abounds. During this period, precipitation significantly increases, nourishing the crops and allowing seedlings … Read more
Job’s Tears (Yi Yi Ren) is rich in nutrients and is considered a highly nutritious food, hence it is referred to as the “King of Gramineous Plants”. In Europe, Job’s Tears is known as the “Grain of Life and Health”, while in Japan, it is regarded as an anti-cancer food. Despite the differences in language … Read more
Job’s Tears, also known as Coix seed, Coix lacryma-jobi, or Pearl barley, belongs to the grass family and can be found in most supermarkets. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Job’s Tears to have a sweet, bland, and cool nature, with the effects of strengthening the spleen, nourishing the lungs, clearing heat, and promoting diuresis. It … Read more
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, a rebellion occurred in the southern region of Jiaozhi. Emperor Guangwu of Han dispatched General Ma Yuan to suppress it. When the army reached Xuwen, the area was dense with mountains and forests, and miasma was rampant. The weather was extremely hot during the day and very cold at night, … Read more
Job’s Tears (Yi Ren) · TCM Herb Entry · Job’s Tears (Yi Ren) is the seed of a plant in the grass family, also known as Coix Seed or Coix Lacryma-jobi. It is a common medicinal herb and a delicious ingredient on people’s dining tables. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it was first recorded in the … Read more
Coix Seed (Yìyǐrén) is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which belongs to the Poaceae family. Coix Seed is also known as Job’s tears and is a perennial herb. It is listed as a superior herb in both the Shennong Bencao Jing and Bencao Gangmu. Coix Seed has a sweet taste and … Read more
In early spring, the yang energy rises, the cold retreats, and the rain gradually diminishes; the climate is pleasant,and the health principle emphasizes strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness. As the temperature rises in spring, a light diet is recommended.According to “Yinshan Zhengyao”: “In spring, the temperature is warm, and it is advisable to eat … Read more
Green Bean Summer Porridge Ingredients 50g green beans, 50g millet, 50g rice, a small amount of glutinous rice. Method Soak the green beans overnight. Rinse the millet, rice, and glutinous rice. In a pot, add water and the above ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 50 minutes on low heat, … Read more
↑ Click on “Sichuan Province Neijiang City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital” to follow us Summer in Neijiang Can be quite unpredictable Just yesterday it was windy and rainy Today, it’s a bright sunny day In such weather It’s easy to feel hot and stuffy Not only do you sweat, but your mood can also become … Read more
1. Wuzhi Maotao Black Chicken Soup Wuzhi Maotao (Five-fingered Peach) is a herb from Lingnan, also known as Wuzhua Long (Five-clawed Dragon) or Nanqi (Southern Astragalus), named for its five-finger-like leaves and hairy fruit. It is neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, with functions to strengthen the spleen, eliminate dampness, tonify qi, nourish the … Read more