Friends who often visit Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners should know that in herbal prescriptions, you often see herbs like Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), and Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes). Are these herbs as commonly used as regular cold medicines? Yes, they are used even more frequently and are very … Read more
Promote recovery of the body Assist in disease treatment Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietary Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long held the belief that “medicinal food comes from the same source.” Dietary therapy has been widely accepted by the public as a method for prevention and auxiliary treatment of diseases. TCM dietary therapy … Read more
The National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation recently issued a joint announcement, including nine substances such as Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Ling Zhi (Ganoderma lucidum), and Tian Ma (Gastrodia elata) in the catalog of substances that are traditionally both food and medicinal materials. In Chinese traditional dietary … Read more
Spring is a time of renewal, making it an excellent season for health preservation. Among the choices for spring health maintenance, medicinal dishes play a crucial role, as they are a product of the integration of traditional Chinese medicine knowledge and culinary experience. These dishes embody the principle of “medicine in food,” utilizing medicinal ingredients … Read more
1. Chen Pi Xiang Fu Chicken (Dried Tangerine Peel and Cyperus Chicken) Ingredients: Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel) 15g, Xiang Fu (Cyperus) 10g, Chicken 80g, Green Onion 10g, Ginger 6g. Boil the Chen Pi and Xiang Fu to extract the medicinal juice, cut the chicken into cubes, and cook in the medicinal juice. Consume the … Read more
（Image source: Baidu Images） When it comes to making soup, it is deeply ingrained in the culture of Guangdong. The locals emphasize the concept of “药食同源” (yào shí tóng yuán), meaning that food and medicine share the same source. Guangdong’s famous soups are known for their medicinal properties, and by adding certain herbs according to … 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, has a nourishing effect. 2. Wu Zhi … 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 dietary therapeutic benefits. 2. Wu Zhi … 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 dietary therapy benefits. 2. Wu Zhi … Read more
Phlegm-Damp Obstructing the Lungs This is a disease name that refers to the obstruction of phlegm-dampness in the lungs, preventing the lung qi from descending and dispersing. Symptoms include a cough with abundant phlegm that is white and thin, easily expectorated, a feeling of fullness and oppression in the chest, exacerbation of cough with movement, … Read more