China has a long-standing food therapy culture of “food and medicine share the same source” As early as in the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), the principle of treating diseases was proposed— “Use medicine to expel it, and food to follow it” Many foods are both food and medicine Food, like medicine, can prevent … Read more
【Dan Shen】 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) has a bitter taste, is slightly cold, and belongs to the Heart and Liver meridians. It has the functions of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, nourishing blood and calming the spirit, and cooling blood and reducing swelling. It is primarily used … Read more
【Dan Shen】 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Dan Shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) has a bitter taste, is slightly cold, and enters the Heart and Liver meridians. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing stasis, nourishing the blood and calming the spirit, and cooling the blood and reducing swelling. It is primarily used … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us 11 Medicinal Dishes to Nourish Qi and Blood with 18 Ingredients People often neglect their health due to family and career pressures, leading to overwork, lack of exercise, and other unhealthy habits, resulting in insufficient Qi and blood. Below are several medicinal dishes that can treat Qi and … Read more
In the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), it is stated: “The waist is the residence of the kidneys; if it cannot move, the kidneys will be exhausted.”The kidneys govern the bones and produce marrow. When kidney essence is deficient, the waist and spine lose nourishment, leading to soreness and weakness, with pain that is … Read more
How can one achieve a complexion as radiant as a peach blossom without makeup? In addition to meticulous external skincare, it is essential to focus on internal conditioning to truly radiate good health. Traditional Chinese dietary therapy has a long history, not only for treating illnesses but also for its excellent effects on anti-aging and … 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
Medicinal dishes are delicious foods guided by the integration of medicine, culinary arts, and nutrition theory, where medicinal ingredients and food materials are strictly matched according to formula ratios. Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes “preventing illness before it occurs”; a good medicinal dish not only promotes health and prevents disease but also enhances appetite and leaves … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classifies human constitution into nine types, among which the Phlegm-Damp Constitution (tan shi ti zhi) is one. The Phlegm-Damp Constitution refers to a condition where the body’s organ functions are disordered, leading to the disruption of the movement of Qi, blood, and body fluids, resulting in the accumulation of water and … Read more