Author: Ma Li, Nutrition Department, Shanghai Yueyang Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Coix seed, also known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which belongs to the Poaceae family. It is cultivated in various regions of China, with Hebei and Liaoning being the most prominent. … Read more
Author: Du Jieying, Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University Editor: Su Qunfang, Sanjiao Hospital of Zhongshan City Coix seed, commonly known as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁) or Job’s tears, is the dried mature seed of the plant Coix lacryma-jobi, which was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing … Read more
10th Place: Pig Liver Pig liver is a nutritional treasure trove, with higher quality protein, vitamins, and trace elements than meat, and its iron content is 7.5 times that of lean meat. Pig liver not only has a high iron content but also a high absorption rate of 22% (comparable to lean meat). Therefore, pig … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “Qi” has two meanings: one refers to the subtle substances that constitute and sustain human life activities, such as the breath (huǒ qì) and the essence of food (shuǐ gǔ qì); the other refers to the functions of the organs, such as the Qi of the organs (zàng fǔ zhī … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us The “Huangdi Neijing” states that “the five grains are for nourishment,” indicating that grains are fundamental to health maintenance. The five grains refer to “rice, millet, barley, wheat, and beans,” which include rice, wheat, soybeans, millet, and generally all grains and legumes available today. The essence of … Read more
Since ancient times, “the five grains” have been an important part of people’s diets. The “Chinese Dietary Guidelines (2022)” also emphasize adhering to a diet primarily based on grains. Over 2000 years ago, the “Huangdi Neijing” proposed the dietary principle of “the five grains nourish, the five livestock benefit, the five fruits assist, and the … Read more
Every Chinese person’s life is closely tied to the “Five Grains”. The classic TCM text, Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经), states that “grains are for nourishment,” clearly indicating that the Five Grains are key to maintaining health. The Five Grains correspond to the five organs in the human body and have specific regulating effects. Western medicine also … Read more
There are many different versions of the “Five Grains” (五谷), with the two most important being: one refers to rice (稻), millet (黍), broomcorn millet (稷), wheat (麦), and beans (菽); the other refers to hemp (大麻), foxtail millet (小米), common millet (小米), wheat (小麦), and corn (蜀黍). In modern terms, the Five Grains often … 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
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