Chinese herbal soup
Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Astragalus membranaceus (Milkvetch Root) stewed chicken is a classic medicated diet that has been passed down for a thousand years. It originates from the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concept of “food and medicine sharing the same origin,” skillfully combining the qi-tonifying herb Astragalus Root with chicken, which warms the Middle Jiao … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Lotus Seed, Oyster Shell, and Reed Rhizome Decoction (Lianzi Muli Lugen Tang) is a classic medicinal diet originating from the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)食疗 (food therapy). It combines three substances that are both medicine and food: Lotus Seed (Nelumbinis semen), Oyster Shell (Ostreae concha, the dried shell of the … Read more
Introduction to Chicken Stewed with Placenta Hominis (Zi He Che) as a Medicinal Food Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine The dish of stewed chicken with human placenta (Placenta Hominis) is a traditional and precious TCM medicinal food. It is prepared using a healthy hen as the main ingredient, combined with human placenta (i.e., the placenta of … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet (Yaoshan) Abalone Shell and Oyster Meat Soup is a classic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) medicinal cuisine that blends delicious taste with health benefits. The main ingredients are abalone shell (Concha Haliotidis, Shijueming) and fresh oyster meat (Ostrea edulis), slow-cooked with seasonings such as ginger (Zingiber officinale, Shengjiang) and scallion (Allium fistulosum, … Read more
Houttuynia cordata (heartleaf houttuynia) Stewed Pork Stomach – Medicinal Diet Education Introduction to Medicinal Diet Houttuynia cordata (鱼腥草) stewed with pork stomach (猪肚) is a traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine that combines delicious flavor with health-supporting benefits, originating from the southwestern and Jiangnan regions of China. Houttuynia cordata, also known as “Jicai” or “Zhe’ergen,” derives its … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Braised Eel with Chinese Yam and Lily Bulb is a classic medicinal tonic soup that embodies the moistening essence of Lingnan-style soups and the dietary nourishment principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Made with fresh eel as the main ingredient, combined with Huai Shan (Chinese yam, Dioscorea opposita) for strengthening the spleen … Read more
Luffa (Luffa cylindrica), Katsumadai Seed (Alpinia katsumadai), and Kelp (Laminaria japonica) Soup – TCM Medicinal Diet Education Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Luffa, Katsumada Galangal Seed, and Kelp Soup is a distinctive medicinal diet that combines the dual effects of clearing heat and draining dampness with warming the middle and moving qi. This soup skillfully integrates … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Nutritive Soup Chuanbei Xueli Zhufei Tang (Fritillaria cirrhosa and Snow Pear Soup with Pork Lung) is a time-honored traditional dietary preparation, particularly prevalent in the Lingnan region. It skillfully combines Fritillaria cirrhosa (Chuanbei), snow pear (Pyrus pyrifolia), and pork lung, leveraging the nature, flavor, and meridian tropism of the ingredients to … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Rubiae Radix and Pig’s Trotters Soup is a time-honored traditional medicinal diet widely cherished among the people. Its core formula combines Rubiae Radix (Chinese madder root) and fresh pig’s trotters, slowly simmered over a gentle fire. Rubiae Radix, also known as “Xuejianchou” (Blood-Seeker), was classified as a mid-grade herb in the … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Herbal Soup Lindera glauca root (mountain pepper root) stewed with three snakes is a classic herbal soup originating from Lingnan folk tradition, combining both herbal and nutritional benefits, and widely popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and other areas. Lindera glauca root, also known as ox-girdle tree root or wild pepper root, … Read more