Chinese herbal soup
Nervilia fordii and Water Chestnut Fluid-Generating Soup (Qingtiankui Mati Shengjin Tang) Introduction to Medicinal Diet Nervilia and Water Chestnut Fluid-Generating Decoction is a classic medicinal soup originating from Lingnan folk tradition, primarily known for supporting body comfort and maintaining fluid balance. Nervilia (Qing Tian Kui), also known as “Tian Kui” or “Qing Tian Kui Zi”, … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Mung Bean Spot-Removing Decoction (绿豆去斑汤) is a time-honored traditional medicinal diet favored by those seeking beauty. Since ancient times, it has been used to regulate skin tone and reduce dullness. This decoction is made primarily with Vigna radiata (mung bean), supplemented with Lilium brownii (lily bulb) and Angelica dahurica (Chinese angelica)—all … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Corn Silk and Pig Bladder Soup is a traditional recipe originating from the Lingnan folk cuisine, made primarily with corn silk (Stigma Maydis) and pig bladder (pig’s urinary bladder), gently simmered with a small amount of seasoning. The soup is clear in color, fresh and mellow in taste, suitable both as … Read more
Papaya, Peanut and Pork Rib Soup: An Introduction to Medicinal Dietary Therapy Introduction to Medicinal Diet Papaya, Peanut, and Pork Rib Soup is a classic nourishing medicinal dish originating from the Lingnan region. It is made primarily with ripe papaya (Carica papaya), red-skinned peanuts (Arachis hypogaea), and fresh pork ribs, supplemented with small amounts of … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Dried Scallop and Hairy Melon Soup (Jiang Yao Zhu Jie Gua Tang) is a time-honored home-style nourishing soup from Guangdong and Lingnan regions, deeply cherished in folk tradition. Dried Scallop (Concha Pectinidae), also known as “Ganbei” or “Yaozhu,” is a prized marine product made from the desiccated adductor muscle of bivalve … Read more
Hedyotis diffusa Decoction as a Supportive Diet: A Popular Science Overview Introduction to Supportive Diet Hedyotis diffusa Decoction is a classic Lingnan supportive cuisine that combines both supportive properties and nourishing benefits. Its core ingredient is the dried whole herb of Hedyotis diffusa Willd. (syn. Oldenlandia diffusa; Spreading Hedyotis), an annual herbaceous plant of the … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine The Kapok (Bombax ceiba flower), Shatin Bush (Microcos paniculata leaf), and Mulberry Leaf (Morus alba leaf) decoction is a classic traditional cooling medicinal beverage originating from the Lingnan region. Located in the subtropics with a hot and humid climate, the local inhabitants have accumulated extensive wisdom over generations in using indigenous … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Herbal Decoction Honeysuckle and Bamboo Leaf Decoction (Yin Hua Dan Zhu Ye Tang) is a traditional herbal preparation rooted in classic dietary principles. Its historical origin can be traced back to the Song Dynasty’s *Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang* (Formulary of the Peaceful Benevolent Dispensary), which outlines the pattern-combination approach for cooling … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Nourishing Recipe Hami melon (Cucumis melo, Cantaloupe) and Lily Bulb (Lilium brownii, Baihe) Moistening Dryness Decoction is a classic nourishing recipe for autumn wellness. It skillfully combines the treasured Hami melon from the Western Regions with lily bulb, which helps support lung comfort and soothe dryness, supplemented with a small amount … Read more
Introduction to Traditional Herbal Blend Lugen Taoren Cheqian Tang (Reed Rhizome, Peach Kernel, and Plantain Seed Decoction) is a traditional botanical preparation based on traditional Chinese dietary theory. It is built upon three core botanical substances—Phragmitis rhizoma (Reed Rhizome), Persicae semen (Peach Kernel), and Plantaginis semen (Plantain Seed)—which are skillfully combined to achieve a balanced, … Read more