Chinese herbal medicine (TCM) uses natural herbs to balance qi, restore yin-yang, and support holistic wellness. Explore benefits, formulas & remedies.
Introduction to Dietary Therapy Lily Bulb and Honey Soup is a classic medicinal food recipe, derived from an ancient formula recorded in the *Synopsis of Golden Chamber* (Jingui Yaolue) and subsequently improved. It is prepared by slow-simmering fresh lily bulbs (Bulbus Lilii) with high-quality honey (Mel), with a small amount of rock sugar (Saccharum Granorum) … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine (Yaoshan) Stewed old duck with Radix Glehniae (Shashen) and Radix Asparagi (Tiandong) is a classic medicinal food originating from a variation of the Lingnan folk “Qing Bu Liang (clear supplement cool)” soup. The main ingredients are Radix Glehniae (Shashen) and Radix Asparagi (Tiandong), both yin-nourishing herbs, paired with old duck, and … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Codonopsis and Jiaogulan Honey Water is a classic medicinal dietary beverage that integrates traditional wisdom of tonifying qi with modern health concepts. Centered on the principle of “mild and balanced tonification,” it combines the sweet-warm nature of Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula) to tonify qi, the ability of Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) to clear … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet “Gastrodia Elata Stewed Pig Brain” is a time-honored traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine, renowned in folk dietary therapy. This therapeutic dish features Gastrodia elata (tall gastrodia) as the principal herb, paired with pig brain—an animal organ—and slow-stewed to integrate the medicinal properties with the essence of the ingredients. Gastrodia elata, a precious … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Paeonia and Ophiopogon Crucian Carp Soup is a classic medicinal dietary soup that originated among the folk of Jiangnan and was later refined by families of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, with a history of over a hundred years. The soup features crucian carp (Carassius auratus) as the sovereign ingredient, combined with … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Yuzhu (Polygonatum odoratum) and Pork Heart Soup is a time-honored traditional Chinese medicinal food (yaoshan) for nourishment, with similar records found in ancient texts such as the *Shi Liao Ben Cao* (Materia Medica for Dietary Therapy). It uses fresh pork heart as the main ingredient, combined with Yuzhu (Polygonatum odoratum), Hongzao … Read more
Beef Tendon and Spatholobus suberectus (Millettia) Soup: A Traditional Diet Support Recipe Introduction to Traditional Dietary Practice Beef Tendon and Spatholobus Soup (Niu Jin Ji Xue Teng Tang) is a classic traditional recipe rooted in Lingnan folk tradition and the health-supporting heritage of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dietary customs. It is carefully simmered with beef … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Angelica Sinensis and Goji Berry Pork Liver Soup is a classic medicinal diet passed down for millennia, originating from the TCM dietary principle of “like-treats-like” (organotherapy). This soup features pork liver as the main ingredient, combined with Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Dang Gui) and Lycii Fructus (Goji Berry)—two herbs known for nourishing … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Soup Corn Silk and Freshwater Clam Soup is a traditional soup that combines a delicate flavor with general wellness support. It has long been popular in the Lingnan region and along the southeastern coast. The soup primarily features Stigma Maydis (Corn Silk) and freshwater clam meat, complemented by Zingiber officinale Roscoe … Read more
Introduction to Chixiaodou Heiyu Tang (Red Adzuki Bean and Black Fish Soup) “Red Bean and Black Fish Soup” originates from the traditional Lingnan folk diet and is widely favored for its simple ingredients and health-supporting properties. Black fish (Channa argus) is considered a nourishing ingredient in the Guangdong region, supporting the body during periods of … Read more