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Introduction to a Traditional Herbal Preparation (Functional Food) Peppermint, Honeysuckle, and Mung Bean Soup (Bo He Yin Hua Lü Dou Tang) is a time-honored traditional Chinese functional food, blending the essence of three food and herb substances: Peppermint (Mentha haplocalyx), Honeysuckle Flower (Lonicera japonica), and Mung Bean (Vigna radiata). This soup has earned the folk … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Bawanghua lean pork soup is a classic medicinal dietary soup originating from the Lingnan region, widely cherished for its clearing, moistening, and delicious qualities, embodying the principle of food and medicine homology. Bawanghua, also known as sword flower or dragon fruit flower, is the bloom of *Hylocereus undatus* (cactus family), mainly … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Gypsum, Tofu, and Dried Cabbage Soup is a traditional heat-clearing medicinal diet originating from the Lingnan region. Its main ingredients include raw Gypsum Fibrosum (sheng shi gao), tofu, and dried Chinese cabbage, harmonized with small amounts of fresh ginger (sheng jiang) and honeyed jujube dates (mi zao) during slow simmering. The … Read more
Introduction to Traditional Dietary Practice Mung Bean and Snow Fungus Soup (绿豆银耳汤) is a classic traditional recipe originating from traditional Chinese dietary therapy. It is widely appreciated for its refreshing sweetness and its ability to help support body cooling and skin nourishment. This soup skillfully combines the cooling and purifying properties of mung bean (Vigna … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Dietary Recipe “Boat-fruited Sterculia (Pangdahai) and Pig Lung Soup” is a traditional dietary recipe originating from the Lingnan region. It is characterized by its sweet, cold, and moistening properties. Boat-fruited Sterculia (Sterculia lychnophora Hance), also known as “Dahaizi” or “Annanzi,” is the mature seed of a plant in the Sterculiaceae family. … Read more
Educational Overview of Polygonum chinense (Chinese Knotweed) and Pig’s Blood Medicinal Soup Introduction to Medicinal Diet The Fire Charcoal Mother and Pork Blood Soup (Huotan Mu Zhuhong Tang) is a time-honored traditional medicinal diet in the Lingnan region, particularly widespread in Guangdong and Guangxi. This soup is crafted with the core ingredients of the herb … Read more
Introduction to Rose and Luffa Soup Rose and Luffa Soup with Lean Pork is a classic traditional soup that harmonizes floral fragrance with the natural flavors of its ingredients. Its origins can be traced back to the folk health preservation wisdom of the Lingnan region. The main ingredients consist of fresh rose buds (Flos Rosae … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Red Bean and Hairy Gourd Summer-Heat Relieving Soup is a traditional culinary preparation originating from the Lingnan region, particularly popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan. This soup uses red bean (Phaseolus calcaratus) and hairy gourd (Benincasa hispida var. chieh-qua) as core ingredients, supplemented with fresh ingredients such as pork bones or … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Dietary Approach Houttuynia and Mung Bean Soup is a traditional dish originating from the folk practices of southwestern China, valued for its ability to support the body’s natural moisture balance. The core ingredient, Houttuynia cordata (fish mint), has been used in historical texts to describe its role in promoting comfort from … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Wellness Soup Liver-Soothing Soup with Abrus cantoniensis (Canton Abrus) is a classic traditional cuisine originating from the Lingnan region, carefully prepared with Abrus cantoniensis as the main ingredient, combined with lean pork, honey dates, and other ingredients. Abrus cantoniensis, also known as Canton Abrus, is the dried whole herb of the … Read more