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Medicinal Diet of Scutellaria baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) and Pig Lung Soup: A Popular Science Introduction Introduction to Medicinal Diet Huangqin Zhufei Tang (Scutellaria baicalensis and Pig Lung Soup) is a traditional medicinal diet derived from classic TCM food therapy formulas. The main ingredients are Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap) and pig lung, supplemented with other spleen-fortifying … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Bitter Melon and Crucian Carp Soup (Momordica charantia – Carassius auratus Soup) is a classic seasonal medicinal diet widely popular in the Lingnan region, especially cherished during the height of summer. This soup harmoniously blends the mild bitterness and refreshing quality of bitter melon with the sweet, savory richness of crucian … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Bowl of Centella asiatica and Bitter Melon with Lean Pork Soup is a traditional soup passed down through the folk customs of Lingnan (south of the Five Ridges). It is valued for its unique combination of ingredients and its traditional use in supporting the body’s natural cooling and moisture-balancing functions. “Bowl … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Gold Coin Grass and Frog Soup is a classic TCM medicinal diet, skillfully combining the traditional properties of Gold Coin Grass to support the body’s natural cooling and fluid balance with the nourishing and delicious qualities of frog. Gold Coin Grass (dried) is considered to have a slightly cool nature and … Read more
Introduction to Traditional Dietary Formula Mulberry Root Bark and Adzuki Bean Crucian Carp Soup is a time-honored Lingnan traditional dietary formula, crafted with *Morus alba* root bark (White Mulberry root bark), *Vigna umbellata* (Rice Bean), and fresh *Carassius auratus* (Crucian Carp) as the key ingredients, supplemented with *Zingiber officinale* rhizoma (Ginger) and *Citrus reticulata* pericarpium … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Kapok Flower and Smilax Glabra Decoction is a well-known seasonal medicinal diet widely spread in the Lingnan region, particularly suitable for the dampness of spring and the stifling heat of summer. Kapok Flower (Bombax ceiba, kapok flower) is the dried flower of the plant belonging to the Bombacaceae family. It is … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Fresh Lotus Leaf and Wax Gourd Soup is a traditional seasonal dietary preparation originating from the Lingnan region. Its main ingredients are fresh lotus leaf (Nelumbo nucifera) and wax gourd (Benincasa hispida), supplemented with coix seed (Coix lacryma-jobi) and rice bean (Vigna umbellata), slowly simmered over low heat. This soup is … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Poria and Turtle Soup (Lingzhi Wugui Tang) is a traditional Chinese medicinal food, prepared with Poria (Poria cocos sclerotium) and turtle as the main ingredients, supplemented by ginger, red dates (jujube), and other seasonings, slow-simmered. Poria is the dried sclerotium of the fungus *Poria cocos* (Polyporaceae). It is neutral in nature, … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Celery and Raw Coix Seed Soup is a classic medicinal diet originating from Lingnan folk tradition, combining the dual effects of clearing heat and draining dampness. It features common celery (also known as Chinese celery or medicinal celery) and raw Coix seed (semen coicis) as the main ingredients, prepared with a … Read more
Pueraria Powder, Mung Bean, and Arrowhead Soup – Traditional Wellness Soup Introduction to the Recipe Kudzu Starch, Mung Bean, and Arrowhead Soup is a classic cooling wellness recipe originating from Lingnan folk tradition, passed down for centuries. It is slowly simmered from three core ingredients: kudzu starch (Pueraria lobata root starch), mung bean (Vigna radiata), … Read more