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Introduction to Medicinal Diet Dengxin Cao Kugua Runzao Tang (Juncus effusus and Momordica charantia Dryness-Moistening Decoction) is a classic medicinal diet originating from the Lingnan region, embodying the wisdom of promoting a balanced internal environment in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its creation was inspired by the climatic characteristics of the south, where damp-heat alternates and autumn-winter … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Food Watercress and Honeyed Jujube Chicken Feet Soup is a classic home-style broth that blends the moistening and nourishing characteristics of Lingnan soups with the supportive effects of culinary ingredients. Made with fresh watercress (Nasturtium officinale) as the main ingredient, accompanied by sweet honeyed jujubes (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) and collagen-rich chicken feet, … Read more
Chuanbei Baihe Anshen Decoction · Medicinal Diet Popular Science Sichuan Fritillaria and Lily Bulb Spirit-Calming Soup · Medicinal Food Insight Introduction to Medicinal Diet Chuanbei Baihe Anshen Soup (Fritillaria and Lily Bulb Tranquility Decoction) is a traditional medicated diet meticulously prepared with Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus (Chuanbeimu, Sichuan fritillary bulb), fresh or dried Lilium Bulbus (Baihe, … Read more
Stewed White Pigeon with Turtle Shell (Carapax Trionycis) Introduction to Medicinal Diet The simmered turtle shell and white pigeon soup is a time-honored and highly regarded classic tonic medicinal diet, rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dietary nourishment. This medicinal dish features turtle shell (Carapax Trionycis) as the main ingredient, along with … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Ilex pubescens (毛冬青) and Pig Trotters Stew is a classic medicinal diet that embodies the wisdom of Lingnan tradition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) health preservation. It is especially popular in damp-heat regions such as Guangdong and Guangxi. Ilex pubescens is the dried root of the plant Ilex pubescens Hook. et … Read more
Introduction to Traditional Lung-Supporting Soup Luo Han Guo (Siraitia grosvenorii) stewed pig lung is a classic traditional food widely popular in the Lingnan region. Combining the sweet, moistening nature of Luo Han Guo with the nourishing properties of pig lung, it serves as both a flavorful soup and a support for respiratory wellness. This soup … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Ze Lan (Lycopus lucidus var. hirtus, hirsute shiny bugleweed) and softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis, Chinese softshell turtle) soup is a classical TCM medicinal diet with a long-standing history. The principle of combining these ingredients can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty’s *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Bencao Gangmu), which records the … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Corn Silk and Turtle Soup is a traditional soup that combines medicinal efficacy with culinary enjoyment. It has a long history in the Lingnan region and is highly favored by health-conscious individuals. This medicinal diet uses corn silk (Stigma Maydis) and turtle meat as the main ingredients, supplemented with a small … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Huai Shan (Dioscoreae Rhizoma, Chinese yam) and Gou Qi (Lycii Fructus, wolfberry) Chicken Feet and Conch Soup is a classic nourishing medicinal soup originating from the Guangdong-Hong Kong region, with culinary roots traceable back to the Lingnan folk traditions of the Qing dynasty. The Lingnan area has a hot, damp climate, … Read more
Kelp and Sargassum Simmered with Soybeans Introduction to a Traditional Dietary Recipe Kunbu (Laminaria japonica, commonly known as kelp) and Haizao (Sargassum fusiforme, commonly known as seaweed) stewed with soybeans (Glycine max) is a classic traditional dish originating from the southeastern coastal regions of China, with especially widespread folk use in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. … Read more