Toad Skin, a name for a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried body, with internal organs removed, of the Chinese giant toad (Bufo bufogargarizans Cantor) or the black-eyed toad (B. melanostictus Schneider) from the family Bufonidae. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting diuresis, and relieving bloating.It is primarily used to treat boils, swollen abscesses, scrofula, eczema, abdominal distension due to malnutrition, and chronic bronchitis.
Cicada Shedding, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the exoskeleton shed by the nymph of Cryptotympana pustulata Fabricius (a species of the genus Cryptotympana in the family Cicadidae native to southern China) during metamorphosis.This product has the effects of dispersing wind-heat, soothing the throat, promoting the eruption of rashes, clearing the eyes and removing opacities, and relieving spasms. It is primarily used to treat wind-heat colds, sore throat and hoarseness, measles that fail to erupt, itching associated with rubella, red eyes with opacities, convulsions, and tetanus.
Kochia seeds, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. They are the mature fruits of Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad, a plant in the genus Kochia of the Chenopodiaceae family. They have the effects of clearing heat, draining dampness, dispelling wind, and relieving itching. They are primarily used to treat painful and difficult urination, genital itching with vaginal discharge, hives, eczema, and skin itching.
Red Sweet Potato Seeds, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. These are the seeds of the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.), a plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is cultivated throughout China, from the north to the south. It has the efficacy of promoting tissue regeneration and healing wounds. It is commonly used for chronic ulcers and burns from hot liquids or fire.
Explore authentic TCM medicinal congee therapy recipes. Herbal porridge for spleen deficiency, insomnia, kidney weakness and digestive issues, easy homemade therapeutic rice porridge for daily wellness.
[Puji Fang (Universal Relief Prescriptions)] [Porridge Composition] Allii Macrostemonis Bulbus 10-15 g (30-60 g if fresh), two stalks of Bulbus Allii Fistulosi, 2-3 liang of white wheat flour, or 1-2 liang of non-glutinous rice. [Indications and Effects] helps with occasional chest oppression and helps with occasional pain, promotes the circulation of qi and stops dysentery. … Read more
[Duoneng Bishi] [Porridge Composition] 10 to 15 grams of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch seed (Tao Ren), 30 to 60 grams of Oryza sativa L. (Jing Mi). [Indications and Effects] Promotes blood circulation to regulate menstruation, removes blood stasis to helps with occasional pain. Applicable for amenorrhea due to blood stasis in women, dysmenorrhea, postpartum abdominal … Read more
[Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergencies] [Porridge Composition] One male green-headed duck, an appropriate amount of japonica rice, and three stalks of scallion whites. [Indications and Actions] Tonifies deficiency and fatigue, nourishes yin and blood, strengthens the Spleen and stomach, and reduces edema. Used for physical weakness, tidal fever due to Yin Deficiency, and all types … Read more
Zun Sheng Ba Lian [Porridge Composition] 30-50 grams of Vigna umbellata Ohwi et Ohashi (red adzuki bean), 2 liang of japonica rice, appropriate amount of white sugar. [Indications and Effects] Promotes diuresis and lactation. Applicable to edema, including acute and chronic nephritis, ascites due to Liver cirrhosis, edema from beriberi, difficult urination, and blocked lactation … Read more
[Sheng Ji Zong Lu (Complete Record of Holy Benevolence)] [Porridge Composition] 30-60 grams of fresh Plantaginis Herba leaves, one stalk of scallion, 30-60 grams of japonica rice. [Efficacy and Indications] Inducing diuresis, clearing heat, improving eyesight, and eliminating phlegm. Suitable for urinary obstruction, painful and difficult urination with dribbling, hematuria, edema, diarrhea due to enteritis, … Read more
[Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergencies] The author of this book, Ge Hong (284–364), styled himself Zhichuan and adopted the pseudonym Baopuzi. He hailed from Jurong, Jiangsu Province. A theoretician of Daoism, physician, and alchemist during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Ge served in roles such as advisor and military staff officer. Ge was erudite and versatile, … Read more
[Porridge Recipes] [Porridge Composition] 80-100 grams of fresh white gourd with skin, or 10-15 grams of dried winter melon seeds and 30 grams of fresh ones, and an appropriate amount of japonica rice. [Efficacy and Indications] Promotes diuresis, reduces edema, clears heat and toxins, helps with occasional restlessness and thirst. Applicable for edema with abdominal … Read more
[Puji Benshi Fang (Recipes from Benshi’s Medical Experience)] The author of this book is Xu Shuwei, styled Zhike, from Zhenzhou (present-day Yizheng, Jiangsu), a medical expert in the Song Dynasty. He once served as a member of the Jixian Academy, so people also called him Scholar Xu. Xu “would supports the sick regardless of their … Read more
[General Knowledge of Food Therapy for wellness] The author of this book, Shen Zhonggui, is a renowned veteran TCM practitioner at Guang’anmen Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing. With extensive clinical experience, he compiled Common Knowledge of Food Therapy, which was published in 1937. The “Immortal Porridge” recipe is included … Read more
[Prescriptions from the Great Peace Imperial Grace Pharmacopoeia] [Porridge Composition] Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata 3-5 g, Dried Zingiberis Rhizoma 1-3 g, 30-60 g of Oryza sativa L. (rice), two stalks of Allii Fistulosi Bulbus, a small amount of Saccharum Granorum. [Efficacy and Indications] Warm the middle-jiao, tonify yang, dispel cold, and helps with occasional … Read more
