Snakeberry is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It is the whole plant of Duchesnea indica (Andr.) Focke, a member of the Rosaceae family. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood and stopping bleeding, and dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling.It is primarily used to treat febrile diseases, convulsions, colds, dysentery, jaundice, red eyes, mouth ulcers, sore throat, mumps, boils, venomous snake bites, hemoptysis, metrorrhagia, irregular menstruation, burns and scalds, and swelling and pain from falls or blows.
Ajugamultiflora, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the whole plant of Ajugamultiflora Bunge, a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is distributed in Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Jiangsu, Anhui, and other regions. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and stopping bleeding. It is commonly used to treat coughs caused by lung heat, hemoptysis, and abscesses and swellings caused by toxins.
Zhu Ru is a traditional Chinese medicine consisting of the dried middle layer of the culms of the grass family plants Bambusa tuldoides Munro, Sinocalamus beecheyanus (Munro) McClure var. pubescens P.F.Li, or Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle.It is primarily produced in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Sichuan. This product has the effects of clearing heat, resolving phlegm, relieving restlessness, and stopping vomiting. It is primarily used to treat coughs caused by phlegm-heat, gallbladder fire accompanied by phlegm, palpitations and restlessness, irritability and insomnia, stroke with phlegm obstruction, stiff tongue and inability to speak, vomiting due to stomach heat, morning sickness during pregnancy, and fetal restlessness.
Porphyra is a name used in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the thallus of plants in the genus Porphyra of the family Porphyraaceae, including Porphyra haitanensis T.J.Chang et B.F.Zheng, P. yezoensis Ueda, P. suborbiculata Kjellm., P. tenera Kjellm., and P. dentata Kiellm.It has the effects of resolving phlegm and softening hardened masses, soothing the throat, relieving coughs, clearing heat and alleviating restlessness, and promoting diuresis to eliminate dampness. It is primarily used to treat goiters, sore throat, coughs, restlessness and insomnia, beriberi, edema, painful urination, and diarrhea with bloody stools.
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.
[Qian Jin Fang (Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces)] [Porridge Composition] 15 to 20 grams of dried Trichosanthes Kirilowii Maxim. root, 30 to 60 grams of fresh Trichosanthes Kirilowii Maxim. root, or 10 to 15 grams of Trichosanthes Kirilowii Maxim. root powder, and 30 to 60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications and Effects] Clear heat, … Read more
[Porridge Recipes] [Porridge Composition] 40 to 60 grams of Taraxacum mongolicum (dandelion), with a fresh product dosage of 60 to 90 grams, and 30 to 60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications and Effects] Clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules. Applicable to acute mastitis, swelling and pain of mammary abscess, acute tonsillitis, furuncle … Read more
[Health Preservation through Food Appraisal] [Ingredients of the Porridge] Fructus Gardeniae 3-5 grams, 30-60 grams of non-glutinous rice. [Indications and Effects] Clearing heat and purging fire. Applicable for red and swollen eyes with pain, acute conjunctivitis, jaundice hepatitis, and cholecystitis. [Boiling Method] Grind the gardenia seeds into a fine powder. First, boil the japonica rice … Read more
[Taiping Shenghui Formula] [Porridge Recipe Composition] 15 to 20 grams of Semen Sojae Preparatum (dàn dòu chǐ), 3 to 6 grams of Herba Schizonepetae, 1 to 2 grams of Herba Ephedrae, 20 to 30 grams of Radix Puerariae, 3 grams of Fructus Gardeniae, 60 to 90 grams of Gypsum Fibrosum powder, three slices of Rhizoma … Read more
[Porridge Recipes] [Porridge Composition] 10-15 grams of stir-fried Cassia obtusifolia seeds, 2 liang of japonica rice, a small amount of rock sugar. Alternatively, add 10 grams of white chrysanthemum. [Indications and Effects] Clears Liver heat, improves eyesight, and helps with occasional constipation. Applicable for red and swollen eyes with pain, photophobia and excessive tearing, headache … Read more
Dietetic Therapy Prescriptions [Porridge Composition] 100-150 grams of fresh Phragmitis Rhizoma, 15-20 grams of Bambusae Caulis in Taeniam, 2 liang of Nonglutinous Rice, and 2 slices of Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens. [Indications and Effects] Clear heat, helps with occasional restlessness, promote fluid production, and stop vomiting. It is applicable to thirst, restlessness caused by all types … Read more
[Eruting Qunfang Pu] The author of this book, Wang Xiangjin, styled himself Jinchen and also known as Kangyu, was a native of Jinan during the Ming Dynasty and once served as the Right Minister of Zhejiang. He authored works such as Qunfang Pu and Jian Tong Zai Bi. This book includes 18 medicinal porridge recipes, … Read more
[Discourses for the Aged] [Porridge Composition] 30 to 45 grams of fresh bamboo leaves, 15 to 30 grams of dried bamboo leaves, or 30 to 60 grams of lophatherum gracile, 45 to 60 grams of gypsum fibrosum, 30 to 60 grams of japonica rice, and a small amount of granulated sugar. [Indications and Effects] Clears … Read more
Dietetic Therapy Prescriptions for Mental Comfort [Ingredients of the Porridge] 10-15 grams of Semen Pruni, 30-60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications and Effects] Moistens the intestines to promote bowel movement, promotes diuresis to reduce edema. Applicable for dry and constipated stool, difficult urination, edema with abdominal distension, including Liver cirrhosis ascites, and edema of the … Read more
[Porridge Recipes] [Porridge Composition] 10-15 grams of Platycladi Semen, an appropriate amount of honey, and 30-60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications/Actions] Moistens the intestines to helps with occasional constipation, nourishes the Heart to calm the mind. Suitable for chronic constipation, palpitations, insomnia, and forgetfulness. [Decoction Method] First, remove all the husks and impurities from the … Read more
