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.
Fushen is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine. It consists of the portion of the sclerotium of Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf—a fungus belonging to the genus Poria in the Polyporaceae family—that contains pine root in its center. It has the effect of calming the mind and soothing the spirit. It is primarily used to treat palpitations, anxiety, forgetfulness, and insomnia.
Rehmannia, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the fresh or dried tuberous roots of Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch., a plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is primarily produced in Henan. It is harvested in the fall; the crown, fibrous roots, and soil are removed for fresh use, or the tuberous roots are slowly dried until about 80% dry. The former is commonly known as “fresh Rehmannia,” and the latter as “raw Rehmannia.”Fresh Rehmannia has the effects of clearing heat, generating body fluids, cooling the blood, and stopping bleeding. It is primarily used to treat heat-related yin deficiency, a crimson tongue with restlessness and thirst, rashes caused by warm toxins, hemoptysis and epistaxis, and swelling and pain in the throat;Raw Rehmannia has the effects of clearing heat, cooling the blood, nourishing yin, and promoting fluid production. It is primarily used to treat heat invading the营血 (ying-blood), rashes caused by warm toxins, hemoptysis and epistaxis, yin depletion due to febrile diseases, a crimson tongue with intense thirst, constipation due to fluid depletion, fever due to yin deficiency, bone-consumptive fever, and internal heat-induced diabetes.
Verbena is a herb used to promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation. It consists of the dried aerial parts of Verbena officinalis L., a plant of the Verbenaceae family, and is primarily produced in Hubei, Jiangsu, Guizhou, and Guangxi.This herb has the effects of promoting blood circulation, dispersing blood stasis, detoxifying, promoting diuresis, alleviating jaundice, and treating malaria. It is primarily used to treat masses and accumulations, dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea, sore throat, boils and swellings, edema, jaundice, and malaria.
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Introduction to a Traditional Herbal Soup Lindera glauca root (mountain pepper root) stewed with three snakes is a classic herbal soup originating from Lingnan folk tradition, combining both herbal and nutritional benefits, and widely popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and other areas. Lindera glauca root, also known as ox-girdle tree root or wild pepper root, … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet “Pig’s Tail Stewed with Flemingia and Cibotium” is a traditional dietary recipe originating from the Lingnan region, whose core actions are to support the body’s natural ability to manage occasional discomfort and to maintain strong and healthy bones. In the formula, *Flemingia philippinensis* (Philippine flemingia), also known as “Qianjin Diao” (thousand-jin … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Dipsacus and Eucommia Bark Stewed Pig Tail is a classic nourishing soup originating from Lingnan traditional medicinal cuisine. This formula features Dipsacus Root (Dipsaci Radix) and Eucommia Bark (Eucommiae Cortex), two herbs that tonify the kidneys and strengthen bones and sinews, slow-cooked with pig tail to produce a milky-white broth where … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Coconut chicken soup is a classic medicinal diet soup widely popular in the Lingnan region, especially highly regarded in Guangdong and Hainan. It skillfully blends the refreshing sweetness and moistening nature of fresh coconut with the savory richness and warming depth of chicken. This soup serves both as a home-style broth … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Stewed Dog Meat with Prepared Aconite and Ginger (Shu Fu Sheng Jiang Bao Gou Rou) is a time-honored classic TCM medicinal cuisine, especially revered in the Lingnan region and during the winter tonic season. This medicinal dish centers on warming the Middle (Zhong) to dispel cold, reviving Yang and unblocking the … Read more
Mulberry and Red Date Lean Meat Soup Introduction to Medicinal Diet Mulberry and Red Date Lean Meat Soup is a time-honored traditional medicated diet, made primarily with fresh or dried mulberry fruit (Fructus Mori), high-quality red dates (Fructus Jujubae), and selected lean meat, simmered over low heat. The soup presents a translucent purplish-red color with … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Motherwort (Leonurus japonicus) Simmered with Eggs is a classic Traditional Chinese Medicinal diet, originating from Lingnan folk dietary remedies. After centuries of transmission and refinement, it remains widely used for menstrual regulation and postpartum recovery in women. This medicinal dish uses fresh or dried Motherwort as the main ingredient, simmered slowly … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Dietary Support In the treasure trove of folk dietary traditions in the Lingnan region, *Striga asiatica* (Asian witchweed) and crucian carp soup is a highly revered classic. *Striga asiatica*, also known as “gan ji cao,” is the dried whole plant of *Striga asiatica* (L.) Kuntze from the Orobanchaceae family. It earned … Read more
Medicinal Food Education: Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) and Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula) Simmered Pork Spine Bones Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Jujube and Codonopsis Pork Spine Bone Soup is a widely cherished classic nourishing medicinal diet, known for its clear broth and sweet, mellow flavor, blending the dual appeal of dietary therapy and taste. This soup features … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Gecko and Ginseng Stewed Pheasant is a classic nourishing medicinal diet originating from Lingnan folk tradition, refined by generations of physicians. It features precious medicinal substances—Gecko (Gecko gecko) and Ginseng (Panax ginseng) as the main ingredients, paired with warming pheasant, and slow-cooked over low heat. This medicinal dish skillfully blends the … Read more
