Lac Leaf, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the leaves of the lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum (Stokes) F.A. Barkl.), a plant belonging to the genus Toxicodendron in the Anacardiaceae family.It is distributed throughout China, except in Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, and Xinjiang. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, detoxifying, killing parasites, and promoting wound healing. It is primarily used to treat purpura, facial swelling and discoloration, traumatic bruising and bleeding, ulcerated sores, scabies, and lacquer poisoning.
Pearl Shell, a name in traditional Chinese medicine. It refers to the shells of the following mollusks: Hyriopsis cumingii (Lea) of the family Veneridae, Cristaria plicata (Leach) of the family Cristariidae, or Pteria martensii (Dunker) of the family Pteriidae. It has the therapeutic effects of calming the liver and subduing yang, soothing the mind and alleviating convulsions, and improving vision and removing corneal opacities.It is primarily used to treat headaches and dizziness, palpitations and insomnia, red eyes with opacities, and blurred vision.
White Goose Fat is the name of a traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient. It is the fat derived from the domestic goose (Ansercygnoides domestica Brisson), a member of the duck family. It has the effects of moisturizing the skin and relieving swelling caused by toxins. It is primarily used to treat chapped skin, deafness and ear discharge, dysphagia and regurgitation, drug poisoning, abscesses, and scabies.
Mulberry leaves are a type of traditional Chinese medicine used to disperse wind-heat. First documented in the *Shennong Bencao Jing*, they are the dried leaves of the mulberry plant (Morus alba L.) of the Moraceae family and are produced in most regions of the country.Mulberry leaves have the effects of dispersing wind-heat, clearing the lungs and moistening dryness, subduing liver yang, and clearing the liver to improve vision. They are primarily used to treat conditions such as wind-heat colds, the early stages of warm diseases, lung-heat coughs, dry-heat coughs, hyperactive liver yang, and rising liver fire. In addition, mulberry leaves can cool the blood and stop bleeding, and they are also effective in improving conditions such as hemoptysis and hematemesis caused by uncontrolled blood heat.Mulberry leaves of a yellow-green color are considered the best; they can be used raw or after being honey-roasted.
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Introduction to Medicinal Diet Bawanghua lean pork soup is a classic medicinal dietary soup originating from the Lingnan region, widely cherished for its clearing, moistening, and delicious qualities, embodying the principle of food and medicine homology. Bawanghua, also known as sword flower or dragon fruit flower, is the bloom of *Hylocereus undatus* (cactus family), mainly … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Gypsum, Tofu, and Dried Cabbage Soup is a traditional heat-clearing medicinal diet originating from the Lingnan region. Its main ingredients include raw Gypsum Fibrosum (sheng shi gao), tofu, and dried Chinese cabbage, harmonized with small amounts of fresh ginger (sheng jiang) and honeyed jujube dates (mi zao) during slow simmering. The … Read more
Introduction to Traditional Dietary Practice Mung Bean and Snow Fungus Soup (绿豆银耳汤) is a classic traditional recipe originating from traditional Chinese dietary therapy. It is widely appreciated for its refreshing sweetness and its ability to help support body cooling and skin nourishment. This soup skillfully combines the cooling and purifying properties of mung bean (Vigna … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Dietary Recipe “Boat-fruited Sterculia (Pangdahai) and Pig Lung Soup” is a traditional dietary recipe originating from the Lingnan region. It is characterized by its sweet, cold, and moistening properties. Boat-fruited Sterculia (Sterculia lychnophora Hance), also known as “Dahaizi” or “Annanzi,” is the mature seed of a plant in the Sterculiaceae family. … Read more
Educational Overview of Polygonum chinense (Chinese Knotweed) and Pig’s Blood Medicinal Soup Introduction to Medicinal Diet The Fire Charcoal Mother and Pork Blood Soup (Huotan Mu Zhuhong Tang) is a time-honored traditional medicinal diet in the Lingnan region, particularly widespread in Guangdong and Guangxi. This soup is crafted with the core ingredients of the herb … Read more
Introduction to Rose and Luffa Soup Rose and Luffa Soup with Lean Pork is a classic traditional soup that harmonizes floral fragrance with the natural flavors of its ingredients. Its origins can be traced back to the folk health preservation wisdom of the Lingnan region. The main ingredients consist of fresh rose buds (Flos Rosae … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Red Bean and Hairy Gourd Summer-Heat Relieving Soup is a traditional culinary preparation originating from the Lingnan region, particularly popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan. This soup uses red bean (Phaseolus calcaratus) and hairy gourd (Benincasa hispida var. chieh-qua) as core ingredients, supplemented with fresh ingredients such as pork bones or … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Dietary Approach Houttuynia and Mung Bean Soup is a traditional dish originating from the folk practices of southwestern China, valued for its ability to support the body’s natural moisture balance. The core ingredient, Houttuynia cordata (fish mint), has been used in historical texts to describe its role in promoting comfort from … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Wellness Soup Liver-Soothing Soup with Abrus cantoniensis (Canton Abrus) is a classic traditional cuisine originating from the Lingnan region, carefully prepared with Abrus cantoniensis as the main ingredient, combined with lean pork, honey dates, and other ingredients. Abrus cantoniensis, also known as Canton Abrus, is the dried whole herb of the … Read more
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
