Introduction to Traditional Herbal Soup Eucommia-Imperata-Black Soybean Soup is a classic traditional dietary preparation originating from the Lingnan folk tradition, combining the dual effects of supporting kidney function and maintaining internal balance. The soup is made with three core ingredients: Eucommia bark (Duzhong), Imperata root (Baimaogen), and black soybean (Heidou), supplemented with a small amount … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Dietary Combination Malva Seed and Snakehead Fish Soup is a classic dietary preparation from Lingnan folk tradition, integrating both traditional Chinese dietary wisdom and nourishment. Its origins can be traced back to principles recorded in the Qing dynasty *Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica* (Bencao Gangmu Shiyi). Malva seed (Malva … Read more
Introduction to Medicated Diet Jinqiancao Baiye Tang (Lysimachia christinae and Tripe Soup) is a classic folk medicinal food with a long history, elaborately simmered with Jinqiancao (Lysimachia christinae, Chinese Loosestrife) which helps maintain the body’s natural cooling and moisture balance, and Baiye (tripe, either pork or beef tripe) which supports digestive wellness and nourishes the … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Huai Shan Longan and Soft-Shelled Turtle Soup is a time-honored traditional nourishing medicinal diet, widely popular in the Lingnan region and the Jiangnan area. This medicinal diet features soft-shelled turtle as the main ingredient, combined with Chinese yam (Huai Shan) and longan (Gui Yuan)—both of which are medicinal and edible substances. … Read more
Introduction to Herbal Soup Prunella and Artemisia Gallbladder-Draining Decoction is a traditional dietary formula inspired by the Chinese herbal tradition of supporting liver-gallbladder balance. It is prepared with Prunella vulgaris (self-heal) and Artemisia capillaris (yin chen) as the core herbs, combined with lean pork or pork ribs. Prunella vulgaris is cool in nature, bitter and … Read more
Introduction to Traditional Dietary Support Codonopsis and Long Pepper Rabbit Meat Soup is a classic herbal dish rooted in traditional dietary practices. It combines a qi-supporting herb with a warming spice, paired with rabbit meat of neutral nature, to create a soup that is both nourishing and delicious. This soup is characterized by its “warming … Read more
Adzuki Bean and Coix Seed Carp Soup – Traditional Dietary Support Introduction to a Traditional Dietary Practice Red Bean and Coix Seed Carp Soup is a time-honored traditional Chinese dietary recipe, widely popular among the people, especially prevalent in the Jiangnan water town regions. This soup features carp as the main ingredient, combined with two … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Atractylodes Macrocephala and Bletilla Striata Pork Stomach Soup is a traditional dietary preparation that combines flavor with nutritional support. It has been used in folk dietary practices to help maintain digestive comfort, especially for those seeking to support a balanced digestive system. This soup uses pork stomach as the main ingredient, … Read more
Stewed Hen with Poria (Poria cocos) and Alisma (Alisma orientale) – Medicinal Diet Introduction to Medicinal Diet Poria and Alisma Stewed Hen is a classic medicinal dietary dish adapted from the Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Formulary of the Bureau of Taiping People’s Welfare Pharmacy), with the core actions of promoting urination … Read more
Snakehead Fish, Black Soybean, and Licorice Decoction · Traditional Food Knowledge Introduction to Traditional Food Practice Black Fish and Black Soybean Licorice Decoction is a classic dietary soup rooted in Lingnan folk tradition, combining nourishment with culinary enjoyment. The main ingredients are black fish (Channa argus, also known as northern snakehead), black soybean (Glycine max), … Read more