Occasional respiratory discomfort, sometimes referred to as wheezing, is a condition that may impact overall well-being. This occasional discomfort can occur at any age, but many notice it beginning before age 12. It may be more common in autumn and winter, then spring, with summer having the least occurrence. Before an episode, some individuals may … Read more
Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the respiratory tract of secretions and occasional irritants. However, when coughing becomes persistent or frequent, it may indicate a temporary imbalance that can disrupt daily comfort. Coughing is a common experience. Many factors, such as changes in weather or environmental conditions, may contribute to occasional cough. Traditional … Read more
Common cold and influenza are referred to as Wind-Cold Common Cold (Shangfeng Ganmao) and Seasonal Influenza (Shixing Ganmao) in Traditional Chinese Medicine. They are common and frequently occurring conditions throughout the four seasons, especially in spring and winter. Typical experiences include headache, nasal congestion, aversion to cold, rhinorrhea, fever, and generalized aching. The common cold … Read more
Wuzhimaotao Tang (Ficus Hirta Soup) Introduction to Culinary Wellness Wuzhimaotao (Ficus hirta) Soup is a classic nourishing soup originating from the Lingnan region. It is meticulously simmered using the root of Ficus hirta (also known as Wuzhaolong or Nanqi—literally “Southern Astragalus”) as the main ingredient, combined with ingredients such as pork bones or chicken. The … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Huoxiang Yiren Xigua Tang (Agastache rugosa, Coix Seed, and Watermelon Soup) is a classic summer medicinal dish that combines the dual effects of clearing summer-heat and relieving heat, as well as transforming dampness and strengthening the spleen. Derived from a folk recipe, this soup skillfully integrates the aromatic dampness-transforming Huoxiang (Agastache … Read more
Malva Seed and Lean Meat Soup – A Traditional Dietary Primer Introduction to Traditional Diet Dongkuizi (Malva verticillata) lean meat soup is a classic traditional food that integrates traditional Chinese dietary principles with daily nutrition. Dongkuizi, also known as kuizi or kuaicizi, refers to the dried, mature seeds of Malva verticillata (cluster mallow) from the … Read more
Traditional Nourishing Dish: Stewed Old Duck with Hairy Gourd and Lotus Seeds Introduction to Traditional Preparation Stewed Old Duck with Hairy Gourd and Lotus Seed is a traditional nourishing dish originating from the Lingnan region. It features old duck as the main ingredient, combined with hairy gourd, lotus seed, and other traditional food ingredients, slowly … Read more
Introduction to a Nourishing Traditional Recipe *Atractylodes lancea, Wax Gourd, and Pork Shank Soup* (Cāngzhú Dōngguā Zhūzhǎn Tāng) is a time-honored traditional Lingnan culinary preparation. Its primary ingredients are *Atractylodes lancea* (Cāngzhú), wax gourd (Dōngguā), and pork shank. This soup supports the body’s natural processes of maintaining fluid balance and digestive comfort. Widely enjoyed among … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet American Ginseng and Bean Sprout Soup is a classic medicinal dietary dish that combines the clearing and tonifying nature of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) with the upward-springing, generative energy of bean sprouts. This soup was created on the basis of traditional food therapy, tailored to address the patterns of deficient fire … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Purple Perilla and Wax Gourd Lean Pork Soup is a classic home-style soup originating from Lingnan folk tradition, embodying the principle of medicinal and edible homology (yao shi tong yuan). It features wax gourd (Benincasa hispida), abundant in summer, as the main ingredient, complemented by purple perilla leaf (Perilla frutescens) with … Read more