Introduction to Double Kernel Stewed Pig Brain (Shuang Ren Dun Zhu Nao) “Double Nut Stewed Pig Brain” is a traditional nourishing dietary dish that represents the folk culinary culture of the Lingnan region. “Double Nut” refers to the classic combination of Juglans regia (walnut kernels) and Prunus armeniaca (sweet almonds), slowly stewed with fresh pig … Read more
Lily Bulb, Ginkgo Seed, and Sesame Seed Soup: An Introduction to Medicinal Diet Introduction to Medicinal Diet Lily Bulb, Ginkgo Seed, and Black Sesame Soup is a traditional TCM medicinal diet designed to moisten the Lung and calm the Spirit, with Lily Bulb (Lilium brownii), Ginkgo Seed (Ginkgo biloba), and Black Sesame (Sesamum indicum) as … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Bairen Anmian Decoction is a classic tranquilizing and sleep-aiding soup derived from traditional Chinese medicinal food therapy theory. The term “百仁” (Bairen, “hundred kernels”) does not literally refer to one hundred types of kernels; rather, it emphasizes the combination of various kernel-type medicinal and food ingredients that nourish the heart and … Read more
Gastrodiae Rhizoma and Haliotidis Concha Pig Brain Soup · Traditional Recipe Introduction Introduction to the Traditional Recipe Gastrodia-Abalone Shell Pig Brain Soup is a classic recipe rooted in the wisdom of traditional Chinese dietary practice. It is prepared primarily with three core ingredients: Gastrodia elata (Tianma), abalone shell (Haliotidis Concha, Shijueming) and pig brain, supplemented … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Cistanche and Tofu Soup is a classic medicinal food derived from traditional Chinese medicinal dietetics. It skillfully combines Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong), which warms and tonifies Kidney Yang, with tofu, which nourishes Yin and clears Heat, embodying the TCM principle of “mutual support of Yin and Yang, tonifying without causing dryness.” … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Red Date and Codonopsis Beef Soup is a classic medicinal dish rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) dietary therapy. Passed down through centuries of folk practice, it remains widely used today in daily health cultivation. The soup features beef as the main ingredient—warm in nature and sweet in flavor—paired with Codonopsis … Read more
Medicinal Food Science: Stewed Epimedium (Herba Epimedii) with Chinese Yam (Rhizoma Dioscoreae) Introduction to Medicated Diet Epimedium and Chinese Yam Stew (Yin Yang Huo Bao Shan Yao) is a traditional medicinal cuisine combining the actions of tonifying the Kidney and strengthening Yang (补肾壮阳) with fortifying the Spleen and supplementing Qi (健脾益气). Its name derives from … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Dietary Approach Albizia Flower and Sour Jujube Seed Lean Pork Soup is a time-honored traditional food for supporting calmness. In its name, “Albizia Flower” (Albizia julibrissin) and “Sour Jujube Seed” (Ziziphus spinosa) are both core herbs commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas for promoting tranquility. Albizia Flower is traditionally known … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia) and Pork Kidney Soup is a traditional Chinese medicinal diet with a long history, traceable to dietary therapy texts from the Tang and Song dynasties. This medicinal soup features Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea corylifolia) and pork kidney as core ingredients, combined with various warming and tonifying … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Yam, Soybean, and Pork Rib Soup is a widely popular classic medicinal dish, made by slow-simmering medicinal and edible Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposita), nutritious soybean (Glycine max), and flavorful pork ribs. The soup is milky white in color, with a rich texture that combines the soft, sticky yam, the aromatic soybean, … Read more