Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine He Shou Wu stewed chicken is a long-standing classic nourishing medicinal food, originating from the TCM concept of the homology of medicine and food. He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum, fleeceflower root), as a traditional tonifying Chinese herbal medicine, was first recorded in the *Kaibao Bencao* (Materia Medica of the Kaibao Era). … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine North Qi (Astragalus membranaceus, Huang Qi) and Gordon Euryale Seed (Euryale ferox, Qian Shi) Sea Bass Soup is a traditional restorative medicinal diet originating from the Lingnan region. It is prepared by slow-simmering the Qi-tonifying herb North Qi (Astragalus root), the Kidney-securing Gordon Euryale seed, and fresh sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicus) … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet American Ginseng and Lean Pork Soup is a classic TCM medicinal diet soup, originating from traditional food therapy culture. It is made primarily from American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) and lean pork, stewed with a small amount of seasonings. American ginseng, also known as huāqí shēn, is native to North America and … Read more
Cimicifuga and Black Sesame Large Intestine Soup Introduction to Medicinal Diet Shengma (Cimicifuga foetida), Black Sesame (Sesamum indicum), and Pig Large Intestine Soup is a traditional Chinese medicinal diet, rooted in the philosophy of classic TCM formulas and the wisdom of food-medicine homology. This soup features Shengma, Black Sesame, and pig large intestine as main … Read more
Juncus Effusus (Common Rush) and Crucian Carp Soup — A Medicinal Diet Introduction Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Lampwick (Juncus effusus, Rush Pith) and Crucian Carp (Carassius auratus) soup is a traditional Lingnan-region medicinal food for clearing heat and promoting urination to resolve dampness. The main ingredients are Juncus effusus (Rush Pith) and Carassius auratus (Crucian … Read more
Cinnamon Twig and White Peony Root Partridge Soup Medicinal Diet Popular Science Brief Introduction of Medicinal Diet Cinnamomi Ramulus and Paeoniae Radix Alba Partridge Soup is a classic medicinal dish rooted in traditional Chinese dietary therapy, skillfully combining herbs such as Cinnamomi Ramulus (Cassia Twig) and Paeoniae Radix Alba (White Peony Root) with partridge meat. … Read more
Introduction to Traditional Health-Preserving Soups Duhuo Heidou Zhu Jigu Tang (Angelica Pubescens and Black Soybean Pork Spine Soup) is a classic nourishing soup with a tradition spanning thousands of years, originating from the dietary wisdom of the Lingnan region. It combines Angelica pubescens (Duhuo), traditionally used to support the body’s response to wind-cold influences; black … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Atractylodes and Poria Beef Soup is a classic medicated diet rooted in traditional Chinese medicinal food therapy, combining the effects of fortifying the spleen and dispelling dampness with supplementing qi and fortifying the middle. It stews the two core herbs—Atractylodes macrocephala (white atractylodes rhizome) and Poria cocos (poria mushroom)—together with nutrient-rich … Read more
Introduction to White Pepper and Pork Stomach Soup White pepper and pork stomach soup is a time-honored classic soup in Cantonese cuisine, widely popular as a nourishing dish in the Lingnan region. This wholesome soup features fresh pork stomach as the main ingredient, complemented by white pepper (Piper nigrum), ginger (Zingiber officinale), and other adjuncts, … Read more