Chronic pharyngitis is a chronic inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa, which can result from recurrent episodes of acute pharyngitis or be caused by long-term stimulation from tobacco and alcohol. Patients with chronic rhinitis or sinusitis often breathe through their mouths due to nasal congestion, or the purulent secretions can irritate the pharynx, leading to the … Read more
Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition involving the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. It presents as inflammatory papules on the face, chest, and back, which upon squeezing release small, rice-like white sebaceous matter. Because of this, it is commonly known as “pimples” or “blackheads.” This condition primarily affects young men and women and generally tends … Read more
Lung abscess falls under the category of “Lung Abscess (Fei Yong)” in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a condition characterized by a localized pus-filled space resulting from Lung tissue necrosis, accompanied by inflammation of the surrounding Lung tissue. Its pathological process primarily involves Lung tissue necrosis. If the Lung abscess is caused by anaerobic infection, … Read more
A chronic condition with infectious characteristics, its primary clinical manifestations include cough, hemoptysis, tidal fever, night sweats, and gradual emaciation. Pulmonary tuberculosis is a chronic infectious condition of the Lungs caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Individuals whose sputum contains the bacteria are considered to have infectious tuberculosis. The source of infection is patients with positive sputum, … 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
Introduction to Medicinal Diet (Yaoshan) Tremella fusciformis (Yin’er, Snow Fungus) and Polygonatum odoratum (Yuzhu, Fragrant Solomon’s Seal) Clear-Moistening Soup is a classic medicinal cuisine derived from Lingnan’s traditional dietary culture, with a history traceable to the “Moistening and Nourishing Lung Formula” of the Qing Dynasty imperial cuisine. According to the Qing Palace Medical Records, the … Read more
Olive and Snow Pear Lung-Moistening Soup: A Medicinal Food Guide Introduction to Medicinal Diet Olive and Snow Pear Lung-Moistening Soup is a classic medicinal diet rooted in the wisdom of traditional food therapy. Its core ingredients are fresh Chinese olives (Canarium album) and snow pears (Pyrus pyrifolia), complemented by a small amount of rock sugar … Read more
Introduction to Traditional Lung-Supporting Soup Luo Han Guo (Siraitia grosvenorii) stewed pig lung is a classic traditional food widely popular in the Lingnan region. Combining the sweet, moistening nature of Luo Han Guo with the nourishing properties of pig lung, it serves as both a flavorful soup and a support for respiratory wellness. This soup … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet “Sweet Apricot Seed and Mulberry Root Bark Stewed Pig Lung Soup” is a classic medicinal food soup with a long history originating from the Lingnan region, holding an important place in the folk dietary culture of Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau. This soup uses fresh pig lung as the main … Read more
Introduction to a Traditional Herbal Soup Mao Gen Pig Lung Soup is a classic traditional soup originating from the Lingnan region. It is made by slow-cooking fresh Imperatae Rhizoma (Mao Gen, cogongrass rhizome) and pig lung as the main ingredients, supplemented with honey dates, Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chen Pi, tangerine peel) and other seasonings. Imperatae … Read more
