In the late stage of pregnancy, if a pregnant woman experiences mild edema in the ankles that gradually spreads to the external genitalia, lower abdomen, and face, it is referred to as pregnancy-related edema. If the edema occurs only below the ankle joints and is not accompanied by other uncomfortable signs of imbalance, it is … Read more
Edema refers to a condition in which fluids overflow into the superficial layers of the body, causing swelling in the face, eyelids, limbs, abdomen, back, or even the entire body. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by pleural effusion and ascites. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the pathogenesis primarily involves dysfunction of the … Read more
Introduction to Chixiaodou Heiyu Tang (Red Adzuki Bean and Black Fish Soup) “Red Bean and Black Fish Soup” originates from the traditional Lingnan folk diet and is widely favored for its simple ingredients and health-supporting properties. Black fish (Channa argus) is considered a nourishing ingredient in the Guangdong region, supporting the body during periods of … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Adzuki Bean and Carp Soup is a classic TCM medicinal food therapy with a long history, first recorded in the Tang Dynasty *Shi Liao Ben Cao* (Dietary Materia Medica) and later in the *Ben Cao Gang Mu* (Compendium of Materia Medica). Following the principle of homology of medicine and food, this … Read more
