[Duoneng Bishi] The author of this book, Liu Ji (1311-1375), styled Boyun, was from Qingtian, Zhejiang Province, and a politician in the early Ming Dynasty. He was well-versed in the classics and history, resourceful and strategic, serving as an important advisor to Zhu Yuanzhang and recognized as a “founding hero” of the Ming Dynasty. His … Read more
[Important Principles of Food and Drink] The author of this book, Hu Sihui, was a Mongolian and a nutritionist in the Yuan Dynasty. He served as the Imperial Dietary Physician during the Yanyou period (1314 – 1320 AD), managing the dietary and culinary affairs of the imperial court. He “compiled into one book the rare … Read more
Compendium of Materia Medica [Porridge Composition] 15-20 grams of Colla Cornus Cervi, 2 liang of japonica rice, and 3 slices of ginger. [Indications and Effects] Tonifies Kidney yang, nourishes essence and blood. Applicable for signs of imbalance such as insufficient Kidney qi, emaciation due to deficiency and fatigue, male impotence and premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, lumbago, … Read more
[Prescriptions from the Great Peace Imperial Grace Pharmacopoeia] This book is a comprehensive collection of medical prescriptions from the Song Dynasty, compiled by Wang Huaiyin and other imperial physicians of the Song Dynasty from the renowned and verified prescriptions collected by the Imperial Academy of Medicine at that time. Wang Huaiyin, hailing from Suiyang (present-day … Read more
Compendium of Materia Medica [Porridge Composition] Cistanche deserticola 10 – 15 grams, lean mutton 2 liang (100 grams), japonica rice 2 liang (100 grams), a small amount of refined salt, two stalks of scallion whites, three slices of ginger. [Efficacy and Indications] Tonify the Kidney and assist yang, strengthen the Spleen and nourish the stomach, … Read more
Supplement to the Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Chamber The author of this book, Sun Simiao, was a great medical expert in the Tang Dynasty. He hailed from Huayuan, Jingzhao (present-day Yaoxian County, Shaanxi Province). Born in 581 AD and passing away in 682 AD, he lived to be 101 years old. At the age … Read more
[Porridge Recipes] [Porridge Composition] 30 to 60 grams of Cuscutae Semen (if fresh, 60 to 100 grams can be used), 2 liang of japonica rice, and an appropriate amount of white sugar. [Efficacy and Indications] Tonify the Kidney and replenish essence, nourish the Liver and improve eyesight. Applicable for lumbago and knee pain, weakness and … Read more
Compendium of Materia Medica [Porridge Composition] 30-60 grams of fresh Chinese chives, or 5-10 grams of chive seeds, 2 liang of japonica rice, and a small amount of refined salt. [Efficacy and Indications] Tonify the Kidney and strengthen yang, consolidate essence and stop spermatorrhea, invigorate the Spleen and warm the stomach. It is applicable for … Read more
Compendium of Materia Medica The author of this book, Li Shizhen (1518–1593), styled himself Dongbi and was also known as Binhu. He hailed from Qizhou (present-day Qichun, Hubei Province) and was an outstanding medical and pharmaceutical scholar of the Ming Dynasty. Descended from a family of physicians, he inherited the family tradition and focused on … Read more
[Health Preservation through Food Appraisal] The author of this book, He Kedong, styled himself Qiyan, was a native of Gufan in the Qing Dynasty. His work Health Preservation through Food Inspection was published in the 20th year of the Guangxu reign (i.e., 1894). He placed great emphasis on health preservation and dietary therapy, including 32 … Read more
