Dietetic Therapy Prescriptions for Mental Comfort [Ingredients of the Porridge] 10-15 grams of Semen Pruni, 30-60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications and Effects] Moistens the intestines to promote bowel movement, promotes diuresis to reduce edema. Applicable for dry and constipated stool, difficult urination, edema with abdominal distension, including Liver cirrhosis ascites, and edema of the … Read more
[Porridge Recipes] [Porridge Composition] 10-15 grams of Platycladi Semen, an appropriate amount of honey, and 30-60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications/Actions] Moistens the intestines to helps with occasional constipation, nourishes the Heart to calm the mind. Suitable for chronic constipation, palpitations, insomnia, and forgetfulness. [Decoction Method] First, remove all the husks and impurities from the … Read more
[Danxi’s Experiential Methods] The author of this book, Zhu Zhenheng (1281–1358), styled Yanxiu, was a native of Yiwu, Wuzhou (present-day Zhejiang). As he resided by Danxi Stream in Yiwu, he was known as “Danxi Elder.” He studied under the renowned physician Luo Zhiti in Hangzhou. By synthesizing the theories of contemporary physicians such as Liu … Read more
[Sheng Ji Zong Lu (Prescriptions from the Great Peace)] [Ingredients of the Porridge] Areca nut 10-15 grams (if used for expelling parasites, the dosage can be increased to 30-60 grams), 30-60 grams of japonica rice. [Efficacy and Indications] Descending qi, resolving food stagnation, expelling parasites. Applicable for Qi Stagnation due to food accumulation, abdominal distension … Read more
Discourses for the Aged [Ingredients of the Porridge] 10 to 15 grams of Euonymus alatus, 30 to 60 grams of japonica rice. [Indications and Effects] helps with occasional restlessness and thirst, detoxifies alcohol. Suitable for alcohol intoxication, feverish restlessness, and thirst. [Decoction Method] First, decoct Hovenia dulcis Thunb. to obtain a concentrated juice, strain out … Read more
[Records on Diet Differentiation] [Porridge Composition] 5 grams of Nardostachys Root and Rhizome (gan song), 30-60 grams of japonica rice. [Efficacy and Indications] Promoting the flow of qi to helps with occasional pain, tonifying the Spleen and strengthening the stomach. It is applicable for chest pain due to Qi Stagnation, abdominal distension and pain, poor … Read more
[Sheng Ji Zong Lu (Prescriptions from the Great Peace)] [Porridge Composition] 5-10 grams of Myristicae Semen, two slices of Zingiberis Rhizoma, 1 liang (30 grams) of Oryzae Sativa Semen. [Efficacy and Indications] Stimulates appetite and promotes digestion, warms the middle-jiao and moves qi downward. Applicable for indigestion of retained food, vomiting, chronic diarrhea and cold … Read more
Dietetic Therapy Materia Medica The author of this book, Meng Shen, was from Ruzhou in the Tang Dynasty. He had a passion for medicine since childhood and served as the Sima (an official title) of Taizhou and the Cishi (governor) of Tongzhou. He was indifferent to official career advancement and later “retired to his mountain … Read more
[Shanjia Qinggong (Simple Dishes from a Mountain Home)] The author of this book, Lin Hong, was from the Song Dynasty. His work Shan Jia Qing Gong was successively included in Shuo Fu compiled by Tao Zongyi of the Yuan Dynasty and Yi Men Guang Du compiled by Zhou Lujing of the Ming Dynasty. Plum Blossom … Read more
[Records on Diet Differentiation] [Porridge Composition] 15-20 grams of Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (30 grams if fresh), 30-60 grams of Coicis Semen. [Efficacy and Indications] Regulates qi, strengthens the stomach, resolves phlegm, and stops cough. It is applicable for Qi Stagnation in the Spleen and stomach, abdominal distension and fullness, indigestion, loss of appetite, nausea and … Read more
