Ze Lan Jia Yu Tang: Bugleweed and Softshell Turtle Soup Guide

Introduction to Medicinal Diet Ze Lan (Lycopus lucidus var. hirtus, hirsute shiny bugleweed) and softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis, Chinese softshell turtle) soup is a classical TCM medicinal diet with a long-standing history. The principle of combining these ingredients can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty’s *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Bencao Gangmu), which records the … Read more