Introduction to Medicinal Diet Lindera glauca root (mountain pepper root) stewed with three snakes is a classic medicinal diet originating from Lingnan folk tradition, combining both medicinal and nutritional benefits, and widely popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and other areas. Lindera glauca root, also known as ox-girdle tree root or wild pepper root, is the … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet “Pig’s Tail Stewed with Flemingia and Cibotium” is a traditional medicated dietary recipe originating from the Lingnan region, whose core actions are to expel wind and eliminate dampness, and to strengthen sinews and bones. In the formula, *Flemingia philippinensis* (Philippine flemingia), also known as “Qianjin Diao” (thousand-jin hanger), has roots resembling … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Dipsacus and Eucommia Bark Stewed Pig Tail is a classic nourishing soup originating from Lingnan traditional medicinal cuisine. This formula features Dipsacus Root (Dipsaci Radix) and Eucommia Bark (Eucommiae Cortex), two herbs that tonify the kidneys and strengthen bones and sinews, slow-cooked with pig tail to produce a milky-white broth where … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Coconut chicken soup is a classic medicinal diet soup widely popular in the Lingnan region, especially highly regarded in Guangdong and Hainan. It skillfully blends the refreshing sweetness and moistening nature of fresh coconut with the savory richness and warming depth of chicken. This soup serves both as a home-style broth … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Stewed Dog Meat with Prepared Aconite and Ginger (Shu Fu Sheng Jiang Bao Gou Rou) is a time-honored classic TCM medicinal cuisine, especially revered in the Lingnan region and during the winter tonic season. This medicinal dish centers on warming the Middle (Zhong) to dispel cold, reviving Yang and unblocking the … Read more
Mulberry and Red Date Lean Meat Soup Introduction to Medicinal Diet Mulberry and Red Date Lean Meat Soup is a time-honored traditional medicated diet, made primarily with fresh or dried mulberry fruit (Fructus Mori), high-quality red dates (Fructus Jujubae), and selected lean meat, simmered over low heat. The soup presents a translucent purplish-red color with … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Motherwort (Leonurus japonicus) Simmered with Eggs is a classic Traditional Chinese Medicinal diet, originating from Lingnan folk dietary remedies. After centuries of transmission and refinement, it remains widely used for menstrual regulation and postpartum recovery in women. This medicinal dish uses fresh or dried Motherwort as the main ingredient, simmered slowly … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet In the treasure trove of folk medicinal diets in the Lingnan region, *Striga asiatica* (Asian witchweed) and crucian carp soup is a highly revered classic. *Striga asiatica*, also known as “gan ji cao” (infantile malnutrition herb), is the dried whole plant of *Striga asiatica* (L.) Kuntze from the Orobanchaceae family. It … Read more
Medicinal Food Education: Red Dates (Ziziphus jujuba) and Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula) Simmered Pork Spine Bones Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Jujube and Codonopsis Pork Spine Bone Soup is a widely cherished classic nourishing medicinal diet, known for its clear broth and sweet, mellow flavor, blending the dual appeal of dietary therapy and taste. This soup features … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Diet Gecko and Ginseng Stewed Pheasant is a classic nourishing medicinal diet originating from Lingnan folk tradition, refined by generations of physicians. It features precious medicinal substances—Gecko (Gecko gecko) and Ginseng (Panax ginseng) as the main ingredients, paired with warming pheasant, and slow-cooked over low heat. This medicinal dish skillfully blends the … Read more
