Anticancer and Cancer Prevention Seasonal Medicinal Diet

Author: Peng Mingquan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book introduces various medicinal diet therapy recipes for different cancers according to the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each recipe includes ingredients, efficacy, preparation methods, and dietary instructions. Most of the Chinese herbal medicines used in the diet therapy can be purchased from traditional Chinese medicine shops, while the auxiliary ingredients, meats, and vegetables can also be found in local markets. The preparation methods in this book are easy to follow, allowing readers to choose according to their needs. The recipes selected for this book include both traditional formulas and innovative creations. Each formula is scientifically balanced based on the properties, functions, characteristics, and compatibility of the medicinal and edible ingredients, making them not only effective for preventing and treating diseases but also healthy and delicious dishes. As long as the recipes are followed accurately, they can yield significant therapeutic effects. It is particularly important to note that protected animals and plants should be preserved and not consumed arbitrarily. Additionally, Chinese herbal medicines used in the diet therapy must be purchased in their processed form if required. Lastly, it is essential to remind readers that due to the of cancer, some Chinese herbal medicines used to treat cancer may have certain toxic effects on the human body. Therefore, diet therapy should be selected under the guidance of an experienced physician. Since everyone has a different constitution and unique conditions, if any discomfort occurs during consumption, the use should be stopped immediately.