The No. 1 Supplement in the World - Congee

Author: Xu Zhongliang
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Self-Care Health and Wellness Series. The health benefits, disease prevention, and therapeutic functions of congee have been highly valued throughout history in both China and the world. Unfortunately, many people, although aware of the numerous benefits of congee, often struggle to find reliable sources when needed; or they may have congee recipes at hand but understand the "what" but not the "why." In light of this, Mr. Xu Zhongliang, a venerable elder of a traditional Chinese medicine family who has throughout his life, has specially collected and compiled hundreds of congee recipes to share the secrets of health, beauty, and longevity with readers. This book gathers hundreds of congee recipes, introducing their ingredients and properties. Each recipe is meticulously described based on the principles of "simple, convenient, easy, and effective," covering aspects such as food function, indications, preparation, properties, contraindications, and supplementary recipes.