Practical Encyclopedia of Medicinal Foods

Author: Peng Mingquan
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Medicinal diet, a dietary method that combines deliciousness and nourishment, has become increasingly common in people's daily lives. However, many are unaware of which groups of people are suitable for these medicinal diets, the characteristics of the medicinal ingredients in terms of their properties, efficacy, and pharmacology, compatible dishes for cooking, how to purchase and store them, and how to use them to maximize their benefits while avoiding side effects or even harm caused by improper use. When applying them, we often lack sufficient knowledge. This book provides a detailed introduction to the basic knowledge of medicinal ingredients used in medicinal diets, including the synonyms, sources, quality, components, pharmacology, properties, meridians, efficacy, common pairings, processing methods, cooking applications, precautions, and short-term storage of over 260 Chinese medicinal herbs used in medicinal diet cooking. Concise and practical, it helps you eat with clarity.