Health-preserving recipes using tonic Chinese medicine

Author: Huang Desui
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Publication Date: 1998-01-01
Features: Chinese medicinal cuisine is renowned both at home and abroad, with a long history and is a unique gem in the treasure trove of traditional Chinese medicine. This book focuses on introducing the functions, ingredients, and methods for preparing 374 types of medicinal cuisine that tonify yin, yang, qi, and blood. It briefly explains the basic knowledge of various tonic methods, nutrition, and culinary science, as well as the pharmacological effects of the medicinal herbs used in this cookbook. Medicinal cuisine that does not fall into the category of tonification, such as those for clearing heat, anti-inflammation, detoxification, and heat prevention, are not included in this book. This cookbook can be used by hospital nutrition technicians, students and teachers of culinary schools and training programs, the tourism and catering industry, as well as a broad readership for making homemade tonic medicinal cuisine at home.