Comprehensive Guide to Diet Therapy and Medicinal Cuisine

Author: Lei Zi
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Food therapy and medicinal dietetics are a gem in traditional Chinese medicine and a treasure in Eastern culture. They differ from ordinary Chinese herbal formulas and common diets, representing a special type of diet that combines the efficacy of medicine with the deliciousness of food. It not only provides a delightful culinary experience but also nourishes the body and treats diseases during the enjoyment. The preparation and application of food therapy and medicinal dietetics are not only a science but also an art. With the advancement of science, the nutrients and functions contained in food have been further explored. People are not only interested in how to eat but also in what to eat for nutrition, what to eat to prevent and treat diseases, which fully demonstrates a deeper understanding of dietary health care. Therefore, we embarked on the compilation of the book "Comprehensive Guide to Food Therapy and Medicinal Dietetics for Health Preservation." The book is divided into four chapters: Basic Knowledge of Food Therapy and Medicinal Dietetics, Ingredients for Food Therapy and Medicinal Dietetics, Food Therapy and Medicinal Dietetics for the Regulation of Common Diseases, and Prescriptions for Health Preservation and Health Care. Among them, the chapter on Food Therapy and Medicinal Dietetics for the Regulation of Common Diseases includes nearly a thousand prescriptions for food therapy and medicinal dietetics for 77 common diseases, such as internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, dermatology, and proctology. Food therapy and medicinal dietetics differ from ordinary Chinese herbal formulas and common diets, representing a special type of diet that combines the efficacy of medicine with the deliciousness of food. It not only provides a delightful culinary experience but also nourishes the body and treats diseases during the enjoyment. The preparation and application of food therapy and medicinal dietetics are not only a science but also can be said to be an art. The content of traditional Chinese medicine food therapy and medicinal dietetics is vast and profound, with countless treasures. We strive to refine and simplify, editing this book to delight the readers. We believe this book is not only a book for family health care but also a reference for grassroots medical workers to guide patients in food therapy.