Delicious Medicine Recipe – Medicinal and Edible Health-Care TCM

Author: Compiled by the China TCM Diet Therapy Research Association
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book introduces 87 TCM herbs certified and standardized by the National Health Ministry as "both food and medicine." It provides detailed information on each herb, including origin, production area, collection methods, properties, functions, components, main indications, dosage, suitable populations, precautions, modern research, and applications, accompanied by 91 exquisite color illustrations. Following each herb, 2-5 selected dietary recipes are provided, covering recipes, preparation methods, and explanations of their culinary techniques and health benefits. Simple and easy to learn, it is convenient for selection. It is suitable for TCM diet therapists/technicians, health and rehabilitation workers, nutritionists, etc., as well as ordinary families for daily dietary regulation, scientific meal planning, and health maintenance.
Based on the "Notice of the Ministry of Health on Further Standardizing the Management of Raw Materials for Health Foods," this book provides detailed discussions on the 87 TCM herbs, covering their origins, properties, functions, modern pharmacological research, and target populations, complemented by vivid images. It also focuses on introducing various dietary recipes with health-preserving, health-promoting, and rehabilitation benefits. With a practical approach, the book features standardized ingredient selection and simple cooking methods, making it a valuable reference for TCM diet therapists/technicians, health and rehabilitation workers, and culinary staff. At the same time, it serves as an excellent guide for ordinary households in daily dietary adjustment and scientific meal planning.