Essence of Herbal Medicine: Clearing Heat and Cooling Summer Soup

Author: Zhang Yunhui
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Herbal soup cooking is one of the traditional Chinese medicinal diet therapy methods. Guided by traditional Chinese medicine theory, it organically combines the health benefits of herbs with the nutritional value of food through methods such as boiling, stewing, steaming, and cooking, creating a harmonious integration. This results in therapeutic and nutritional dual effects, making it an excellent home-cooked soup for daily health maintenance and wellness. With the improvement of material living standards, people are placing increasing emphasis on the nutritional health benefits and disease prevention of their diet. The "Herbal Essence Soup Cooking" series of books was written in response to this new dietary trend. The series selects 304 varieties of delicious soups, divided into eight categories: Clearing Heat and Quenching Summer Heat, Moistening Lungs and Curing Coughs, Aiding Appetite and Strengthening the Spleen, Clear Nourishing and Dispelling Dampness, Brain Health and Calming the Spirit, Beauty and Moisturizing Skin, Body Strengthening and Fatigue Relief, Detoxifying and Moistening. Each volume introduces the ingredients, cooking procedures, health benefits, nutritional composition, suitability and contraindications, herbal knowledge, and helpful tips for each soup. The selected soups are easy to source, simple to prepare, rich in nutrition, and practical and affordable. The series is rich in content, features beautiful illustrations, and combines knowledge, practicality, and ease of use. It is clear, concise, and easy to understand.