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Nourishing Yin

In theory of TCM, the entire universe can be viewd as the interplay and alternation of Yin and Yang. The nature and progression of disease can also be understood using this paradigm. If the Yin is weak there will not be enough nourishement and support for the yang and vise versa. Yin and Yang not only balance each other but also mutually generate one another. This philosophy can be expressed in everyday life. For instance, in digestion, the Yin substance of food is transformed by the metabolic activity of Yang. It is then converted into Qi(Yang) and blood(Yin). Qi moves Blood, yet Blood is thought to be the source of Qi. Hence, restore body's harmony ability to maintain health and defend itself from disease.
Internal Consumption: Pine But Dioscorea Sweet Congee
Nourishing Yin
1) Pine Nut Dioscorea Sweet Congee
Ingredients : a) 20g Cassia Seed () JueMingZi
    b) 20g Dried Chrysanthemum () JuHua
    c) 35g Solomon's Seal () YuZhu
    d) 2 tbsp Pine Nut ()SongZi
    e) 35g Fresh Dioscorea () XianShanYao
    f) 15g Chinese Wolfberries () GouJi
    g) 1 cup Rice () BaiMi
       
Seasoning : a) Some Rock Sugar () BingTang
       
Method : 1) Rinse cassia seed, dried chrysanthemum and Solomon's seal. Put all into a packet and tight well.
    2) Rinse and Peel dioscorea. Cut into small cubes. Rinse Chinese wolfberries and set aside.
    3) In a pot, pour in rice and packet with 6 cups of water and bring to a boil, turn low heat then cook for further 30 minutes, remove packet.
    4) Add in pine nut and Chinese wolfberries then simmer for another 5 minutes.
    5) Season with some rock sugar before serving.

Benefits:
This dish has nourishing Yin properties. It also helps relieving heat and prevents constipation, lowering high blood pressure and reducing fats.

Recommended:
Suitable for people who is suffering from frequent giddiness and headache, neck pain, emotional and thirst.

Notes:
The cassia seed, dried chrysanthemum, and solomon's seal are avaialble at any tranditional Chinese medicine's stores.

 
 
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