Recipes for the Skin
According to TCM, skin conditions are correlated with the Spleen and Lungs, as the Spleen provides the source of Blood and Qi, while the Lungs are responsible for disseminating the Blood and Qi to the skin.
Note: All recipes serve 2
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Braised Winter Melon with Kelp
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Ingredients:
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| Shouwu (Unprocessed) |
15g |
| Winter Melon |
¾ fruit (cut into bite sizes) |
| Shitake mushrooms |
6 pieces |
| Kelp (dried) |
30g |
| Cinnamon bark |
10g |
| Coix Barley |
20g |
| Fresh ginger |
3 slices |
| Green onion |
A little |
| Sugar |
1 Teaspoon |
| Soy sauce |
1 Teaspoon |
| Vegetarian Oyster sauce |
2 Tablespoons |
| Salt |
A little |
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Instructions:
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1. Wash and soak the kelp until it expands. Soak and slice the shitake mushrooms.
2. Heat up some oil and stir-fry both until fragrant
3. Transfer all the stir-fried mushrooms and kelp to a pot. Add water, the sliced winter melon and the remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour or until the melon is soft. |
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Comments:
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1. The chelating effect of seaweeds on heavy metals is well known. In other words seaweeds can leach out heavy metals like lead and mercury from the body issues and allow them to be eliminated.
2. When seaweed is combined with winter melon and the above herbs, the detoxifying property is enhanced and this recipe can be used for problems like rashes, warts and nodules. |
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Disclaimer:
The recipes on this website are crafted and referenced from time-tested practices of Traditional Chinese herbalogy and classical Chinese medical texts. Readers should use their own discretion before incorporating the recipes into their diet and consult their doctor if they have any medical conditions.
Special Thanks to:
- Mr Lee Jok Keng for concepts, general editing and comments on the recipes.
- Mr Jack Shea of Shea Studio for food photography.
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