Recipes for the Lungs

The Lungs are responsible for immunity and defense system in the body according to TCM. The ability to breathe deeply and correctly is of utmost importance in maintaining good health. When the breathing is full and deep, the skin is nourished. The Lungs are very sensitive to dryness in the environment. The following recipes prevent dryness and all of them are suitable to be incorporated into beauty care regime.

Note: All recipes serve 2

	Figs, American Ginseng & Pork Soup
	Ingredients: American Ginseng 10g Lily Bulbs 20g Solomon’s Seal 15g Chinese Yam 50g Dried Figs 100g Lean Pork 250g (cut into bite size pieces) Water 12 rice bowls (2400ml) Instructions: 1. Soak the lily bulbs with hot water for 15 minutes until it expands. 2. Scald the lean pork with hot water and scoop them out. 3. Put all ingredients and the lean pork in the pot and simmer with medium heat for 1 ½ hour. 4. Add salt to taste. Comments: 1. In TCM, when one treats the Large Intestines, one does not neglect the Lungs. This recipe, though it influences the Lungs, can also be used for colon problems; hemorrhoids, chronic constipation and occasional bleeding when defecating. 2. For new mothers with lack of milk, cook this recipe with pig’s trotter and add Astragalus Root (BeiQi). Make it into a stew instead of soup.

1. Mr Lee Jok Keng for concepts, general editing and comments on the recipes.
2. Mr Jack Shea of Shea Studio for food photography.