Category Archives: Herbal

Modified Si Shen soup recipe (四神汤)

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Angeline

Alicia hasn’t been eating so well lately – ok, she picked up a bit since Saturday – so I decided to make this si shen soup. It is well-known for improving appetite and is commonly given to children with poor … Continue reading →

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Ophiopogon tuber (麥冬) Mai dong drink

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Angeline

Ophiopogon tuber or mai dong (麥冬) can be brewed as a drink and these are its medical functions (obtained from here): 1. Effect on circulatory system: (a) improves contraction of heart muscles (b) protects heart muscle and arrhythmia 2. Anti-shock 3. … Continue reading →