Ginkgo nut: Ginkgo nut improves brain functioning and has a healing effect on the lungs. It is greenish-yellow fruit about the size of a cherry. Scientists believe that ginkgo increases the ability of brain cells to make use of glucose, thereby improving the transmission between the brain’s nerve cells. Ginkgo nuts are frequently used in Chinese sweet and savory dishes, including soup and porridge. In addition, roasted ginkgo nuts are often served as a digestive aid at formal banquets. Chicken soup with ginkgo nuts can be a cure for coughs.

Ginger: Ginger is thought to adi digestion and generally balance the forces in your body. Ginger also can dispel cold. If you catch a cold, drink a cup of ginger tea.

Celery: Celery is bitter and cold. It is good to drain damp-heat and helps to reduce blood pressure.

Milk: Milk is a neutral food. It has effect on the heart, lungs and stomach and can heal deficiency and nourish fluids and improve physical conditions.

Mussel: Mussel is a warm food. It has effect on the liver and kidney and counteracts cold sensations in the lower abdomen in women. It clears heat and lowers blood pressure.

There are many medicinal food recipes. They are mainly divided into two kinds: for preventive care and for cures. Here are some:

Steamed Renshen(Ginseng) Chicken

This dish can re-energize you for a quick recovery and will relieve most of women pains after delivery. (Caution: Must take this soup after the post-delivery bleeding is finished)

Ingredients:

Chicken -1 (1.5kg)

Salt -2 tsp

Rice wine -250cc

Renshen -1 pack

Cooking method:

Clean the chicken.

Stuff the chicken with Renshen. Put in a big bowl. Add salt, rece wine and 500ML water.

Steam them for about 1/2-1 hours.

Take off some oil residue floating on the top of the soup.

Serve hot.

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