Chinese migrants to the Philip pines introduced Traditional Chinese Medicine including herbal foods to our ancestors but when the Singapore Tourism Board Medicine treated media practitioners to a taste of Singapore herbal food at the Hotel InterContinental Manila recently, a different perspective unfolded.
Joanna Wong, Eu Yan Sang vice president for Brand Management and Corporate Communications, discussed the interesting benefits of herbal food after serving a sumptuous meal to selected media friends.
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Eu Yan Sang, one of the leading TCM providers in Singapore, is a progressive; global healthcare company that has come a long way from its humble beginnings offering TCM remedies to tin mine coolies in Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia 128 years ago. Today, Eu Yan Sang is a house hold name in Asia. The Group markets fine quality Chinese herbs, Chinese proprietary Medicines as well as health foods and supplements.
According to Wong, common herbs can be taken every day and can be tasty. She also points out that TCM has a very good understanding of our body that's why it should be eaten according to the season.
Among the benefits of herbal food discussed after the herbal dinner are the following:
American Ginseng (Huaqi Shen) influences the heart, kidney and lung channels. It also replenishes fluids, tones Yin and Qi and clears fire from the lungs. Commonly used to treat weakness after recovery from long illness, prolonged cough, loss of voice and dry throat.
Chinese Yam (Huaishan) is a common herb that influences the kidney, lung and spleen channels. Strengthens and improves digestion, supports the respiratory process and tones and stabilizes the kidney. It is commonly used to treat diarrhea, wheezing, whole body weakness, spontaneous ejaculation and frequent urination.
Red Dates (Hong Zao) influences the spleen and stomach channels. It also supports the Qi, nourishes the blood, harmonizes harsh properties
of herbs and calms the spirit. It is used to improve vitality and strengthens the spleen.
Codonopsis Root (Dangshen) influences the lung and spleen channels. Strengthens the middle and supports the Qi, tones the lungs and nourishes fluids. It is used to treat lack of appetite, fatigue and weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, shortness of breath and thirst.
Chinese Wolfberry (Gouqi Zi) influences the liver, lung and kidney channels. It brightens the eyes, en riches Yin and moistens the lungs. It is used to treat anemia, sore lower backs, vision problems and long-term cough.
Longan fruit (Longyan Rou) influences the heart and spleen channels. It also calms the spirit, nourishes the blood and strengthens the spleen. It is used to treat heart palpitations, insomnia, forgetful ness, worrisome tendencies and effects of being overworked.
The list is endless but Wong warned: one should understand his or her body constitution before indulging to TCM practice.
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