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Yinshan Zhengyao stands as a classic in health preservation, gathering the principles of the homology of food and medicine. The book is divided into three volumes, emphasizing the significance of food in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and health management. The book’s overall content predominantly comprises theories, prescriptions, and Materia Medica of Food, encompassing 237 prescriptions involving 174 medicinal plants from 55 families and 111 genera. The therapeutic effects of these dietary formulas can be divided into regulating the digestive, respiratory, endocrine, and nervous systems, possessing anti-aging properties, and safeguarding our body’s organs, presented in a diverse array of forms, including porridge, clear soups, hearty broths, pastes, decoctions, wines, noodles, vegetables with dishes, and cooked wheaten food. Yinshan Zhengyao showcases the significant role of the concept of medicinal and edible homology in traditional Chinese medicine culture. It provides practical experiences from ancient wisdom, offering a valuable resource for people to understand and apply the ancient Chinese wisdom of the homology of food and medicine.
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