Chinese herbal soup for digestion, immunity (Qi) and clearing dampness 健脾养胃益气祛湿的四神汤

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This is a famous and popular recipe with at least 300 years of history - FOUR Minister Soup (四臣汤/ 四神汤)

This soup is able to
-- support our digestion 健脾养胃
-- gently boosting our Qi 益气
-- clear dampness 祛湿

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🍲 RECIPE

Chinese herbs
-- 40g Lotus Seeds 莲子
-- 40g Chinese Yam 山药
-- 40g Poria 茯苓
-- 40g Fox Nuts 芡实

Others
-- 1.5 - 2L water
-- 500g pork meat or bones
-- 3-5 slices of ginger
-- salt and pepper

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⌛ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
01:20 History of this soup
02:36 What are these four herbs?
03:24 Lotus Seeds 莲子
04:40 Chinese Yam 山药
05:13 Poria 茯苓
05:27 Fox Nuts 芡实
05:48 Why is this herbal combination good for general wellbeing?
05:55 It supports four Chinese medicine organ systems (Spleen, Kidney, Lung and Heart)
06:18 Importance of Spleen (digestion) in Chinese Medicine
07:06 All four herbs are neutral and gentle
07:40 How often can we drink this soup?
07:48 Why is it important to learn the properties of Chinese herbs?
08:39 Cooking starts! 👩🏻‍🍳
11:16 Tasting 🥣

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---------- DISCLAIMER ------------
All content in this channel is for informational purposes only. Herb properties and their uses mentioned in this video are only based on their TRADITIONAL uses and Traditional Chinese Medicine theories. They may not have been scientifically proven.

Recipes shared here are only for general wellbeing and MINOR symptoms. They are NOT to replace proper healthcare by your own healthcare providers. if any symptoms persist, please go to see your healthcare providers immediately. You SHOULD and MUST consult a registered/licensed physician or appropriately- trained healthcare providers in your community in all matters relating to your health. Reliance on any information provided on this channel is SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Shirley is not liable for any advice or information provided on this channel that is utilised without first consulting your healthcare providers.

Many herbs mentioned in this channel are also considered as food. However, not all herbs are safe. Many of them are not to be used at home or for long term/regular use without consulting your doctor or licensed Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Please also pay attention to the precautions of certain herbs I stated in the video. If you take western medicine regularly, YOU MUST check with your doctor.

If you are interested in using Chinese herbs to manage more complex symptoms, please contact your Chinese medicine practitioners for a proper consultation. If you are already seeing a Chinese Medicine Practitioner and notice what I shared here is slightly different from your practitioners, please don't freak out. This is because, with thousands of years of history, it is only normal that there are many different schools and thoughts of Chinese medicine. It is not that your practitioners are wrong. In fact, chances are that what they said are right for you because they would understand your body and health status much more than me who doesn't know you personally. So, if in doubt, please always check with them.