26/08/2025
In Chinese medicine, food is regarded as one of the most powerful forms of medicine [thats right, even before herbal formulas are considered!]. This is because food directly nourishes the body and influences the balance of Qi, blood, yin, and yang ☯️. Each item of food carries specific energetic properties—such as warming or cooling, moistening or drying, tonifying, or dispersing—that can be used to support the body’s bichemical/ natural rhythms and correct imbalances. Rather than focusing only on nutrients, Chinese medicine emphasises the energetic nature of food and its harmony with the seasons, environment, and individual constitution. In this way, diet becomes not just sustenance but a daily practice of healing and prevention, forming the foundation for long-term health and vitality.
