Tang Huangdi Neijing? Tai Su recorded that "food is eaten on an empty stomach, and medicine is eaten by patients", which shows that Chinese medicine is known as "medicine and food are homologous". Many foods, that is, drugs, also have "four natures" and "five flavors", and there is no absolute dividing line between them. So, what exactly is "homology of medicine and food"? Modern Chinese medicine clearly defines the concept and scope of "homology of medicine and food", that is, "Chinese herbal medicine is both food and medicine" and stipulates that "it can be used as medicine and food within a limited range and dosage". Therefore, the National Health Commission has drawn up a list of traditional Chinese medicines that are both food and medicine. By 20 18, a total of 1 10 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines were listed in the "homology of medicine and food" list. 86 species announced on 20 12: clove, star anise, fennel, sword bean, fennel, thistle, yam, hawthorn, purslane, Zaocys, ebony, papaya, hemp seed, flower generation, Polygonatum odoratum, licorice, angelica dahurica, ginkgo, white lablab bean, white lablab bean flower and longan. Jujube (jujube, jujube, wild jujube), Siraitia grosvenorii, ebony, honeysuckle, olive, houttuynia cordata, ginger (ginger, dried ginger), Fructus Aurantii, Fructus Lycii, Gardenia, Fructus Amomi, Boat-fruited Sterculia, Poria, Citron, Elsholtzia, peach kernel, mulberry leaf, mulberry, orange, etc. In 20 14, 15 species were added: ginseng, honeysuckle, coriander, rose, pine pollen, kudzuvine root, rose leaf, selfheal, angelica, kaempferia kaempferia, saffron, tsaoko, turmeric and long pepper. On 20 18, 9 species were added: Codonopsis pilosula, Cistanche deserticola, Dendrobium candidum, American ginseng, Astragalus membranaceus, Ganoderma lucidum, Gastrodia elata, Cornus officinalis and Eucommia ulmoides leaves. Obviously, because medicine and food are homologous, they are generally non-toxic and effective, and can be regarded as food, and many of them are closely related to our daily life. Such as star anise, fennel, black pepper, pepper and ginger, are the most commonly used condiments and seasoning foods. Siraitia grosvenorii, chrysanthemum, medlar, boat-fruited Sterculia and honey are often regarded as "tea drinks". Colla Corii Asini, Fructus Jujubae, Fructus Crataegi, Rhizoma Dioscoreae, Semen Nelumbinis, Semen Sesami Niger, Radix Puerariae, Perillae, Folium Mori, Portulaca oleracea and Canavalia are the most common nourishing foods, "snacks" or dishes. Therefore, the homology of medicine and food is also the best choice for our health and sub-health. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes' monarch, minister, assistant and envoy' and incompatibility. For example, the most commonly used Sijunzi decoction:' Shen Ling cooked grass' is the best interpretation of' monarch and minister assist'. Of course, the correct way to regulate sub-health is best carried out under the guidance of a doctor. Promoting healthy China, with the homology of medicine and food, can develop many natural and pollution-free health foods for the benefit of the people. Therefore, the market prospect is broad and the potential is huge. # Chinese medicine is coming # # My health diary # @ Headline health disclaimer: The above content comes from the Internet, and the copyright belongs to the original author. If there is any infringement of your original copyright, please let us know and we will delete the relevant content as soon as possible.