About this series of lung nourishing recipes
In TCM, coughs and other respiratory ailments may have several different causes. Some of the common ones include Lung deficiency, invasion by external pathogenic factors, excess phlegm and dampness in the lungs etc.
Lung deficiency may arise from being overworked, having an inherently weaker body type, having unhealthy lifestyle habits or other factors. This deficiency is often manifested as weakness or dryness in the lungs, leading to symptoms such as chronic cough, dry cough, cough with little phlegm, phlegm with traces of blood, general fatigue, etc.
Therefore, in this 3-part series, TCM physician William Peh shares with us 3 recipes that nourish and strengthen the lungs to help relief cough and other respiratory ailments caused by Lung deficiency. Mr Peh is a registered TCM physician. He graduated with a double degree in Biomedical Sciences (Nanyang Technological University) and Chinese Medicine (Beijing University of Chinese Medicine). He has treated a wide variety of diseases including Tuina traumatology, pain management, respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions. He possesses knowledge in both Chinese Medicine and modern medical sciences. Note:
In TCM, the "Lungs" broadly refer to the respiratory system, throat, nose, as well as the skin and hair on the skin.
The “Spleen” refers to the digestive system that includes the mouth, tongue, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum and anus, with little or no reference to the spleen as known in anatomy.
Recipe 2
Today’s recipe is a delicious Sugarcane and Chinese yam paste, highly suitable for those with chronic cough and asthma associated with weak lungs and spleen.
This recipe contains Chinese yam, which is known for its spleen strengthening effects, and also possesses lung nourishing properties. Sugarcane juice is used to replenish fluids and moisturise the lungs to relief cough.
Sugarcane and Chinese Yam Paste
Ingredients (serves 3-4)
Sugarcane Juice 甘蔗 (250ml)
Fresh Chinese Yam 新鲜山药/淮山 (60g)
Directions
Steam the fresh wild yam to mashed form.
Add sugarcane juice and water together with the mashed wild yam.
Simmer with low heat and mix well.
Indications: Chronic cough and asthma (Suitable for those with weak lungs and spleen body types).
Efficacy: Strengthen the spleen and nourish the lungs; reduce phlegm to relief cough.
养肺药膳系列简介
中医认为咳嗽及其他呼吸系统疾病可因许多病理因素导致，其中常见因素包括感受外邪，肺脏亏虚，痰湿蕴肺等。
肺脏亏虚可因过劳，不良生活习惯，体质虚弱等因素引起，而主要表现为肺脏虚弱，阴虚气耗之干咳，久咳，少痰，痰中带血，乏力等症状。
此药膳系列将由白伟良医师为您介绍3个养肺食谱，缓解虚型咳嗽及其他呼吸系统疾病。
白医师是位新加坡注册中医师。他考获南洋理工大学生物医学学位及北京中医药大学医学中医专业学士学位。他对于呼吸道疾病颇有认识，其他兴趣包括脾胃疾病，骨伤推拿。白医师具备中医和现代生物医学的知识。
注意：
中医之“肺”泛指皮毛、鼻、咽喉及肺脏呼吸系统。
中医之“脾” 泛指嘴巴、舌、食道、胃、小肠、大肠及肛门消化系统。
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食谱二
今日所介绍的养肺药膳是蔗汁山药糊。蔗汁山药糊适用于脾虚导致的久咳气喘。
本药膳含有的山药是健脾益气之良药。山药也具有养肺之功效。甘蔗汁生津润燥，可助于润肺止咳。
蔗汁山药糊
材料（3-4人份）
甘蔗汁（250毫升）
新鲜山药/淮山（60克）
烹饪法
将新鲜山药蒸熟，捣成泥。
加入甘蔗汁，放入锅中隔水炖熟，拌匀即可。
适应症：脾虚久咳气喘。
功效：补脾润肺，化痰止咳。
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