A selection of medicinal diets for strengthening the spleen and replenishing essence, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs: from stir-fried yam and white fungus with shiitake mushrooms to red peony root, white fungus, and loofah soup.

Stir-fried Yam, Tremella, and Shiitake Mushrooms Recipe: 15g yam, 250g shiitake mushrooms, 5g ginger, 4g salt, 35g peanut oil, 20g tremella, 10g cooking wine, 10g scallions, 3g MSG, 10g sesame oil. Preparation: 1. Soak tremella in warm water for 2 hours, remove the stems, and tear into petals; wash yam, soak thoroughly, and slice; wash shiitake mushrooms and slice thinly; wash ginger and slice; wash scallions and cut into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% heat, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add shiitake mushrooms, tremella, yam, and cooking wine and stir-fry until cooked. Add salt and MSG, stir-fry until just cooked through, drizzle with sesame oil, stir-fry briefly, and serve. Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and lungs, tonifies the kidneys and replenishes essence, nourishes yin. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with colds or fevers.

Stir-fried Lotus Seeds, Lily Bulbs, and Celery Recipe: 15g lotus seeds, 250g celery, 4g salt, 4g ginger, 35g peanut oil, 10g sesame oil, 20g fresh lily bulbs, 10g cooking wine, 3g MSG, 8g scallions, 6g cornstarch. Preparation: 1. Remove the core from the lotus seeds, wash, boil until cooked, and drain. Separate the fresh lily bulbs into petals. Remove the leaves from the celery, wash, and cut into 3cm sections. Slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% of its smoking point, add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add celery, lotus seeds, lily bulbs, cooking wine, salt, and MSG, and stir-fry until cooked. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve. Benefits: Nourishes the heart and kidneys, strengthens the spleen and astringes the intestines, lowers blood pressure, and moistens the lungs. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with abdominal distension, fullness, or constipation.

Recipe for Braised Chicken Slices with Aconite and White Fungus: 15g aconite, 30g white fungus, 20g black fungus, 250g chicken breast, 50g cucumber, 10g cooking wine, 5g salt, 5g ginger, 3g MSG, 10g scallions, 35g peanut oil, 15g cornstarch, 1 egg. Preparation: 1. Peel the aconite and boil it in boiling water for 1 hour to remove its toxicity, then slice it. Soak the white and black fungus in warm water for 2 hours, remove the stems, dirt, and impurities, and tear them into pieces. Wash the chicken breast, cut it into 3cm square slices, and marinate with salt, cornstarch, egg white, and peanut oil. Wash the cucumber and cut it into diamond-shaped slices. Slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when the oil reaches 50% of its smoking point, add the chicken breast slices and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove and drain the oil. Return the wok to the heat, add more peanut oil, and heat until hot. Add ginger and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the chicken breast slices, cooking wine, aconite slices, white fungus, black fungus, and cucumber, and stir-fry until cooked. Add salt and MSG, thicken with cornstarch slurry, and serve. Efficacy: Replenishes Yang, dispels cold and dampness, nourishes Yin and moistens the lungs. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Serving suggestion: To be eaten with meals. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with Yin deficiency and Yang excess, or pregnant women.

Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Black Fungus and White Fungus Recipe: 300g bamboo shoots, 20g black fungus, 5g salt, 5g ginger, 35g peanut oil, 30g white fungus, 15g cornstarch, 3g MSG, 10g scallions. Preparation: 1. Peel and slice the bamboo shoots; soak the white and black fungus in warm water for 2 hours, remove stems, dirt, and impurities, and tear into pieces; slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when the oil is about 50% hot, sauté the ginger and scallions until fragrant. Then add the bamboo shoot slices, white and black fungus, and stir-fry until cooked. Add salt and MSG, thicken with cornstarch slurry, and serve. Efficacy: Replenishes Yang energy, dispels cold and dampness, nourishes Yin and moistens the lungs. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Serving suggestion: Serve as a side dish. Contraindications: Not suitable for those with wind-cold cough.

Red Peony Root, White Fungus, and Loofah Soup Recipe: 15g red peony root, 20g white fungus, 250g loofah, 3g chicken oil, 3g salt, 3g MSG, 5g ginger, 10g scallions, 1000ml chicken broth, 30g peanut oil. Preparation: 1. Wash the red peony root, soak until softened, and slice. Soak the white fungus in warm water for 2 hours, remove the stems and impurities, wash, and tear into petals. Peel the loofah and cut into 1cm wide and 4cm long pieces. Wash the ginger and slice. Wash the scallions and cut into sections. 2. Heat a wok over high heat, add peanut oil, and when it reaches 60% heat, add ginger and scallions and sauté until fragrant. Then add the red peony root, loofah, white fungus, and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt and MSG, and add chicken oil before serving. Efficacy: Promotes blood circulation and relieves pain, cools the blood and reduces swelling, nourishes yin and moistens the lungs, and clears heat. Suitable for those trying to lose weight. Consumption: Once daily, with meals. Dos and don'ts: People with anemia should not eat too much.