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In this famous Chinese herbal recipe, lily bulb is combined with red dates, lotus seeds and cloud ear fungus to produce a tasty soup that strengthens the lungs and spleen, expels phlegm and alleviates coughs.

Red dates are known to be effective in countering fatigue, anaemia and low energy level. They are most commonly used to build up strength and blood, and are often added to other herbs in tonic dishes to give a naturally sweet taste.

Lotus seeds, are used mainly for the spleen, heart and kidneys, but also possesses calming qualities.They are sweet-tasting and are a good source of protein.

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Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae (Chuan Bei Mu in chinese), also called Tendrilled fritillary bulb, is a traditional chinese medicine used for cough. The cough is one of the chief symptoms of lung disorder, but it may occur in diseases of other organs involving the lungs. The dried flower bulb of the Fritillaria plant (which is a perennial herb) that contains about 100 species of this bulbous plant. The exact plant is the Fritillariae Cirrhosae, which is one of these species. The bulbs of Fritillaria are demulcent, astringent, antitussive, febrifuge, expectorant, and pectoral.

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Lily bulbs (or lilium), also known as bai he in China, are used for dry cough and heat in the lung, dry throat, dry nose and conditions such as bronchitis, pharyngitis, wheezing, hot palms and soles, night sweats, and chronic sore throat. They nourish the heart and the lungs, relieve coughs, and calm the spirit. They are good for the lungs and appear in many anti-flu recipes. Lily bulbs help reduce internal heat and is often consumed in the summer months.

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Radix Isatidis (or Isatis tinctoria) is a traditional Chinese medicine herb that is used for treating influenza, especially viral influenza. Radix Isatidis is a flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. The dried root of the plant Isatidis indigotica Fort (family Cruciferae) is traditionally used as an anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-endotoxic, and immune regulatory agent in the folk medicine of Korea and China.

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This dish is very popular in Southeast Asian and Indian cuisines for its spicy tastes and healthy ingredients which perfect for anti-flu diet.

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These fancy, fragrant cinnamon whirls with the sweet smell and warm taste of cinnamon on fresh Scandinavian cake are very tempting and moreish.

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Cinnamon has a long history both as a spice and as a medicine. Cinnamon has the ability to lower LDL cholesterol, treat type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon is the brown bark of the cinnamon tree, which when dried, rolls into a tubular form known as a quill. Cinnamon is available in either its whole quill form (cinnamon sticks) or as ground powder.The fragrant, sweet and warm taste of cinnamon is a perfect spice to use during the winter months.

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Plants  not only make your office or house a more pleasant place, but also they will increase air quality, making you feel better and perform/work better. The following plants are easy to take care and have good air toxins absorbing effects.

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Moon cakes are traditional Chinese pastries that are made during the Moon festival (or Harvest Festival), which is celebrated in China, Vietnam, and other countries in Asia. The 15th day of the Eighth month in the Chinese calendar marks the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the moon is claimed to be the fullest and brightest of the entire year. As a tradition, family members will get together to admire the full moon and the beautiful lit lanterns, as well as enjoy pomeloe and mooncakes with tea.

Moon cakes are usually round and contain a sweet filling, with the most common one being red bean paste. Serve mooncakes with Chinese tea to aid digestion. Chinese tea contains no calories. Teas such as Oolong Tea and Green Tea provide antioxidant effects, thus providing double health benefits.

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Fleeceflower root (He shou wu in chinese) is a traditional Chinese medicine used to reduce cholesterol, obesity and help fight heart disease in Asia. Extracts of the plant have shown antipyretic, antitumour, hypoglycemic (treat type II diabetes) and sedative activity.

Fleeceflower root is considered to be one of the most important of the Chinese herbal tonics and is widely used. It is said to restore vitality and virility, working especially on the liver and the reproductive, urinary and circulatory systems.

This herb is mild in action and very effective in tonification. It is said that anyone who takes this herb regularly for a long period can prolong his life. It serves to treat insufficiency of both the liver and kidey, deficiency of essence and blood, and deability of the lower-jiao.

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