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The tcm herbs used in cooking

Heshouwu (Fleece flower root) This black-brown root tuber of the Polygonum multiflora(vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock) vine is a traditional cure for the graying hair. Many shampoos made in China advertise the addition of this herb. But like most plant cures used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is more often used internally, to clear toxin build-up, reduce pain and improve blood circulation. The roots are harvested in autumn and winter and then dried. It is grouped with ginseng, lingzhi (ganoderma) and cordyceps to form the Four Magic Cure-alls.

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Famous Choujiu in China

The Choujiu is a type of Chinese fermented alcoholic beverage(a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent) brewed from glutinous(something that is glutinous is very sticky) rice. It is very thick and has a milky white color, which is sometimes compared to jade.

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Chinese phrase translation: 开门红 (kāi mén hóng) a good beginning

开门红 (kāi mén hóng) a good beginning Usage: 红色在中国有喜庆吉祥的意义。“开门红”这个词源于古代,逢年过节的时候大家都爱往门墙上贴一些红色福字或对联等,以此期待来年风调雨顺,日子兴旺发达。 后来用来比喻在一年开始或一项工作开始的时候就取得好成绩。Red signifies luck and prosperity in China.“开门红”is originated in ancient times. People liked to paste red lucky character or red couplets on the wall on New Year’s Day, looking forward to favorable weather and good days in the next year. Later, it’s used to mean a perfect beginning of a year or a project.

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