| Product name | Tufuling Old Turtle Nourishing Soup |
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| Descripción | It helps treat symptoms such as bone heat and fever caused by kidney Yin deficiency; recurrent skin rashes and eczema due to spleen deficiency;and chronic diarrhea, clear vaginal discharge, and general weakness resulting from weakened spleen and kidn |
| Price | MXN$450 |
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Tufuling Old Turtle Nourishing Soup
土茯苓老龟汤
The Tufuling Old Turtle Soup is a traditional Cantonese medicinal cuisine known for its strong detoxifying effects, its ability to nourish Yin, clear internal heat, and strengthen the spleen and kidneys.
The main ingredients are Tufuling (Smilacis Glabrae Rhizome), grass turtle, and lean pork.
TCM Benefits
• Removes dampness and detoxifies (去湿解毒)
Helps clear internal toxins and reduces dampness accumulation in the body.
• Nourishes Yin and clears internal heat (滋阴清热)
Suitable for conditions associated with Yin deficiency and internal heat.
• Strengthens the spleen and kidneys (健脾益肾)
Supports digestive function, improves energy, and enhances kidney vitality.
Indications
• Kidney Yin Deficiency
Symptoms may include heat in the bones, sensation of internal heat, and tidal fever.
• Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
May present as recurrent skin rashes, eczema, and damp-type eruptions.
• Weak Spleen & Kidney Function
Symptoms include chronic diarrhea, excessive clear vaginal discharge, and general weakness.
Ingredients
- Tufuling (Smilacis Glabrae Rhizome) 土茯苓 – 15 g
- Grass Turtle 草龟 – 1 whole
- Red Dates 红枣 – 10 g
- Lean Pork 瘦肉 – 50 g
- Ginger 生姜 – 10 g
Seasonings
- Clear Soup Stock 清汤 – appropriate amount
- Salt 盐 – 4 g
- Shaoxing Wine 绍酒 – 3 g
- Pepper Powder 胡椒粉 – a pinch
Cooking Instructions
1️⃣ Preparation
- Slice the Tufuling into thin pieces.
- Clean the grass turtle thoroughly and cut it into large chunks.
- Cut the lean pork into smaller pieces.
- Peel and slice the ginger.
2️⃣ Blanching
- Bring water to a boil in a pot.
- Add the turtle pieces and lean pork, boil for about 5 minutes to remove blood and impurities.
- Discard the water and rinse the ingredients.
3️⃣ Cooking
- Place Tufuling, turtle, red dates, lean pork, and ginger into a ceramic pot.
- Add clear broth, Shaoxing wine, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 3 hours.
4️⃣ Final Step
- Season with salt and simmer for an additional 20 minutes before serving.
Cooking Characteristics
- This soup is easy to prepare at home yet highly nourishing and restorative.
- Slowly simmered, nutrition-rich broth makes it an excellent autumn tonic that promotes balance and vitality.
Precautions
- Not recommended for individuals recovering from colds or influenza.
Tufuling (土茯苓, Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae)
Tufuling is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine.
It is sweet, bland, and neutral in nature, entering the Liver and Stomach meridians.
It is known for clearing heat and detoxifying, removing dampness, and benefiting the joints.
Medicinal Functions
1. Clears heat and detoxifies
- Used for conditions such as syphilis, suppurative skin infections, and scrofula (tuberculous lymphadenitis).
- Also helpful for sore throat, mouth ulcers, and tongue sores.
2. Removes dampness and promotes urination
Helps relieve symptoms such as:
- Eczema
- Athlete’s foot
- Dark, scanty urine
- Excessive leukorrhea (vaginal discharge)
3. Benefits the joints
- Relieves joint pain, muscle cramps, tendinitis, and rheumatoid-type conditions.
4. Modern research
Tufuling contains antioxidant compounds that help with:
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Immune enhancement
- Adjunctive therapy for cirrhotic ascites
- Possible adjunctive support for certain cancers
How to Consume
1. Soups & Stews
Often sliced and cooked with pork ribs or chicken.
Example: Tufuling Pork Rib Soup.
2. Medicinal Cuisine
Can be ground into powder and added to porridge, such as Tufuling Eight-Treasure Congee.
3. Herbal Tea
Boiled as a decoction or steeped in hot water.
4. Herb Pairing
Commonly combined with:
- Job’s tears (薏米)
- Red beans (赤小豆)
- Dillenia (牛大力)
- Five-finger root (五指毛桃)
to enhance damp-clearing, spleen-strengthening, and joint-relaxing effects.
Precautions & Side Effects
1. Contraindications
- Avoid drinking tea (green, black, or caffeinated tea) while taking Tufuling, as it may lead to hair loss.
2. For Certain Body Types
- Those with cold constitution, weak digestion, or spleen deficiency may experience stomach discomfort or diarrhea with long-term or excessive consumption.
3. Proper Use
- Should be taken under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.
- Avoid self-medicating or high doses to prevent adverse reactions.
4. Do Not Confuse with Poria
- Tufuling (土茯苓) and Poria (茯苓) are different herbs with distinct functions.
