Astragalus, Codonopsis, and Silkie Chicken Stew
Ingredients
- Astragalus 30g
- Codonopsis 15g
- Atractylodes (baizhu) 12g
- Achyranthes (huai niu xi) 15g
- Licorice 6g
- Lean pork 250g
- Half silkie chicken
Principle
Astragalus, codonopsis, and atractylodes tonify qi and strengthen spleen; achyranthes activates blood and frees channels; silkie chicken tonifies deficiency. The stew tonifies qi, strengthens spleen, moves qi, activates blood, and frees collaterals. Public materials note suitability for stroke recovery (syndrome differentiation required).
Effects & uses
For post-stroke recovery with qi deficiency and blood stasis—limb weakness, shortness of breath, fatigue, sallow complexion (syndrome differentiation required). Stroke dietary guidelines often recommend astragalus, codonopsis, and similar food-medicine substances for qi deficiency with blood stasis patterns.
Method
- Soak herbs 30 minutes and rinse; blanch silkie chicken and pork pieces.
- Add water to cover in a stew pot; slow stew about 3 hours; salt to taste.
How to use
- Drink soup and eat meat 1–2 times per week.
Caution
Consult TCM physician or doctor before use if on anticoagulants. Not during common cold, fever, or excess fire. Not a substitute for medication or rehabilitation. A daily food-care recipe.
Source
Tong Ren Tang popular science; National Health Commission Dietary Guidelines for Adult Stroke (2026 edition) pattern compilations. Pending manual verification.