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薬膳 (yakuzen) Japanese meaning: medicinal cuisine | Kotomora
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Kanji 薬 medicine, chemical, enamel Related words 漢かん 方ぽう 漢方 refers broadly to traditional Chinese medicine as a system, while 薬膳 specifically denotes the culinary application of its principles.
健けん 康こう 食しょく 健康食 is a general term for healthy eating, whereas 薬膳 is a specific approach rooted in traditional Chinese medical theory.
Etymology Compound of 薬 (medicine) and 膳 (meal, dining table). The term reflects the integration of medicinal herbs and dietary therapy into everyday meals, a practice originating from traditional Chinese medicine.
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At this restaurant, you can enjoy medicinal cuisine made with seasonal ingredients.
The concept of medicinal cuisine lies in choosing ingredients according to one's constitution.
