薬食同源
Meanings
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food and medicine share the same source
A concept from traditional Chinese medicine and dietary philosophy, often contrasted with 医食同源 (いしょくどうげん), which emphasizes that daily food and medical treatment are based on the same principles. 薬食同源 specifically highlights that food itself can be medicinal.
See also: 医食同源
According to the concept of 薬食同源, daily meals are believed to support health.