Thursday, December 30, 2010

Gui Ling Gao (Chinese Herbal Jelly)


Herbal Jelly, some say tortoise jelly, 龟苓膏 pronounced Gui Ling Gao.

It typically prepared from powder, with other herbal substances added to the jelly to give its bitter (medicinal) taste. To enjoy it, you are sure to find honey served alongside, so that you can adjust the level of bitterness to your own liking.

This herbal jelly is known to have health benefits such as treating sore throats, and improving general health.
 

As a traditional Chinese medicine, the jelly has always been revered for its universal tonic effect. According to Chinese medical classics, the jelly not only can flush away toxins from the body, but is also effective for problems like damp-heat, yin deficiency, dry skin, pimples, insomnia, lack of appetite, and etc.

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