Wang Jingwen, Wu Ruiqi, Li Leling, Zhao Zhangyang, Rao Ben, Wang Yifan

With the rise in health awareness, medicinal food homology products have gradually entered the daily lives of the public. However, there is a widespread misconception that these products "never expire" or have "ambiguous shelf lives," overlooking potential quality issues such as microbial contamination, oil rancidity, and degradation of active components during storage, which may impact both safety and health benefits.

This work addresses this practical issue with a core focus on "scientific identification, proper storage, and healthy consumption." Through a micro-video format, it systematically reveals the material changes and key points of shelf-life management for medicinal food homology ingredients during storage. The work not only aims to correct public misconceptions but also seeks to promote the scientific spirit within medicinal food homology culture, fostering an integration of traditional wellness concepts with modern health management. It guides the audience to adopt a lifestyle philosophy of "scientific consumption for shared health origins."

https://weixin.qq.com/sph/AgJpGsyTM

Lyu Jiahang, Cheng Yiming, Wu Ruiqi, Long Guzhen, Cui Songmiao

"Immortal Jelly," a traditional folk food from Lantian, Shaanxi, is made from the tender leaves of the "Immortal Tree" (a local name for a specific shrub). The process involves kneading the leaves in hot water, filtering, setting, and cooling to achieve a refreshing and chewy texture. It has long been used for heat relief and as a seasonal snack. The crucial step referred to as "setting" in folk practice is essentially a gelation reaction of pectin under specific ionic and pH conditions, embodying the Chinese wellness wisdom of "medicinal food homology."

The "magic" of Immortal Jelly comes not only from the artistry of its technique but also from the "invisible hand" of natural polymer materials science. This work visually narrates the entire process "from leaf to jelly," constructing a dual narrative structure of "folk craft steps—modern scientific principles—health value," creating a dialogue between humanities and science. It decodes tradition through science, interpreting the Eastern health philosophy that "food therapy is better than medicine."

https://weixin.qq.com/sph/ABxdcyjwm

Rao Ben, Zhao Zhangyang, Wang Jingwen, Lyu Jiahang, Wu Yizhe

This work is grounded in the unique biodiversity and medicinal food resources of the Qinling Mountains, often referred to as "China's Father Mountain." Using the ancient folk wisdom "No plant in Qinling is useless" as a central thread, it connects an in-depth exploration of the millennia-old health philosophy of "medicinal food homology" inherent to the Chinese nation. Through the lens of a camera, the work documents the authentic appearances of various medicinal food homologous plants in their native habitats within the Qinling Mountains, vividly presenting their unique morphological characteristics, growth habits adapted to the mountainous climate, and practical field identification tips.

On a scientific level, the work integrates modern botanical research with traditional Chinese medicine theory to analyze the medicinal components, core pharmacological effects, and historical application contexts of these plants. On a culinary level, drawing from Qinling folk customs and daily diets, it elaborates on their classic uses as ingredients, flavor profiles, and the origins of the "food as therapy" culture, clearly outlining their dual nature as both "medicine and food," making the concept that "plants are health resources" more tangible.

The work aims to reveal the deep, harmonious symbiotic relationship between Qinling's natural bounty and human health needs through three dimensions: "scientific rigor, artistic aesthetics, and humanistic warmth." It not only promotes the core tenets of excellent traditional Chinese medicine culture—"harvesting in accordance with the seasons and viewing food and health as sharing the same origin"—but also guides the audience to re-examine and discover the vitality and health wisdom embodied in the plants around them, especially the native medicinal food plants of Qinling. Furthermore, it seeks to awaken public awareness and a sense of responsibility for the integrity of the Qinling ecosystem and the sustainability of its medicinal food homologous plant resources.

https://weixin.qq.com/sph/AovdDfksB