Ji Baichuan has joined forces with renowned Chinese culinary master Cheng Li’an to develop lingzhi-based dietary dishes, embarking on a journey of medicinal cuisine and health preservation.

Carrying forward the culture of medicinal cuisine, nourishing food supports health. Recently, The 2023 Zhejiang Provincial Chinese Herbal Medicine Expo and the 16th Pan’an Chinese Herbal Medicine Expo were held in Pan’an County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, during which the fourth China Medicinal Cuisine Cooking Competition took place. Merchants from the Jiangnan Pharmaceutical Town gathered in full force, and the aroma of medicinal cuisine warmed hearts.

This year’s Chinese Medicinal Cuisine Cooking Competition is themed… Under the theme “Health and Longevity Begin with Medicinal Cuisine,” 34 teams from across the country—comprising more than 100 participants—presented a culinary feast of health‑promoting dishes, engaging in an artisanal showdown of culinary skills that spanned pharmacology, food science, and beyond. Among them, the one crafted by Master Cheng Li’an’s skill studio… “Yellow Elf Mushroom Stewed Beef Steak” won in this year’s competition. Top Ten Medicinal Dishes Honor 。

The lingzhi and lingzhi spore powder in this medicinal dish are sourced from Zhejiang JibaiChuan Pharmaceutical.

Cheng Li’an is the director of the Culinary Arts and Nutrition Teaching and Research Section at Zhejiang Vocational College of Tourism, and has previously participated in the research and development of the Pan’an medicinal cuisine standards. On November 8, the Zhejiang Provincial Administration for Market Regulation issued an announcement on the list of “Zhejiang Standards” recognized in 2023. “Panan Medicinal Cuisine” (T/PAYS 001-2018) has been officially designated as a “Zhejiang Standard,” marking the first provincial-level standard in Zhejiang’s medicinal cuisine sector.

This year marks Cheng Li’an’s second visit to Pan to participate in the Chinese Herbal Medicine Cuisine Competition. “I’ve established a studio in Pan’an, with the aim of promoting Pan’an medicinal cuisine nationwide and boosting the development of its medicinal‑culinary industry,” says Cheng Li’an. A native of Xinwo Subdistrict in Pan’an, he harbors deep affection for the land that nurtured him and has consistently worked to champion Pan’an’s medicinal cuisine.

Medicinal cuisine is an excellent form of health‑preserving and nourishing food. According to historical research, its formulation principles trace back to the culinary sage Yi Yin, who continuously… In the practice of “cooking delicate dishes,” he discovered the medicinal properties of soups and broths, ultimately giving rise to the therapeutic use of Chinese herbal decoctions. He authored the “Tangye Jingfa,” which became the progenitor of modern Chinese herbal formulas. Thus, medicine originates from diet, and the two are inextricably linked.

Reishi mushroom has long been revered as a supreme medicinal herb, renowned for its ability to bolster vital energy, strengthen the body’s foundation, tonify qi and calm the spirit, as well as fortify the spleen and benefit the lungs. In the “Compendium of Materia Medica,” it is classified as… “The Vegetable Department” signifies that lingzhi can be consumed as a vegetable; long-term use is free of toxic side effects, making it suitable for both medicinal and culinary purposes.

For many years, JibaiChuan has been dedicated to the health‑care industry centered on Ganoderma lucidum, cultivating it within the Dapan Mountain National Nature Reserve and adhering to… The “wild‑cultivation” philosophy—“no extraction, no additives, no harm”—yields a reishi spore powder that boasts a refined, premium quality: “neither bitter nor sour, with a natural fungal aroma,” and “finer, purer, and silky smooth on the palate.”

“We aim to integrate health‑promoting medicinal cuisine into people’s daily diet—every drink and every meal, with nourishment seamlessly woven into their everyday eating habits,” said Jiang Weili of JibaiChuan Pharmaceutical.

Shared ideals have brought JibaiChuan and Master Cheng Li’an together. “An instant rapport” led both parties to draft a cooperation agreement, under which they will jointly develop lingzhi‑based dietary products. Guided by the national strategy of “Healthy China,” they aim to integrate lingzhi and lingzhi spore powder into medicinal cuisine, transforming this time‑honored herbal remedy into delectable dishes—blending medicine with food. This initiative seeks to propel the traditional Chinese medicine industry toward greater health, higher quality, and broader horizons, while promoting the culture of TCM‑based wellness and fostering the robust growth of the greater health sector, thus ushering in a new era of medicinal cuisine and holistic health care.