TCM

TCM meets fine dining on Hong Kong restaurant’s menu, with dishes that prove traditional medicine isn’t all bitter

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Tang’s recent Spring Equinox nourishing menu is his most ambitious yet. It incorporates a variety of premium and uncommon roots, berries and herbs found in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to restock one’s internal qi and boost immunity. Some of the ingredients used by Tang at the restaurant. Photo: Xiaomei Chen “Finding a balance is my … Read more

How Singapore-based Eu Yan Sang grew from one shop to a household name

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EXPANSION Eu Tong Sen established himself in Malaya and Singapore and became a prominent figure in tin mining and rubber plantation businesses by the 1920s.  Wherever he started a tin mine, he would also set up a medical shop. “As he expanded the medical shop beyond Gopeng, he decided to brand the medical business more … Read more

Singapore’s Eu Yan Sang to be acquired by Mitsui, Rohto Pharmaceutical for US$594 million

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Founded in 1879, Eu Yan Sang operates over 170 retail outlets and 30 clinics in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, according to Mitsui’s statement. Righteous Crane Holding took the company private from the Singapore bourse in 2016. The deal valued Eu Yan Sang at about US$196 million at the time. Mitsui said it invested indirectly … Read more

How facial acupuncture is a natural alternative to Botox, how retinol reduces wrinkles, and the secret to skin whitening – Master Ruth TCM queen Ruth Lee reveals all

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“It is a non-invasive and natural alternative to cosmetic surgery and other cosmetic treatments such as Botox and fillers. Ruth Lee, founder of traditional Chinese medicine clinic Master Ruth in Hong Kong. “Facial acupuncture treats the underlying causes of ageing and wrinkles, such as muscle weakness and poor circulation. I often treat holistically and you … Read more