Eating is the origin of our lives. In china, Qi taken in through food is known as "the Qi of water and grains" and the act of eating has been regarded as just as important as breathing. "Yakuzen" (Chinese dishes specially prepared for medical purposes) was developed, based on the idea that "medicine and food originate from the same source". It is believed that the right daily diet helps maintain health. Ayura developed the Art of beauty care through diet to regulate the flow of Qi, Xue and Jin, based on the ideas of "Yakuzen". That is a modern wisdom to reflect the idea of "Yakuzen" on our daily diet using readily available ingredients rather than special ingredients. Just a little attention and device enable you to keep your skin, body and mind healthy.

We are particular about the freshness of foods because it affects our health. "Yakuzen"(also called Youjo Yakuzen) is an oriental wisdom to maintain health through the right diet that complies with the rule of nature. In addition to keep your health, the right foods enable to regulate a slight change of physical condition. When and what to eat. That is a food culture that has been cultivated through experiences for a long time.

"Yakuzen" has many rules, but the basic is to take seasonal foods. For example, edible wild plants growing in the spring are filled with energy of growth and give you vitality. Vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes that are at their prime in summer cool down the body and offer relief from the heat. Grains and nuts that are at their prime in fall make the body prepared for the cold and root vegetables in winter warm the body from inside. The seasonal vegetables that follow the providence of nature condition the balance of body as well as being tasteful.

Qi(energy)

For low-spirited people who are apt to feel a remaining fatigue, who cannot wake up easily in the morning or who have unhealthy skin.

Natural power is sufficiently stored in root vegetables and aromatic vegetables warmed by the earth and grown by sufficiently absorbing nutrients from the earth. Root vegetables, aromatic vegetables and beans are full of energy and are good for "Qi" circulation.

peanuts, garlic, beefsteak leaves, garland chrysanthemum leaves, mandarin oranges, green peas, onions, ginger, leeks, cabbages, Japanese white radishes, mushrooms, etc.

Xue(Blood)

For people with cold feet or lower back, or those who have pale complexion, dull skin, spots or freckles.

Eat more boiled potatoes and beans. These foods cooked with longtime heat warm the body and improve blood circulation. Hot ingredients of the spices also warm the body and improve blood circulation.

taros, adzuki beans, green onions, walnuts, black soybeans, eggplant, leeks, lotus roots, red peppers, peaches, crabs, vinegar, liver, etc

Jin(Body fluid)

For people with swell associated with fatigue or who are concerned about acne and pimples.

Shellfishes, seaweed and fresh vegetables help supplement body fluid, excrete excess water, waste products and impurities to promote body fluid metabolism. These are all familiar ingredients of miso soup, salads and desserts.

shijimi clams, cucumbers, lettuce, oysters, seaweed, sea basses, chinese cabbages, pumpkins, broad beans, grapes, sesame seeds, watermelons, ducks, etc.