"Chi2 Di4 Sheng1" aka Ginseng

Last Saturday, I dragged my SIL along to the next-door Hock Hua shop to get some replenishment of Cordyceps. However, the lady recommended us to take the "Chi Di Sheng" (a type of Ginseng) instead because the price was a fraction of Cordyceps and the benefits were same/better, one of which was to boost memory power. My SIL and her sister, who joined us later, were convinced by the shoplady and each got a box as well, so we got a 35% discount for buying in 'bulk'.

1 box costs me $98 after the 35% discount. Can last me till confinement.





Preparation method: Soak 10 pcs of "mao2 dun4" for 10 mins. Rinse 2 pcs of ginseng and 2 tablespoons of wolfberries under gentle running water, in a sieve. Slow-cook all the ingredients, with lean pork (no chicken!) for 1-2hrs. Remember to eat the ginseng.

** This is best eaten between 4-6pm, and best to avoid taking other food 2hrs before and after. ** Not to be taken with sickness.

The shoplady advised us to eat this fortnightly, up to the end of the 7th month of pregnancy. From the 8th month onwards, the tonic "Shi2 San1 Tai4 Bao3" is recommended for easier birthing.

Dear hubby made this for me on Sunday and somehow, baby has been kicking more actively. I wonder whether the tonic has taken effect, or because the baby is bigger? Hmm..