Given that traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients are so intertwined with Chinese culinary culture, most people of Chinese descent firmly believe in the healing and health properties of Chinese soups, herbal tonics and health foods that incorporate traditional herbal ingredients in their configurations.
Dr Chua Hock Khoon for example is a respected Penang dentist who is a firm believer in the therapeutic properties of traditional Chinese medicine. Consequently, Chua makes and consumes herbal soups to ensure optimal health.
