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Young have taste for Chinese medicine-infused food

A traditional Chinese medicine hall has gone viral on social media in China. Young Chinese are flocking to the site in Zhengzhou in central Henan province to order familiar dishes that come with a twist: they are infused with traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. This is part of a larger trend of young people trying to stay healthy and on top of the latest fads. Li Jiahui, the owner of Dongjitang, said the initial idea behind setting up the shop was to promote traditional Chinese medicine and introduce it to more households as a way for them to stay healthy. Proponents say the medicinal diet can help digestion, weight loss and even reduce blood sugar.

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