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Note: This article is for informational use only and should not be a replacement for qualified medical advice.
Information Sourced from: Kastner, J. (2009). Chinese nutrition therapy: Dietetics in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) (2nd ed.). Stuttgart: Thieme. Leggett, D. (1997). Helping ourselves a guide to traditional Chinese medicine. (3rd ed.). Totnes, England: Meridian Press. Tonify Qi Carrots (Regulate Qi, clears damp heat) Tonify Blood Beets (Regulates Qi) Chard (Clears heat) Dandelion Greens (Clears heat, drains damp, clears damp heat) Kale Spinach (Nourish Yin, clear heat) Watercress (Tonify Qi, resolves phlegm, regulates Qi, drains damp) Regulate Qi Broccoli (Clears damp heat) Cabbage (Clears heat) Radish (Drains damp, resolves phlegm, clears heat) Clears heat Bok choy (Drains damp) Cauliflower Endive (Clears damp heat) Grapefruit (Resolves phlegm, regulates Qi) Kiwi (Astringes Yin) Lettuce (Clears heat, drains damp, regulates Qi) Olives (Clears damp heat) Resolves Phlegm Kumquats (Regulates Qi, drains damp) Mandarins (Clears heat, drains damp) Circulates Blood Bell pepper (Dispels cold) Brussel Sprouts Eggplant (Clears heat) Leeks (Regulates Qi, dispels cold) Lemon/Lime (Regulates Qi, clears heat, resolves phlegm) Onion (Dispels cold, drains damp, resolves phlegm, regulates Qi) Turnip (Regulates Qi, resolves phlegm, drain damp, clear heat) Nourish Yin Avocado (Tonify Blood) Banana (Clears heat) Mango (Clears heat, regulates Qi, drains damp) Orange (Regulates Qi) Pomegranate (Clears heat) Tonify Yang Garlic (Drain damp, resolves phlegm, regulates Qi, dispels wind-cold) Scallions (Circulates blood, dispels cold, drains damp) Drains Damp Chicory Parsnips Dispels Cold Fennel
Note: This article is for informational use only and should not be a replacement for qualified medical advice.
Information Sourced from: Kastner, J. (2009). Chinese nutrition therapy: Dietetics in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) (2nd ed.). Stuttgart: Thieme. Leggett, D. (1997). Helping ourselves a guide to traditional Chinese medicine. (3rd ed.). Totnes, England: Meridian Press. Tonify Qi Carrots (Regulate Qi, clears damp heat) Green beans (Tonify Blood) Pumpkin (Circulates Blood, dispel cold, drains damp, resolves phlegm) Grapes (Tonify Blood, drain damp) Tonify Blood Artichoke (Nourish Yin, regulates Qi, drains damp, clears damp heat) Beet (Regulates Qi) Chard (Clears heat) Kale Spinach (Nourish Yin, clear heat) Regulate Qi Broccoli (Clears damp heat) Cabbage (Clears heat) Radish (Drains damp, resolves phlegm, clears heat) Clear heat Cauliflower Celery (Regulates Qi) Cucumber Endive (Clears damp heat) Grapefruit (Resolves phlegm, regulates Qi) Kiwi (Astringes Yin) Lettuce (Clears heat, drains damp, regulates Qi) Zucchini (Tonify Qi) Resolve phlegm Mandarins (Clears heat, drains damp) Circulate Blood Bell pepper (Dispels cold) Eggplant (Clears heat) Leek (Regulates Qi, dispels cold) Lemon (Regulates Qi, clears heat, resolves phlegm) Onion (Dispels cold, drains damp, resolves phlegm, regulates Qi) Turnip (Regulates Qi, resolves phlegm, drain damp, clear heat) Nourish Yin Apple (Tonify Qi, clear heat) Avocado (Tonify Blood) Banana (Clears heat) Mango (Clears heat, regulates Qi, drains damp) Orange (Regulates Qi) Pear (Clears heat, resolves phlegm) Peas (Drain damp) Persimmon (Clears heat, resolves phlegm) Pomegranate (Clears heat) Tomato (Clears heat) Tonify Yang Garlic (Drain damp, resolves phlegm, regulates Qi, dispels wind-cold)
Note: This article is for informational use only and should not be a replacement for qualified medical advice.
Information Sourced from: Kastner, J. (2009). Chinese nutrition therapy: Dietetics in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) (2nd ed.). Stuttgart: Thieme. Leggett, D. (1997). Helping ourselves a guide to traditional Chinese medicine. (3rd ed.). Totnes, England: Meridian Press. Tonify Qi Carrots (Regulate Qi, clears damp heat) Green beans (Tonify Blood) Pumpkin (Circulates Blood, dispel cold, drains damp, resolves phlegm) Fig (Tonify Blood, clear heat) Grape (Tonify Blood, drain damp) Tonify Yang Garlic (Drain damp, resolves phlegm, regulates Qi, dispels wind-cold) Tonify Blood Artichoke (Nourish Yin, regulates Qi, drains damp, clears damp heat) Beet (Regulates Qi) Chard (Clears heat) Kale Spinach (Nourish Yin, clear heat) Regulate Qi Broccoli (Clears damp heat) Cabbage (Clears heat) Radish (Drains damp, resolves phlegm, clears heat) Clears heat Cauliflower Celery (Regulates Qi) Cucumber Endive (Clears damp heat) Kiwi (Astringes Yin) Lettuce (Clears heat, drains damp, regulates Qi) Melon Zucchini (Tonify Qi) Circulates Blood Bell pepper (Dispels cold) Eggplant (Clears heat) Leek (Regulates Qi, dispels cold) Lemon (Regulates Qi, clears heat, resolves phlegm) Onion (Dispels cold, drains damp, resolves phlegm, regulates Qi) Turnip (Regulates Qi, resolves phlegm, drain damp, clear heat) Nourish Yin Apple (Tonify Qi, clear heat) Avocado (Tonify Blood) Banana (Clears heat) Mango (Clears heat, regulates Qi, drains damp) Orange (Regulates Qi) Pear (Clears heat, resolves phlegm) Peas (Drain damp) Persimmon (Clears heat, resolves phlegm) Pomegranate (Clears heat) Tomato (Clears heat) |
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