Beancurd
Also Known As: Tofu
Chinese Name: 豆腐
Thermal Nature: Cooling
Flavor: Sweet
Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, large intestine
Properties: Cools the body and helps with detoxification, increases fluid production in body and promotes energy
Best Use For: Relieving swollen eye area and cough (heaty-type)
Dietary Caution: People with gout should avoid eating beancurd as it contains purine
Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Dampness and heat body constitution, Yin deficiency body constitution, Qi deficiency body constitution