Body Constitution: Qi deficiency

Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

Bell pepper tcm

Bell Pepper

Bell pepper tcm

Also Known As: Capsicum

Chinese Name: 青椒, 灯笼椒

Thermal Nature: Hot

Flavor: Pungent

Organ Meridian: Large intestine, stomach

Properties: Dispels coldness, improves appetite

Best Use For: Strengthening immunity and the spleen, especially for people with Yang deficiency body constitution. Bell pepper also contains rich vitamins and minerals so it is ideal to be included in the diet for most people.

Dietary Caution: People with fever or sore throat should reduce their intake of bell pepper

Suitable For: All types of body constitution

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Broccoli

Broccoli tcm

Broccoli

Broccoli tcm

Chinese Name: 西兰花

Thermal Nature: Cooling

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Kidney, stomach, spleen

Properties: Strengthens kidney, spleen and stomach

Best Use For: Speeding up recovery after illness, treating weakness in the limbs and/or stomach

Dietary Caution: None

Suitable For: All types of body constitution

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American Ginseng

American Ginseng

American Ginseng

American Ginseng

Also Known As: Panax Quinquefolium

Chinese Name: 西洋参

Thermal Nature: Cooling

Flavor: Sweet, bitter (slight)

Organ Meridian: Heart, lung, kidney

Properties: Boost Qi, nourish Yin, cools the body

Best Use For: People with Qi and Yin deficiency, boosting energy levels for people who are recovering from illness

Serving Per Day For One Person: 3 to 6g

Dietary Caution: People with flu symptoms should avoid consuming ginseng for the time being. Never consume American Ginseng with Hellebore as they have clashing effects on each other.

Suitable For: Yin deficiency body constitution, Qi deficiency body constitution

Ling Zhi

Lingzhi

Ling Zhi

Lingzhi

Also Known As: Reishi, Ganoderma Lucidum

Chinese Name: 灵芝

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, lung, liver, kidney

Properties: Boost Qi, calm the mind, relieve cough

Best Use For: Relieving insomnia, relieving cough due to Qi deficiency in the lungs, improving appetite 

Serving Per Day For One Person: 6 to 12g

Dietary Caution: People with flu symptoms should avoid consuming ling zhi

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution

Gan Cao

Gancao

Gan Cao

Gancao

Also Known As: Glycyrrhiza Uralensis

Chinese Name: 甘草

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, lung, spleen, stomach

Properties: Boosts Qi and strengthens the spleen, cools the body and helps with detoxification, dissolves phlegm and stops coughing, relieves pain and harmonizes other herbs

Best Use For: Gancao is commonly used in Chinese medicine and herbal soups as its sweet taste can be accepted by most people. Alone, it can be used for strengthening the spleen and boosting Qi for the heart. It can also be used to relieve cough due to phlegm. 

Serving Per Day For One Person: 2 to 10g

Dietary Caution: Avoid consuming gan cao above the recommended dosage as it will lead to water retention in the body. It has a clashing effect with seaweed, so avoid consuming them together. 

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution

Ci Wu Jia

ci wu jia

Ci Wu Jia

ci wu jia

Also Known As: Acanthopanax Senticosus

Chinese Name: 刺五加

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet, bitter (slight)

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung, kidney, heart

Properties: Boost Qi and strengthen the spleen, strengthen kidney and calm the mind

Best Use For: Ciwujia is used for treating weakness (Qi deficiency) in both the spleen and lungs or kidney and lungs. It is also used to treat insomnia caused by Qi deficiency in the heart and spleen. Nowadays, it is more commonly used to treat deficiencies in the kidney.

Serving Per Day For One Person: 9 to 20g

Dietary caution: People with Yin deficiency body constitution should avoid consuming ci wu jia

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution

Hong Jing Tian

Hong jing tian

Hong Jing Tian

Hong jing tian

Also Known As: Rhodiola Crenulata

Chinese Name: 红景天

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet, bitter

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung, heart

Properties: Boost Qi and promotes blood flow, relieves cough

Best Use For: Very potent herb to strengthen the lungs and protect it against inflammation and virus, suitable for people who want to improve their immunity against cold and flu

Serving Per Day For One Person: 3 to 6g

Dietary Caution: Not known

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution

Bai Zhu

Bai zhu

Bai Zhu

Bai zhu

Also Known As: Atractyodes Macrocephala

Chinese Name: 白术

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet, bitter

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach

Properties: Strengthen the spleen and boost energy, reduce dampness in body, stops excessive sweating

Best Use For: Bai zhu is the number one effective medicine known to strengthen the spleen and promote energy at the same time. It is commonly used to strengthen the spleen and vitalize people with weak or low energy or poor appetite. 

Serving Per Day For One Person: 6 to 12g

Dietary Caution: Avoid consuming bai zhu if you have Yin deficiency body constitution or if you are experiencing flu symptoms 

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution, Yang deficiency body constitution

Huang Qi

Huangqi

Huang Qi

Huangqi

Name: Astragalus Membranaceus

Chinese Name: 黄芪

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung

Properties: Strengthen Qi, stop excessive sweating, reduce swelling, nourish the blood

Best Use For: Huang qi can help to strengthen the body’s immunity and strengthen the lungs at the same time. It is also very commonly used for people with Qi and blood deficiency. 

Serving Per Day For One Person: 9 to 15g

Dietary Caution: Avoid consuming bai zhu if you have Yin deficiency body constitution or if you are experiencing flu symptoms 

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution, Yang deficiency body constitution 

Tai Zi Shen

Taizishen

Tai Zi Shen

Taizishen

Also Known As: Pseeudostellaria Heterophylla

Chinese Name: 太子参 

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet, bitter (slight)

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung

Properties: Strengthen the spleen and lungs, nourish the lungs

Best Use For: People with weak spleen and poor appetite, people who are recovering from illness and are lacking in Yin (Yin Deficiency) and Qi (Qi deficiency), for treating dry cough

Serving Per Day For One Person: 9 to 15g

Dietary Caution: For people who are heaty, it is recommended to reduce the dosage of tai zi shen

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution

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