Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

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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Bird’s Nest

Black Chicken Meat

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Pumpkin Seed

Pumpkin Seed

pumpkin seeds

Chinese Name: 南瓜子

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Large intestine

Properties: Kills harmful germs residing in the body

Best Use For: Killing harmful germs in the body, improving breast milk supply 

Serving Size: In moderation

Dietary Caution: Overconsumption of pumpkin seeds will cause harm to spleen

Suitable For: All types of body constitution

Gordon Enryale Seed

Gordon Enryale Seed

gordon enryale seeds

Chinese Name: 芡实

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, kidney

Properties: Strengthen spleen and relieve diarrhea, strengthen kidneys

Best Use For: Reducing urination frequency, removing dampness in spleen

Serving Per Day For One Person: 15 to 30g

Dietary Caution: People with constipation or difficulty in urination should avoid consuming gordon enryale seeds

Suitable For: All types of body constitution

Black Fungus

Black Fungus

black fungus

Name: Black Fungus

Chinese Name: 黑木耳

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Lung, spleen, large intestine, liver

Properties: Improves energy, moisturizes lungs and stops cough, stops bleeding, reduces blood pressure, anti-cancer 

Best Use For: Treating weak vitality, treating lack of blood, treating lungs weakness and long term coughing, reducing high blood pressure, treating cervical cancer

Serving Per Day For One Person: 3 to 10g

Dietary Caution: People with loose stools should avoid consuming black fungus

Suitable For: All types of body constitution

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