Body Constitution: Yang deficiency

Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

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Bell Pepper

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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

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Broccoli

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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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Cordyceps

cordyceps

Cordyceps

cordyceps

Also Known As: Cordyceps Sinensis

Chinese Name: 冬虫夏草

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Lung, kidney

Properties: Strengthens kidneys and lungs, stops bleeding, dissolves phlegm

Best Use For: Relieving knee and waist pain due to deficiency in the kidneys, relieving persistent coughing due to lung deficiency

Serving Per Day For One Person: 3 to 9g

Dietary Caution: People with flu symptoms (fever, sore throat, running nose, etc) should avoid consuming cordyceps

Suitable For: Yang deficiency body constitution

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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 

Eel

eel

Eel

eel

Chinese Name: 鳝鱼

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Liver, spleen, kidney

Properties: Strengthen energy, blood, kidney, liver and bones

Best Use For: Improving vitality, strengthening kidneys to relieve back pain and knee issues

Serving Per Day For One Person: 100 to 250g

Dietary Caution: People with flu symptoms and people who have Yin deficiency body constitution should not consume eel

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yang deficiency body constitution

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Yellow Croaker

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Yellow Croaker

yellow croaker

Chinese Name: 黄花鱼

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, liver, kidney

Properties: Strengthens spleen and kidney, promotes energy, brighten eyes

Best Use For: Regaining strength after illness, relieving back pain, relieving water retention

Serving Per Day For One Person: 100 to 250g

Dietary Caution: People with open wounds or phlegm-related diseases should avoid consuming yellow croaker

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yang deficiency body constitution

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Prawn (Shrimp)

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Prawn

prawn

Also Known As: Shrimp

Chinese Name: 虾

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet, salty

Organ Meridian: Liver, kidney

Properties: Strengthen kidney and Yin, neutralize liver wind

Best Use For: Treating weakness in kidneys, treating restricted body movement due to wind in the liver

Dietary Caution: People with Yin deficiency body constitution and skin related diseases should avoid consuming prawns

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yang deficiency body constitution

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Quail’s Egg

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Quail's Egg

quail's eggs

Chinese Name: 鹌鹑蛋

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach

Properties: Strengthen energy and brain

Best Use For: Strengthening spleen and stomach, improving sleep quality and forgetfulness

Serving Size: In moderation

Suitable For: All types of body constitution

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Deer Meat

deer meat

Deer Meat

deer meat

Also Known As: Venison

Chinese Name: 鹿肉

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, kidney

Properties: Strengthen kidney and promote energy, expel wind

Best Use For: Treating general tiredness, weakness in knees and legs

Serving Per Day For One Person: 50 to 200g

Dietary Caution: People with yellow colored phlegm and Yin deficiency body constitution should avoid consuming deer meat 

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yang deficiency body constitution

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