Body Constitution: Yin Deficiency

Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

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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

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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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Sheng Di Huang

sheng di huang

Sheng Di Huang

sheng di huang

Also Known As: Rehmannia Glutinosa

Chinese Name: 生地黄

Thermal Nature: Cold

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, liver, kidney

Properties: Cools the blood, promotes Yin

Best Use For: Relieving heatiness in the blood, treating fever caused by Yin deficiency

Serving Per Day For One Person: 10 to 15g

Dietary Caution: People with weak spleen and loose stools should avoid consuming sheng di huang

Suitable For: Yin deficiency body constitution

Solomon’s Seal

Solomon's Seal

Solomon's Seal

Solomon's Seal

Also Known As: Polygonatum Odoratum

Chinese Name: 玉竹

Thermal Nature: Cold

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Lung, stomach

Properties: Nourish Yin, relieve cough, quench thirst

Best Use For: Treating Yin deficiency in the lungs, relieving dry cough, relieving Yin deficiency in the stomach (dry mouth, poor appetite, etc)

Serving Per Day For One Person: 6 to 12g

Dietary Caution: People with bloated stomach should minimize consumption of solomon’s seal alone

Suitable For: Yin deficiency body constitution

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

Goji

goji berries

Goji

goji berries

Also Known As: Wolfberry, Lycium Barbarum

Chinese Name: 枸杞子

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Liver, kidney

Properties: Nourish the liver and kidney, relieves eye problems

Best Use For: People with liver/kidney Yin deficiency who are likely to have knee, waist issues, ear ringing, dizziness or cloudy vision in the eyes

Serving Per Day For One Person: 6 to 12g

Dietary Caution: People with weak spleen or flu symptoms should avoid consuming goji alone

Suitable For: Yin deficiency body constitution

Softshell Turtle

softshell turtle

Softshell Turtle

softshell turtle

Chinese Name: 鳖

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Liver, kidney

Properties: Strengthen Yin and kidney

Best Use For: Improving vitality, reducing inner heat due to lack of Yin

Serving Per Day For One Person: 250 to 500g

Dietary Caution: People with weak spleen and stomach should avoid consuming softshell turtle

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yin 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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Duck’s Egg

duck egg

Duck's Egg

duck egg

Chinese Name: 鸭蛋

Thermal Nature: Cooling

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, lung

Properties: Strengthens Yin and balances liver, clears lungs and stops cough

Best Use For: Reducing heatiness in liver that results in headache, dizziness, sore throat and coughing

Serving Per Day For One Person: 1 to 2 pieces

Dietary Caution: People with weak spleen and stomach should avoid consuming duck’s egg

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yin deficiency body constitution

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Egg

egg

Egg

egg

Chinese Name: 鸡蛋

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Lung, spleen, stomach

Properties: Strengthen Yin, beneficial for the blood

Best Use For: Treating heat-related illnesses, relieving dry cough and sore throat, recommended for people who fall sick easily

Serving Per Day For One Person: 1 to 3 pieces

Dietary Caution: People with phlegm should avoid consuming eggs. The elderly should avoid consuming egg yolk. 

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yin deficiency body constitution

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