Persimmon

Chinese Name: 柿子

Thermal Nature: Cooling

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, lung, large intestine

Properties: Cools the body, moisturizes the lungs, quenches thirst

Best Use For: Treating cough (heat-type coughs or coughs with blood)

Serving Per Day For One Person: 100 to 200g

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

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

Special Note: Persimmon is also available in dried fruit form (as shown in the picture below). Dried persimmon has spleen-strengthening properties and helps to stop bleeding (internal and external).