Corn

corn

Chinese Name: 玉米

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Stomach, large intestine

Properties: Aids digestion and eases urination, relieves swollen legs due to water retention

Best Use For: Treating poor appetite, relieving difficulty in urination and swollen legs, treating stones in urination pathway

Serving Per Day For One Person: 30 to 60g

Dietary Caution: People who get diarrhea after eating corn should strengthen their spleen first before consuming corn on a regular basis

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Phlegm and dampness body constitution, Dampness and heat body constitution, Blood stasis body constitution