Organ Meridian: Heart

Hong Jing Tian

Hong jing tian

Hong Jing Tian

Hong jing tian

Also Known As: Rhodiola Crenulata

Chinese Name: 红景天

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet, bitter

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung, heart

Properties: Boost Qi and promotes blood flow, relieves cough

Best Use For: Very potent herb to strengthen the lungs and protect it against inflammation and virus, suitable for people who want to improve their immunity against cold and flu

Serving Per Day For One Person: 3 to 6g

Dietary Caution: Not known

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution

Ginseng

ginseng

Ginseng

ginseng

Also Known As: Panax Ginseng

Chinese Name: 人参 

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Bitter (mild), sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung, heart, kidney

Properties: Greatly replenishes energy (Qi), stops excessive bleeding and sweating, vitalizes spleen, strengthen lungs and nourishes blood.

Best Use For: Elderly or people with very weak body constitution

Serving Per Day For One Person: 3 to 9g

Dietary Caution: People with flu symptoms should avoid consuming ginseng for the time being. Never consume ginseng with hellebore as they have clashing effects on each other.

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution

Oyster

oyster

Oyster

oyster

Chinese Name: 牡蛎肉

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet, salty

Organ Meridian: Heart, liver

Properties: Calms the mind, nourishes the blood

Best Use For: Relieving insomnia

Serving Per Day For One Person: 30 to 60g

Dietary Caution: People with chronic skin-related diseases should avoid consuming oysters

Suitable For: Balanced 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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Goat’s Milk

goat milk

Goat's Milk

goat milk

Chinese Name: 羊奶

Thermal Nature: Warm (Slight)

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, lung

Properties: Strengthens body, balances stomach

Best Use For: Treating general weakness and mouth ulcers

Dietary Caution: People with phlegm and dampness body constitution should avoid drinking goat’s milk

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Cow’s Milk

goat's milk

Cow's Milk

goat's milk

Chinese Name: 牛奶

Thermal Nature: Cold (Slight)

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, lung, stomach

Properties: Strengthen body in general, particularly lung and spleen

Best Use For: Treating general weakness, lack in blood and energy, relieving constipation

Dietary Caution: People with weak spleen and stomach (loose stools) as well as people with phlegm (clear and watery) should avoid drinking cow’s milk

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Lotus Seed

lotus seed

Lotus Seed

lotus seed

Chinese Name: 莲子

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, kidney, heart

Properties: Strengthen spleen and relieve diarrhea, calm the mind and aid sleeping

Best Use For: Strengthening spleen and kidneys, improving sleep quality and irregular heartbeat

Serving Per Day For One Person: 6 to 15g

Dietary Caution: People with dry hard stools should avoid consuming lotus seeds

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Watermelon

watermelon

Watermelon

watermelon

Chinese Name: 西瓜

Thermal Nature: Cold

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, stomach, bladder

Properties: Clears summer heat, increases urination frequency

Best Use For: Treating heat-related illnesses, promoting urination frequency, relieving mouth ulcers and sore throat

Serving Size: In moderation

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

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Honeydew

honeydew

Honeydew

honeydew

Chinese Name: 甜瓜

Thermal Nature: Cold

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, stomach

Properties: Clears summer heat, increases urination frequency

Best Use For: Treating heat related illnesses, relieving thirst, relieving difficulty in urination

Dietary Caution: People with weak spleen and stomach (loose stools) should avoid consuming honeydew

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Longan

longan

Longan

longan

Chinese Name: 桂圆, 龙眼

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, spleen

Properties: Strengthens heart and spleen, calms the mind

Best Use For: Treating deficiency in Qi and blood, irregular heartbeat, difficulty in falling asleep

Serving Per Day For One Person: 10 to 15g

Dietary Caution: People with bloated stomach or yellow phlegm must avoid consuming longan

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Qi deficiency body constitution

Further references: Click here to read the TCM benefits of dried longan

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