Soy Bean

Soy Bean

soybeans

Chinese Name: 大豆, 黄豆

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, large intestine

Properties: Strengthen spleen, promote urination, detoxify and relieve swelling 

Best Use For: Treating weak spleen and water retention

Serving Per Day For One Person: 30 to 90g

Dietary Caution: Soy bean is high in protein and other essential nutrients for the body, but some people may find it hard to digest. Reduce consumption of soy beans if you feel bloated after consuming it. 

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Phlegm and dampness body constitution

Potato

Potato

potatoes

Chinese Name: 马铃薯

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Stomach, large intestine

Properties: Harmonizes stomach, promotes energy, helps with detoxification, relieves soreness

Best Use For: Treating gastric pain, stomachache, eczema 

Dietary Caution: Avoid consuming potatoes with sprouts as they contain unhealthy substances

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Special diathesis body constitution

Corn

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

Buckwheat

Buckwheat

Buckwheat

Chinese Name: 荞麦

Thermal Nature: Cold

Flavor: Sweet, sour (slight)

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, large intestine

Properties: Strengthen spleen and aid digestion, heal skin ulcers caused by toxins

Best Use For: Relieving bloated stomach, excessive sweating and skin ulcers

Dietary Caution: Not suitable for long term consumption. People with weak stomach and spleen should avoid eating it.

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution