Organ Meridian: lung

Tai Zi Shen

Taizishen

Tai Zi Shen

Taizishen

Also Known As: Pseeudostellaria Heterophylla

Chinese Name: 太子参 

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet, bitter (slight)

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung

Properties: Strengthen the spleen and lungs, nourish the lungs

Best Use For: People with weak spleen and poor appetite, people who are recovering from illness and are lacking in Yin (Yin Deficiency) and Qi (Qi deficiency), for treating dry cough

Serving Per Day For One Person: 9 to 15g

Dietary Caution: For people who are heaty, it is recommended to reduce the dosage of tai zi shen

Suitable For: Qi deficiency body constitution

Dang Shen

dang shen

Dang Shen

dang shen

Also Known As: Codonopsis Pilosula

Chinese Name: 党参 

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung

Properties: Strengthens the spleen and lungs, boosts energy and nourishes the body’s Yin and blood

Best Use For: People with low energy and weak body constitution, also ideal for people who catch a cold/flu easily as it will help to boost immunity

Serving Per Day For One Person: 9 to 15g

Dietary Caution: People with flu symptoms should avoid eating dang shen for the time being. Never eat dang shen with hellebore as they have clashing effects on each other.

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

Peanut Oil

peanut oil

Peanut oil

peanut oil

Chinese Name: 花生油

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Lung, spleen, large intestine

Properties: Moisturize intestines

Best Use For: Moisturizing large intestine

Dietary Caution: People with gastric-related illnesses should avoid consuming peanut oil

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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White Sugar

white sugar

White Sugar

white sugar

Chinese Name: 白砂糖

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung

Properties: Moisturize and promote production of fluids in body

Best Use For: Relieving pain in stomach, dry mouth and dry cough

Serving Per Day For One Person: 10 to 15g

Dietary Caution: People with phlegm and dampness body constitution should avoid/reduce the consumption of white sugar

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Honey

honey

Honey

honey

Chinese Name: 蜂蜜

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, lung, large intestine

Properties: Strengthen spleen, moisturize lungs and large intestine

Best Use For: Relieving pain in stomach, dry cough and constipation

Serving Per Day For One Person: 15 to 30g

Dietary Caution: People with dampness and phlegm (loose stools) should avoid consuming honey

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Ginger

ginger

Ginger

ginger

Chinese Name: 生姜

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Pungent

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, lung

Properties: Expel coldness in body, relieve vomiting and cough (cold type)

Best Use For: Treating flu (cold type), relieving headache and blocked nose, treating vomiting and bloated stomach

Serving Per Day For One Person: 50 to 200g

Dietary Caution: People with Yin deficiency body constitution should avoid consuming ginger

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Garlic

garlic

Garlic

garlic

Chinese Name: 大蒜

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Pungent

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, lung, large intestine

Properties: Warm the lungs, help with detoxification

Best Use For: Warming up stomach, treating cold-type flu, relieving long term cough

Dietary Caution: People with gastric pain and people who have the Yin deficiency body constitution should avoid consuming garlic

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Seaweed

seaweed

Seaweed

seaweed

Chinese Name: 紫菜

Thermal Nature: Cold

Flavor: Sweet, salty

Organ Meridian: Lung, spleen, bladder

Properties: Dissolves phlegm, stops cough, reduces dampness in body

Best Use For: Relieving sore throat, coughing, insomnia due to lack of Yin and water retention

Serving Per Day For One Person: 15 to 30g

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

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Jellyfish

jellyfish

Jellyfish

jellyfish

Chinese Name: 海蜇

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Salty

Organ Meridian: Lung, liver, spleen

Properties: Cools the body, balances liver, dissolves phlegm

Best Use For: Treating heat-related cough and dissolving yellow colored phlegm, moisturizing large intestines (for people with dry hard stools)

Dietary Caution: Raw jellyfish is difficult to digest. it is recommended to consume jellyfish with other foods with hot or warm thermal properties. 

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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