Organ Meridian: lung

Sorghum

sorghum

Sorghum

sorghum

Chinese Name: 高粱

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, lung

Properties: Strengthens spleen and relieves diarrhea, dissolves phlegm and calms the mind

Best Use For: Relieving diarrhea and indigestion, relieving cough (due to phlegm). Its calming effect also helps one to sleep better. 

Serving Per Day For One Person: 30 to 60g

Dietary Caution: People with diabetes should avoid consuming sorghum

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

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Glutinous Rice

glutinous rice

Glutinous Rice

glutinous rice

Chinese Name: 糯米

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, lung

Properties: Strengthen energy / spleen, stop diarrhea, relieve excessive sweating, help with detoxification 

Best Use For: Treating loose stools due to coolness in spleen and stomach, relieving excessive passing of urine and diarrhea 

Serving Per Day For One Person: 30 to 60g

Dietary Caution: Not suitable for people who have dampness, heat and phlegm in their bodies. Also not suitable for people who are having fever, coughing with yellow phlegm or bloated stomach. As it is hard to digest, elderly and young children should consume in much lesser quantity.

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yang deficiency body constitution, Qi deficiency body constitution

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Japonica Rice

japonica rice

Japonica Rice

japonica rice

Chinese Name: 大米,  粳米

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, lung

Properties: Strengthens spleen, promotes energy, calms stomach and stops diarrhea

Best Use For: Treat weak energy (Qi) in spleen and stomach; good for people who feel tired easily. Also recommended for people who feel irritated and thirsty easily.  

Serving Per Day For One Person: 50 to 200g

Dietary Caution: Most of the grain’s nutrition is in the grain’s coating. Always make sure to consume a mix of whole grains and white rice. Consuming only white rice will not give your body the essential nutrition it needs from grains. 

Special Note: Japonica rice is different from Thai rice. Japonica rice is fatter and shorter, while thai rice is longer and thinner. According to traditional chinese medicine, Japonica rice is a better choice for spleen and stomach.

Suitable For: All types of body constitution

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