Organ Meridian: Spleen

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

Jiao Gu Lan

Jiao gu lan

Jiao Gu Lan

Jiao gu lan

Name: Gynoacemma Pentaphllum

Chinese Name: 绞股蓝

Thermal Nature: Cold

Flavor: Sweet, bitter

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung

Properties: Strengthen the spleen and boost energy, dissolves phlegm and stops coughing, cools the body and helps with detoxification

Best Use For: Jiao gu lan is an excellent herb and food to relieve cough that arise due to weakness in the lungs. It is also used for strengthening the spleen. During the Covid-19 period, jiao gu lan is a very common herb used to relieve covid symptoms because it has detoxifying and strong cooling properties. 

Serving Per Day For One Person: 10 to 15g

Dietary Caution: People with weak spleen should avoid consuming jiao gu lan alone as it is very cooling for the body

Bai Zhu

Bai zhu

Bai Zhu

Bai zhu

Also Known As: Atractyodes Macrocephala

Chinese Name: 白术

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet, bitter

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach

Properties: Strengthen the spleen and boost energy, reduce dampness in body, stops excessive sweating

Best Use For: Bai zhu is the number one effective medicine known to strengthen the spleen and promote energy at the same time. It is commonly used to strengthen the spleen and vitalize people with weak or low energy or poor appetite. 

Serving Per Day For One Person: 6 to 12g

Dietary Caution: Avoid consuming bai zhu if you have Yin deficiency body constitution or if you are experiencing flu symptoms 

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

Huang Qi

Huangqi

Huang Qi

Huangqi

Name: Astragalus Membranaceus

Chinese Name: 黄芪

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung

Properties: Strengthen Qi, stop excessive sweating, reduce swelling, nourish the blood

Best Use For: Huang qi can help to strengthen the body’s immunity and strengthen the lungs at the same time. It is also very commonly used for people with Qi and blood deficiency. 

Serving Per Day For One Person: 9 to 15g

Dietary Caution: Avoid consuming bai zhu if you have Yin deficiency body constitution or if you are experiencing flu symptoms 

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

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

Soy Sauce

Soy sauce

Soy Sauce

Soy sauce

Chinese Name: 酱油

Thermal Nature: Cold

Flavor: Salty

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, kidney

Properties: Cools the body, helps with detoxification

Best Use For: Relieving summer heat

Dietary Caution: Overconsumption of soy suace will cause phlegm in the body

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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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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Brown Sugar

brown sugar

Brown Sugar

brown sugar

Chinese Name: 红糖

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Liver, spleen, stomach

Properties: Promote blood flow, disperse clogs

Best Use For: Relieving dry mouth and weakness in body

Serving Per Day For One Person: 10 to 15g

Dietary Caution: People with phlegm and indigestion illnesses should not consume brown sugar

Special Note: Brown sugar also helps with liver detox. Mixing brown sugar with water can provide relief for diarrhea. 

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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