Organ Meridian: Spleen

Black Bean

black beans

Black Bean

black beans

Chinese Name: 黑豆

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, kidney

Properties: Promote blood flow and urination, expel wind and detoxify the body, strengthen spleen and kidney

Best Use For: Relieving difficulty in urination, relieving back pain and weak kidneys, recommended for people with blood clots

Serving Per Day For One Person: 9 to 30g

Dietary Caution: Children and people with weak spleen and bloated stomach should limit consumption of black beans

Special Note: In traditional chinese medicine, black beans (together with licorice) are used to treat poisoning caused by the wrong consumption of herbs.

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

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Soy Bean

soybeans

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

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Chinese Yam

chinese yam

Chinese Yam

chinese yam

Chinese Name: 山药, 淮山

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung, kidney

Properties: Strengthens spleen and lungs, protects kidneys

Best Use For: Treating weakening of spleen and loose stools, cough due to weakness in lungs, frequent urination due to weakness in kidneys

Serving Per Day For One Person: 15 to 30g

Dietary Caution: Do not consume chinese yam if you have flu or fever symptoms

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

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Sweet Potato

sweet potato

Sweet Potato

sweet potato

Chinese Name: 番薯, 地瓜, 红薯

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, kidney

Properties: Relieves constipation, promotes energy and body fluids

Best Use For: Treating constipation, relieving water retention due to weakness in spleen

Dietary Caution: People with loose stools should avoid consuming sweet potato

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Qi deficiency body constitution

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Chinese Barley

chinese barley

Chinese Barley

chinese barley

Chinese Name: 薏米,  薏苡仁

Thermal Nature: Cold (Slight)

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, lung

Properties: Strengthens spleen, removes redundant fluids in spleen, cools body and expels pus

Best Use For: Chinese barley is used to treat swollen legs and feet due to water retention. It also has weight loss properties and strong cooling effects.

Due to its properties in expelling pus, it is used for relieving ulcers in lungs and intestines. One must consume chinese barley in the long term in order to see the benefits.

Serving Per Day For One Person: 10 to 30g

Dietary Caution: Pregnant women must avoid taking chinese barley

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

More References: Click here for more practical information about chinese barley

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Millet

millet

Millet

millet

Chinese Name: 小米

Thermal Nature: Cooling

Flavor: Sweet, salty

Organ meridian: Spleen, stomach, kidney

Properties: Cools the body, strengthens kidney and helps with detoxification

Best Use For: Relieving stomach upset and vomiting, relieving bloated stomach, replenishing fluids in stomach and spleen hence reducing heatiness in both organs

Serving Per Day For One Person: 15 to 30g

Dietary Caution: Avoid eating millet with almonds as it may cause vomiting and diarrhea for some people

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Dampness and heat body constitution, Yin deficiency body constitution

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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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Buckwheat

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

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Barley

barley

Barley

barley

Chinese Name: 大麦

Thermal Nature: Cooling

Flavor: Sweet, salty

Organ Meridian: Spleen, kidney

Properties: Strengthen spleen and promote urination

Best Use For: Treating bloated stomach and difficulty in urination

Serving Per Day For One Person: 30 to 60g

Dietary Caution: People with cooling body constitution should avoid consuming barley. People who have loose stools should avoid it as well. 

Special Note: Barley is different from chinese barley. Chinese barley has an additional effect that is beneficial for phlegm and dampness body constitution. 

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yin deficiency body constitution, Dampness and heat body constitution

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Wheat

wheat

Wheat

wheat

Chinese Name: 小麦

Thermal Nature: Cooling

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Heart, spleen, kidney

Properties: Relieve thirst, cool the body and mind, moisturize organs

Best Use For: Treating heatiness in body and heart (mind), stopping external bleeding

Serving Per Day For One Person: 50 to 100g

Dietary Caution: Make sure to consume wheat in moderation as overconsumption will lead to obstruction in energy movement in our body

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yin deficiency body constitution

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