Crab

crab meat

Chinese Name: 螃蟹

Thermal Nature: Cold

Flavor: Salty

Organ Meridian: Liver, stomach

Properties: Cools the body, disperses clogs, helps with detoxification

Best Use For: Relieving jaundice condition (due to damp & heat), supporting recovery of bruises 

Dietary Caution: People with weak spleen and stomach should avoid consuming crab meat

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution