Prawn

prawn

Also Known As: Shrimp

Chinese Name: 虾

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet, salty

Organ Meridian: Liver, kidney

Properties: Strengthen kidney and Yin, neutralize liver wind

Best Use For: Treating weakness in kidneys, treating restricted body movement due to wind in the liver

Dietary Caution: People with Yin deficiency body constitution and skin related diseases should avoid consuming prawns

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yang deficiency body constitution