Thermal nature: Neutral

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

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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White Sugar

white sugar

White Sugar

white sugar

Chinese Name: 白砂糖

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, lung

Properties: Moisturize and promote production of fluids in body

Best Use For: Relieving pain in stomach, dry mouth and dry cough

Serving Per Day For One Person: 10 to 15g

Dietary Caution: People with phlegm and dampness body constitution should avoid/reduce the consumption of white sugar

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Honey

honey

Honey

honey

Chinese Name: 蜂蜜

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, lung, large intestine

Properties: Strengthen spleen, moisturize lungs and large intestine

Best Use For: Relieving pain in stomach, dry cough and constipation

Serving Per Day For One Person: 15 to 30g

Dietary Caution: People with dampness and phlegm (loose stools) should avoid consuming honey

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Softshell Turtle

softshell turtle

Softshell Turtle

softshell turtle

Chinese Name: 鳖

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Liver, kidney

Properties: Strengthen Yin and kidney

Best Use For: Improving vitality, reducing inner heat due to lack of Yin

Serving Per Day For One Person: 250 to 500g

Dietary Caution: People with weak spleen and stomach should avoid consuming softshell turtle

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yin deficiency body constitution

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Loach

loach

Loach

loach

Chinese Name: 泥鳅

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, liver, kidney

Properties: Strengthen spleen and kidney

Best Use For: Strengthening spleen, relieving water retention, detoxing liver

Serving Per Day For One Person: 100 to 250g

Dietary Caution: None

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

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Oyster

oyster

Oyster

oyster

Chinese Name: 牡蛎肉

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet, salty

Organ Meridian: Heart, liver

Properties: Calms the mind, nourishes the blood

Best Use For: Relieving insomnia

Serving Per Day For One Person: 30 to 60g

Dietary Caution: People with chronic skin-related diseases should avoid consuming oysters

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Hairtail Fish

hairtail fish

Hairtail Fish

hairtail fish

Chinese Name: 带鱼

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Stomach

Properties: Strengthen body, detox and stop bleeding

Best Use For: Recovery after illness, stopping external bleeding

Serving Per Day For One Person: 150 to 250g

Dietary Caution: People who display allergic reactions should avoid consuming hairtail fish as it is known to contain substances that will trigger allergies

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution

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Yellow Croaker

yellow croaker

Yellow Croaker

yellow croaker

Chinese Name: 黄花鱼

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, liver, kidney

Properties: Strengthens spleen and kidney, promotes energy, brighten eyes

Best Use For: Regaining strength after illness, relieving back pain, relieving water retention

Serving Per Day For One Person: 100 to 250g

Dietary Caution: People with open wounds or phlegm-related diseases should avoid consuming yellow croaker

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Yang deficiency body constitution

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