Thermal nature: Neutral

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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Yam

yam

Yam

yam

Chinese Name: 芋头

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet, pungent

Organ Meridian: Stomach

Properties: Strengthens spleen, dissolves clots, helps with detoxification

Best Use For: Treating weakness in spleen and stomach

Serving Per Day For One Person: 60 to 120g

Dietary Caution: Avoid overconsumption as it will cause harm to spleen. Note that raw yam contains some poisonous substances, so it must be thoroughly cooked before consumption.

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Blood stasis body constitution, Qi stagnation 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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Potato

potatoes

Potato

potatoes

Chinese Name: 马铃薯

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Stomach, large intestine

Properties: Harmonizes stomach, promotes energy, helps with detoxification, relieves soreness

Best Use For: Treating gastric pain, stomachache, eczema 

Dietary Caution: Avoid consuming potatoes with sprouts as they contain unhealthy substances

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Special diathesis 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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Corn

corn

Corn

corn

Chinese Name: 玉米

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Stomach, large intestine

Properties: Aids digestion and eases urination, relieves swollen legs due to water retention

Best Use For: Treating poor appetite, relieving difficulty in urination and swollen legs, treating stones in urination pathway

Serving Per Day For One Person: 30 to 60g

Dietary Caution: People who get diarrhea after eating corn should strengthen their spleen first before consuming corn on a regular basis

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

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Japonica Rice

japonica rice

Japonica Rice

japonica rice

Chinese Name: 大米,  粳米

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, lung

Properties: Strengthens spleen, promotes energy, calms stomach and stops diarrhea

Best Use For: Treat weak energy (Qi) in spleen and stomach; good for people who feel tired easily. Also recommended for people who feel irritated and thirsty easily.  

Serving Per Day For One Person: 50 to 200g

Dietary Caution: Most of the grain’s nutrition is in the grain’s coating. Always make sure to consume a mix of whole grains and white rice. Consuming only white rice will not give your body the essential nutrition it needs from grains. 

Special Note: Japonica rice is different from Thai rice. Japonica rice is fatter and shorter, while thai rice is longer and thinner. According to traditional chinese medicine, Japonica rice is a better choice for spleen and stomach.

Suitable For: All types of body constitution

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