Carrot

Chinese Name: 胡萝卜

Thermal Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet, pungent

Organ Meridian: Spleen, liver, lung

Properties: Strengthens spleen, nourishes liver and brightens eyes, relieves cough by dissolving phlegm

Best Use For: Treating weak spleen and poor appetite accompanied with poor overall energy, treating poor vision and long term coughing

Serving Per Day For One Person: 30 to 120g

Dietary Caution: Some people may observe that their skin becomes more yellowish after consuming carrots for some time. If this persists, stop eating carrots for 2 to 3 months and the symptoms will go away.

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