Eggplant

eggplant

Chinese Name: 茄子

Thermal Nature: Cooling

Flavor: Sweet

Organ Meridian: Spleen, stomach, large intestine

Properties: Cools the body, promotes blood flow, reduces swelling

Best Use For: Treating blood in stools, relieving ulcers due to heatiness

Serving Per Day For One Person: 15 to 30g

Dietary Caution: People with Yang deficiency body constitution and Qi deficiency body constitution should avoid consuming eggplant

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution