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Food Properties Guide

Discover the thermal nature of foods according to TCM. Choose foods that balance your body constitution.

Showing 50 foods

Pear

Cold (寒)

Enter Meridians:

LungHeart

Benefits:

Nourish YinMoisten LungClear Heat

💡 Best consumed in autumn for lung health. Avoid with cold constitution.

绿豆

Mung Bean

Cold (寒)

Enter Meridians:

HeartStomach

Benefits:

Clear HeatDetoxifyReduce Swelling

💡 Excellent summer food. Soak before cooking for better digestion.

苦瓜

Bitter Melon

Cold (寒)

Enter Meridians:

HeartLiverSpleen

Benefits:

Clear HeatBright EyesLower Blood Sugar

💡 Good for heat constitution. Pregnant women should limit consumption.

香蕉

Banana

Cold (寒)

Enter Meridians:

LungSpleen

Benefits:

Nourish YinMoisten IntestinesReduce Heat

💡 Good for constipation. Not suitable for those with cold stomach.

西瓜

Watermelon

Cold (寒)

Enter Meridians:

HeartBladder

Benefits:

Clear HeatQuench ThirstDiuretic

💡 Summer essential but eat in moderation. Avoid with weak digestion.

冬瓜

Winter Melon

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

LungBladder

Benefits:

Reduce WeightDiureticClear Heat

💡 Great for summer. Supports weight management.

芹菜

Celery

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

LiverKidney

Benefits:

Lower Blood PressureCalm MindClear Heat

💡 Good for high blood pressure. Best cooked briefly.

白菜

Cabbage

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

StomachIntestine

Benefits:

Clear HeatAid DigestionMoisten

💡 Versatile vegetable. Light cooking preserves nutrients.

草莓

Strawberry

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

HeartSpleen

Benefits:

Clear HeatNourish BloodAid Digestion

💡 Best in spring. Wash thoroughly before eating.

苹果

Apple

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

LungSpleen

Benefits:

Nourish YinStrengthen SpleenMoisten Lungs

💡 Universal food suitable for most constitutions.

大米

Rice

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

SpleenStomach

Benefits:

Strengthen SpleenNourish QiCalm Mind

💡 Staple food. Best consumed regularly for energy.

山药

Chinese Yam

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

LungSpleenKidney

Benefits:

Nourish YinStrengthen SpleenBenefit Lung

💡 Excellent for digestive health. Can be eaten raw or cooked.

黑豆

Black Bean

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

KidneyLiver

Benefits:

Nourish KidneyClear HeatBenefit Blood

💡 Great for hair and kidney health. Soak before cooking.

红枣

Jujube

Warm (温)

Enter Meridians:

SpleenStomach

Benefits:

Nourish BloodStrengthen SpleenCalm Mind

💡 Daily health food. Good for blood deficiency.

枸杞

Goji Berry

Warm (温)

Enter Meridians:

LiverKidney

Benefits:

Nourish LiverBenefit KidneyBrighten Eyes

💡 Great for eyes and aging. Steep in hot water or cook.

核桃

Walnut

Warm (温)

Enter Meridians:

KidneyLung

Benefits:

Nourish KidneyMoisten IntestinesWarm Lung

💡 Good for brain health and kidney yang deficiency.

桂圆

Longan

Warm (温)

Enter Meridians:

HeartSpleen

Benefits:

Nourish BloodCalm MindStrengthen Spleen

💡 Excellent for insomnia and blood deficiency.

鸡肉

Chicken

Warm (温)

Enter Meridians:

SpleenStomach

Benefits:

Nourish BloodStrengthen BodyBoost Energy

💡 Common tonic food. Best for recovery and weakness.

生姜

Ginger

Hot (热)

Enter Meridians:

LungSpleenStomach

Benefits:

Warm MiddleStop VomitingDispel Cold

💡 Essential warming spice. Use sparingly for daily health.

羊肉

Lamb

Hot (热)

Enter Meridians:

KidneySpleen

Benefits:

Warm KidneyStrengthen YangNourish Blood

💡 Winter warming food. Good for cold constitution.

辣椒

Chili

Hot (热)

Enter Meridians:

HeartSpleenStomach

Benefits:

Warm BodyAid DigestionDispel Cold

💡 Use in moderation. Not suitable for heat constitution.

大蒜

Garlic

Hot (热)

Enter Meridians:

SpleenStomachLung

Benefits:

Dispel ColdKill BacteriaStrengthen Immunity

💡 Natural antibiotic. Best consumed cooked.

韭菜

Leek

Hot (热)

Enter Meridians:

KidneyLiver

Benefits:

Warm KidneyStrengthen YangAid Circulation

💡 Spring vegetable. Good for yang deficiency.

莲子

Lotus Seed

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

HeartKidneySpleen

Benefits:

Calm MindStrengthen SpleenNourish Kidney

💡 Excellent for sleep and digestion. Remove bitter core.

薏米

Coix Seed

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

SpleenStomachKidney

Benefits:

Drain DampnessClear HeatReduce Swelling

💡 Great for dampness. Can be made into tea.

百合

Lily Bulb

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

HeartLung

Benefits:

Nourish YinMoisten LungCalm Mind

💡 Good for dry cough and insomnia.

莲藕

Lotus Root

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

HeartLiverSpleen

Benefits:

Clear HeatCool BloodAid Digestion

💡 Versatile vegetable. Good for nosebleeds.

菊花

Chrysanthemum

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

LiverLung

Benefits:

Clear HeatBrighten EyesCalm Liver

💡 Best as tea for eye health and liver fire.

薄荷

Mint

Cold (寒)

Enter Meridians:

LiverLung

Benefits:

Clear HeatRelieve HeadacheSpread Lung Qi

💡 Refreshing herb. Good for summer heat and headaches.

阿胶

Ejiao

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

LiverKidneyLung

Benefits:

Nourish BloodStop BleedingMoisten Yin

💡 Premium blood tonic. Best with warm wine.

黄芪

Astragalus

Warm (温)

Enter Meridians:

SpleenLung

Benefits:

Boost QiStrengthen ImmunityNourish Skin

💡 Excellent immune booster. Good for fatigue.

当归

Angelica

Warm (温)

Enter Meridians:

HeartLiverSpleen

Benefits:

Nourish BloodRegulate MenstruationMoisten Intestines

💡 Women's health herb. Often used with other herbs.

黄精

Polygonatum

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

SpleenLungKidney

Benefits:

Nourish YinMoisten LungBoost Qi

💡 Gentle tonic. Good for long-term use.

茯苓

Poria

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

HeartSpleenKidney

Benefits:

Drain DampnessCalm MindStrengthen Spleen

💡 Common herb in soup. Good for water retention.

陈皮

Dried Tangerine Peel

Warm (温)

Enter Meridians:

LungSpleen

Benefits:

Regulate QiStrengthen SpleenDry Dampness

💡 Digestive aid. Great in tea or cooking.

蜂蜜

Honey

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

LungSpleenLarge Intestine

Benefits:

Nourish LungMoisten IntestinesRelieve Cough

💡 Daily health food. Not for infants under 1 year.

豆浆

Soy Milk

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

LungSpleen

Benefits:

Nourish QiMoisten LungBenefit Throat

💡 Healthy breakfast option. Best freshly made.

燕窝

Bird's Nest

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

LungKidney

Benefits:

Nourish YinMoisten LungBeautify Skin

💡 Premium beauty food. Best steamed.

海参

Sea Cucumber

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

KidneyLung

Benefits:

Nourish KidneyMoisten YinBoost Essence

💡 Luxury tonic. Good for recovery.

甲鱼

Turtle

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

LiverKidney

Benefits:

Nourish YinClear Deficient HeatBoost Essence

💡 Strong tonic. Best for severe deficiency.

泥鳅

Loach

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

LiverKidney

Benefits:

Tonify KidneyMoisten YinNourish Blood

💡 Nutritious fish. Good for edema.

豆腐

Tofu

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

SpleenLung

Benefits:

Nourish QiMoisten LungClear Heat

💡 Versatile protein. Good for most constitutions.

葡萄

Grape

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

HeartKidney

Benefits:

Nourish BloodStrengthen KidneyMoisten Throat

💡 Great for blood deficiency. Best eaten fresh.

橙子

Orange

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

Lung

Benefits:

Moisten LungAid DigestionClear Heat

💡 Refreshing fruit. Good for cough.

柚子

Grapefruit

Cool (凉)

Enter Meridians:

LungSpleen

Benefits:

Moisten LungResolve PhlegmAid Digestion

💡 Good for phlegm conditions. May interact with meds.

芒果

Mango

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

HeartSpleen

Benefits:

Nourish BloodMoisten SkinAid Digestion

💡 Sweet fruit. Some people may be allergic.

樱桃

Cherry

Warm (温)

Enter Meridians:

HeartKidney

Benefits:

Nourish BloodStrengthen KidneyWarm Middle

💡 Spring fruit. Good for blood and kidney yang.

菠萝

Pineapple

Neutral (平)

Enter Meridians:

StomachSpleen

Benefits:

Aid DigestionReduce SwellingQuench Thirst

💡 Good digestive aid. Eat in moderation.

桑葚

Mulberry

Cold (寒)

Enter Meridians:

HeartLiverKidney

Benefits:

Nourish YinBenefit BloodBrighten Eyes

💡 Great for hair and blood. Best as dried fruit.

山楂

Hawthorn

Warm (温)

Enter Meridians:

SpleenStomachLiver

Benefits:

Aid DigestionRemove StagnationLower Blood Fat

💡 Excellent for meat digestion. Good for cholesterol.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Individual responses to foods may vary. Please consult a qualified TCM practitioner or healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.