A Comprehensive Guide to Complementary and Contradictory Foods in TCM

A Comprehensive Guide to Complementary and Contradictory Foods in TCM

Qin Cai (Celery) has the effects of clearing heat, calming the liver, and lowering blood pressure; Hua Sheng (Peanut) has the effects of stopping bleeding and moistening the lungs. Consuming both together can soften blood vessels and lower cholesterol. 2 Wo Sun (Asparagus Lettuce) and Qing Suan Miao (Garlic Sprouts) can promote qi, unblock meridians, … Read more

Spring Health Preservation Dietary Recipes Recommendations

Spring Health Preservation Dietary Recipes Recommendations

Spring is the time when the liver qi (肝气, gan qi) rises. During this period, it is advisable to reduce salty and sour flavors while increasing spicy flavors to support the kidneys (肾, shen), nourish the lungs (肺, fei), and harmonize the stomach qi (胃气, wei qi), while also promoting the rise of liver qi. … Read more