Broccoli
| Broccoli in TCM:Explore the properties of Broccoli according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: cool
Channels: ST, SP, UB, LV
Flavors: sweet, bitter, pungent
Special Properties:
circulates qi, clears heat, resolves water accumulations, resolves summer heat
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Broccoli is known for its ability to clear heat, brighten the eyes, clear summer heat, and regulate water circulation. It also helps to regulate qi circulation. This vegetable is considered to be relatively weak in action [22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the stomach, spleen, urine bladder, and liver. Furthermore Broccoli is considered to be cool in temperature.
For the best function to clear heat, steam broccoli lightly and eat. For conjunctivitis (pink eye) drink broccoli and carrot tea. For urinary difficulty combine broccoli with Chinese cabbage and make a soup [22].
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