Cabbage
| Cabbage in TCM:Explore the properties of Cabbage according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LU, LI, ST
Flavors: sweet, pungent
Special Properties:
circulates qi, clears heat
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Cabbage is known for its ability to regulate qi circulation, lubricate the intestines, and stop cough[22]. It also helps to clear heat.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, stomach, and large intestine. Furthermore Cabbage is considered to be neutral in temperature. The flavor is sweet and pungent.
For common cold combine 1/4 head of cabbage with three green onions and boil 10 minutes, cover with a blanket to promote sweating. For whooping cough make cabbage tea and add two teaspoons of honey and/or apricot kernel to lubricate the lungs. For frost bite wash the affected area with cabbage and green onion tea.
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