Artichoke, Jerusalem
| Artichoke, Jerusalem in TCM:Explore the properties of Artichoke, Jerusalem according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LU, LI, SP
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi, yin
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Jerusalem Artichoke is known to be sweet in flavor, and helps to tonify the qi and yin.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, spleen, and large intestine. Furthermore Jerusalem Artichoke is considered to be neutral in temperature.
For diabetes and/or blood sugar imbalances, make artichoke gratin by peeling and boiling the artichoke until soft. Remove and cut into thin slices. Bake until slightly brown. Eat this artichoke gratin instead of starchy foods. For weak immunity (common invasion of exterior wind-cold) make artichoke soup with generous amounts of garlic and onions. Eat daily during flu season.
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