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Onion in TCM:

Explore the properties of Onion according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):


Temperature: warm

Channels: LU, LI, ST, LV

Flavors: pungent

Special Properties:
circulates qi, circulates blood, disperses cold, clears damp, resolves phlegm

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Onion is known for its ability to regulate qi and blood circulation. It also helps to resolve phlegm and dampness, and expel cold.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, stomach, large intestine, and liver. Furthermore Onion is considered to be warm in temperature. The flavor is pungent.
 

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