Scallion
| Scallion in TCM:Explore the properties of Scallion according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: LU, LI, ST, HT
Flavors: bitter, pungent
Tonifies: yang
Special Properties:
circulates blood, disperses cold, clears damp, eliminates toxins, disperses wind
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Scallion is known for its ability to tonify yang. It also helps to regulate blood circulation and expel cold. It also helps to eliminate toxins and expel wind.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, stomach, heart, and large intestine. Furthermore Scallion is considered to be warm in temperature. The flavor is bitter and acrid.
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