Tomato

| Tomato in TCM:Explore the properties of Tomato according to Chinese Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: cold
Channels: ST, LV
Flavors: sweet, sour Tonifies: yin
Special Properties: clears heat, eliminates toxins
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Tomato is known for its ability to tonify yin. It also helps to clear heat and eliminate toxins.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the stomach and liver. Furthermore Tomatoes are considered to be cold in temperature. The flavor is sweet and sour.
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