Hijiki
| Hijiki in TCM:Explore the properties of Hijiki according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: cool
Channels: Not available
Flavors: salty
Special Properties:
clears heat, resolves phlegm, resolves dryness
Hijiki is a brown sea vegetable growing wild on rocky coastlines around Japan, Korea, and China. Hijiki has been a part of the Japanese diet for centuries. It is rich in dietary fibre and essential minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium. According to Japanese folklore, hijiki aids health and beauty, and thick, black, lustrous hair is connected to regular consumption of small amounts.[citation needed] Hijiki has been sold in United Kingdom natural products stores for 30 years and its culinary uses have been adopted in North America.
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Hijiki is known for its ability to clear heat and resolve phlegm.
The flavor of Hijiki seaweed is salty, and it is considered to be cool in temperature.
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