Apricot
| Apricot in TCM:Explore the properties of Apricot according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LU, LI, ST
Flavors: sweet, sour
Tonifies: blood, yin
Special Properties:
clears heat, eliminates toxins, resolves dryness
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Apricot is known for its ability to Tonify Blood and Yin. According to some sources it also helps to clear heat, regenerate body fluids, lubricate the intestines, and resolve toxins [22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Lung, Stomach, and Large Intestine. The flavor of Apricot is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be neutral to slightly cool in temperature.
Eating too many apricots can produce mucus, injure the bones and tendons, and may cause skin rash in children. Excessive intake of apricots is contraindicated during pregnancy. [22]
For dehydration and thirst during the summer eat 5-10 fresh apricots. For cough make a tea from one teaspoon of ground apricot kernels, adding a little honey. The inner kernel of the apricot seed can help to ventilate the lungs, descend rebellious qi, lubricate the intestines, relieve constipation, and alleviate asthma. However, the apex of the apricot kernel is toxic and should be removed.[22]
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