Banana
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Banana in TCM:

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



Temperature: cold

Channels: LU, LI, ST, SP

Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: yin

Special Properties:
clears heat, eliminates toxins


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Banana 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 Lung, Stomach, Spleen, and Large Intestine. The flavor of Banana is sweet, and it is considered to be cold in temperature.