Mango
| Mango in TCM:Explore the properties of Mango according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: cool
Channels: LU, ST, SP
Flavors: sweet, sour
Tonifies: yin
Special Properties:
circulates qi, clears heat, resolves water accumulations, resolves dryness
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Mango is known for its ability to tonify yin. It also helps to promote qi circulation, regenerate body fluids, quench thirst, strengthen the stomach, clear heat, and regulate water.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Lung, Stomach, and Spleen. The flavor of Mango is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be neutral to slightly cool in temperature.
For enlarged prostate boil mango peel and seed into a tea. For weak digestion drink mango juice.
Contraindications: Overconsumption of mango can cause itching or skin eruptions [22].
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