Persimmon
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Persimmon in TCM:

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



Temperature: cold

Channels: LU, LI, ST, SP, HT

Flavors: sweet, sour
Tonifies: yin

Special Properties:
clears heat, resolves phlegm


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Persimmon is known for its ability to tonify yin. It also helps to clear heat and resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Lung, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, and Large Intestine. The flavor of Persimmon is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be cold in temperature.