Plum
| Plum in TCM:Explore the properties of Plum according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LI, ST, SP, UB, LV
Flavors: sweet, sour
Tonifies: yin
Special Properties:
circulates qi, clears heat, resolves water accumulations
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Plum is known for its ability to tonify yin. It also helps to promote qi circulation, clear heat, and regulate water. Plums may also help to alleviate steaming bone disorder and spread liver qi [22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Stomach, Spleen, Large Intestine, Urine Bladder, and Liver. The flavor of Plums is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be neutral to slightly warm in temperature.
For dysentery drink tea made from boiling plums [22].
Contraindications: Overconsumption of plums is not good for the teeth [22].
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