Coconut
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Coconut in TCM:

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



Temperature: warm

Channels: LI, ST, SP, HT

Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi, blood

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Coconut is known for its ability to tonify qi and blood.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the stomach, spleen, heart, and large intestine. The flavor of Coconut is sweet, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.