Coconut
| 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
Special Properties:
expels parasites, stops bleeding, reduces swelling
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Coconut is known for its ability to tonify qi and blood. It can also help to reduce swelling, stop bleeding, and expel parasites [22].
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.
To help expel worms drink coconut juice and eat 1/2 the flesh of a coconut each morning on an empty stomach. Wait three hours before eating anything else. Coconut juice may also help to relieve symptoms of edema due to weak heart. [22]
Note: coconut milk is considered to be neutral and sweet [22].
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