Peanut
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Peanut in TCM:

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



Temperature: neutral

Channels: LU, SP

Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi, blood

Special Properties:
resolves water accumulations, resolves phlegm


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Peanut is known for its ability to tonify qi and blood. It also helps to regulate water and resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung and spleen. The flavor of Peanut is sweet, and it is considered to be neutral in temperature.