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Clam (freshwater)
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Clam (freshwater) in TCM:

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


Temperature: cold

Channels: KD, LV

Flavors: sweet, salty
Tonifies: yin

Special Properties:
clears heat, resolves dryness

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Freshwater clam is known for its ability to tonify yin. It also helps to expel heat.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the *. The flavor of Fresh water clam is sweet and salty, and it is considered to be cold in temperature.
 

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