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Clam (saltwater) in TCM:

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


Temperature: cold

Channels: ST

Flavors: salty
Tonifies: yin

Special Properties:
clears heat, resolves phlegm, resolves dryness

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Saltwater Clam is known for its ability to tonify yin. It also helps to expel heat and resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the stomach. The flavor of Salt water Clam is salty, and it is considered to be cold in temperature.
 

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