Mussel
| Mussel in TCM:Explore the properties of Mussel according to Chinese Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: KD, LV
Flavors: salty Tonifies: blood, yang, jing
Special Properties: circulates blood, disperses cold, resolves dryness
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Mussel is known for its ability to tonify blood, yang, and jing. It also helps to regulate blood circulation and expel cold.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the kidney and liver. The flavor of Mussel is warm, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.
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