Squid
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Squid in TCM:

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



Temperature: neutral

Channels: KD, LV

Flavors: sweet, salty
Tonifies: blood

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Squid is known for its ability to tonify blood.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the kidney and liver. The flavor of Squid is sweet and salty, and it is considered to be neutral in temperature.