Chive seed
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Chive seed in TCM:

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



Temperature: warm

Channels: KD, LV

Flavors: salty, pungent
Tonifies: yang

Special Properties:
disperses cold


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Chive seeds are known for their ability to tonify yang. They also helps to disperse cold.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that they enter the Kidney and Liver. The flavor of Chive seeds is salty and acrid, and they are considered to be warm in temperature.