Asparagus
| Asparagus in TCM:Explore the properties of Asparagus according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: cool
Channels: LU, SP, KD
Flavors: sweet, bitter, pungent
Tonifies: yin
Special Properties:
clears heat, clears damp, resolves water accumulations, eliminates toxins
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Asparagus is known for its ability to tonify yin. It also helps to clear heat, resolve dampness, regulate water circulation, and eliminate toxins.
Its flavor is sweet, bittr, and pungent. The ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, spleen, and kidney. Furthermore Asparagus is considered to be cool in temperature.
For high cholesterol with hypertension and arteriosclerosis, drink one glass of pureed asparagus juice, including the pulp, daily. Add 1 teaspoon of honey. [22]
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