Agar
| Agar in TCM:Explore the properties of Agar according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: cold
Channels: LU, LI, LV
Flavors: sweet, salty
Special Properties:
clears heat, resolves phlegm
Agar or agar-agar, is a jelly-like substance, obtained from red algae. It has been used as an ingredient in desserts throughout Asia.
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Agar is known for its ability to clear heat. It also helps to resolve phlegm.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, large intestine, and liver. The flavor of Agar is sweet and salty, and it is considered to be cold in temperature.
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