Pine Kernel (Pine Nut)
| Pine Kernel (Pine Nut) in TCM:Explore the properties of Pine Kernel (Pine Nut) according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: LU, LI, LV
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi, yin
Special Properties:
circulates blood, disperses cold, resolves dryness
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pine Kernel is known for its ability to tonify qi and yin. It also helps to regulate blood circulation and expel cold. Sources also indicate that pine nut is helpful to lubricate the lungs, relieve cough, lubricate the intestines, and promote the production of body fluids [22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that pine kernel enters the lung, large intestine, and liver. The flavor of Pine Kernel is sweet, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.
For dry cough grind pine nuts and walnuts and add honey, cook slowly over low flame to make it thick, then take two tablespoons with warm water. For constipation eat pine nuts with rice porridge.[22]
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