Cucumber
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Cucumber in TCM:

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



Temperature: cold

Channels: LI, ST, SP, UB

Flavors: sweet

Special Properties:
clears heat, eliminates toxins


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Cucumber is known for its ability to clear heat. It also helps to eliminate toxins.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, stomach, spleen, large intestine, and urine bladder. Furthermore Cucumber is considered to be cold in temperature. The flavor is sweet.