Almond
| Almond in TCM:Explore the properties of Almond according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LU, LI, SP
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi, jing
Special Properties:
circulates qi, resolves phlegm, resolves dryness
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Almond is known for its ability to tonify qi and jing. It also helps to regulate qi circulation and resolve phlegm. Other sources state that almonds help to ventilate the lungs and lubricate the intestines[22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, spleen, and large intestine. The flavor of Almond is sweet, and it is considered to be neutral in temperature.
Almonds may help to alleviate cough and asthma. For cough with asthma grind almonds to a fine meal, add fructose, and dissolve two tablespoons of the powder in water. [22]
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