Carrot
| Carrot in TCM:Explore the properties of Carrot according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LU, SP, LV
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi
Special Properties:
circulates qi, clears heat, clears damp, eliminates toxins, resolves dryness
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Carrot is known for its ability to tonify qi. It also helps to clear heat, resolve dampness, benefit the eyes, relieve measles[22], lubricate the intestines, promote digestion, and eliminate toxins.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, spleen, and liver. Furthermore Carrot are considered to be neutral in temperature. The flavor is sweet.
For night blindness drink lukewarm carrot juice. For measles make a tea from carrots, water chestnut, and cilantro to induce eruption of measles.
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