Chard, Swiss
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Chard, Swiss in TCM:

Explore the properties of Chard, Swiss according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: cool

Channels: LU, LI, ST, SP

Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: blood

Special Properties:
clears heat, eliminates toxins


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Swiss Chard 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, and large intestine. Furthermore Swiss Chard is considered to be cool in temperature. The flavor is sweet.