Chard, Swiss
| 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 and benefits the blood.
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.
For dysentery make a tea from chard and dandelion greens. For boils, mix swiss chard with aloe vera and apply topically.
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