Potato
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Potato in TCM:

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



Temperature: neutral

Channels: ST, SP, KD

Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi, yin

Special Properties:
clears heat


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Potato is known for its ability to tonify qi and yin. It also helps to clear heat.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the stomach, spleen, and kidney. Furthermore Potato is considered to be neutral in temperature. The flavor is sweet.