Water Chestnut
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Water Chestnut in TCM:

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



Temperature: cold

Channels: LU, LI, ST, SP, UB, LV

Flavors: sweet

Special Properties:
clears heat, resolves water accumulations, resolves phlegm


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Water Chestnut is known for its ability to clear heat and regulate water circulation. It also helps to resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the lung, stomach, spleen, large intestine, urine bladder, and liver. Furthermore Water Chestnut is considered to be cold in temperature. The flavor is sweet.