Avocado
| Avocado in TCM:Explore the properties of Avocado according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: cool
Channels: LU, LI, ST, LV
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: blood, yin
Special Properties:
resolves dryness
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Avocado is known for its ability to tonify blood and yin. It also helps to moisten the lungs, skin, and intestines [22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine, and Liver. The flavor of Avocado is sweet, and it is considered to be cool in temperature.
For constipation and dry skin drink a smoothie for breakfast that's made from 1/2 avocado, 1 banana, 1/2 cup yogurt, and 1 cup almond milk. For anemia an palpitations eat 1/2 avocado per day for one month. For hot flashes during menopause make avocado ice cream with 1 avocado and 1 cup soy milk, freeze, and eat one scoop per day until symptoms resolve.[22]
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