Cherry
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Cherry in TCM:

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



Temperature: warm

Channels: LU, ST, SP, HT, KD, LV

Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi, blood

Special Properties:
circulates blood, disperses cold, clears damp, disperses wind


Specifically good for wind-damp-cold In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Cherry is known for its ability to Tonify qi and blood. It also helps to regulate blood circulation, disperse cold, resolve dampness, and expel wind.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Lung, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Kidney, and Liver. The flavor of Cherry is sweet, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.