Cranberry
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Cranberry in TCM:

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



Temperature: cold

Channels: LI, UB, KD

Flavors: sweet, sour

Special Properties:
clears heat, clears damp


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Cranberry is known for its ability to clear heat and resolve dampness.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Large Intestine, Urine Bladder, and Kidney. The flavor of Cranberry is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be cold in temperature.

Editors Note:
Because it is cold and goes to the bladder cranberry may help to clear acute bladder infection which is often seen as damp heat invasion of the bladder. However special care should be taken when consuming either hot or cold foods, as and unbalanced diet may lead to health problems.