Mandarin
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Mandarin in TCM:

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



Temperature: cool

Channels: LU, SP

Flavors: sweet, sour

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


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Mandarin is known for its ability to clear heat, regulate water, and resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Lung and Spleen. The flavor of Mandarin is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be cool in temperature.