Pear
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Pear in TCM:

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



Temperature: cool

Channels: LU, ST, SP

Flavors: sweet, sour
Tonifies: yin

Special Properties:
clears heat, resolves phlegm


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pear is known for its ability to tonify yin. It also helps to clear heat and resolve phlegm.

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