Pineapple
| Pineapple in TCM:Explore the properties of Pineapple according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: ST, SP, UB
Flavors: sweet, sour
Tonifies: yin
Special Properties:
clears heat, clears damp, resolves water accumulations, disperses wind
Specifically good for wind-damp
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pineapple is known for its ability to tonify yin. It also helps to clear heat, disperse dampness, regulate water, and eliminate wind.
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Stomach, Spleen, and Urine Bladder. The flavor of Pineapple is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be neutral in temperature.
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