Chestnut
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Chestnut in TCM:

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



Temperature: warm

Channels: ST, SP, KD

Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi, yang

Special Properties:
circulates blood


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Chestnut is known for its ability to tonify qi and tonify yang. It also helps to regulate blood circulation.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the stomach, spleen, and kidney. The flavor of Chest nut is sweet, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.