Pistachio
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Pistachio in TCM:

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



Temperature: neutral

Channels: LI, SI, KD, LV

Flavors: sweet, bitter, sour
Tonifies: qi, yang

In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pistachio is known for its ability to tonify qi and yang.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the small intestine, large intestine, kidney, and liver. The flavor of Pistachio is sweet, bitter, and sour, and it is considered to be neutral in temperature.