Iron
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Iron in TCM:

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



Temperature: cool

Channels: LV

Flavors:
Tonifies: blood, yin

Special Properties:
circulates blood, clears heat


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Iron is known for its ability to tonify blood and yin. It also helps to regulate blood circulation and clear heat.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the liver. Iron is considered to be cool in temperature.