Plantain
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Plantain in TCM:

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



Temperature: cold

Channels: LI, SP, SI, LV

Flavors: sweet

Special Properties:
clears heat, resolves water accumulations, resolves phlegm


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Plantain is known for its ability to clear heat, regulate water metabolism, and resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the spleen, small intestine, large intestine, and liver. Furthermore Plantain is considered to be cold in temperature. The flavor is sweet.
 

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