Tamarind
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Tamarind in TCM:

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



Temperature: cool

Channels: LI, ST

Flavors: sweet, sour

Special Properties:
clears heat


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Tamarind is known for its ability to clear heat.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Stomach and Large Intestine. The flavor of Tamarind is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be cool in temperature.