Chinese Chives (nira)
| Chinese Chives (nira) in TCM:Explore the properties of Chinese Chives (nira) according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: KD
Flavors: pungent
Tonifies: qi
Special Properties:
circulates qi, disperses cold, clears damp
Chinese chives, also known as garlic chives or nira (韭菜, jiǔcài), are a type of herb in the Allium family. THey are known to be warm in temperature and pungent in flavor. They help to expel cold and tonify the kidney [22]. They also help to improve qi circulation, and resolve dampness.
Chinese Chives are characterized by their flat, ribbon-like leaves and mild garlic flavor. Chinese chives are commonly used in Asian cuisine, particularly in stir-fry, dumplings, soups, and salads.
The leaves and flowers are both edible, and they are often harvested before flowering to ensure a tender texture. In addition to their culinary uses, Chinese chives are also valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for their warming properties and are thought to promote digestion and improve circulation.
For cold stomach ache, wet dreams, vaginal discharge, diarrhea, bedwetting, or amenorrhea make a tea from Chinese chives (boil 25-30 minutes). For sexual weakness combine Chinese chive with black beans, black sesame seeds, walnuts, sour plums, and two teaspoons of honey. Make a paste and take one tablespoon three times daily.[22]
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