Aduki Bean (Azuki Beans) Thermal Nature = Neutral Flavor = Sweet & Sour Influences heart, spleen and small intestine Tonifies the kidney-adrenal function Detoxifies the body Reduces dampness Reduces heat ... See ingredient »
Black Bean (Black Turtle Bean) Thermal Nature = Warming Flavor = Sweet Beneficial to kidneys and reproductive function Builds yin fluids and blood Diuretic Chronic low backache, & knee pain Involuntary ... See ingredient »
Chinese Dates (Red & Black) Thermal Nature = Neutral Flavor = Sweet Strengthens the Spleen Tonifies Fluids Tonifies the body as a whole Tonifies the blood Lubricates the Lungs Stops cough Stops ... See ingredient »
Black Sesame Seeds Thermal Nature = Slightly Warm Flavor = Sweet Nourishes the Liver, & Kidney Lubricates the Intestines Blackens gray hair Tonifies the body overall Benefits the skin Conditions Black Sesame ... See ingredient »
Black Fungus (Wood Ears) Thermal Nature = Neutral Flavor = Sweet (Slightly toxic when raw) Nourishes Stomach Calms the Spirit Lubricates the dryness Promotes blood flow Removes Stagnation Conditions Black ... See ingredient »
Burdock Root (gobo) Thermal Nature = Cool Flavor = Pungent, & Bitter Clears Heat Dispels internal wind (tremors, tics) Brightens vision Sooths Inflamtion Conditions Burdock Root can Help Relieve Cold ... See ingredient »
Cherries Thermal Nature = Warming Flavor = Sweet Increases Energy (Qi) Tonifies the spleen-pancreas Prevents involuntary seminal emission Helps combat gout, arthritis, and rheumatism Overcomes numbness and ... See ingredient »
Chestnuts Thermal Nature = Warm Flavor =Sweet Tonifies Kidneys Strengthens Digestion Stops cough Boosts energy (Qi) Conditions Almonds can Help Relieve Weak Kidney Weak lower back & knees Frequent ... See ingredient »
Cinnamon also known as the chinese herb Rou Gui is considered hot in temperature and has a acrid sweet flavor. It benefits the heart, kidney, liver, spleen. Rou Gui medicinal key characteristics are: warms and ... See ingredient »
Coconut Milk Thermal Nature = Warm Flavor = Sweet Clears summer heat Strengthens the Heart Builds the body fluids (yin) Increases semen Conditions Coconut Milk can Help Relieve: Dryness of the skin, and ... See ingredient »
Cordycepts Thermal Nature = Warm Flavor = Sweet Benefits the Lungs & Kidneys Gently tonifies the Kidney Yang Augments the essence (Kidney Jing) Tonifies the Lungs Settles cough & wheezing Stops excessive ... See ingredient »
Lotus Seeds Thermal Nature = Neutral Flavor =Sweet Strengthens Kidneys Astringes body fluids Overall tonic for the body Conditions Almonds can Help Relieve Kidney weakness Frequent urination Involuntary ... See ingredient »
Orange Thermal Nature = Cool Flavor = Sweet, & Sour Lubricates the Lungs Resolves mucus Calms inflamation Strengthens teeth and gums Increases appitite Strengthens the Spleen Promotes body fluids Conditions ... See ingredient »
Parsnip Thermal Nature = Warm Flavor =Pungent Promotes sweating Dispels wind & dampness Relieves pain Stops bleeding (when charred) Conditions Parsnip can Help Relieve: Common cold (wind-cold ... See ingredient »
Pineapple is neutral in temperature and has sweet-and-sour flavor. In Chinese Medicine it is used to remove summer heat. Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelin which increases digestive ability and destroys ... See ingredient »
String Beans/Green Beans Thermal Nature = Warm Flavor = Sweet Warms Spleen & Stomach Descends Qi Tonifies Kidneys Increases energy Conditions String Beans/Green Beans can Help Relieve: Burping Chest ... See ingredient »
Warming thermal nature; sweet flavor; walnuts can reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. This effect may be due to their omega-3 oils content (5% of its total oils). They also moisten the lungs and ... See ingredient »