Ingredient |
Temperature |
Taste |
Benefits |
aloe vera |
cold |
bitter |
promotes healthy bowels, skin |
angelica root |
warm |
sweet, pungent, bitter |
fortify and regulate blood circulation, nourish dryness, regulate menstruation and pain, activate bowels |
apple |
cool |
sweet |
nourish the lung, promote production of body fluid, relieve restlessness and summer heat, dispel effect of alcohol, stimulate appetite |
artemisia annua herb |
cold |
bitter, pungent |
clear heat, dispel yin deficiency fever, cut off malaria |
asparagus |
cold |
sweet |
expel heat, nourish bodily fluids, remove water retention, improve urethra infection |
asparagus lettuce |
cool |
bitter, sweet |
induce urine, increase breast milk, remove heat, detoxify |
astragalus root |
warm |
sweet |
tonify qi, lift yang, enhance immune system, induce diuresis to remove edema, arrest sweating |
azuki bean |
cold |
sweet, sour |
detoxify, reduce boils, induce diuresis to remove edema, eliminate jaundice, clear heat |
bamboo leaf |
cold |
sweet, bland |
promote diuresis, clear heat to remove restlessness, clear heart fire |
barley |
cool |
sweet |
disperse liver energy stagnation, treat depression and poor appetite, chest and abdominal bloating |
barley sprout |
neutral |
sweet |
remove food stagnation, return breast milk |
black bean |
neutral |
sweet |
regulate blood circulation, remove water retention, ease spasms, strengthen digestive system and kidney |
black fungus |
neutral |
sweet |
nourish blood, invigorate qi, moisten lung, stop cough and bleeding |
black sesame |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify blood and yin |
boat fruited sterculia seed |
cool |
sweet, bland |
clear away heat, moisten lung and clear throat, regulate bowels |
cabbage |
neutral |
sweet, pungent |
expel heat |
carrot |
neutral |
sweet |
remove food stagnation, strengthen digestive system |
cassia seed |
cold |
sweet, bitter |
moisten intestines to relax bowels, clear liver fire to improve eyesight |
celery |
cool |
sweet, bitter |
remove dampness and water, cool heat |
chae-nomeles lagenaria koidz |
warm |
sour |
activate qi and blood in the meridians, relax muscles and tendons, ease stomach, remove dampness |
chamomile |
cool |
bitter, sweet |
promote qi movement in liver, spleen, lung and pericardium |
chicken |
warm |
sweet |
warm midsection, strengthen qi, nourish essence and marrow |
chinese cabbage |
neutral |
sweet |
open up and smooth stomach and intestines, nourish stomach, induce urine |
chinese hawthorn berry |
warm |
sweet, sour |
promote blood circulation, resolve phlegm |
chinese millet |
cool |
cool |
clam mind, strengthen spleen, treat poor appetite and insomnia |
chinese raspberry |
warm |
sweet, sour |
strengthen liver and kidney, secure essence, reduce frequent urination, shine eyes |
chinese rose flower |
warm |
sweet, bitter |
promote blood circulation, regulate menstruation, relieve swelling, detoxify |
chinese yam |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify qi and yin of lung, spleen and kidney, treat diarrhea, seminal emission and fatigue |
chive seed |
warm |
pungent, sweet |
strengthen and secure the essence, fortify liver and kidney |
chrysanthemum |
cold |
sweet, bitter, pungent |
remove toxins, counteract heat |
cinnamon and twig |
hot |
pungent, sweet |
fortify yang, supplement fire, expel cold, alleviate pain, clear channels to promote blood circulation, expel cold in exterior |
citrus fruits |
cool warm |
sweet, sour |
remove heat, promote production of body fluid, induce urine, dispel effects of alcohol |
clove |
neutral |
pungent |
counteract cold, promote qi circulation |
corn and silk |
neutral |
sweet, bland |
induce urine, expel liver heat, promote appetite |
cortex albziae bark and flower |
neutral |
sweet |
calm mind and disperse stagnant qi, relieve swelling, activate blood circulation |
dolichos seed |
neutral |
sweet, bland |
stop diarrhea, fortify digestive system, expel summer heat, dispel dampness |
edible pine nut or kernel |
warm |
sweet |
moisten lung, lubricate intestine, promote production of body fluid, stop convulsion |
evergreen tree |
cold |
sweet, bitter |
improve eyesight, expel liver heat |
fennel |
warm |
pungent |
regulate stomach qi, expel cold, alleviate pain |
fermented soybean |
neutral |
sweet |
detoxify, tonify qi, invigorate blood circulation |
figwort root |
cold |
bitter |
purge heat, detoxify, reduce swelling, resolve phlegm and congestion |
gardenia fruit |
cold |
bitter |
clear heat and dampness, expel liver heat, reduce restlessness |
garlic |
hot |
pungent |
disperse blood stasis, eliminate food stagnation, detoxify, kill parasites |
ginger |
warm |
pungent |
promote sweating, dispel cold, warm stomach, alleviate vomiting, expel toxins |
goji berry |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify kidney, nourish liver and kidney, brighten eyes, reduce waist and leg pain |
grape |
neutral |
sweet, sour |
moisten lung, strengthen spleen, nourish blood and essence |
green onion |
warm |
pungent |
remove internal heat, induce urine, relieve swelling, detoxify |
green tea |
cold |
bitter |
reduce heat, detoxify, promote digestion, reduce fat absorption |
honey |
neutral |
sweet |
moisten lung, relieve cough, lubricate intestines, detoxify, nourish yin and qi, invigorate blood |
hot pepper |
warm |
pungent |
dispel cold, improve circulation, alleviate pain, stimulate appetite, promote digestion |
jasmine flower |
neutral |
sweet |
clear heat, calm mind, activate blood circulation, relieve pain |
jujube |
warm |
sweet |
tonify qi and blood, nourish spleen and stomach, calm mind |
keelung catfish |
neutral |
sweet |
reduce dampness, remove phlegm, invigorate spleen and kidney, nourish essence |
lemon |
cool |
sour |
reduce heat, promote digestion, increase appetite, quench thirst |
lettuce |
cool |
sweet, bitter |
clear heat, promote diuresis, soothe liver, alleviate pain |
lotus leaf |
cold |
bitter, sweet |
clear heat, resolve dampness, promote diuresis, reduce fat absorption |
lotus root |
cool |
sweet |
moisten lung, clear heat, nourish blood, improve appetite |
lychee |
warm |
sweet |
tonify qi and blood, nourish heart, calm mind, relieve pain |
magnolia bark |
warm |
bitter |
regulate qi, relieve distention, resolve phlegm, treat cough |
malt |
neutral |
sweet |
strengthen spleen, promote digestion, relieve distention |
mandarin orange peel |
warm |
bitter, pungent |
regulate qi, promote digestion, relieve distention, resolve phlegm, promote appetite |
mango |
cool |
sweet, sour |
moisten lung, relieve cough, clear heat, promote diuresis, detoxify, nourish stomach and intestine |
melon |
cold |
sweet |
clear heat, generate fluids, promote diuresis |
millet |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify spleen, promote diuresis, relieve edema |
mint |
cool |
pungent |
clear heat, promote digestion, relieve nausea, detoxify |
mugwort leaf |
neutral |
bitter |
warm channels, promote blood circulation, dispel cold, regulate menstruation |
mulberry leaf |
neutral |
sweet, bitter |
nourish yin and blood, clear liver heat, improve eyesight, promote digestion |
mung bean |
cool |
sweet |
clear heat, detoxify, promote diuresis, reduce swelling, relieve thirst |
mustard seed |
warm |
pungent |
warm lung, resolve phlegm, relieve cough, promote digestion |
olive |
neutral |
sweet |
moisten lung, relieve cough, promote digestion, nourish blood |
onion |
warm |
pungent |
warm lung, resolve phlegm, promote digestion, dispel cold |
orange |
neutral |
sweet, sour |
tonify spleen and stomach, promote digestion, relieve cough, resolve phlegm, quench thirst |
osmanthus flower |
neutral |
sweet |
moisten lung, regulate qi, harmonize stomach, dispel cold, relieve pain |
peanut |
warm |
sweet |
tonify spleen, promote diuresis, relieve cough, moisturize lung, nourish blood and qi |
pear |
cool |
sweet, sour |
moisten lung, relieve cough, clear heat, promote diuresis |
peppermint |
cool |
pungent |
clear heat, promote digestion, relieve nausea, detoxify |
persimmon |
neutral |
sweet, astringent |
moisten lung, promote digestion, relieve diarrhea, stop bleeding, nourish yin and blood |
pineapple |
warm |
sweet, sour |
strengthen stomach, promote digestion, resolve phlegm, alleviate cough, reduce swelling |
plum |
cool |
sour |
clear heat, promote diuresis, relieve thirst, resolve phlegm |
pomegranate |
neutral |
sour |
moisten lung, relieve cough, nourish blood, promote digestion, astringe intestines |
potato |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, nourish yin, relieve thirst, invigorate qi, promote diuresis |
prickly ash peel |
warm |
pungent |
warm channels, promote blood circulation, dispel cold, relieve pain |
prune |
cool |
sweet, sour |
moisten lung, relieve cough, promote bowel movement, detoxify, nourish blood, calm mind |
pumpkin |
warm |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, promote diuresis, resolve dampness, nourish blood, relieve constipation |
purple sweet potato |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, promote diuresis, nourish yin, invigorate blood, strengthen spleen |
quince |
cool |
sour |
moisten lung, relieve cough, promote digestion, resolve phlegm, relieve nausea |
radish |
cool |
pungent |
disperse stagnation, resolve phlegm, promote digestion, detoxify, reduce swelling |
raisin |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, nourish blood, moisten lung, relieve cough, invigorate qi |
raspberry |
neutral |
sweet, sour |
tonify liver and kidney, nourish blood, regulate menstruation, promote digestion, relieve diarrhea |
red bean |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, promote diuresis, clear heat, detoxify, relieve swelling |
red date |
warm |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, nourish blood, calm mind, promote digestion, invigorate qi |
red pepper |
warm |
pungent |
dispel cold, improve circulation, alleviate pain, stimulate appetite, promote digestion |
rose flower |
neutral |
sweet |
invigorate blood, regulate menstruation, nourish liver, relieve pain, calm mind |
sesame |
neutral |
sweet |
moisten intestines, nourish yin and blood, promote bowel movement, strengthen liver and kidney |
shiitake mushroom |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify qi and blood, strengthen spleen, nourish yin, improve digestion, strengthen immune system |
spinach |
cold |
sweet, bitter |
moisten lung, nourish blood, cool liver, promote bowel movement, detoxify, relieve constipation |
spring onion |
warm |
pungent |
warm stomach, promote digestion, relieve distention, disperse cold, detoxify |
squash |
cool |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, resolve dampness, promote diuresis, relieve constipation |
strawberry |
cool |
sweet, sour |
clear heat, promote diuresis, nourish yin, relieve thirst, invigorate blood |
sweet corn |
neutral |
sweet |
strengthen spleen and stomach, promote diuresis, invigorate spleen, relieve diarrhea |
sweet potato |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, nourish yin, promote diuresis, invigorate qi, relieve constipation |
tea |
cold |
bitter |
clear heat, promote diuresis, detoxify, refresh mind, relieve thirst |
tangerine peel |
warm |
bitter, pungent |
regulate qi, promote digestion, relieve distention, resolve phlegm, promote appetite |
tomato |
cold |
sweet, sour |
clear heat, promote diuresis, nourish yin, moisten lung, detoxify |
turnip |
cool |
pungent |
tonify qi, promote digestion, resolve phlegm, relieve cough, reduce swelling |
water chestnut |
cold |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, relieve cough, promote diuresis, clear heat, resolve phlegm |
watermelon |
cold |
sweet |
clear heat, promote diuresis, relieve thirst, detoxify, soothe irritability |
winter melon |
cold |
sweet |
clear heat, promote diuresis, resolve phlegm, relieve thirst, detoxify |
wolfberry (goji berry) |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify liver and kidney, nourish yin and blood, improve eyesight, strengthen immune system |
yam |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, nourish lung and kidney, strengthen spleen, nourish yin and essence |
yellow soybean |
neutral |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, promote diuresis, detoxify, nourish blood, invigorate qi |
zucchini |
cool |
sweet |
tonify spleen and stomach, resolve dampness, promote diuresis, relieve constipation |