Five Element Nutrition Chart

 

BloodType:BeneficialNeutralAvoid

Works on

Element:

(Foods & Herbs)

Alphabetical

Acidic-

Alkaline-

Neutral-

forming

 

Tonifies:

Blood, Chi,

Fluid, Ching,

Yin & Yang

Flavor

Temp.

Organ(s)

Yin– Yang

Zang               Fu

Regulates  5 Elements & Organ(s);

Medicinal  Properties
A AB B O Earth (Beans & Legumes)Lentil

Alkaline

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts Damp, Drains Water;high fiber content, may prevent blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal,
A AB B O Fire (Beans & Legumes)Lentil

Alkaline

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Neutral

 Heart Counteracts Damp, Drains Water; helps lower cholesterol; may prevent heart disease, contains virtually fat free protein.
A AB B O Water (Beans & Legumes)Lentil

Alkaline

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Neutral

 Kidneys Bladder Counteracts Damp, Drains Water; contains anti-inflammatory antioxidants
A ABO B Earth (Beans & Legumes)Tofu

Alkaline

 Chi Sweet

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Stimulates Chi, Counteracts Dryness, Lubricates, Removes Toxins.
A ABO B Earth (Beans & Legumes)Tofu

Alkaline

 Chi Sweet

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Stimulates Chi, Counteracts Dryness, Lubricates, Removes Toxins.
A ABO B Wood (Beans & Legumes)Tofu

Alkaline

 Chi Sweet

Cool

 Liver Stimulates Chi, Counteracts Dryness, Lubricates, Removes Toxins.
A ABO B Wood (Beans & Legumes)Tofu

Alkaline

 Chi Sweet

Cool

 Liver Stimulates Chi, Counteracts Dryness, Lubricates, Removes Toxins.
A AB OB Water (Beans & Legumes)Black Bean

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Warm

 Kidneys   Tonifies the Kidneys; high in fiber;  helps detoxify sulfites; high in Antioxidants
A AB OB Earth (Beans & Legumes)Broad Bean

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Tonifies the Spleen; Contains a lot of  Amygdalin (Vitamin B17), which is renowned for its Cancer inhibiting properties; Contains L-dopa, may be useful to Parkinson’s disease patients, high in Antioxidiants
A AB OB Water  (Beans & Legumes)Broad Bean

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Kidneys Bladder Tonifies the Kidneys; Diuretic; Treats Eddema; Contains a lot of  Amygdalin (Vitamin B17), which is renowned for its Cancer inhibiting properties; Contains L-dopa, may be useful to Parkinson’s disease patients;  high in Antioxidants
A B AB Earth (Beans & Legumes)Pea

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Regulates Blood and Chi, Balances Chi, Balances Earth YIn-Yang, Brings down rebelling Chi; High in Fiber, Vitamin C
A B AB Metal (Beans & Legumes)Pea

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet

Neutral

 LargeIntestine Regulates Blood and Chi, Balances Chi, Balances Earth YIn-Yang, Brings down rebelling Chi; Induces Bowel movement
A B AB TripleHeater (Beans & Legumes)Pea

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet

Neutral

 TripleHeater Regulates Blood and Chi, Balances Chi, Balances Earth YIn-Yang, Brings down rebelling Chi; Contains Vtamin K1, which yields cardiovascular protection and healthy blood clotting abilty.
A B AB O Fire (Beans & Legumes)Soy Bean

Alkaline

 Yin, Yang Sweet

Cool

 Heart Regulates Blood-Chi, Counteracts Heat, Counteracts Dry, Balances Kidney-Yang;Helps to prevent heart disease,  reduces cholesterol and may prevent plaque in the arteries (isoflavone)
A B AB O ChingChi (Beans & Legumes)Soy Bean

Alkaline

 Blood, Yin-Yang, Ching Chi Sweet

Cool

 Ovaries Uterus Regulates Blood-Chi, Counteracts Heat, Counteracts Dry, Balances Kidney-Yang;Soy isoflavones may substitute estrogens and alleviate menopausal symptoms.
A B AB O Earth (Beans & Legumes)Soy Bean

Alkaline

 Blood, Yin-Yang, Ching Chi Sweet

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts Heat, Strengthens the Spleen-Yin, Stimulates Digestion;Contains complete proteins, carbohydrates and saturated fats; ; high source of fiber
A B AB O Metal (Beans & Legumes)Soy Bean

Alkaline

 Blood Chi Sweet

Cool

   LargeIntestine Regulates Blood-Chi, Counteracts Heat, Counteracts Dry, Eliminates Wind; High in Fiber,  May prevent Colon Cancer;
A B AB O TripleHeater (Beans & Legumes)Soy Bean

Alkaline

 Blood Chi Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater Regulates Blood-Chi, Counteracts Heat;May prevent plaque in the arteries (isoflavone)
A B AB O Water (Beans & Legumes)Soy Bean

Alkaline

 Blood Chi Sweet

Cool

 Kidneys Bladder Bones Counteracts Heat, Counteracts Dry, Balances Kidney-Yang; Contains Isoflavon, which  helps to prevent bone breakdown; non animal protein may prevent calcium loss.
A OB AB Earth (Beans & Legumes)Mung Bean

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Detoxifies, Clears Heat, Diuretic;  high source of fiber, high concentration of enzymes facilitating the digestive process; may prevent blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly (diabetes) is rich in antioxidants
A OB AB Fire (Beans & Legumes)Mung Bean

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Heart Detoxifies, Clears Heat;  is rich in antioxidants
A OB AB Metal (Beans & Legumes)Mung Bean

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cold

   LargeIntestine Detoxifies, Clears Heat, Diuretic;  high source of fiber, high concentration of enzymes facilitating the digestive process
A OB AB ChingChi (Beans & Legumes)Aduki

Acidic

 Blood, Yin-Yang, Ching Chi Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Ovaries Uterus Warms (Yang), Balances Blood-Chi; Aduki isoflavones may substitute estrogens and alleviate menopausal symptoms.
A OB AB Earth (Beans & Legumes)Aduki

Acidic

 Blood, Yin-Yang, Ching Chi Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Damp, Drains Water,Warms (Yang), Detoxifies, Regulates Spleen Yin.
A OB AB Fire (Beans & Legumes)Aduki

Acidic

 Blood, Yin-Yang Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Heart SmallIntestine Counteracts Damp, Drains Water,Warms (Yang),Detoxifies; Contains the full range of (High Quality)  Proteins;
A OB AB TripleHeater (Beans & Legumes)Aduki

Acidic

 Blood,Yin-Yang Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 TripleHeater Counteracts Damp, Drains Water,Warms (Yang), Balances Blood-Chi; Contains the full range of (High Quality)  Proteins;
A OB AB Water (Beans & Legumes)Aduki

Acidic

 Blood, Yin-Yang Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Kidneys Bladder Counteracts Damp, Drains Water,Warms (Yang), detoxifies, diuretic; Contains the full range of (High Quality)  Proteins;
A OB AB Wood (Beans & Legumes)Aduki

Acidic

 Blood, Yin-Yang Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Liver Counteracts Damp, Drains Water,Warms (Yang); Contains the full range of (High Quality)  Proteins;
BA AB O Water (Beans & Legumes)Kidney Bean

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet, Bland

Neutral

 Kidneys Bladder Tonifies the Kidneys, Diuretic; Heals Swellings;high in fiber;  provides virtually fat-free high quality protein; helps detoxify sulfites; high in Antioxidants
B OA AB Metal (Beans & Legumes)Lima Bean

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Lungs   High in fiber; provides virtually fat-free high quality protein; helps detoxify sulfites; high in Antioxidants, Iron
B OA AB Wood (Beans & Legumes)Lima Bean

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Liver High in fiber, lowers cholesterol;  provides virtually fat-free high quality protein; helps detoxify sulfites; high in Antioxidants, Iron
OA B AB Earth (Beans & Legumes)Chickpea

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Strengthens the Spleen-Yin;High fiber content, may prevent blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, provide virtually fat-free high quality protein.
OA B AB Fire (Beans & Legumes)Chickpea

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Heart SmallIntestine Lowers Cholesterol; High Fiber Content
OA B AB Water (Beans & Legumes)Chickpea

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Kidneys   Strengthens the Kidneys, Balances Kidney-Yang;
AB AB O Earth (Beans & Legumes) Green/String Bean

Alkaline

 Chi, Blood, Yin Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Regulates Blood-Chi, Strengthens the Spleen/ Yin; May prevent cancer; Anti-Inflammatory;
AB AB O TripleHeater (Beans & Legumes) Green/ String Bean

Alkaline

 Chi, Blood, Yin Sweet

Neutral

 TripleHeater Regulates Blood-Chi, Strengthens Yin;Cardiovascular protection
AB AB O Water (Beans & Legumes) Green/ String Bean

Alkaline

 Chi, Blood, Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Kidneys   Regulates Blood-Chi, Strengthens Yin, Tonifies the Kidneys; Contains Vtamin K1, which helps build up the bones;  Anti-Inflammatory
A B AB O Fire (Beverages)Tea (Jasmine)

Alkaline

 Sweet, Bitter

Warming

 Heart Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins, Drains Water
A B AB O Earth (Beverages)Tea (Green)

Acidic

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Nourishes Spleen Chi, Nourishes Yin, Lessens Hunger Feeling
BA AB O Metal (Beverages)Tea (Black)

Acidic

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Lungs Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins, Drains Water, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B ABO ChingChi (Dairy & Eggs)Yogurt (factory)(Acidophillus/ Bifidus) (Cow)

Acidic/

Neutral

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cold

 Ovaries Regulates Yin, Cools (the Intestine), Nourishes (Ching)-Yin; Moistens the Lungs, Relaxes the Liver
A B ABO Earth (Dairy & Eggs)Milk (Goat)Cooked/Uncooked

Acidic/

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Stomach Reguates Blood-Chi, Nourishes Yin, Counteracts Heat, Moistens Intestine, Skin, Feeds the Lungs, Stomach and Heart, Eliminates Toxins, Nourishes Ching Chi.
A B ABO Fire (Dairy & Eggs)Milk (Goat)Cooked/Uncooked

Acidic/

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Heart Reguates Blood-Chi, Nourishes Yin, Counteracts Heat, Moistens Intestine, Skin, Feeds the Lungs, Stomach and Heart, Eliminates Toxins, Nourishes Ching Chi.
A B ABO Metal (Dairy & Eggs)Milk (Goat)Cooked/Uncooked

Acidic/

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Lungs   Reguates Blood-Chi, Nourishes Yin, Counteracts Heat, Moistens Intestine, Skin, Feeds the Lungs, Stomach and Heart, Eliminates Toxins, Nourishes Ching Chi.
A B AB O Earth (Dairy & Eggs)Chicken Eggs

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Warm

 Stomach Nourishes Blood, Yin
A B AB O Fire (Dairy & Eggs)-Yolk Chicken Eggs

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Warm

 Heart Nourishes Blood, Yin, Moistens
A B AB O Fire (Dairy & Eggs)Chicken Eggs

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Warm

 Heart Nourishes Blood, Yin
A B AB O Metal (Dairy & Eggs)Duck Eggs

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Cool

 Lungs   Nourishes Blood Yin, Cools the lungs
A B AB O Metal (Dairy & Eggs)-White Chicken

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs   Counteracts Heat, Moistens the Lungs
A B AB O Water (Dairy & Eggs)Chicken Eggs

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Neutral

 Kidneys   Nourishes Blood, Yin
A B AB O Water (Dairy & Eggs)-Yolk Chicken Eggs

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Neutral

 Kidneys   Nourishes Blood, Yin, Moistens
A B AB O Water (Dairy & Eggs)Chicken Eggs

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Neutral

 Kidneys   Nourishes Blood, Yin
A B AB O ChingChi (Dairy & Eggs)Duck Eggs

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Uterus For menstrual cramps, a tablespoon of ginger is mixed with two duck eggs and a quarter of cup of rice wine; this is simmered and eaten all at once
A B AB O Earth (Dairy & Eggs)Duck Eggs

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Stomach Cooling, Nourishes Blood, Yin
A B AB O Fire (Dairy & Eggs)Duck Eggs

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Heart Cooling, Nourishes Blood, Yin, Nourishes Ching Chi
BA AB O Earth (Dairy & Eggs)Milk (Cow)Cooked/Uncooked

Acidic/

Neutral

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Stomach Reguates Blood-Chi, Counteracts Heat, Moistens Intestine, Skin, Feeds the Lungs, Stomach and Heart, Eliminates Toxins, Nourishes Ching Chi.
BA AB O Fire (Dairy & Eggs)Milk (Cow)Cooked/Uncooked

Acidic/

Neutral

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Heart Reguates Blood-Chi, Counteracts Heat, Moistens Intestine, Skin, Feeds the Lungs, Stomach and Heart, Eliminates Toxins, Nourishes Ching Chi.
BA AB O Metal (Dairy & Eggs)Milk (Cow)Cooked/Uncooked

Acidic/

Neutral

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Lungs   Reguates Blood-Chi, Counteracts Heat, Moistens Intestine, Skin, Feeds the Lungs, Stomach and Heart, Eliminates Toxins, Nourishes Ching Chi.
B ABA O Earth (Dairy & Eggs)Cheese (Cow Milk)

Acidic

 Yin Salty, Sweet, Pungent

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Regulates Chi, Promotes Chi Circulation, Strengthens Yin, Moistens the Lungs
B ABAO Earth (Dairy & Eggs)Cheese (Sheep Milk)

Acidic

 Yin Salty, Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Stimulates Chi, Promotes Chi Circulation, Strengthens Yin, Nourishes (Warms)  Earth Yin-Yang
B ABA O Earth (Dairy & Eggs)Cheese (Goat Milk)

Neutral

 Yin Salty, Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Stimulates Chi, Promotes Chi Circulation, Strengthens Yin, Nourishes (Warms)  Earth Yin-Yang
B ABAO Fire (Dairy & Eggs)Cheese (Sheep Milk)

Acidic

 Yin Salty, Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Heart SmallIntestine Stimulates Chi, Promotes Chi Circulation, Strengthens Yin, Nourishes (Warms)  Earth Yin-Yang
B ABA O Fire (Dairy & Eggs)Cheese (Goat Milk)

Neutral

 Yin Salty, Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Heart SmallIntestine Stimulates Chi, Promotes Chi Circulation, Strengthens Yin, Nourishes (Warms)  Earth Yin-Yang
B OA AB ChingChi (Dairy & Eggs)Butter

Alkaline

 Sweet

Warm

 Ovaries Uterus Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold
A AB Earth (Fish & Seafood)Shark

Acidic

 Blood, Chi, Yin Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Tonifies Chi, Blood, & Yin lubricates dryness, reduces swelling, tonifies the 5 Zang Organs
A AB Fire (Fish & Seafood)Shark

Acidic

 Blood, Chi, Yin Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Heart Tonifies Chi, Blood, & Yin lubricates dryness, reduces swelling, tonifies the 5 Zang Organs
A AB Metal (Fish & Seafood)Shark

Acidic

 Blood, Chi, Yin Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Lungs Tonifies Chi, Blood, & Yin lubricates dryness, reduces swelling, tonifies the 5 Zang Organs
A AB Water (Fish & Seafood)Shark

Acidic

 Blood, Chi, Yin Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Kidneys   Tonifies Chi, Blood, & Yin lubricates dryness, reduces swelling, tonifies the 5 Zang Organs
A AB Wood (Fish & Seafood)Shark

Acidic

 Blood, Chi, Yin Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Liver Tonifies Chi, Blood, & Yin lubricates dryness, reduces swelling, tonifies the 5 Zang Organs
A B AB O Earth (Fish & Seafood)Trout

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi, Yin-Yang Sweet, Salty

Warm

 Stomach Tonifies Chi, Yang; Regulates Chi, Yin; Promotes Blood Circulation; Counetracts Cold; Warms the Kidneys and Liver; Tonifies the Stomach
A B AB O Water (Fish & Seafood)Trout

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi, Yin-Yang Sweet, Salty

Warm

 Kidneys Tonifies Chi, Yang; Regulates Chi, Yin; Promotes Blood Circulation; Counetracts Cold; Warms the Kidneys and Liver; Tonifies the Stomach
A B AB O Wood (Fish & Seafood)Trout

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi, Yin-Yang Sweet, Salty

Warm

 Liver Tonifies Chi, Yang; Regulates Chi, Yin; Promotes Blood Circulation; Counetracts Cold; Warms the Kidneys and Liver; Tonifies the Stomach
A B AB O Earth (Fish & Seafood)Salmon (Smoked)

Acidic

 Blood, Chi, Yang Sweet, Salty,PUNGENT????

Warming

 Tonifies Chi, Blood & Yang;
A B AB O Earth (Fish & Seafood)Salmon (Sea)

Acidic

 Sweet

Neutral

  
A OB AB Earth (Fish & Seafood)Carp

Acidic

 Blood,Chi Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Tonifies Blood & Chi; Drains Water; Grounds the Chi; Tonifies Spleen and Stomach; Transforms Chi into Milk
A OB AB Earth (Fish & Seafood)Salmon (Raised)

Acidic

 Sweet

Neutral

  
A OB AB Water (Fish & Seafood)Carp

Acidic

 Sweet

Warm

 Kidneys   Tonifies Blood & Chi; Drains Water; Grounds the Chi;
B ABA O Fire (Fish & Seafood)Caviar (Sturgeon)

Acidic

 Chi, Yin-Yang, Ching, Shen Sweet, Pungent, Salty, Sour, Bitter

Neutral

 Pericardium-fire  
B ABA O Metal (Fish & Seafood)Caviar (Sturgeon)

Acidic

 Chi Sweet, Pungent, Salty, Sour, Bitter

Neutral

 Lungs Promotes Chi Circulation
B ABA O Water (Fish & Seafood)Caviar (Sturgeon)

Acidic

 Chi Sweet, Pungent, Salty, Sour, Bitter

Neutral

 Kidneys Promotes Chi Circulation; Tonifies Kidney Yin
OA B AB ChingChi (Fish & Seafood)Oyster (Shell-fresh)

Acidic

 Yin, Blood, Chi Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 UterusOvaries ProstateTesticles Tonifies Liver & Kidneys, Stops Sweating, Astringes Ching Chi, Softens Hardness
OA B AB Water (Fish & Seafood)Oyster (Shell-fresh)

Acidic

 Yin, Blood, Chi Sweet, Salty

Cold

 Kidneys   Tonifies Liver & Kidneys, Stops Sweating, Astringes Ching Chi, Softens Hardness
OA B AB Wood (Fish & Seafood)Oyster (Shell-fresh)

Acidic

 Yin, Blood, Chi Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Liver Tonifies Liver & Kidneys, Stops Sweating, Astringes Ching Chi, Softens Hardness
OA B AB Wood (Fish & Seafood)Oyster (cooked)

Acidic

 Yin, Blood, Chi Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Heart Tonifies the Blood
O A B AB Earth (Fish & Seafood)Clam (Saltwater)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Salty

Cold

 Stomach Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm; Promotes Water Passage, Softens Hardness
O A B AB Water (Fish & Seafood)Clam (Freshwater)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Salty

Cold

 Kidneys   Counteracts Heat; Detoxifies; Tonifies the Kidney;
O A B AB Wood (Fish & Seafood)Clam (Freshwater)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Salty

Cold

 Liver Counteracts Heat; Detoxifies; Tonifies the Liver; Sharpens Vision
O A B AB Water (Fish & Seafood)Shrimp/Prawn

Acidic

 Yang Sweet

Warm

 Kidneys   Tonifies Kidney Yang; Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm;
O A B AB Earth (Fish & Seafood)Eel

Acidic

 Chi, Yang Sweet

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Regulates Chi -Yang, Counteracts Damp, Nourishes the Spleen
O A B AB Water (Fish & Seafood)Eel

Acidic

 Chi, Yang Sweet

Warm

 Kidneys Bladder Bones Regulates Chi -Yang, Warms the Kidney,  Counteracts Damp, Diuretic; treats Bi (Painful Obstruction) Syndrome, strengthens the Bones
O A B AB Wood (Fish & Seafood)Eel

Acidic

 Chi, Yang Sweet

Warm

 Liver Regulates Chi -Yang, Nourishes Liver, Counteracts Damp; treats Bi (Painful Obstruction) Syndrome
O A B AB (Fish & Seafood)Bluegill sea-bass

Acidic

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Tonifies Chi, Blood
O A B AB Earth (Fish & Seafood)Crab

Alkaline

 Blood Salty

Cold

 Stomach Activates Blood; Cools Heat;  facilitates recovery of dislocations
O A B AB Wood (Fish & Seafood)Crab

Alkaline

 Blood Salty

Cold

 Liver Activates Blood; Cools Heat;  facilitates recovery of dislocations
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fish & Seafood) Abalone

Acidic

 Yin-Yang Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 TripleHeater Counteracts Heat
A B AB O Wood (Fish & Seafood) Abalone

Acidic

 Yin-Yang Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Liver Eyes Counteracts Heat, Nourishes Ching Chi; Detoxifies; Sharpens Vision
A B AB O ChingChi (Fish & Seafood) Abalone

Acidic

 Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 UterusOvaries ProstateTesticles Counteracts Heat, Nourishes Ching Chi; Detoxifies; Sharpens Vision
O A B AB ChingChi (Fish & Seafood) Anchovy

Acidic

 Yang Sweet, Bitter, Salty

Warm

 Uterus Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp, Drains Water
O A B AB TripleHeater (Fish & Seafood) Anchovy

Acidic

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Bitter, Salty

Warm

 TripleHeater Increases Blood Flow
B ABA O ? (Fish & Seafood) Catfish

Acidic

  

 

  
B ABA O ChingChi (Fish & Seafood) Caviar

Acidic

 Sweet, Pungent, Salty, Sour, Bitter

Neutral

 UterusOvaries ProstateTesticles Helps cure bipolar disorder,  depression/ mania
? Fire (Fish & Seafood) Cuttlefish

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Salty

Neutral

 Heart Tonifies Liver & Kidney, Tonifies the Blood, sharpens vision
? Water (Fish & Seafood) Cuttlefish

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Salty

Neutral

 Kidneys   Tonifies Liver & Kidney, Tonifies the Blood, sharpens vision
? Wood (Fish & Seafood) Cuttlefish

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Salty

Neutral

 Liver Tonifies Liver & Kidney, Tonifies the Blood, sharpens vision
B ABOA Earth (Fish & Seafood) Herring (Fresh)

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Removes Toxins
BA AB O Earth (Fish & Seafood) Herring (Pickled)

Acidic

 Chi Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Lung Removes Toxins
OA B AB Water (Fish & Seafood) Lobster

Acidic

 Yang Sweet, Salty

Warm

 Kidneys   Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Earth (Fish & Seafood) Mackerel

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Stomach Counteracts Damp, Drains Water
A B AB O Wood (Fish & Seafood) Mackerel

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Liver Counteracts Damp, Drains Water
AB OA B Water (Fish & Seafood) Mussel

Acidic

 Yang, Chi Salty

Warm

 Kidneys   Tonifies Chi Yang, Tonifies Kidneys and Liver, treats simple goiter
AB OA B Wood (Fish & Seafood) Mussel

Acidic

 Yang, Chi Salty

Warm

 Liver Tonifies Chi Yang, Tonifies Liver and Kidneys, treats simple goiter
A B AB O Earth  (Fish & Seafood) Sardine

Acidic

 Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Drains Water
A B AB O Earth  (Fish & Seafood) Sardine

Acidic

 Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Stomach Drains Water
ABABO Earth (Fish & Seafood) Whitefish

Alkaline

 Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas  
ABABO Earth (Fish & Seafood) Whitefish

Alkaline

 Sweet

Neutral

 Stomach  
ABABO Metal (Fish & Seafood) Whitefish

Alkaline

 Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs
ABABO Wood (Fish & Seafood) Whitefish

Alkaline

 Sweet

Neutral

 Liver
? Metal (Flowers)Lily flowers

Neutral

 Yin-Yang Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Lungs Moistens lungs and calms cough;  soothes nerves and promotes a calming sense.
? TripleHeater (Flowers)Lily flowers

Neutral

 Yin-Yang Sweet, Sour

Cool

 TripleHeater Moistens lung and calms cough; soothes nerves and promotes a calming sense.
? Fire (Flowers)Lotus Root

?

 Yin, Yang Sweet

Cool

 Heart Warming; energizes the heart, helps control blood pressure.
? Earth (Flowers)Lotus Root

?

 Blood Yin Chi Sweet

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Warming; aids digestion; energizes the spleen; the buttons are especially used as a stomach medicine.
? TripleHeater (Flowers)Lotus Roots

?

 Blood Yin Chi Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater Warming; energizes the heart, helps control blood pressure; purifies the whole body, balances emotions and facilitates meditation.
AB AB O Metal (Flowers)Linden Flower(Lime flower)

Neutral

 Pungent, Sweet

Cool

 Lungs LargeIntestine Counteracts Heat, Promotes Chi Circulation; helps heal colds, cough, bronchitis, infectious disease and headache;  the leaves ar used for intestinal complaints;
AB AB O Wood (Flowers)Linden Flower (Lime flower)

Neutral

 Sweet, Pungent

Cool

 Liver Counteracts Damp, Removes Toxins, Drains Water; Especially the stems are used for liver and gallbladder disorders and cellulitis
? Earth (Fruits)Mandarin Orange

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cold

 SpleenPancreas  
? Metal (Fruits)Mandarin Orange

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cold

 Lungs
? TripleHeater (Fruits)Mandarin Orange

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cold

 TripleHeater  
? Water (Fruits)Cassio Fruit

?

 Yang Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Kidneys    
? Wood (Fruits)Cassio Fruit

?

 Yang Sweet,Pungent

Warm

 Liver
? Earth (Fruits)Mandarin Orange Peel (Dried)

Acidic

 Chi Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 SpleenPancreas  
? Metal (Fruits)Mandarin Orange Peel (dried)

Acidic

 Chi Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Lungs
? Fire (Fruits)Longan

Alkaline

 Blood,Chi Sweet

Warm

 Heart warm, sweet, Sp & Ht, Yang, Chi & Blood tonic, removes Blood Stag., calms Shen
? Earth (Fruits)Crabapple

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Cold

 SpleenPancreas Used for treatment of diabetes, Quenches Thirst
? Earth (Fruits)Juniper

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation, Drains Water; 
? Earth (Fruits)Quince

Alkaline

 Sour

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Contains fiber, which aids in digestion.
? Fire (Fruits)Crabapple

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Heart Nourishes the Heart, Quenches Thirst, Abates Low Self Esteem
? Metal (Fruits)Crabapple

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Cold

 Lungs LargeIntestine Nourishes the Lung, Relieves diarrhoea.
? Water (Fruits)Juniper

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Kidneys   Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation, Drains Water
? Water (Fruits)Blackcurrant

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Kidneys   High in Vitamin C and antioxidants; calcium and iron, reduces the risk of kidney stones
? Wood (Fruits)Crabapple

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Liver Nourishes the Liver, Removes Toxins
? Wood (Fruits)Quince

Alkaline

 Sour

Warm

 Liver Contains fiber, which aids in digestion and helps lower cholesterol.
? Wood (Fruits) Blackcurrant

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Liver High in Vitamin C and antioxidants.
AB AB O Metal (Fruits)Apricot

Alkaline

 Yin-Blood Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Lungs   Stimulates Moisture, Regulates the Lungs; Good for the Skin
AB AB O Earth (Fruits)Apricot

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stimulates Moisture, Counteracts Heat;

A  O

B AB

 Fire (Fruits)Persimmon

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 Heart Counteracts Heat;  Very rich in fiber and antioxidants, Decreases bad cholesterol (LDL), May prevent vascular disease,

A  O

B AB

 Metal (Fruits)Persimmon

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 Lungs LargeIntestine Counteracts Heat; Very rich in fiber and antioxidants; Reduces the risk of developing precancerous colon polyps in women

A  O

B AB

 TripleHeater (Fruits)Persimmon

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 TripleHeater Counteracts Heat; Very rich in antioxidants; reduces the risk of vascular disease

A  O

B AB

 Earth (Fruits)Persimmon

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet

Cold

 SpleenPancreas cold, sweet, Ht, SI, Lu (& Sp), Chi, Blood & Yin tonic, quenches thirst, lubricates Lu, benefits Sp, clears Heat
A AB O Earth (Fruits)Pear

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Stomach Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm
A AB O Metal (Fruits)Pear

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Lungs Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm
A AB OB Earth (Fruits)Olive

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Stomach Removes Toxins
A AB OB Metal (Fruits)Olive

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Lungs Removes Toxins
A AB OB Water (Fruits)Olive

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Neutral
A BAB O Metal (Fruits)Blue/ Bilberry

Acidic

 Sour

Cold

 Lungs Counteracts damp, Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins; anti-inflammatory, antioxidant;
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Kumquat

Alkaline

 Chi Pungent, Sweet, Sour

Warm

 SpleenPancreas  
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Kumquat

Alkaline

 Chi Pungent, Sweet, Sour

Warm

 TripleHeater  
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Kumquat

Alkaline

 Chi Pugnent, Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Liver
A B ABO Metal (Fruits)Rosehip

Alkaline

 Blood Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Lungs Tonifies Lung, Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Relieves Fatigue
A B ABO Water (Fruits)Rosehip

Alkaline

 Blood Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Kidneys Bladder Tonifies Kidney, Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Relieves Fatigue, Diuretic
A B ABO Wood (Fruits)Rosehip

Alkaline

 Blood Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Liver   Tonifies Liver, Tonifies Blood, Resolves Phlegm, Relieves Fatigue
A B ABO Earth (Fruits)Strawberry

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Tonifies spleen and stomach, stimulates appetite and digestion; has anti cancer properties  
A B ABO Metal (Fruits)Strawberry

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Lungs Lubricates the Lungs and Relieves Cough;has anti cancer properties
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Kumquat

Alkaline

 Pungent, Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Lungs
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Fig (fresh) Fig (dried)

Acidic

 Yin-Yang Sweet

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach fresh figs benefit stomach excess,calming the stomach
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Melon (honey)

Alkaline

 Yin-Yang Sweet

Cold

 Stomach  
A B AB O Fire (Fruits)Melon (honey)

Alkaline

 Yin-Yang Sweet

Cold

 Heart  
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Date (Chinese; red or black Jujube)

Acidic

 Yin-Yang Sweet

Neutral

 TripleHeater builds up the digestive fire
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Date (Chinese; red or black Jujube)

Acidic

 Yin-Yang Sweet

Neutral

 Stomach builds up the digestive fire
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Fig (fresh) Fig (dried)

Acidic

 Yin-Yang Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater fresh figs benefit stomach excess,calming the stomach
A B AB O ChingChi (Fruits)Avocado

Alkaline

 Yin-Blood Sweet

Cool

 UterusOvaries ProstateTesticles Nourishes Blood-Chi; High in Vitamin E; Stimulates Sex-Drive; inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells;  contains  beta-sitosterol, which lowers cholesterol by inhibiting absorption of LDL, alleviates the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Avocado

Alkaline

 Yin-Blood Sweet

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Nourishes Blood-Chi; Enhances Absorption of Carotenoids from Vegetables; lowers blood glucose and improves immune response.
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Avocado

Alkaline

 Yin-Blood Sweet

Cool

 Lungs LargeIntestine Counteracts Damp, Drains Water, Nourishes Blood-Chi; improves immune response.
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Avocado

Alkaline

 Yin-Blood Sweet

Cool

 Liver Nourishes Blood-Chi,Cools Liver Yang; Lowers unhealthy cholesterol and increases health promoting HDL cholesterol.
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Plum (Sour Plum; Ubai & Umeboshi)

Acidic

 Yin, Yang Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Liver Counteracts Dryness, Produces Fluids, Promotes Digestion, Diuretic. Very acidic, but said to have a paradoxical alkalinizing effect on the body, neutralizing fatigue, stimulating the digestion, and promoting the elimination of toxins. Ubai is one of China’s oldest medicines and is still used for a variety of medical purposes such as counteracting nausea, reducing fevers, and controlling coughs.
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Date (Chinese; red or black Jujube)

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas  
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Date (Chinese; red or black Jujube)

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Mulberry

Alkaline

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Cold

 Lungs
A B AB O Water (Fruits)Mulberry

Alkaline

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Cold

 Kidneys    
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Mulberry

Alkaline

 Yin, Blood Sweet

Cold

 Liver
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Apple

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Galbladder help to cleanse the galbladder (juice)
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Apple (gold)

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts Heat, Stabilizes Blood Sugar Levels, Neutralizes Acidity
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Apple (red/green)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts Heat, Stabilizes Blood Sugar Levels
A B AB O Fire (Fruits)Apple (gold)

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Heart Counteracts Heat, may help prevent heart disease
A B AB O Fire (Fruits)Apple (red/green)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Heart Counteracts Heat, may help prevent heart disease
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Lemon/Lime

Neutral

 Yin Sour

Cold

 LargeIntestine Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Heat, Promotes Chi Circulation, Removes Toxins
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Squash (gourd, all kinds)

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Lungs
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Apple (gold)

Alkaline

 

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Lungs Counteracts Heat, Regulates the Lungs,  helps prevent the free radical damage, anti-inflammatory
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Apple (red/green)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Lungs   Counteracts Heat, helps prevent the free radical damage, anti-inflammatory
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Hawthorn Berry

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cool

 TripleHeater  
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Plum -Dried (Prune)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater Plums offer Antioxidant Protection from Phenols; neutralizing a particularly destructive oxygen radical called superoxide anion radical.
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Squash (gourd, all kinds)

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater  
A B AB O Water (Fruits)Lemon/Lime

Neutral

Alkaline forming when added to water

 Yin Sour

Cold

 Kidneys   Promotes Blood Circulation, Counteracts Heat, Promotes Chi Circulation, Removes Toxins
A B AB O Water (Fruits)Squash (gourd, all kinds)

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cool

   Bladder  
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Lemon/Lime

Neutral

Alkaline forming when added to water

 Yin Sour

Cold

 Liver Gall Bladder Promotes Chi Circulation, Removes Toxins
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Pineapple

Acidic

 Yang Sweet, Sour

Hot

 TripleHeater Counteracts Heat, Regulates Blood-Chi, Stimulates Bodily Fluids, contains bromelain, digestive enzyme
A B AB O Water (Fruits)Raspberry

Acidic

 Yang Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Kidneys   Nourishes and Regulates Kidney, Controls urination, astringes, that is, fortifies Ching Chi
A B AB O Water (Fruits)Pineapple

Acidic

 Yang Sweet, Sour

Hot

 Kidneys Joints Counteracts Heat, Regulates Blood-Chi, Stimulates Bodily Fluids, contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme which also counteracts inflammation of the joints, ie. gout
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Pineapple

Acidic

 Yang Sweet, Sour

Hot

 Liver Counteracts Heat, Regulates Blood-Chi, Stimulates Bodily Fluids
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Pineapple

Acidic

 Yang Sweet, Sour

Hot

 Stomach Counteracts Heat, Regulates Blood-Chi, Stimulates Bodily Fluids, contains bromelain, digestive enzyme
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Raspberry

Acidic

 Yang Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Liver Nourishes and Regulates Liver, Controls urination, astringes, that is, fortifies Ching Chi
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Date

Acidic

 Chi, Blood Sweet

Warm

 Lungs warm, sweet, Sp & St, Chi & Blood tonic, produces fluids, detoxifies,
A B AB O ChingChi (Fruits)Raspberry

Acidic

 Chi, Sweet, Sour

Warm

 UterusOvaries ProstateTesticles Nourishes and Regulates Kidney, Controls urination, astringes, that is, fortifies Ching Chi
A B AB O ChingChi (Fruits)Cherry

Alkaline

 Chi Sweet

Warm

 Protects DNA Nourishes Chi, Regulates Yang, Stimulates Chi, Blood; Contains Amygdalin, (Vitamin B17) and laetrile, which reduces tumor size and further spread of cancer
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Cherry

Alkaline

 Chi Sweet

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold;
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Grapefruit

Neutral

 Chi Sweet, Sour

Cold

 Stomach Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation; promotes salivary and gastric digestion
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Lemon

Alkaline

 Chi Sour

Cool

 Stomach  
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Squash

Alkaline

 Chi Sweet

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Fire (Fruits)Cherry

Alkaline

 Chi Sweet

Warm

 Heart Nourishes Chi, Regulates Yang, Stimulates Chi, Blood; Contains quercetin which can help to prevent heart disease;
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Grapefruit

Neutral

 Chi Sweet, Sour

Cold

 Lungs LargeIntestine Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation; helps maintain  the health of intestines, helps cure dysentery, diarrhoea, enteritis, typhus and other infective diseases of the digestive tract.
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Grapefruit

Neutral

 Chi Sweet, Sour

Cold

 TripleHeater Counteracts Heat, Promotes Chi Circulation;
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Grapefruit

Neutral

 Chi Sweet, Sour

Cold

 Liver Gall Bladder Counteracts Heat, Promotes Chi Circulation;moves Liver and Gal Bladder Chi- used in Liver and Wood Bladder Cleanses
A B ABO TripleHeater (Fruits)Litchi Fruit

Alkaline

 Chi Sweet, Sour

Warm

 TripleHeater Promotes Chi Circulation, Promotes Blood Circulation, Warms
A B AB O Water (Fruits)Cherry

Alkaline

 Chi Sweet, Pungent

Warm

one of the few warming fruits

 Kidneys Bones Nourishes Chi, Regulates Yang, Stimulates Chi, Blood, Counteracts Cold, Wind & Damp; Contains Boron, which coupled with calcium and magnesium has been linked to increased bone health.Anthocyanins found in cherries block inflammatory enzymes, reducing gout and arthritis pain.
A B ABO Earth (Fruits)Litchi Fruit

Alkaline

 Blood,Chi Sweet, Sour

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Nourishes the Spleen, Regulates  (Earth) Yang; Regulates Blood Sugar
A B ABO Wood (Fruits)Litchi Fruit

Alkaline

 Blood,Chi Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Liver Nourishes the Liver, Stimulates Yang, Chi & Blood tonic, Regulates Chi & Blood, soothes Liv & calms Shen
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Grapes

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Sour

Warm

 SpleenPancreas neutral, sweet & sour, Lu, Sp & Ki, Chi & Blood tonic, strengthens tendons & bones, promotes urination
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Fig (fresh) Fig (dried)

Acidic

 Blood, Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs LargeIntestine Counteracts Heat,Removes Toxins
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Grapes

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Lungs Drains Water
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Cherry

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet

Warm

 TripleHeater Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Wind & Damp;
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Grapes

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Sour

Warm

 TripleHeater  
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Plum

Acidic

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Sour

Warm

 TripleHeater Counteracts Dryness, Produces Fluids, Promotes Digestion, Diuretic. Plums offer Antioxidant Protection from Phenols; neutralizing a particularly destructive oxygen radical called superoxide anion radical.
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Apple (red/green)

Acidic

 Blood, Chi Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater Counteracts Heat, Promotes Circulation
A B AB O Water (Fruits)Grapes

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Kidneys   Drains Water
A B AB O Water (Fruits)Plum

Acidic

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Kidney   Counteracts Dryness, Produces Fluids, Promotes Digestion, Diuretic. Plums and prunes may have a beneficial effect on bone mineral density and thus prevent Osteoporosis.
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Grapes

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Liver Drains Water
A B AB O ChingChi (Fruits)Grapefruit

Neutral

 Sweet, Sour

Cold

 Uterus Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation;
A B AB O ChingChi (Fruits)Pineapple

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Uterus neutral, sweet & sour, Chi & Blood tonic, promotes urination & digestion, quenches thirst, stops diarrhea, clears Summer HeatCounteracts Heat, Regulates Blood-Chi, Stimulates Bodily Fluids
AB AB O ChingChi (Fruits)Blackberry

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Uterus Ovaries Contains large amounts of phyto-estrogens. These act as a natural form of estrogen; may prevent osteoporosis, alleviates menopause.
AB AB O Earth (Fruits)Blue/ Bilberry

Acidic

 Sour

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts Damp, Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins; anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, has glucoquinine, lowers blood sugar levels.
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Hawthorn Berry

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Promotes blood circulation, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Peach

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Stomach Promotes blood circulation, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Earth (Fruits)Raspberry Leaf

Alkaline

 Sour

Cool

 Stomach Counteracts Damp
A B AB O ChingChi (Fruits)Raspberry Leaf

Alkaline

 Sour

Cool

 Uterus Ovaries Counteracts Damp; for female healing, moves Chi of the Uterus; used for menstrual cramps and to promote labour
AB AB O Fire (Fruits)Blue/ Bilberry

Acidic

 Sour

Cool

 Heart Contains antioxidants known as anthocyanidins, protects the collagen structures in the blood vessels of the eye.
A B AB O Fire (Fruits)Hawthorn Berry

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour 

Warm

 

 Heart Promotes blood circulation, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Fire  (Fruits)Hawthorn Berry

Alkaline

 Sweet

Warm

 Pericardium-fire Promotes blood circulation, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Fire (Fruits)Melon

Alkaline

 Sweet

Cold

 Heart  
A B AB O Fire (Fruits)Peach

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Warm

 SmallIntestine Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Cranberry

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Cold

 LargeIntestine Counteracts Damp, Counteracts Heat; lowers cholesterol
A B AB O Metal (Fruits)Peach

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Warm

 LargeIntestine Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O TripleHeater (Fruits)Date

Acidic

 Sweet

Warm

 TripleHeater warm, sweet, Sp & St, Chi & Blood tonic, produces fluids, detoxifies,
A B AB O Water (Fruits)Cranberry

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Cold

 Kidneys   Protects against urinary tract infections
AB AB O Water (Fruits)Blackberry

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Kidneys   High in fiber and vitamin C, fights infections, antioxidant.
AB AB O Wood (Fruits)Blue/ Bilberry

Acidic

 Sour

Cool

 Liver Gall Bladder One of the best herbs available for the protection of ones eyes health
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Hawthorn Berry

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Liver Promotes blood circulation,  Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Wood (Fruits)Plum

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Liver Counteracts Dryness, Produces Fluids, Promotes Digestion, Diuretic.
AB AB O Wood (Fruits)Blackberry

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Liver High in fiber and vitamin C, fights infections, antioxidant, fights deterioration (of nerves: Alzheimer)
A B OAB TripleHeater (Fruits)Guava

?

 Sweet

Warm

 TripleHeater warm, sweet, (St & LI) obstructive & constrictive, stops diarrhea & bleeding
AOB AB ChingChi (Fruits)Pomegranate

?

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Prostate Gland Increases Circulation, Diuretic. May prevent prostate cancer or slow its growth
AOB AB Fire (Fruits)Pomegranate

?

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Neutral

 Heart   Increases Circulation, Diuretic.Contains Polyphenols, will reduce levels of LDL (bad cholesterol), lowers blood pressure, improves the elasticity of arterial walls.
AOB AB Water (Fruits)Pomegranate

?

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Neutral

   Bladder Increases Circulation, Diuretic.
AB OA B Earth (Fruits)Tomato

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cold

 Stomach  
AB OA B Wood (Fruits)Tomato

Acidic

 Yin Sweet, Sour

Cold

 Liver
AB OA B TripleHeater (Fruits)Tomato

Acidic

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Sour

Cold

 TripleHeater  
B ABA O Earth (Fruits)Melon (water)

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 Stomach Counteracts Heat, Drains Water
B ABA O Fire (Fruits)Plantain Banana fruit

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 Heart SmallIntestine Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm;enhances calcium, phosphorous and nitrogen retention which in turn helps in the regeneration of healthy tissues
B ABA O Fire (Fruits)Melon (water)

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 Heart Counteracts Heat, Drains Water
B ABA O Metal (Fruits)Plantain Banana fruit

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 LargeIntestine Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm;Beneficial for intestinal disorders, constipation, arthritis, gout, anemia, allergies, kidney stones, tuberculosis and urinary disorders.
B ABA O Water (Fruits)Melon (water)

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cold

   Bladder Counteracts Heat, Drains Water
B ABA O Fire (Fruits)Tamarind

?

 Sweet, Sour

Cool

 SmallIntestine a powerful medicine for gastric and digestive disorders;
B ABA O Metal (Fruits)Tamarind

?

 Sweet, Sour

Cool

 LargeIntestine Counteracts Damp, Counteracts Heat; rich in Calcium
B ABA O Metal (Fruits)Tangerine

Acidic

 Sweet, Sour

Cool

 Lungs Promotes Chi Circulation
B AB OA Earth (Fruits)Papaya

Alkaline

 Yin-Yang Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Purifies the blood, breaks down acidic deposits
B AB OA Earth (Fruits)Papaya

Alkaline

 Sweet, Bitter

Neutral

 Stomach Counteracts Damp, aids digestion
B AB OA Metal (Fruits)Papaya

Alkaline

 Sweet, Bitter

Neutral

 Lungs Counteracts Damp, relieves infection (Asthma)
B OA AB TripleHeater (Fruits)Mango

Alkaline

 Yin-Yang Sweet, Sour

Warm

 TripleHeater  
B OA AB Metal (Fruits)Banana

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 Lungs LargeIntestine Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins; Regulates Bowel Movement
B OA AB Earth (Fruits)Mango

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Stomach  
B OA AB TripleHeater (Fruits)Banana

Acidic

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Sour

Cold

 TripleHeater Cardiovascular Protection (Potassium)
? Metal (Herbs & Spices) Pine Kernel

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Warm

 Lungs LargeIntestine Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold
? Earth (Herbs & Spices) Jasmine

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation
? Water( (Herbs & Spices) Jasmine

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Kidneys   Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation
? Wood (Herbs & Spices) Jasmine

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Liver Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation
? Metal (Herbs & Spices) Chrysanthemum

Neutral

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Lungs Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm
? Metal (Herbs & Spices) Chrysanthemum

Neutral

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Lungs Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Good for fever, cools Liver Yang
? Wood (Herbs & Spices) Chrysanthemum

Neutral

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Liver Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm
? Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Lemon Balm

Alkaline

 Pungent, Sour

Cool

 Lungs
? Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Parslane

Alkaline

 Sour

Cold

 LargeIntestine Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins
? Water (Herbs & Spices)  Parslane

Alkaline

 Sour

Cold

   Bladder Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins
? Wood (Herbs & Spices) Chrysanthemum

Neutral

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Liver Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins
? Wood (Herbs & Spices)  Lemon Balm

Alkaline

 Pungent, Sour

Cool

 Liver Counteracts Heat, Promotes Chi Circulation
? Wood (Herbs & Spices)  Parslane

Alkaline

 Sour

Cold

 Liver Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins
A AB OB Earth (Herbs & Spices) Cinnamon Bark

Alkaline

 Yang Pungent, Bitter

Hot

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation; against loss of appetite, dyspeptic; mild, spastic condition of the gastrointestinal tract, bloating, and flatulence; regulates high blood sugar.
A AB OB Metal (Herbs & Spices) Cinnamon Bark

Alkaline

 Yang Pungent, Bitter

Hot

 Lungs Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp, Promotes Chi Circulation
A AB OB Water (Herbs & Spices) Cinnamon Bark

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet

Hot

 Kidneys   Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp, Promotes Chi Circulation; Drains Water
A AB OB Fire (Herbs & Spices) Cinnamon Twig

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Heart Helps support healthy serum lipid levels; contains potent antioxidants that help to support cardiovascular function.
A AB OB Metal (Herbs & Spices) Cinnamon Twig

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Lungs Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp, Promotes Chi Circulation; Drains Water
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Nutmeg

Alkaline

 Yang Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Promotes blood circulation,C, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Nutmeg

Alkaline

 Yang Pungent

Warm

 LargeIntestine Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Oregano

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Stomach Removes Damp, kills pathogens
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Oregano

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Lungs Removes Damp, kills pathogens
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Pepper (White)

Acidic

 Yin, Yang, Chi Pungent, Bitter

Hot

 Stomach Counteracts Damp, Resolves Phlegm;
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Pepper(Black)

Acidic

 Yin, Yang, Chi Sweet, Pungent

Hot

 Stomach Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Fire (Herbs & Spices) Pepper (White)

Acidic

 Yin, Yang, Chi Pungent, Bitter

Hot

   SmallIntestine Counteracts Damp, Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Fire (Herbs & Spices) Pepper(Black)

Acidic

 Yin, Yang, Chi Sweet, Pungent

Hot

 Heart SmallIntestine Counteracts Cold ,Counteracts Damp, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins, Promotes Chi Circulation promotes blood circulation
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices) Pepper (Black)

Acidic

 Yin, Yang, Chi Sweet, Pungent

Hot

 LargeIntestine Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices) Pepper (White)

Acidic

 Yin, Yang, Chi Pungent, Bitter

Hot

 LargeIntestine Counteracts Damp, Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices) Pepper (Black)

Acidic

 Yin, Yang, Chi Sweet

Warm

 Kidneys   Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Ginseng (American)

?

 Yin Chi Sweet, Bitter

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Controls Blood Sugars in type 2 diabetes; Controls Dyspepsia;
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices) Ginseng (American)

?

 Yin Chi Sweet, Bitter

Neutral

 Lungs May cure pulmonary complaints; strengthens immune response; alleviates allergy;
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices) Ginseng (American)

?

 Yin Chi Sweet, Bitter

Neutral

 Kidneys   An age old kidney tonic, stimulates the adrenal glands’ which rest on the top of the kidneys. Regulates secretion of  hormones
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Aloe Vera

Alkaline

 Yin Bitter

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Balances Dry and Moist; Strengthens Immune System; Relieves Heartburn
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Marjoram

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Fire (Herbs & Spices)  Aloe Vera

Alkaline

 Yin Bitter

Neutral

 Heart Cools the Hot, Balances Yang; Relieves Heartburn
A B AB O Fire (Herbs & Spices)  Marjoram

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Cool

 Heart Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Aloe Vera

Alkaline

 Yin Bitter

Neutral

 Lungs LargeIntestine Heals the Skin; Helps to Regenerate Tissue; Cleanses the Mucous Membrane
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Marjoram

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Cool

 Lungs
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices) Aloe Vera

Alkaline

 Yin Bitter

Neutral

 Kidneys   Inhibits Inflammation, Soothes Joint & Muscle Pain
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices)  Marjoram

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Cool

 Kidneys   Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O ChingChi (Herbs & Spices) Ginseng (Korean or Russian)

?

 Yang Chi Sweet

Hot

 UterusOvaries ProstateTesticles Stimulates the functioning of the endocrine glands; Stimulates the reproductive organs; stimulates and improves the working of the brain; anti cancer
A B AB O ChingChi (Herbs & Spices)  Basil

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Protects DNA Regulates Chi, Detoxifies, Balances Yin-Yang; DNA Protection, protect cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and oxygen-based damage
A B AB O ChingChi (Herbs & Spices) Licorice

Neutral

 Yang Sweet

Neutral

 UterusOvaries Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins; substitutes Oestrogens
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Clove

?

 Yang Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation; containseugenol, which may prevent toxicity from environmental pollutants; heal digestive tract cancers; joint inflammation; is a mild anaesthetic and anti-bacterial
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Clove

?

 Yang Pungent

Warm

 Stomach Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation; containseugenol, which may prevent toxicity from environmental pollutants; heal digestive tract cancers; joint inflammation; is a mild anaesthetic and anti-bacterial
A B AB O Fire (Herbs & Spices)  Basil

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Heart Promotes Blood Circulation, Detoxifies, Balances the Pulses; Cardiovascular Protection (Magnesium); protects from free radicals
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Basil

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Lungs Resolves Phlegm, Counteracts Cold, Detoxifies; DNA Protection, Anti-Bacterial Properties; Anti-Inflammatory Effects; protects from free radicals; Very helpful with asthma
A B AB O MetalEarth (Herbs & Spices) Ginger

?

 Yang Pungent

Hot

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold; contains several antioxidants; fights cancer; anti-inflammation; anti-acid;
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices) Ginger

?

 Yang Pungent

Hot

 Lungs LargeIntestine Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold; contains several antioxidants;  fights cancer; antimicrobial (wounds and sores) anti-inflammation; cleanses the colon;
A B AB O Fire (Herbs & Spices) Ginger

?

 Yang Pungent

Hot

 SmallIntestine Heart Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold; contains several antioxidants; fights cancer and heart disease; may prevent blood clotting; anti-inflammation.
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices) Clove

?

 Yang Pungent

Warm

 Kidneys   Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation; containseugenol, which may prevent toxicity from environmental pollutants; heal digestive tract cancers; joint inflammation; is a mild anesthetic and anti-bacterial
A B AB O ChingChi (Herbs & Spices) Bay Leaves

?

 Chi Pungent

Warm

 Uterus Promotes Blood Circulation, Counteracts Cold, Balances Yin
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Ginseng (Chinese)

?

 Chi Sweet

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Controls Blood Sugars in type 2 diabetes
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Licorice

Neutral

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins
A B AB O Fire (Herbs & Spices) Licorice

Neutral

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Heart SmallIntestine Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins
A B AB O Fire  (Herbs & Spices) Licorice

Neutral

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Pericardium-fire Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices) Ginseng (Chinese)

?

 Chi Sweet

Warm

 Lungs May cure pulmonary complaints; strengthens immune response; alleviates allergy,
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices) Licorice

Neutral

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs LargeIntestine Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins
A B AB O TripleHeater (Herbs & Spices) Licorice

Neutral

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 TripleHeater Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices) Licorice

Neutral

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Kidneys Bladder Counteracts Heat ,Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins
A B AB O Wood (Herbs & Spices) Licorice

Neutral

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Liver Gall Bladder Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins 
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Nettle

Alkaline

 Blood, Yin Sweet, Salty

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Damp, Removes Toxins, Drains Water
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices)  Nettle

Alkaline

 Blood, Yin Sweet, Salty

Cool

   Bladder Counteracts Damp, Removes Toxins, Drains Water
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices)  Nettle

Alkaline

 Blood, Yin Sweet, Salty

Cool

 Kidneys   Counteracts Damp, Removes Toxins, Drains Water
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices)  Nettle

Alkaline

 Blood, Yin Sweet, Salty

Cool

 Kidneys   Counteracts Damp, Removes Toxins, Drains Water
A B AB O Wood (Herbs & Spices)  Nettle

Alkaline

 Blood, Yin Sweet, Salty

Cool

 Liver
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Mustard Green

?

 Blood, Chi Pungent

Cool

 Lungs
A B AB O TripleHeater (Herbs & Spices)  Mustard Green

?

 Blood, Chi Pungent

Cool

 TripleHeater  
A B AB O ChingChi (Herbs & Spices) Chamomile

Neutral

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 UterusOvaries Relieves muscle spasms; relieves menstrual cramps by relaxing the uterus
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Chamomile

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Relieves muscle spasms; relieves stomach cramps,
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Coriander Leaf

?

 Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Promotes blood circulation
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Cumin

?

 Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas  
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Dill Seed

?

 Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Mustard Leaf

?

 Pungent

Warm

 Stomach Promotes blood circulation,Counteracts Cold,Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices) Peppermint

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Resolves Phlegm,Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Fire (Herbs & Spices) Chamomile

Neutral

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Pericardium-fire Promotes Chi Circulation; relieves fever by inducing sweating
A B AB O Wood (Herbs & Spices) Chamomile

Neutral

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Liver Gall Bladder Promotes Chi Circulation; relieves fever by inducing sweating; relieves inflammation, helps to move gall stones
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices) Chamomile

Neutral

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Lungs LargeIntestine Boosts the immune system and fights infections, especially colds
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices) Coriander Leaf

?

 Pungent

Warm

 Lungs Removes Toxins
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Mustard

?

 Pungent

Hot

 Lungs Resolves Phlegm,Promotes Chi Circulation;a hot pungent; clears colds and invasions of cold wind
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Mustard Leaf

?

 Pungent

Warm

 Lungs Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices) Peppermint

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent

Cool

 Lungs Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation,
A B AB O Water  (Herbs & Spices) Dill Seed

?

 Pungent

Warm

 Kidneys   Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Wood (Herbs & Spices) Chamomile

Neutral

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Liver Promotes Chi Circulation; is a nerve relaxant, acts as a mild sedative.
A B AB O Wood (Herbs & Spices) Cumin

?

 Pungent

Warm

 Liver
A B AB O Wood (Herbs & Spices) Peppermint

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent

Cool

 Liver A cooling pungent; used to remove invasion of heat (infection) or fever
B OA AB Earth (Herbs & Spices) Cayenne

Alkaline

 Yang Pungent

Hot

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation; relieves gastrointestinal disorders such as stomachaches, cramping and gas
B OA AB Metal (Herbs & Spices) Cayenne

Alkaline

 Yang Pungent

Hot

 Lungs Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation
B OA AB (Herbs & Spices) Pepper (Pimento)

Alkaline

  

 

  
B OA AB (Herbs & Spices) Pepper (Sweet)

Alkaline

  

 

  
B OA AB Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Parsley

Alkaline

 Pungent, Salty, Bitter

Warm

 Stomach Removes Toxins
B OA AB Earth (Herbs & Spices) Pepper (Chili)

Acidic

 Pungent

Hot

 SpleenPancreas Promotes blood circulation,induces sweating and thus cools the body
B OA AB Fire (Herbs & Spices) Pepper (Chili)

Acidic

 Pungent

Hot

 Heart Promotes blood circulation,induces sweating and thus cools the body
B OA AB Water (Herbs & Spices)  Parsley

Alkaline

 Pungent, Salty, Bitter

Warm

   Bladder Removes Toxins
A OB AB Earth (Herbs & Spices)  (Roots) Horseradish

?

 Yang Pungent

Hot

 Stomach Counteracts Damp, Resolves Phlegm Promotes Chi Circulation, Drains Water
A OB AB Metal (Herbs & Spices)  (Roots) Horseradish

?

 Yang Pungent

Hot

 Lungs Counteracts Damp,P Promotes Chi Circulation, Drains Water
BA AB O ChingChi (Herbs & Spices)  Caper

?

 Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Uterus Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Caraway

?

 Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices)  Caraway

?

 Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Kidneys   Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Cardamom

?

 Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts excess acidity in the stomach; stimulates appetite; anti-infection; May cure bad breath; stimulates digestive system and reduces gas
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Cardamom

?

 Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Lungs Expectorant;
Improves circulation; good for asthma and bronchitis)
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices)  Cardamom

?

 Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Kidneys Bladder Cleanses kidneys and bladder
A B AB O ChingChi (Herbs & Spices)  Mint

Alkaline

 Pungent

Cool

 Uterus  
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Rosemary

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Cold ,Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Fire (Herbs & Spices)  Rosemary

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Heart Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Rosemary

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Lungs Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Water (Herbs & Spices)  Rosemary

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Kidneys   Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Wood (Herbs & Spices)  Rosemary

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 Liver Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Fire (Herbs & Spices)  Saffron

Alkaline

 Pungent

Neutral

 Heart Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Wood (Herbs & Spices)  Saffron

Alkaline

 Pungent

Neutral

 Liver Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Sage

Alkaline

 Pungent

Warm

 Stomach  
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Sage

Alkaline

 Pungent

Warm

 Lungs
A B AB O Earth (Herbs & Spices)  Thyme

Alkaline

 Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Resolves Phlegm,Promotes Chi Circulation
A B AB O Metal (Herbs & Spices)  Thyme

Alkaline

 Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Lungs Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation
? Wood (Herbs & Spices) Pine Kernel

?

 Yin Sweet

Warm

 Liver Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold
A OB AB Wood (Herbs & Spices) Turmeric

Alkaline

 Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Liver Promotes blood circulation, Promotes Chi Circulation; excellent for liver stagnation, amazingly anti inflammatory; relieves joint inlammation
A OB AB Earth (Herbs & Spices) Turmeric

Alkaline

 Pungent, Bitter

Warm

 Stomach Promotes blood circulation, Promotes Chi Circulation
? ChingChi (Meats & Poultry)Marrow

Acidic

 Sweet

Cool

 Uterus  
A ABB O Earth (Meats & Poultry)Beef

Acidic

 Yin, Blood, Chi Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach  
A ABB O Metal (Meats & Poultry)Beef

Acidic

 Yin, Blood, Chi Sweet

Neutral

 LargeIntestine
A ABB O Water (Meats & Poultry)Kidney (Beef)

Acidic

 Yang Sweet

Warm

 Kidneys    
A ABB O Wood (Meats & Poultry)Liver (Beef)

Acidic

 Blood Sweet

Neutral

 Liver
A BB AB ChingChi (Meats & Poultry)Pigeon

Acidic

 Yin, Chi Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Uterus  
A B ABO Earth (Meats & Poultry)Goose

Acidic

 Yin, Chi Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas  
A B ABO Metal (Meats & Poultry)Goose

Acidic

 Yin, Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs
A B ABO Earth (Meats & Poultry)Pork

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Stomach  
A B ABO Water (Meats & Poultry)Pork

Acidic

 Yin, Blood Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 Kidneys    
A B ABO Metal (Meats & Poultry)Duck

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs
A B ABO Water (Meats & Poultry)Duck

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Kidneys    
A B ABO Water (Meats & Poultry)Kidney (Pork)

Acidic

 Yin Salty

Neutral

 Kidneys    
A B ABO Earth (Meats & Poultry)Frog

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Cool

 Stomach Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins, Drains Water
A B ABO Earth (Meats & Poultry)Bacon

Acidic

 Chi Salty

Warm

 SpleenPancreas  
A B ABO Earth (Meats & Poultry)Quail

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Damp, Counteracts Heat
A B ABO Earth (Meats & Poultry)Quail

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Stomach Counteracts Damp, Counteracts Heat
A B ABO Fire (Meats & Poultry)Frog

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Cool

   SmallIntestine Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins, Drains Water
A B ABO Metal (Meats & Poultry)Frog

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Cool

 LargeIntestine
A B ABO Metal (Meats & Poultry)Quail

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 LargeIntestine Counteracts Damp, Counteracts Heat
A B ABO Water (Meats & Poultry)Frog

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Cool

   Bladder Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins, Drains Water
A B ABO Earth (Meats & Poultry)Pork

Acidic

 Blood, Yin Sweet, Salty

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas  
A B ABO Wood (Meats & Poultry)Liver (Pork)

 Acidic

 Blood Sweet, Bitter

Warm

 Liver
A B ABO ? (Meats & Poultry)Turtle

Acidic

 ? ? ? ? ? ?
A OB AB Earth (Meats & Poultry)Chicken

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold
A OB AB Water (Meats & Poultry)Liver (Chicken)

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Warm

 Kidneys   Promotes blood circulation
A OB AB Wood (Meats & Poultry)Liver (Chicken)

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Warm

 Liver Promotes blood circulation
ABA B O Earth (Meats & Poultry)Turkey

Acidic

  

Warm

 SpleenPancreas  
ABA B O Earth (Meats & Poultry)Turkey

Acidic

  

Warm

 Stomach  
B OA AB ? (Meats & Poultry)Veal

Acidic

 ? ? ? ? ? ?
B O ABA Earth (Meats & Poultry)Lamb

Acidic

 Yang Sweet

Hot

 SpleenPancreas  
B O ABA Water (Meats & Poultry)Kidney (Lamb)

Acidic

 Yang Sweet

Warm

 Kidneys   Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation
B O ABA ChingChi (Meats & Poultry)Mutton

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Warm

 Uterus Counteracts Cold
B O ABA Earth (Meats & Poultry)Pheasant

Acidic

 Chi Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Stomach  
B O ABA Fire (Meats & Poultry)Pheasant

Acidic

 Chi Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Heart  
B O ABA Wood (Meats & Poultry)Liver (Lamb)

Acidic

 Blood Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Liver Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation
B O ABA Water (Meats & Poultry)Lamb

Acidic

 Sweet, Pungent

Hot

 Kidneys   Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp,P, Removes Toxins, Promotes Chi Circulation
BA AB O Metal (Meats & Poultry) Rabbit

Acidic

 Yin, Chi Sweet

Cool

 LargeIntestine
BA AB O Wood (Meats & Poultry) Rabbit

Acidic

 Yin, Chi Sweet

Cool

 Liver
A B ABO Metal (Mushrooms)Fungus (White)

?

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs
A B ABO Wood (Mushrooms)Fungus (White)

?

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 Liver
A B ABO Metal (Mushrooms)Mushroom (Button)

Acidic

 Blood, Chi Sweet

Cool

 Lungs LargeIntestine Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation, Removes Toxins
A B ABO Earth (Mushrooms)Mushroom (Button)

Acidic

 Blood Yang Chi Sweet

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation, Removes Toxins
A B ABO TripleHeater (Mushrooms)Mushrooms (Button)

Acidic

 Blood Yang Chi Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater  
A B AB O Fire (Mushrooms)Mushroom (Button)

Acidic

 Sweet

Cool

   SmallIntestine Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation, Removes Toxins
A B OAB TripleHeater (Mushrooms)Fungus (Black)

?

 Yin Sweet

Neutral

 TripleHeater  
A B OAB Earth (Mushrooms)Fungus (Black)

Acidic

 Blood Yin Chi Sweet

Neutral

 Stomach  
A B OAB Metal (Mushrooms)Fungus (Black)

Acidic

 Blood Yin Chi Sweet

Neutral

 LargeIntestine
BA AB O Earth (Mushrooms)Mushroom (Chinese Black, Shitake)

Neutral

 Yin-Yang Sweet

Neutral

 Stomach Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation, Removes Toxins
A ABB O Metal (Nuts)Peanut

Acidic

 Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs
A AB OB Metal (Nuts)Walnut

Acidic

 Yin,Yang,Chi Sweet

Warm

 Lungs Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm
A AB OB Water (Nuts)Walnut

Acidic

 Yang Pungent, Bitter

Hot

 Kidneys   Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp, Promotes Chi Circulation
A B ABO Earth (Nuts)Chestnut

Neutral

 Yang Sweet

Warm

 Stomach Promotes blood circulation
A B ABO Water (Nuts)Chestnut

Neutral

 Yang Sweet

Warm

 Kidneys   Promotes blood circulation; chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a syndrome that may include leg swelling, varicose veins, leg pain, itching, and skin ulcers
A B AB O Earth (Nuts)Water Chestnut

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 Stomach Counteracts Heat Resolves Phlegm
A B AB O Metal (Nuts)Water Chestnut

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 Lungs Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins
A B AB O TripleHeater (Nuts)Coconut (cream/meat)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater Cools the system; Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.
A B AB O Water (Nuts)Coconut (water)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Kidneys Cols and nourishes; protecs against kidney disease and bladder infections. Dissolves kidney stones. Helps protect against osteoporosis
A B AB O ChingChi (Nuts) (Almonds (Bitter))

Acidic

 Yang Bitter

Warm

 UterusOvaries ProstateTesticles Contains Amygdalin (Vitamin B17), which is renowned for its Cancer inhibiting properties.
A B AB O Earth (Nuts) (Almonds (Bitter))

Acidic

 Yang Bitter

Warm

 SpleenPancreas they remove stoppings out of the liver and spleen, good against pain in the sides
A B AB O Fire (Nuts) (Almonds)

Acidic

 Yang Sweet

Neutral

 Heart Antioxidant, rich in vitamin E, fiber and magnesium and zinc
A B AB O ChingChi (Nuts)Coconut (water)

Acidic

 Chi Sweet

Neutral

 UterusOvaries ProstateTesticles Stimulates  Ching Chi;  may kill viruses (herpes, hepatitis AIDS) gonorrhea; Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis; Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers; Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement)
A B AB O Fire (Nuts)Coconut

Acidic

 Blood Sweet

Warm

 Heart Feeds the blood; Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease. Functions as a protective antioxidant
A B AB O Metal (Nuts) (Almonds (soaked))

Neutral

 Balances Yang Sweet

Cool

 Lungs LargeIntestine Resolves Phlegm, Relaxes chest muscles, May prevent Colon Cancer
A OB AB ChingChi (Nuts)Hazel

?

 Sweet

Warm

 Uterus  
ABA B O Water (Nuts)Pistachio

Acidic

 Yang Sweet, Sour, Bitter

Neutral

 Kidneys    
ABA B O Wood (Nuts)Pistachio

Acidic

 Yang Sweet, Sour, Bitter

Neutral

 Liver
ABA B O Earth (Nuts)Cashew nuts

Alkaline

  

 

 SpleenPancreas Reduces high triglyceride levels, which pose an increased risk for heart disease in those with diabetes.
ABA B O Fire (Nuts)Cashew nuts

Alkaline

  

 

 Heart Contains Heart-Protective Monounsaturated Fats and Copper for Antioxidant Defenses, Energy Production and  Blood Vessels
ABA B O Water (Nuts)Cashew nuts

Alkaline

  

 

 Kidneys Contains Calcium and magnesium  for healthy bones
OA B AB ChingChi (Nuts)Carob

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Warm

 Uterus Carob does not contain cholesterol, caffeine, theobromine, and oxalic acid, as chocolate does; it is Low-fat, low-sodium, high-fiber and calcium-rich
OA B AB Metal (Nuts)Carob

Alkaline

 Sweet, Sour

Warm

 LargeIntestine good for diarrhea
A B AB O Wood (Oils & Fats)  Olive Oil

Alkaline

 Sweet

Neutral

 Liver
A ABB O Earth (Oils &Fats)Peanut Oil

Acidic

 Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas  
A ABB O Metal (Oils &Fats)Peanut Oil

Acidic

 Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs LargeIntestine
A ABB O Metal (Oils &Fats)Soya Oil

?

 Sweet, Pungent

Warm

 LargeIntestine Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold
A OB AB Earth (Oils &Fats)Sesame Oil

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent

Cool

 Stomach Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins
  Metal (Roots & Vegetables)Cantaloupe

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet

Cold

 Lungs Pro-vitamin A Promotes Lung Health
A ABB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Celery

Alkaline

 Yin-Yang Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts Damp, Counteracts Heat; High in Fiber; High in Vitamin C
A ABB O TripleHeater (Roots & Vegetables)Celery

Alkaline

 Yin-Yang Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 TripleHeater lowers blood pressure; lowers Cholesterol
A ABB O Water (Roots & Vegetables)Celery

Alkaline

 Yin-Yang Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Kidneys   Contains potassium and sodium, minerals important for regulating fluid balance, stimulates urine production
A ABB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Garlic

Alkaline

 Yang, Chi Sweet, Pungent, Salty

Hot

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Counteracts Damp, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation; Kills the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, a major cause of ulcers and stomach cancer.
A ABB O ChingChi (Roots & Vegetables)Garlic

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent, Salty

Hot

 Protects DNA Protects DNA May prevent development of cancers of the breast, colon, skin, prostate, stomach and oesophagus. Stimulates the immune system.
A ABB O Fire (Roots & Vegetables)Garlic

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent, Salty

Hot

 Heart Counteracts Damp, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation; strong anti-oxidiant, limits damage after heart surgery
A ABB O Metal (Roots & Vegetables)Garlic

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent, Salty

Hot

 Lungs LargeIntestine Counteracts Damp; Promotes Chi Circulation; may prevent development of cancers of the colon.
A ABB O Wood (Roots & Vegetables)Garlic

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent, Salty

Hot

 Liver Counteracts Damp, Resolves Phlegm ,Promotes Chi Circulation; stimulates the immune system by encouraging the growth of natural killer cells
A ABB O Wood (Roots & Vegetables)Celery

Alkaline

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Liver Counteracts Heat; attacks free radicals, increases bile acid secretion; calms the nerves
AAB OB Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Dandelion leaf

?

 Yin, Blood Sweet, Salty Bitter

Cold

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Heat, Drains Water
AAB OB Wood (Roots & Vegetables)Dandelion leaf

?

 Yin, Blood Sweet, Salty, Bitter

Cold

 Liver Gall Bladder Removes Toxins, Drains Water; protects the liver
AAB OB Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Dandelion Root

?

 Sweet, Salty, Bitter

Cold

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Heat ,Drains Water
AAB OB Wood (Roots & Vegetables)Dandelion Root

?

 Sweet, Salty, Bitter

Cold

 Liver Gall Bladder Counteracts Heat, Promotes Chi Circulation
A BAB O TripleHeater (Roots & Vegetables)Carrot

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater Promotes Chi Circulation
A BAB O ChingChi (Roots & Vegetables)Carrot

Alkaline

 Sweet

Neutral

 Protects DNA Protects DNA carotenoid intake may prevent/ may cure(breast) cancers;
A BAB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Carrot

Alkaline

 Sweet

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Carrots are rich in carotenoids and thus beneficial to blood sugar regulation; carotenoid intake may prevent/ may cure cancers;
A BAB O Metal (Roots & Vegetables)Carrot

Alkaline

 Sweet

Neutral

 Lungs LargeIntestine Promotes Chi Circulation Contains a large amount of vitamin A, which protects from lung inflammation and emphysema, Contaisn Falcarinol, which provides protection against colon cancer;  carotenoid intake may prevent/ may cure cancers;
A BAB O Wood (Roots & Vegetables)Carrot

Alkaline

 Sweet

Neutral

 Liver Promotes Chi Circulation;carotenoid intake may prevent/ may cure cancers;Beta-carotene helps to protect vision, especially night visionAn excellent detoxifier,diuretic and stimulant, the carrot is highin phosphorus, silicon, and abundant

in vitamins, minerals and enzymes;

extraordinarily rich in the antioxidant

beta carotene (vitamin A’s precursor).
A B ABO Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Taro Root

Neutral

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Pungent

Neutral

 SpleenPancreas Stomach balances blood sugar; promotes digestive fire
A B ABO Metal (Roots & Vegetables)Taro Root

Neutral

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Pungent

Neutral

 LargeIntestine promotes digestive fire; cleansing and cooling
A BAB O TripleHeater (Roots & Vegetables)Cucumber

Alkaline

 Blood, Chi Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater  
A B ABO TripleHeater (Roots & Vegetables)Taro Root

Neutral

 Blood, Chi Sweet, Pungent

Neutral

 TripleHeater cleansing and cooling
A B AB O TripleHeater (Roots & Vegetables)Lettuce

Neutral

 Blood Yang Chi Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 TripleHeater  
A BAB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Cucumber

Alkaline

 Sweet

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins
A BAB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Cucumber

Alkaline

 Sweet

Cool

 Stomach Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins
A B AB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Kale

Alkaline

 Sweet, Bitter

Warm

 Stomach  
A B AB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Lettuce

Neutral

 Sweet, Bitter

Cool

 Stomach Counteracts Damp, Counteracts Heat, Drains Water
A BAB O Metal (Roots & Vegetables)Cucumber

Alkaline

 Sweet

Cool

 LargeIntestine
A B AB O Metal (Roots & Vegetables)Kale

Alkaline

 Sweet, Bitter

Warm

 Lungs
A B AB O Metal (Roots & Vegetables)Lettuce

Neutral

  

Cool

 LargeIntestine Counteracts Damp, Counteracts Heat, Drains Water
A B AB O Water (Roots & Vegetables)Elderflower

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Cool

   Bladder Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Drains Water;  Used as a herbal medicine against infections like: herpes simplex, ear infections, common cold; boosts the immune system
A B AB O Wood (Roots & Vegetables)Elderflower

Alkaline

 Sweet, Pungent, Bitter

Cool

 Liver Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Drains Water;  Used as a herbal medicine against infections like: herpes simplex, ear infections, common cold; boosts the immune system
AB AB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Leek

Alkaline

 Yin, Yang Pungent

Warm

 SpleenPancreas Stomach  
AB AB O Wood (Roots & Vegetables)Leek

Alkaline

 Yin, Yang Pungent

Warm

 Liver
A B AB O TripleHeater (Roots & Vegetables)Radish (Daikon or Muli)

Acidic

 Yin Chi Pungent, Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater  
A B AB O Wood (Roots & Vegetables)Radish (Daikon or Muli)

Acidic

 Yin Chi Sweet, Pungent

Cool

 Liver
A B AB O ChingChi (Roots & Vegetables)Bitter gourd (Wild Cucumber, Bitter Melon))

Alkaline

 Yin Bitter

Cool

 Protects DNA Protects DNA Contains MAP 30 protein, which is effective against tumors, AIDS, and other viruses.
A B AB O ChingChi (Roots & Vegetables)Broccoli

Alkaline

 Yin Pungent, Bitter

Cool

 Uterus Contains anti-cancer substances sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol and special anti cancer enzymes.
A B AB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Bitter gourd (Wild Cucumber, Bitter Melon))

Alkaline

 Yin Bitter

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Remedy for diabetes, also used to treat cancer, HIV infection, stomach problems, and to increase appetite.
A B AB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Broccoli

Alkaline

 Yin Pungent, Bitter

Cool

 SpleenPancreas Stomach Contains Sulforaphane, may prevent stomach ulcers and greatly decreases the risks of gastric cancer
A B AB O Metal (Roots & Vegetables)Bitter gourd (Wild Cucumber, Bitter Melon)

Alkaline

 Yin Bitter

Cool

 Lungs Moistens the Lungs, may cure dry coughs, bronchitis, and throat problems; Over dosage of bitter melon juice can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea.
A B AB O TripleHeater (Roots & Vegetables)Cabbage (Chinese; Pak Choy)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater Counteracts Damp Counteracts Hea; helps prevent cancer, protects against cataracts and fights free radicals in your body.
A B AB O Water (Roots & Vegetables)Cabbage (Chinese; Pak Choy)

Acidic

 Yin Sweet

Cool

 Kidneys   Counteracts Heat, Drains Water; helps prevent cancer, protects against cataracts and fights free radicals in your body.
A B AB O Water (Roots & Vegetables)Watercress

Alkaline

 Yin Sweet, Pungent

Cool

   Bladder  
A B AB O Wood  (Roots & Vegetables)Broccoli

Alkaline

 Yin Pungent, Bitter

Cool

 Liver Gall Bladder Contains anti-cancer substances sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol and special anti cancer enzymes.
AB AB O Metal (Roots & Vegetables)Leek

Alkaline

 Yang, Chi Pungent

Warm

 Lungs
A B AB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Radish (Daikon or Muli)

Acidic

 Yang Chi Pungent, Sweet

Cool

 Stomach  
A B AB O Metal (Roots & Vegetables)Radish (Daikon or Muli)

Acidic

 Yang Chi Pungent, Sweet

Cool

 Lungs
A B AB O TripleHeater (Roots & Vegetables)Radish (Daikon or Muli)

Acidic

 Yang Chi Pungent, Sweet

Cool

 TripleHeater  
A B AB O TripleHeater (Roots & Vegetables)Bell pepper (Paprika)

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet

Warm

 TripleHeater Contains flavonoids and vitamin C (antioxidant); beta-carotene (anti-viral); Fiber (anti cholesterol)
A B AB O TripleHeater (Roots & Vegetables)Watercress

Alkaline

 Yang Sweet, Pungent

Cool

 TripleHeater  
A B AB O ChingChi (Roots & Vegetables)Chive (Chinese)

Alkaline

 Kidney Yin Pungent

Warm

 UterusOvaries ProstateTesticles Stimulates Kidney yin and is warming; stimulates sex drive; has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, may inhibit bacterial growth and tumors.
A B AB O Earth (Roots & Vegetables)Chive (Chinese)

Alkaline

 Kidney Yin Pungent

Warm

   Stomach Warming; has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, may inhibit bacterial growth and tumors.
A B AB O Water (Roots & Vegetables)Chive (Chinese)

Alkaline

 Kidney Yin Pungent

Warm

 Kidneys   Stimulates Kidney yin and is warming; has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, may inhibit bacterial growth and tumors.
A B AB O Wood (Roots & Vegetables)Chive (Chinese)

Alkaline

 Kidney Yin Pungent

Warm

 Liver Warming; has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, may inhibit bacterial growth and tumors.
A B AB O Fire (Roots & Vegetables)