Food Category
Warm to Hot: (Warm: promote circulation, alleviate chills/ Hot: improve organ functions, stimulate and strengthen)
Examples: Chicken, Beef Kidney, Lamb, Lamb Kidney, Lamb Liver, Venison, Pepper, Rosemary, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Turmeric, Walnut, Salmon, Ginseng, Eucommia Bark, Ginger Root, Oats, Olive Oil…
Neutral Food: ( Gentle effect)
Examples: Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Tendons, Eggs, Mackerel, Pork Kidney, Pork Liver, Quail, Sardines, Squid, Capelin, White Shrimps, Goat Milk, Duck Feet, Tripes, Tuna, Bison, Cabbage, Carrots, Figs, Yam (Shan Yao), Shiitake Mushroom, Calabash, Black Bean, Black Sesame, Corn, Green Bean…
Cool to Cold: ( Cool: Reduce Fevers, lower blood pressure, soothe nerves/ Cold: Eliminate inflammation and infections, sedative)
Examples: Rabbit, Clam, Cod, Crab, Duck, Frog, Mussels, Oyster, Pork, Turkey, Herring, Alligator, Apple, Blueberry, Broccoli, Celery, Cucumber, Eggplant, Kelp, Seaweed, Kiwi, Mushrooms, Pear, Spinach, Strawberry, Watermelon, Barley, Barley Sprouts, Brown Rice, Flax Seeds, Honey, Sesame Seed, Tofu, Yogurt, Fish Oil, Chrysanthemum…