Class 2 Flashcards
Yuan level food categories
Water, seeds, shellfish, sea vegetables
Yuan level food categories
Water, seeds, shellfish
seeds
distribute Jing/Yuan Qi to the organs; can be too taxing if used too much
shellfish
consolidates the Jing, addresses 8XV issues
no legs–consolidates Kidney yin
w/ legs–more for Kidney yang
Ying level characteristics
building the middle burner, day-to-day dietary lifestyle, bulk of food comes from this section
plants build…
Jin-Ye
animals build…
Blood
ying plant categories
grains, legumes, vegetables
grains
production and management of blood and body fluids, emotional issues, fluid impact on perception; support the 4 limbs
grains
production and management of blood and body fluids, emotional issues, fluid impact on perception
vegetables
about directionality, transportation of blood and fluids
fish
easier to digest than meat, good for convalescing; builds blood and body fluids; relationship to water
fish
easier to digest than meat, good for convalesing; builds blood and body fluids; relationship to water
poultry
ascending quality, more impact on qi than blood
poultry
ascending quality
Wei level characteristics
relates to Thin Fluids, tx EPFs, relates to autonomic/primal responses, sinews (skin/ligaments/tendons)
fruit
for acclimating with the seasons; sweeteners are bi-products of fruits that help strengthen the Wei level; heat fruits for wind-cold, use juices for wind-heat
fruit
for acclimating with the seasons; sweeteners are bi-products of fruits taht help strengthen the Wei level
nuts
oily component gives a resonance w/ the Jing; combo w/ fruits for divergent treatments; combo w/ acrid/spicy to release exterior; affects Lungs and Large Intestine
dairy
helps with growth; supports Kidneys; nourishes the immune system; moisten the Lungs
chicken eggs
postpartum, convalescing, tx epilepsy and tinnitus
quail eggs
nourishes ST and KI yin
cow milk
for bulking up
Yuan level characteristics
for long-term issues affecting the Jing
sea vegetables
soften hardness, provides iodine to support curious organs
grapes
relate to the brain, enhances willpower, helps one put on weight and be resistant to hunger
blueberries
tx floaters, eye conditions; low glycemic index, so good for diabetes; improve cognitive function
strawberries
good for wind-heat affecting the throat
raspberries
relax the Liver
blackberries
tx insomnia and restlessness, cooling and building for the blood
cranberries
UTI, contains antioxidant
currants
breaks up mucus and phlegm
pit fruits
relate to the Heart so it can communicate with the Kidneys
plum
descends ST qi
umeboshi plum
tx s/s associated with seizure
melons
best eaten alone; drain damp, tx UTI
watermelon
make tea with rind for high fever
compact fruit
anchor Lungs for cough
quince (pears)
cough
persimmons
lubricate the Lungs and throat, stop cough, clears mucus
citrus fruits
diffuse the Lungs, clears phlegm
grapefruit
alcohol detox
lemon/lime
stimulate appetite prior to a meal
tropical fruits
nourish yin
honey
alcohol detox
grain malt
less concentrated sweetener, so less taxing on the SP & ST
mushrooms
support immune system, support the brain and blood
freshwater fish
impact Lungs
saltwater fish
impact Kidneys
carrots
benefits eyesight, eliminates dampness
button mushrooms
SP/KI, metabolism of fats, drugs, and steroids, SP qi deficiency, LR invading SP
yellow squash
cooling, sweet; SP/ST; expels worms, alleviates thirst, clear heat and damp, clear summerheat; tx alcoholism that has lasted for days
yellow squash
eaten after labor to improve energy, improves quality of breastmilk
lamb
eaten after labor to improve energy, improves quality of breastmilk, eat less during the summer
collard greens
cool, bitter, sweet; LR/HT/SI; clears heat, drains damp, nourishes LR yin and blood, one of the highest sources of plant-based calcium; caution for patients on Coudmadin
onion
warm and pungent; frees the yang, breaks up phlegm in the chest, diuretic, relieves toxins and disperses clump, release exterior
broccoli
promotes urination, clears summerheat, brightens the eyes, builds blood, clears damp-heat; caution in patients on Coumadin
walnut
warm, sweet; KI/LU/LI, tonifies KI, replenishes Jing, warms the LU, arrests wheezing, moistens intestines, unblocks bowels; caution in heat conditions
shiitake mushrooms
neutral, sweet; LR/KI; benefits ST, firms exterior, tonifies qi, invigorates blood, nourishes KI yin, loss of Jing; vegans should only use sparingly because it is very cleansing; benefits gut flora; strengthens immune system
green beans
sweet, neutral; SP/KI; supplements SP and KI, tx vomiting, white vaginal discharge, polyuria, increases yin fluids, tx frequent urination and thirst; can worsen constipation
potatoes
neutral, sweet; SP/ST; supplements KI, enriches the blood, nourishes yin, moistens dryness, relieves ulcer pain; do not eat sprouted or green as they are poisonous; more potassium than a banana
kale
warm, sweet, sl. bitter; tx stomach and duodenal ulcers, reduces cholesterol
swiss chard
cooling; descends LU, enters LR, regulates blood sugar, supports bone health
bok choy
sweet, cool; ST/LU/BL/SP/LI; clears heat, promotes urination, tx restlessness, thirst, cough, clears difficult urination, lubricates intestines, tx food stasis
arugula
bitter, cold’ SP/LR/KI; tonifies blood and moves qi
pumpkin
sweet, sl. warm; detoxifies worms and parasites; promotes urination
dill
good for fat digestion
spices in general
used as an envoy
cilantro, coriander
menstrual cramp due to cold
lemongrass
as a tea moves the blood, good for detox, kills bad gut bacteria
curry, cinnamon, cumin, clove, nutmeg
stimulates Ming Men, moves blood, tx bi obstruction
oregano, sage
moves blood
sage
helps digest fatty foods, clears damp
turmeric
antiinflammatory, clears the LR, dissolves gallstones
rosemary
opens the chest for trouble breathing associated with food ingestion
wood preparation
saute and stir fry
fire preparation
broil and grill
water preparation
boiling and blanching
earth preparation
steaming and braising
metal preparation
pressure cooking
