Nuts & Seeds Flashcards
Neutral, sweet, ventilate LU, transform phlegm, lubricate intestine, asthma, cough, constipation
Almond
Warm, sweet, nourish blood/Yin, promote bowels, boost Qi, strengthen bones, tonify KD, dizziness, constipation, fatigue, osteopenia, backaches, infertility, frequent urination, low libido, *Can cause dampness and diarrhea
Cashews
Warm, sweet/salty, tonify KD, fortify Qi, arrest cough, strengthen digestion, weak KD, backaches, frequent urination, chronic bronchitis, asthma, nausea, burping, hiccups, diarrhea, gastritis, *splinter, traumas, sores
Chestnut
Neutral, sweet, fortify Qi, strengthen digestion, diarrhea, poor appetite
Hazelnut (Filbert)
Neutral, sweet, strengthen KD, astringent, nutritive tonic with red beans, pearl barley, and honey, weak KD, seminal emission, frequent urination, diarrhea
Lotus Seed (Lian Zi)
Neutral, sweet, strengthen SP, improve appetite, regulate blood, lubricate LU, aid in lactation, promote diuresis, blood in urine, insomnia, chronic cough, lack of milk, chronic nephritis, edema, hypertension
Peanut
Warm, sweet, fortify Qi, strengthen LU, stop cough, promote bowels, strengthen KD, fatigue, chronic cough, constipation, backaches, low libido, erectile dysfunction, frequent urination, *can cause dampness and diarrhea
Pecan
Warm, sweet, lubricate LU, relieve cough, dry cough, lubricate intestines, promote body fluids, constipation, seminal emission, *diarrhea, phlegm
Pine Nut
Cold, sweet, anti-parasitic, diuretic, intestinal worms, swelling, diabetes, PROSTATE PROBLEMS
Pumpkin Seed (Nan Gua Zi)
Warm, sweet, stop cough, lubricate intestines, benefit intestines, benefit skin, nourish LV/KD, ANTITUSSIVE, dry cough, asthma, constipation, back aches, ringing ear, dizziness, blurry vision, overall body tonic for elderly, always grind first before use
Sesame Seed (Brown) (Zi Su Zi)
Neutral, sweet, tonify LV/KD, nourish Yin, restore hair color, lubricate intestines, promote lactation, chronic arthritis, cough, asthma, premature gray hair, chronic constipation
Sesame Seed (Black) (Hei Zhi Ma)
Neutral, sweet, Lower BP, relieve dysentery, resolve pus, SUBDUE LV, hypertension, bloody dysentery, intestinal worms, LV fire rising, headaches, dizziness
Sunflower Seeds
Warm, sweet, astringe LU, relieve asthma, aid rebellious Qi down, lubricate intestines, reduce cholesterol, strengthen back, tonify KD, cough, constipation, backaches, leg pain, cold Bi, KD weakness, impotence, infertility, sexual dysfunction, LOW LIBIDO, frequent urination, KD stones, *neurasthenia
Walnut (Hu Tao Ren)
Cool, bland, stop cough, clear heat, promote diuresis, resolve mucus, detoxify, coughing of blood, constipation, edema (in summer), leukorrhea, intestinal abscess
Winter Melon Seed
