Vegetables (O-Z) Flashcards
Warm, pungent. promote sweating. RESOLVE PHLEGM. Diuretic. Common cold, sinus infection, Lin synd. Upper resp inf. allergy, boils/lesions, intestinal worms.
Onion (Leek)
Warm, pungent, PROMOTE DIGESTION, remove food stagnation, regulate Qi, diuretic, induce measles eruption, indigestion, abd. fullness, seafood/meat poison, breast abscess, avoid over eating can damage eyes.
Parsley
Warm, pungent, promote sweating, DISPEL WIND DAMP, relieve pain, stop bleeding, common cold, Bi synd, arthritis, tetanus, H.A. muscle aches, dizziness, cough, nose.
Parsnip
Cool, sweet. Relieve ulcer pain, strengthen SP, harmonize ST, TONIFY QI, lubricate intestines, promote diuresis, heal inflammation. ST/duodenal ulcers, constipation, swelling/edema, eczema, sores. Avoid sprouted.
Potato
Cool, sweet. DISPEL DAMP. Reduce fever, relieve pain, calm fetus, stop dysentary. lower limb ulceration, eczema. STEAMING BONE PAIN. ST aches, childrens’ vomit. Burns. Antidote for opium.
Pumpkin
Hot, pungent, expel external evils, avoid heat condition
Scallion
Cold, salty, clear heat, detox, soften hardenings, and lymphatic system, provide minerals, bad breath, low thyroid
Seaweed
Cold, sweet, strengthen middle jiao, promote lactation
Snow Pea
Cool, sweet, promote diuresis, WARTS, vitamin C, wind heat condition
Soybean Sprouts
Strengthen organs, contraindicated with KD stones
Spinach
Cool, sweet, clear heat, promote diuresis
Summer Squash (Zucchini)
Neutral, sweet, Strengthen SP/ST, tonify Qi, increase lactation. Overeating causes gas.
Sweet Potato
Neutral sweet/pungen, clear heat, reduce swelling, swollen lymph gland, overeating causes food stagnation
Taro Root
Warm, sweet, bitter, pungent. Regulate Qi, transform phlegm
Turnip
Cold, sweet, stop bleeding. antidote for lead and copper poisoning.
Water Chestnut
