HL Vegetables

Common Chinese Name: 南瓜 (Nan Gua)，番瓜 (Fan Gua) Common English Name:  Pumpkin Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo Common Form: Large, round squash with smooth, ribbed orange skin TCM Five Flavors: Sweet TCM Energetics: Warming Meridian Affiliation: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestines Nutritional Information: 4% carbohydrate, 1% fiber, contains vitamins A, B6, C, E, riboflavin, potassium, nacin, iron, magnesium, phosphorus TCM Benefits: Replenishes Qi Resolves toxins and expels worms Disperses Cold Clears damp Functions: Improves circulation Clears phlegm Clears intestinal worms and dysentery Can help with eczema Cooking Suggestions: Serving size: 1 cup cooked Bake drizzled with olive oil and spices Steam and...

Common Chinese Name: 冬瓜, Dong Gua Common English Name: Winter melon, wax gourd Common Form: Large melon/squash with either a snowy light green or waxy dark green skin and white flesh in the center with tan seeds. They are usually sold in slices because they are huge.  TCM Five Flavors: Sweet, bland TCM Energetics: Slightly cold Meridian Affiliation: Lung, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Bladder Nutritional Science: Nutrients: calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, beta-carotene, vitamin B & C TCM Benefits: Promotes urination, benefits UTI, painful urination, and urination difficulty Clears heat and hot flush, quench thirst Relieves irritability Benefit diabetic patients Helps with weight loss Cooking Suggestions: Cut off the tough...

Common Chinese Name (pinyin): 豌豆 (wān dòu） TCM Five Flavors: Sweet TCM Energetics: Neutral Meridian Affinity: Spleen, stomach Nutritional Science: 成分 Nutrients: Amino acids, plant lectins, organic acids, vitamin C, thiamin vitamin B1, riboflavin vitamin B2, tocopherol vitamin E, carotene, calcium, and magnesium.  Function: Improve immune function, anti-carcinogenic, antibacterial, anti-inflammation, increase metabolism, rich in fiber which promotes bowel movement.  TCM Benefits: 功效 Regulate the Middle and descend Qi  Promote lactation Diuresis and detoxification Calm discomfort in spleen and stomach Help with nausea and vomiting Reduce water retention  Cooking Suggestions: 使用方法 Made dal, soup, rice.  We recommend Sigure of Chen Pi and...

Common Chinese Name (pinyin): 绿豆芽 (lǜ dòu yá） TCM Five Flavors: Sweet TCM Energetics: Cold Meridian Affinity: Heart, stomach Nutritional Science: 成分 Nutrients: Rich in protein and carbohydrates. Contain carotene, riboflavin, phosphatidylcholine (PC), vitamin C.  Function: Treat scurvy, lower blood lipid, reduce lipid accumulation in the blood vessel, and prevent cardiovascular disease. Prevention in gastrointestinal related cancer.  TCM Benefits: 功效 Clear heat and relieve summer heat Diuresis and detoxify Relieve constipation and hydrate the body Improve eye health Treat scurvy  Help with weight management Cooking Suggestions: 使用方法 Stir fry, braise, add to soup.  Juicing.   Notes & Safety:: Generally, it...

Common Chinese Name (pinyin): 马铃薯 (mǎ líng shǔ），土豆，薯仔 TCM Five Flavors: Sweet TCM Energetics: Neutral Meridian Affinity: Stomach, large intestine  Nutritional Science: 成分 Nutrients: Amino acids, carotene, mucin, vitamin C, vitamin B family, POT II Function: Reduce food absorption, stimulate collagen biosynthesis, prevention for cardiovascular diseases, anti-aging, and antioxidation.    TCM Benefits: 功效 Nourish the Qi and invigorate the spleen Tonify the Middle and strengthen the stomach Reduce fluid retention and detoxify Warm stomach and spleen Heal sores and burns   Cooking Suggestions: 使用方法 We are sure that you know how to cook potatoes :)   Notes & Safety: Generally,...

Common Chinese Name (pinyin): 番薯 (fān shǔ），红薯 (hong shǔ) TCM Five Flavors: Sweet TCM Energetics: Neutral Meridian Affinity: Spleen, kidney Nutritional Science: 成分 Nutrients: Dietary fiber, high in vitamin B  Function: Promote bowel movement and prevent constipation. Cardiovascular disease prevention and promote cholesterol excretion   TCM Benefits: 功效 Tonify the Middle and benefit the Spleen Regulate the blood Nourish the Qi Quench thirsty and reduce edema  Help with digestive system health and relieve constipation Help with Damp-heat and jaundice   Cooking Suggestions: 使用方法 Steam, bake, or make soup.  Can be used interchangeably with pumpkin.   Five Seasons TCM Recipe:Korean Sweet Potato...