Blood

Type:

Beneficial

Neutral

Avoid

Works on

Ele-

ment:

(Foods & Herbs)

Alphabetical

Acidic-

Alkaline-

Neutral-

forming

 

Tonifies:

Blood, Chi,

Fluid, Ching,

Yin & Yang

Flavor

Organ(s)

Regulates  5 Elements & Organ(s);

Medicinal  Properties

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Beans & Legumes)

Soy Bean

Alkaline

Blood,

Yin-Yang, Ching Chi

Sweet

Cool

Ovaries

Uterus

Regulates Blood-Chi, Counteracts Heat, Counteracts Dry, Balances Kidney-Yang;

Soy isoflavones may substitute estrogens and alleviate menopausal symptoms.

A O

B AB

Ching

Chi

(Beans & Legumes)

Aduki

Acidic

Blood,

Yin-Yang, Ching Chi

Sweet, Sour

Neutral

Ovaries

Uterus

Warms (Yang), Balances Blood-Chi; Aduki isoflavones may substitute estrogens and alleviate menopausal symptoms.

A B AB

O

Ching

Chi

(Dairy & Eggs)

Yogurt (factory)

(Acidophillus/ Bifidus) (Cow)

Acidic/

Neutral

Yin

Sweet, Sour

Cold

Ovaries

Regulates Yin, Cools (the Intestine), Nourishes (Ching)-Yin; Moistens the Lungs, Relaxes the Liver

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Dairy & Eggs)

Duck Eggs

Acidic

Yin

Sweet

Cool

 

Uterus

For menstrual cramps, a tablespoon of ginger is mixed with two duck eggs and a quarter of cup of rice wine; this is simmered and eaten all at once

B O

A AB

Ching

Chi

(Dairy & Eggs)

Butter

Alkaline

 

Sweet

Warm

Ovaries

Uterus

Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold

O

A B AB

Ching

Chi

(Fish & Seafood)

Oyster (Shell-fresh)

Acidic

Yin, Blood, Chi

Sweet, Salty

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

Tonifies Liver & Kidneys, Stops Sweating, Astringes Ching Chi, Softens Hardness

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fish & Seafood) Abalone

Acidic

 

Sweet, Salty

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

Counteracts Heat, Nourishes Ching Chi; Detoxifies; Sharpens Vision

O

A B AB

Ching

Chi

(Fish & Seafood) Anchovy

Acidic

Yang

Sweet, Bitter, Salty

Warm

Uterus

 

Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp, Drains Water

B AB

A O

Ching

Chi

(Fish & Seafood) Caviar

Acidic

 

Sweet, Pungent, Salty, Sour, Bitter

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

Helps cure bipolar disorder,  depression/ mania

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Avocado

Alkaline

Yin-Blood

Sweet

Cool

Uterus

Ovaries

Nourishes Blood-Chi; High in Vitamin E; Stimulates Sex-Drive; inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells;  contains  beta-sitosterol, which lowers cholesterol by inhibiting absorption of LDL, alleviates the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy.

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Raspberry

Acidic

Chi,

Sweet, Sour

Warm

Uterus

Ovaries

Nourishes and Regulates Kidney, Controls urination, astringes, that is, fortifies Ching Chi

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Cherry

Alkaline

Chi

Sweet

Warm

Protects DNA

Nourishes Chi, Regulates Yang, Stimulates Chi, Blood; Contains Amygdalin, (Vitamin B17) and laetrile, which reduces tumor size and further spread of cancer

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Grapefruit

Neutral

 

Sweet, Sour

Cold

Uterus

 

Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation;

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Pineapple

Acidic

 

Sweet, Sour

Neutral

Uterus

 

neutral, sweet & sour, Chi & Blood tonic, promotes urination & digestion, quenches thirst, stops diarrhea, clears Summer Heat

Counteracts Heat, Regulates Blood-Chi, Stimulates Bodily Fluids

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Blackberry

Alkaline

 

Sweet, Sour

Warm

Uterus Ovaries

Contains large amounts of phyto-estrogens. These act as a natural form of estrogen; may prevent osteoporosis, alleviates menopause.

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

 Raspberry Leaf

Alkaline

 

Sour

Cool