A beginner's guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine and eating in harmony with nature.
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Organs: Liver & Gallbladder | Flavour: Sour
Spring is a time of growth and renewal. Eat light and fresh to support your liver.
🥗 Leafy greens, sprouts, lemon, lightly cooked vegetables.
Organs: Heart & Small Intestine | Flavour: Bitter
Summer is peak heat and energy. Cool down naturally and stay hydrated.
🍉 Watermelon, cucumber, bitter greens, mint tea.
Organs: Spleen & Stomach | Flavour: Sweet
A unique TCM season — time to ground yourself before autumn arrives.
🎃 Pumpkin, sweet potato, warm grains, ginger tea.
Organs: Lung & Large Intestine | Flavour: Pungent
Energy turns inward. Protect your lungs and immunity as the air cools.
🧅 Onions, garlic, cooked pears, root vegetable soups.
Organs: Kidney & Bladder | Flavour: Salty
The deepest rest season. Conserve your energy and stay warm.
🫘 Black beans, bone broth, miso, walnuts, seaweed.
For learning purposes only — not medical advice.
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