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Bitter Melon

Cold

苦瓜 (Kǔ Guā)

Vegetable

Flavor (味)

Bitter

Organ Affinity (归经)

HeartSpleenLiver

Benefits

  • ✓ Clears heat
  • ✓ Detoxifies
  • ✓ Brightens the eyes
  • ✓ Lowers blood sugar

Good For

damp heat

Avoid If

yang deficiencyqi deficiency

Best Season

Summer