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Clam Quick Facts

Name
Clam (蛤蜊, Gé Lí)
Thermal Nature
Cold
Flavor
Salty
Organ Affinity
Stomach, Liver
Best Season
Summer
Good For
yin deficiency, damp heat, phlegm dampness

Clam

Cold

蛤蜊 (Gé Lí)

Seafood

Flavor (味)

Salty

Organ Affinity (归经)

StomachLiver

Benefits

  • ✓ Nourishes yin
  • ✓ Clears heat
  • ✓ Resolves phlegm
  • ✓ Promotes urination

Good For

yin deficiencydamp heatphlegm dampness

Avoid If

yang deficiencyqi deficiency

Best Season

Summer