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Shrimp Quick Facts

Name
Shrimp (虾, Xiā)
Thermal Nature
Warm
Flavor
Sweet
Organ Affinity
Kidney, Liver
Best Season
All
Good For
yang deficiency, qi deficiency

Shrimp

Warm

虾 (Xiā)

Seafood

Flavor (味)

Sweet

Organ Affinity (归经)

KidneyLiver

Benefits

  • ✓ Tonifies kidney yang
  • ✓ Strengthens the back
  • ✓ Promotes lactation
  • ✓ Nourishes blood

Good For

yang deficiencyqi deficiency

Avoid If

damp heatyin deficiency

Best Season

All