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Sweet Potato

Neutral

红薯 (Hóng Shǔ)

Root

Flavor (味)

Sweet

Organ Affinity (归经)

SpleenKidney

Benefits

  • ✓ Tonifies spleen qi
  • ✓ Generates fluids
  • ✓ Provides sustained energy
  • ✓ Nourishes blood

Good For

qi deficiencybalanced

Avoid If

phlegm dampness

Best Season

AutumnWinter