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Sweet Potato Quick Facts

Name
Sweet Potato (红薯, Hóng Shǔ)
Thermal Nature
Neutral
Flavor
Sweet
Organ Affinity
Spleen, Kidney
Best Season
Autumn, Winter
Good For
qi deficiency, balanced

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