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Walnut Quick Facts

Name
Walnut (核桃, Hé Tao)
Thermal Nature
Warm
Flavor
Sweet
Organ Affinity
Kidney, Lung, Large Intestine
Best Season
Winter, Autumn
Good For
yang deficiency, qi deficiency

Walnut

Warm

核桃 (Hé Tao)

Nut

Flavor (味)

Sweet

Organ Affinity (归经)

KidneyLungLarge Intestine

Benefits

  • ✓ Tonifies kidneys
  • ✓ Strengthens the brain
  • ✓ Moistens intestines
  • ✓ Warms the lungs

Good For

yang deficiencyqi deficiency

Avoid If

damp heat

Best Season

WinterAutumn