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Watermelon Quick Facts

Name
Watermelon (西瓜, Xī Guā)
Thermal Nature
Cold
Flavor
Sweet
Organ Affinity
Heart, Stomach, Bladder
Best Season
Summer
Good For
damp heat, yin deficiency

Watermelon

Cold

西瓜 (Xī Guā)

Fruit

Flavor (味)

Sweet

Organ Affinity (归经)

HeartStomachBladder

Benefits

  • ✓ Clears summer heat
  • ✓ Generates fluids
  • ✓ Relieves thirst
  • ✓ Promotes urination

Good For

damp heatyin deficiency

Avoid If

yang deficiencyqi deficiencyphlegm dampness

Best Season

Summer