In TCM, food is the first medicine. Every food has energetic properties — warming, cooling, drying, or moistening. By eating according to your body type and the seasons, you can prevent imbalance and nourish your health from within.
Searchable database of foods with their TCM properties, flavors, and meridian affinities.
Kitchen PharmacyTurn your kitchen into a wellness pharmacy with common ingredients.
RemediesSimple remedies using ingredients you already have at home.
Food RulesWhat foods to eat together and what to avoid for optimal digestion.
How to make TCM congee and customize it for your needs.
CongeeDetailed guide to congee varieties and their therapeutic benefits.
SoupWhy bone broth is revered in TCM for building Qi and Blood.
SoupA TCM soup recipe to strengthen your defensive Qi.
SoupClassic TCM soup with astragalus for energy and immunity.
SoupNourishing Yin deficiency with duck soup.
Foods that strengthen Qi for fatigue and low energy.
Blood DeficiencyFoods that build Blood for pale complexion and dizziness.
DampnessFoods that drain dampness for bloating and heaviness.
EnergyFoods that naturally boost your energy levels.
WarmingSpices that warm the body and support Yang.
HealthWhy TCM recommends reducing sugar and how to do it.
Foods that support the Liver during spring renewal.
SummerCooling foods for summer heat and hydration.
24 Solar TermsWhat to eat during each of the 24 Chinese solar terms.
LongevityFoods that promote longevity and slow aging.
Take our free Constitution Quiz to discover which foods are best for your TCM body type.
Take the Free QuizTCM food therapy uses foods as medicine based on their energetic properties — warming, cooling, drying, or moistening. Foods are chosen based on your body type and current imbalances to restore harmony and prevent illness.
Warming foods include ginger, cinnamon, lamb, beef, chicken, onions, garlic, peppers, and warm soups. They are recommended for cold patterns, Yang deficiency, and during winter months.
Congee is a slow-cooked rice porridge that is easy to digest and nourishing to the Spleen. It's considered the #1 healing food in TCM, often customized with different ingredients for specific conditions.
TCM generally recommends cooked, warm foods over raw foods, especially for those with Spleen Qi deficiency. Cooking "pre-digests" food, making it easier for your body to extract nutrients. Raw foods require more digestive energy.
Personalized food recommendations, recipes, and tea pairings based on your TCM body type.
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