Beef is considered an excellent Qi-tonifying food in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Yakuzen. 
It supports the body’s energy levels, especially for those experiencing Qi deficiency—often seen as fatigue, poor digestion, or a weakened immune system.
Rich in heme iron, beef also helps nourish the blood, making it beneficial for relieving symptoms of anemia such as dizziness, shortness of breath, and pale complexion.

From a Yakuzen perspective, a strong spleen is essential for producing blood and transforming nutrients into usable energy. Since beef is warming in nature and sweet in flavor, it supports both the spleen and stomach channels, improving digestion and helping with chronic tiredness caused by a weak digestive system.

Beef is also widely celebrated in Japanese cuisine. Sukiyaki, a flavorful hot pot dish, has become popular worldwide. Other comforting and energizing dishes include Nikujaga (a sweet-savory beef and potato stew) and Gyudon (beef bowl), both of which are everyday staples that are quick, nourishing, and easy to prepare at home.

Yakuzen Classifications
Nature – Neutral（平）
Channels – Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃)
Flavor – Sweet (甘)

How does beef help you?

1. Replenish Qi and improve spleen and stomach functions
2. Tonify blood
3. Strengthen muscles and bones

Good for the following symptoms

1. Fatigue
2. Excessive sweating due to Qi deficiency
3. Shortness of breath due to Qi deficiency and anemia
4. Asthma
5. Dizziness
6. Heart palpitation
7. Bloating
8. Insomnia
9. Frequent urination
10. Enuresis
11. Anemia

Japanese home dishes with beef

1. Nikujaga (Beef and potato stew)
   Benefit - Replenish blood and Qi and improve their flows. Also, it improves your digestion and increases appetite.
2. Gyuniku to Udo no Kinpira (Brased beef and Aralia cordata)
   Benefit - Replenish blood and Qi, and strengthen joints, muscles and bones. Also, it clears dampness and relieves muscle pains / joint pains.
3. Sukiyaki
4. Niku Dofu (Simmered beef and tofu)

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Cautions

It's very important to know about your body conditions before choosing foods.
Do not eat too much of particular foods at once.
Do not eat the foods you are allergic to.
There are foods to avoid if you are pregnant / have a disease. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen.