Article Title
Carrot in Yakuzen: Natural Care for Vision and Digestion
Article Title
Carrot in Yakuzen: Natural Care for Vision and Digestion
Carrot
Japanese
Ninjin (人参)
Yakuzen Classifications
Nature
Neutral(平)
Channels
Liver (肝)
Spleen (脾)
Lung (肺)
Stomach (胃)
Flavor
Sweet
Carrot is well-known as a blood-replenishing root vegetable from the Yakuzen perspective based on TCM (Traditional Chinese medicine) and it contains high amounts of fiber, which aids in digestion, and beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, essential for eye health and immune function.
Carrots are particularly beneficial for alleviating eye symptoms related to iron deficiency, such as dry eyes and eye strain, and they help protect overall vision.
How does carrot help you?
- Nourish the liver and eyes.
- Astringe the lungs and stop coughing.
- Boost spleen function and help your digestive system.
Good for the following symptoms
- Dry eyes and low vision due to iron deficiency
- Chronic coughs
- Indigestion due to a weak spleen
- Loss of appetite due to a weak stomach
- Diarrhea / Constipation due to a weak stomach
Japanese home dishes with carrot
- Namasu (Pickled carrots and daikon (Japanese radish) salad)
Benefit - Improving digestion.
- Kinpira(Braised carrots and gobo (burdock root))
Benefit - Relieving constipation.
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