Duck

Cooked duck and rice on a plate

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Did you know that duck is a yin tonic?

Duck

Japanese
Kamoniku (鴨肉)

Duck is a perfect meat for people with yin deficiency as it nourishes yin essence and moistens your body. Also, it's beneficial for kidney health. It improves urine flow and helps you relieve fluid retention.

Nature – Cool (涼)
Channels – Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃), Lung (肺), Kidney (腎)
Flavor – Sweet (甘), Salty (鹹)

How does duck help you?

  1. Nourishes your kidneys and promotes urination.

  2. Nourishes yin essence and moistens your body.

  3. Improves spleen function.

  4. Replenishes vital energy (Qi).

Good for the following symptoms.

  1. Slight fever caused by yin deficiency

  2. Hot flashes

  3. Night sweats

  4. Thirst

  5. Fluid retention

  6. Fatigue

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 and also for children. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen food therapy.