You might think pumpkin is an autumn-winter vegetable as it is harvested in autumn.
However, it is a warming nature food in Yakuzen and can relieve summer-related symptoms. Your stomach becomes weak when you take cold foods and drink in hot weather.
Pumpkin increases vital energy (Qi), warms up, and strengthens your stomach.

Also, pumpkin seed has been used in Chinese medicine for expelling parasites in the intestines.

Nature – Warm （温）
Channels – Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃)
Flavor – Sweet (甘)

How does pumpkin help you?

1. Replenishes vital energy (Qi).

2. Strengthens spleen functions.

Good for the following symptoms.

1. Fatigue caused by weak spleen

2. Nausea

3. Cold-related stomach pain

4. Diarrhea

5. Constipation

6. Chronic fatigue

Today's dish

Kabocha Shiruko (Sweet bean soup with pumpkin)

1. Replenishes vital energy (Qi).

2. Improves spleen and stomach functions.

3. Promotes urination.

4. Eliminates toxins.

Ingredients
Pumpkin, Adzuki beans, sugar, salt, and water.

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