Salmon

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Article Title
Salmon in Yakuzen: Strengthening the Stomach and Boosting Vitality

Salmon

Japanese
Sake (鮭)

In Yakuzen, salmon is one of the few fish categorized as a warm-natured food, making it especially supportive for people with digestive weakness or cold sensitivity.

Salmon is believed to warm the stomach, strengthen the spleen, and improve digestion—making it a nourishing choice when your digestive fire feels low. Its warming properties help support Qi production, which in turn improves circulation throughout the body.

Because of this, salmon is often recommended in Yakuzen for symptoms related to coldness and deficiency, such as cold hands and feet, fatigue, poor appetite, or digestive discomfort

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

How does salmon help you?

  1. Replenish Qi and blood
  2. Improve your blood circulation
  3. Warm your stomach and improve spleen and stomach functions
  4. Reduce water retention

Good for the following symptoms

  1. Fatigue caused by Qi/iron deficiency
  2. Dizziness caused by Qi/iron deficiency
  3. Edema
  4. Diarrhea
  5. Indigestion
  6. Poor appetite
  7. Upper stomach pain
  8. Sensitivity to cold

Japanese home dishes with salmon

  1. Sake no chan-chan yaki (Steamed salmon and veg with miso sauce)
    Benefits - Replenish Qi and blood /  Improve Qi and blood circulation / Warm your spleen and stomach and improve their functions / Reduce water retention

Main ingredients
Salmon, Onion, Carrot, Cabbage, Mushroom, Miso, Sake, and Sugar.

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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.