Tofu, also known as soybean curd, is a soy-based food that helps cool the body, generate fluids, and provide moisture—making it a perfect ingredient for the hot summer months.
In Japan, it’s commonly enjoyed chilled as hiyayakko, topped with favorites like spring onions and pickled vegetables, or added to miso soup. But tofu also appears frequently on the table during the dry and cooler seasons—in yudofu (gently simmered tofu served hot) in autumn and winter, or agedashi tofu, which is lightly battered, deep-fried, and served in a savory dashi broth.

Because tofu has a naturally cooling nature, it’s a good idea to pair it with warming foods like green onions or ginger to help balance its effects.
Tofu helps hydrate the body and can relieve dryness-related symptoms such as dry skin, thirst, and constipation.

Yakuzen Classifications
Nature – Cold (寒)
Channels – Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃), Large intestine (大腸)
Flavor – Sweet (甘)

How does tofu help you?

1. Produce body fluids and moisten dryness
2. Replenish qi and support the stomach
3. Clear heat and eliminate toxins

Good for the following symptoms

1. Cough due to lung heat
2. Thirst
3. Dry skin
4. Red eye due to excess heat
5. Constipation due to dryness
6. Fatigue due to qi deficiency
7. Poor appetite

Japanese home dishes with tofu

1. Simmered Beef and Tofu
2. Sukiyaki
3. Tomato and Tofu Miso soup

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.