Tofu, also called soybean curd in English is made of soybean. It's commonly eaten as “Hiyayakko”, Japanese chilled tofu for cooling your body during hot summer. However, tofu is not only beneficial for summer but also for autumn. It's eaten with hotpot in autumn and winter to combat dry air. 
It moistens your organs and can help you relieve symptoms such as dry skin, thirst, and constipation due to dryness.

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

How does tofu help you?

1. Produces body fluids and moistens dryness.
2. Replenishes vital energy (Qi) and supports your stomach.
3. Clears heat and eliminates toxins.

Good for the following symptoms.

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

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.