Tomatoes are well known as an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells, support heart health, and promote overall wellness.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Yakuzen, tomatoes are considered slightly cold-natured. Their fresh, juicy qualities make them a perfect choice for hot summer days, helping to replenish body fluids, ease thirst, and gently cool excess heat.

Summer heat can sometimes weaken the stomach, leading to poor digestion and low appetite. Tomatoes not only refresh and hydrate but can also support digestive health and strengthen the stomach, making them a nourishing and seasonal addition to your meals. Whether enjoyed raw in salads, lightly cooked in soups, or paired with other seasonal vegetables, they bring both flavor and balance to your summer table.

Yakuzen Classifications
Nature – Slight Cold（微寒）
Channels – Liver (肝), Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃)
Flavor – Sweet (甘), Sour (酸)

How do tomatoes help you?

1. Promote fluids
2. Improve stomach function and improve your digestion
3. Eliminate toxins

Good for the following symptoms

1. Excess thirst caused by summer heat
2. Summer fatigue
3. Indigestion
4. Loss of appetite
5. Anti-aging

Japanese home dishes with tomatoes

1. Bitter melon and pork stir fry 
   Benefits - Prevent summer fatigue/ clear excessive heat in your body / replenish fluids and moisten your body

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.