TCM Recipes by Temperature
197 simple recipes from kitchens around the world, sorted by their Traditional Chinese Medicine nature. Choose warming meals when you feel cold, tired or it's winter, and cooling meals when you feel hot, thirsty or it's summer. Filter by cuisine, type of meal, or the TCM pattern your acupuncturist has discussed with you. Want to check a single ingredient? Use the TCM Food Temperature Lookup.
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Tick the pattern your acupuncturist has talked with you about. Recipes shown are traditionally suited to all ticked patterns.
Recipes are educational, not medical advice. Hot recipes are best in small amounts and in cold weather; skip them if you run hot. Cold recipes suit hot days; if your digestion is weak, eat them at room temperature or add a slice of ginger. Pattern filters are a general guide, not a diagnosis. Check for food allergies and medication interactions (for example grapefruit). Ask Dr. Eon Suhanee, D.Ac, which foods suit your constitution: call or text 631-210-6193.