TCM Dietary Therapy: Nature & Flavor of Common Vegetables
1.Apium graveolens; celery Celery is the whole herb of Apium graveolens L. (Umbelliferae). Its nature and flavor are sweet, bitter, and cool. The edible parts contain protein, fat, crude fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin P, niacin, volatile oil, nicotinic acid, and apiin. It has the functions of calming the Liver and clearing heat, dispelling wind … Read more