Blood

Type:

Beneficial

Neutral

Avoid

Works

on

Ele-

ment:

(Foods

& Herbs)

Alphabetical

Acidic-

Alkaline-

Neutral-

forming

Tonifies:

Blood,

Chi,

Fluid,

Ching,

Yin & Yang

Flavor

Organ(s)

Regulates  5 Elements & Organ(s);

Medicinal 

Properties

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Beans & Legumes)

Soy Bean

Alkaline

Blood,

Yin-Yang, Ching Chi

Sweet

Cool

Ovaries

Uterus

Regulates Blood-Chi,

Counteracts Heat, Counteracts Dry, Balances Kidney-Yang;

Soy isoflavones may

substitute estrogens and alleviate menopausal symptoms.

A O

B AB

Ching

Chi

(Beans & Legumes)

Aduki

Acidic

Blood,

Yin-Yang, Ching Chi

Sweet, Sour

Neutral

Ovaries

Uterus

Warms (Yang), Balances

Blood-Chi; Aduki isoflavones may substitute estrogens and alleviate

menopausal symptoms.

A B AB

O

Ching

Chi

(Dairy & Eggs)

Yogurt (factory)

(Acidophillus/

Bifidus) (Cow)

Acidic/

Neutral

Yin

Sweet, Sour

Cold

Ovaries

Regulates Yin,

Cools (the Intestine), Nourishes (Ching)-Yin; Moistens the Lungs, Relaxes the

Liver

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Dairy & Eggs)

Duck Eggs

Acidic

Yin

Sweet

Cool

Uterus

For menstrual cramps, a

tablespoon of ginger is mixed with two duck eggs and a quarter of cup of rice

wine; this is simmered and eaten all at once

B O

A AB

Ching

Chi

(Dairy & Eggs)

Butter

Alkaline

Sweet

Warm

Ovaries

Uterus

Promotes blood

circulation, Counteracts Cold

O

A B AB

Ching

Chi

(Fish & Seafood)

Oyster (Shell-fresh)

Acidic

Yin, Blood, Chi

Sweet, Salty

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

Tonifies Liver &

Kidneys, Stops Sweating, Astringes Ching Chi, Softens Hardness

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fish & Seafood)

Abalone

Acidic

Sweet, Salty

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

Counteracts

Heat, Nourishes Ching Chi; Detoxifies; Sharpens Vision

O

A B AB

Ching

Chi

(Fish & Seafood)

Anchovy

Acidic

Yang

Sweet, Bitter,

Salty

Warm

Uterus

Counteracts

Cold, Counteracts Damp, Drains Water

B AB

A O

Ching

Chi

(Fish & Seafood)

Caviar

Acidic

Sweet,

Pungent, Salty, Sour, Bitter

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

Helps cure bipolar

disorder,  depression/ mania

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Avocado

Alkaline

Yin-Blood

Sweet

Cool

Uterus

Ovaries

Nourishes Blood-Chi; High

in Vitamin E; Stimulates Sex-Drive; inhibits the growth of prostate cancer

cells;  contains  beta-sitosterol, which lowers cholesterol by

inhibiting absorption of LDL, alleviates the symptoms of benign prostatic

hypertrophy.

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Raspberry

Acidic

Chi,

Sweet, Sour

Warm

Uterus

Ovaries

Nourishes and Regulates

Kidney, Controls urination, astringes, that is, fortifies Ching Chi

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Cherry

Alkaline

Chi

Sweet

Warm

Protects DNA

Nourishes Chi, Regulates Yang, Stimulates

Chi, Blood; Contains Amygdalin, (Vitamin B17) and laetrile, which reduces

tumor size and further spread of cancer

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Grapefruit

Neutral

Sweet, Sour

Cold

Uterus

Counteracts

Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation;

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Pineapple

Acidic

Sweet, Sour

Neutral

Uterus

neutral, sweet & sour,

Chi & Blood tonic, promotes urination & digestion, quenches thirst,

stops diarrhea, clears Summer Heat

Counteracts

Heat, Regulates Blood-Chi, Stimulates Bodily Fluids

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

Blackberry

Alkaline

Sweet, Sour

Warm

Uterus Ovaries

Contains large amounts of

phyto-estrogens. These act as a natural form of estrogen; may prevent

osteoporosis, alleviates menopause.

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Fruits)

 Raspberry Leaf

Alkaline

Sour

Cool

Uterus Ovaries

Counteracts Damp;

for female healing, moves Chi of the Uterus; used for menstrual cramps and to

promote labour

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Herbs & Spices)

Ginseng (Korean or

Russian)

?

Yang Chi

Sweet

Hot

Uterus

Ovaries

Stimulates the functioning

of the endocrine glands; Stimulates the reproductive organs; stimulates and improves the working of the brain; anti cancer

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Herbs & Spices)  

Basil

Alkaline

Yang

Sweet,

Pungent, Bitter

Warm

Protects DNA

Regulates Chi, Detoxifies, Balances Yin-Yang; DNA

Protection, protect cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and

oxygen-based damage

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Herbs & Spices)

Licorice

Neutral

Yang

Sweet

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

Counteracts

Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins; substitutes Oestrogens

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Herbs & Spices)

Bay Leaves

?

Chi

Pungent

Warm

Uterus

Promotes Blood

Circulation, Counteracts Cold, Balances Yin

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Herbs & Spices)

Chamomile

Neutral

Sweet, Bitter

Cool

Uterus

Ovaries

Relieves muscle spasms;

relieves menstrual cramps by relaxing the uterus

B

A AB O

Ching

Chi

(Herbs & Spices)  Caper

?

Pungent,

Bitter

Warm

Uterus

Promotes blood

circulation, Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Herbs & Spices)  Mint

Alkaline

Pungent

Cool

Uterus

?

Ching

Chi

(Meats & Poultry)

Marrow

Acidic

Sweet

Cool

Uterus

A B

B AB

Ching

Chi

(Meats & Poultry)

Pigeon

Acidic

Yin, Chi

Sweet, Salty

Neutral

Uterus

B O AB

A

Ching

Chi

(Meats & Poultry)

Mutton

Acidic

Chi

Sweet

Warm

Uterus

Counteracts

Cold

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Nuts)

(Almonds (Bitter))

Acidic

Yang

Bitter

Warm

Uterus

Ovaries

Contains Amygdalin

(Vitamin B17), which is renowned for its Cancer inhibiting properties.

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Nuts)

Coconut (water)

Acidic

Chi

Sweet

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

Stimulates 

Ching Chi;  may kill viruses (herpes, hepatitis AIDS)

gonorrhea; Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis; Helps protect the body

from breast, colon, and other cancers; Relieves symptoms associated with

benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement)

A O

B AB

Ching

Chi

(Nuts)

Hazel

?

Sweet

Warm

Uterus

O

A B AB

Ching

Chi

(Nuts)

Carob

Alkaline

Sweet, Sour

Warm

Uterus

Carob does not contain cholesterol,

caffeine, theobromine, and oxalic acid, as chocolate does; it is Low-fat,

low-sodium, high-fiber and calcium-rich

A AB

B O

Ching

Chi

(Roots & Vegetables)

Garlic

Alkaline

Yang

Sweet,

Pungent, Salty

Hot

Protects DNA

May prevent development of

cancers of the breast, colon, skin, prostate, stomach and oesophagus.

Stimulates the immune system.

A B

AB O

Ching

Chi

(Roots & Vegetables)

Carrot

Alkaline

Sweet

Neutral

Protects DNA

carotenoid intake may

prevent/ may cure(breast) cancers;

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Roots & Vegetables)

Bitter gourd (Wild

Cucumber, Bitter Melon))

Alkaline

Yin

Bitter

Cool

Protects DNA

Contains MAP 30 protein,

which is effective against tumors, AIDS, and other viruses.

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Roots & Vegetables)

Broccoli

Alkaline

Yin

Pungent,

Bitter

Cool

Uterus

Contains anti-cancer substances

sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol and special anti cancer enzymes.

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Roots & Vegetables)

Chive (Chinese)

Alkaline

Kidney Yin

Pungent

Warm

Uterus

Ovaries

Stimulates Kidney yin and is

warming; stimulates sex drive; has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal

properties, may inhibit bacterial growth and tumors.

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Roots & Vegetables)

Courgette

Acidic

Sweet

Cool

Uterus

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Roots & Vegetables)

 Radish (Daikon or

Muli)

?

Sweet, Pungent

Warm

Uterus

Counteracts

Damp, Resolves Phlegm

A O

B AB

Ching

Chi

(Roots & Vegetables)

Kohlrabi

?

Sweet,

Pungent, Bitter

Neutral

Uterus

Promotes blood

circulation, Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp

B AB O A

Ching

Chi

(Roots & Vegetables)

 Aubergine (Egg Plant)

Acidic

Yin-Yang

Sweet

Cool

Uterus

Promotes Blood

Circulation, Cools Heat, Regulates Blood-Chi; moves stagnat blood in the

uterus

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Roots & Vegetables)

Asparagus

Alkaline

Yin

Sweet, Bitter

Cold

Uterus

Ovaries

Protects DNA

High in Folate, a

B-vitamin essential for cellular division necessary in DNA synthesis.

O

A B AB

Ching

Chi

(Seaweed)

Algae

Neutral

Blood, Chi

Sweet, Salty

Cold

Uterus

Ovaries

Counteracts

Heat, Resolves Phlegm;

Relieves

Menstruation (Chlorophyll)

A

B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Seeds & Grains)

Fennel Seed

?

Yang

Sweet, Pungent

Warm

Uterus

Ovaries

Stimulates

Menstruation, Alleviates Cramps Alleviates Andropause, Increases Libido

A AB

O B

Ching

Chi

(Seeds & Grains)

Amaranth

Neutral

Yin-Yang

Sweet, Nutty

Cool

Prostate Gland

Resolves Phlegm,

Counteracts damp, Strengthens the Kidney; Contains Beta

Sitosterol,  inhibits 5 Alpha Reductase; may also prevent hair loss

A B O

AB

Ching

Chi

(Seeds & Grains)

Seeds (Aniseed)

Neutral

Yin-Yang

Pungent, Sweet

Warm

Uterus

Ovaries

Stimulates

Menstruation, Alleviates Cramps, Alleviates Andropause, Increases Libido

A O

B AB

Ching

Chi

(Seeds & Grains)

Sesame (White)

Alkaline

Yin

Sweet

Neutral

Uterus

AB

A B O

Ching

Chi

(Seeds & Grains)

 Rice (Organic Brown)

Alkaline

Blood, Chi

Sweet

Neutral

Uterus

building &

nourishing

AB

A B O

Ching

Chi

(Seeds & Grains)

 Rice (White)

Acidic

Blood, Chi

Sweet

Neutral

Uterus

building &

nourishing

A AB

O B

Ching

Chi

(Soy Products)

Miso

?

Salty

Warm

Uterus

Breasts

May protect from breast

cancer.

A AB

B O

Ching

Chi

(Sprouts)

 (Alfalfa)

Alkaline

Yin-Blood

Salty, Bitter

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

Substitutes

Estrogens (relieves menopause)

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Supplements)

Royal Jelly

?

Yin Chi,

Ching

Sweet

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

builds ching

chi; highly nourishing

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Supplements)

Bee Pollen

?

Blood, Chi

Sweet,

Pungent, Salty, Sour, Bitter

Neutral

Uterus

Ovaries

The Ambrosia

of the Bees, directly nourishes Ching Chi, increases Sexual Power, boosts

immunity

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Supplements)

Dang Kwei

?

Blood

Sweet, Pungent

Warm

Uterus

Ovaries

A B AB O

Ching

Chi

(Sweeteners)

Rice Syrup

Acidic

Sweet

Warm

Uterus