Water Element
| Blood Type: Beneficial Neutral Avoid | Works on Ele- ment: | (Foods & Herbs) Alphabetical | Acidic- Alkaline- Neutral- forming  | Tonifies: Blood, Chi, Fluid, Ching, Yin & Yang | Flavor | Temp. | Organ(s) Yin – Yang Zang              Fu | Regulates 5 Elements & Organ(s); Medicinal Properties | |||
| A AB B O | Water | (Beans & Legumes) Lentil | Alkaline | Yin, Blood | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Bladder | Counteracts Damp, Drains Water; contains anti-inflammatory antioxidants | ||
| A AB O B | Water | (Beans & Legumes) Black Bean | Acidic | Yin, Blood | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Tonifies the Kidneys; high in fiber;Â helps detoxify sulfites; high in Antioxidants | ||
| A AB O B | Water  | (Beans & Legumes) Broad Bean | Alkaline | Yin | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Bladder | Tonifies the Kidneys; Diuretic; Treats Eddema; Contains a lot of Amygdalin (Vitamin B17), which is renowned for its Cancer inhibiting properties; Contains L-dopa, may be useful to Parkinson�s disease patients;  high in Antioxidants
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| A B AB O | Water | (Beans & Legumes) Soy Bean | Alkaline | Blood Chi | Sweet | Cool | Kidneys | Bladder Â
Bones | Counteracts Heat, Counteracts Dry, Balances Kidney-Yang; Contains Isoflavon, which helps to prevent bone breakdown; non animal protein may prevent calcium loss. | ||
| A O B AB | Water | (Beans & Legumes) Aduki | Acidic | Blood, Yin-Yang | Sweet, Sour | Neutral | Kidneys | Bladder | Counteracts Damp, Drains Water, Warms (Yang), detoxifies, diuretic; Contains the full range of (High Quality)Â Proteins; | ||
| B A AB O | Water | (Beans & Legumes) Kidney Bean | Acidic | Yin, Blood | Sweet, Bland | Neutral | Kidneys | Bladder | Tonifies the Kidneys, Diuretic; Heals Swellings; high in fiber;Â provides virtually fat-free high quality protein; helps detoxify sulfites; high in Antioxidants | ||
| O A B AB | Water | (Beans & Legumes) Chickpea | Acidic | Yin | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Strengthens the Kidneys, Balances Kidney-Yang; | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Beans & Legumes) Green/ String Bean | Alkaline | Chi, Blood, Yin | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Regulates Blood-Chi, Strengthens Yin, Tonifies the Kidneys; Contains Vtamin K1, which helps build up the bones;Â Anti-Inflammatory | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Dairy & Eggs) Chicken Eggs | Acidic | Yin, Blood | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Nourishes Blood, Yin | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Dairy & Eggs) -Yolk Chicken Eggs | Acidic | Yin, Blood | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Nourishes Blood, Yin, Moistens | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Dairy & Eggs) Chicken Eggs | Acidic | Yin, Blood | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Nourishes Blood, Yin | ||
| A AB | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Shark | Acidic | Blood, Chi, Yin | Sweet, Salty | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Tonifies Chi, Blood, & Yin lubricates dryness, reduces swelling, tonifies the 5 Zang Organs | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Trout | Alkaline | Blood, Chi, Yin-Yang | Sweet, Salty | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Tonifies Chi, Yang; Regulates Chi, Yin; Promotes Blood Circulation; Counetracts Cold; Warms the Kidneys and Liver; Tonifies the Stomach | ||
| A O B AB | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Carp | Acidic | Â | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Tonifies Blood & Chi; Drains Water; Grounds the Chi; | ||
| B AB A O | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Caviar (Sturgeon) | Acidic | Chi | Sweet, Pungent, Salty, Sour, Bitter | Neutral | Kidneys | Promotes Chi Circulation; Tonifies Kidney Yin | |||
| O A B AB | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Oyster (Shell-fresh) | Acidic | Yin, Blood, Chi | Sweet, Salty | Cold | Kidneys | Â | Tonifies Liver & Kidneys, Stops Sweating, Astringes Ching Chi, Softens Hardness | ||
| O A B AB | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Clam (Freshwater) | Acidic | Yin | Sweet, Salty | Cold | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Heat; Detoxifies; Tonifies the Kidney; | ||
| O A B AB | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Shrimp/Prawn | Acidic | Yang | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Tonifies Kidney Yang; Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm; | ||
| O A B AB | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Eel | Acidic | Chi, Yang | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Bladder Â
Bones | Regulates Chi -Yang, Warms the Kidney, Counteracts Damp, Diuretic; treats Bi (Painful Obstruction) Syndrome, strengthens the Bones | ||
| ? | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Cuttlefish | Acidic | Yin, Blood | Salty | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Tonifies Liver & Kidney, Tonifies the Blood, sharpens vision | ||
| O A B AB | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Lobster | Acidic | Yang | Sweet, Salty | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Resolves Phlegm | ||
| AB O A B | Water | (Fish & Seafood) Mussel | Acidic | Yang, Chi | Salty | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Tonifies Chi Yang, Tonifies Kidneys and Liver, treats simple goiter | ||
| ? | Water | (Fruits) Cassio Fruit | ? | Yang | Sweet, Pungent | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| ? | Water | (Fruits) Juniper | Alkaline | Â | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation, Drains Water | ||
| ? | Water | (Fruits)
Blackcurrant | Alkaline | Â | Sweet, Sour | Cool | Kidneys | Â | High in Vitamin C and antioxidants; calcium and iron, reduces the risk of kidney stones | ||
| A AB O B | Water | (Fruits) Olive | Acidic | Â | Sweet, Sour | Neutral | Â | ||||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Â Rosehip | Alkaline | Blood | Sweet, Sour | Neutral | Kidneys | Bladder | Tonifies Kidney, Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Relieves Fatigue, Diuretic | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Mulberry | Alkaline | Yin, Blood | Sweet | Cold | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Lemon/Lime | Neutral Alkaline forming when added to water | Yin | Sour | Cold | Kidneys | Â | Promotes Blood Circulation, Counteracts Heat, Promotes Chi Circulation, Removes Toxins | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Squash (gourd, all kinds) | Alkaline | Yin | Sweet | Cool | Â | Bladder | Â | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Â Raspberry | Acidic | Yang | Sweet, Sour | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Nourishes and Regulates Kidney, Controls urination, astringes, that is, fortifies Ching Chi | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Pineapple | Acidic | Yang | Sweet, Sour | Hot | Kidneys | Joints | Counteracts Heat, Regulates Blood-Chi, Stimulates Bodily Fluids, contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme which also counteracts inflammation of the joints, ie. gout | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Cherry | Alkaline | Chi | Sweet, Pungent | Warm one of the few warming fruits | Kidneys | Bones | Nourishes Chi, Regulates Yang, Stimulates Chi, Blood, Counteracts Cold, Wind & Damp; Contains Boron, which coupled with calcium and magnesium has been linked to increased bone health. Anthocyanins found in cherries block inflammatory enzymes, reducing gout and arthritis pain. | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Grapes | Alkaline | Blood, Chi | Sweet, Sour | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Drains Water | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Â Plum | Acidic | Blood, Chi | Sweet, Sour | Warm | Kidney | Â | Counteracts Dryness, Produces Fluids, Promotes Digestion, Diuretic. Plums and prunes may have a beneficial effect on bone mineral density and thus prevent Osteoporosis. | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Cranberry | Acidic | Â | Sweet, Sour | Cold | Kidneys | Â | Protects against urinary tract infections | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Fruits) Blackberry | Alkaline | Â | Sweet, Sour | Warm | Kidneys | Â | High in fiber and vitamin C, fights infections, antioxidant. | ||
| A O B AB | Water | (Fruits) Â Pomegranate | ? | Yin | Sweet, Sour | Neutral | Â | Bladder | Increases Circulation, Diuretic. | ||
| B AB A O | Water | (Fruits) Melon (water) | Alkaline | Yin | Sweet | Cold | Â | Bladder | Counteracts Heat, Drains Water | ||
| ? | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Â Â Parslane | Alkaline | Â | Sour | Cold | Â | Bladder | Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins | ||
| A AB O B | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Cinnamon Bark | Alkaline | Yang | Sweet | Hot | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp, Promotes Chi Circulation; Drains Water | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Pepper (Black) | Acidic | Yin, Yang, Chi | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Ginseng (American) | ? | Yin Chi | Sweet, Bitter | Neutral | Kidneys |  | An age old kidney tonic, stimulates the adrenal glands� which rest on the top of the kidneys. Regulates secretion of hormones | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Aloe Vera | Alkaline | Yin | Bitter | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Inhibits Inflammation, Soothes Joint & Muscle Pain | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Â Marjoram | Alkaline | Yin | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Promotes Chi Circulation | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Clove | ? | Yang | Pungent | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation; contains eugenol, which may prevent toxicity from environmental pollutants; heal digestive tract cancers; joint inflammation; is a mild anaesthetic and anti-bacterial | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Licorice | Neutral | Chi | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Bladder | Counteracts Heat ,Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Â Nettle | Alkaline | Blood, Yin | Sweet, Salty | Cool | Â | Bladder | Counteracts Damp, Removes Toxins, Drains Water | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Â Nettle | Alkaline | Blood, Yin | Sweet, Salty | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Damp, Removes Toxins, Drains Water | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Â Nettle | Alkaline | Blood, Yin | Sweet, Salty | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Damp, Removes Toxins, Drains Water | ||
| A B AB O | Water | Â (Herbs & Spices) Dill Seed | ? | Â | Pungent | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation | ||
| B O A AB | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Â Â Parsley | Alkaline | Â | Pungent, Salty, Bitter | Warm | Â | Bladder | Removes Toxins | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Â Caraway | ? | Â | Sweet, Pungent | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Â Cardamom | ? | Â | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter | Warm | Kidneys | Bladder | Cleanses kidneys and bladder | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Herbs & Spices) Â Rosemary | Alkaline | Yang | Sweet, Pungent | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm | ||
| A AB B O | Water | (Meats & Poultry) Kidney (Beef) | Acidic | Yang | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Meats & Poultry) Pork | Acidic | Yin, Blood | Sweet, Salty | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Meats & Poultry) Duck | Alkaline | Yin | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Meats & Poultry) Kidney (Pork) | Acidic | Yin | Salty | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Meats & Poultry) Frog | Acidic | Chi | Sweet | Cool | Â | Bladder | Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins, Drains Water | ||
| A O B AB | Water | (Meats & Poultry) Liver (Chicken) | Acidic | Chi | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Promotes blood circulation | ||
| B O AB A | Water | (Meats & Poultry) Kidney (Lamb) | Acidic | Yang | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Promotes blood circulation, Counteracts Cold, Promotes Chi Circulation | ||
| B O AB A | Water | (Meats & Poultry) Lamb | Acidic | Â | Sweet, Pungent | Hot | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp,P, Removes Toxins, Promotes Chi Circulation | ||
| A AB O B | Water | (Nuts) Walnut | Acidic | Yang | Pungent, Bitter | Hot | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Cold, Counteracts Damp, Promotes Chi Circulation | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Nuts) Chestnut | Neutral | Yang | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Promotes blood circulation; chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a syndrome that may include leg swelling, varicose veins, leg pain, itching, and skin ulcers | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Nuts) Coconut (water) | Acidic | Yin | Sweet | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Cols and nourishes; protecs against kidney disease and bladder infections. Dissolves kidney stones. Helps protect against osteoporosis | ||
| AB A B O | Water | (Nuts) Pistachio | Acidic | Yang | Sweet, Sour, Bitter | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| AB A B O | Water | (Nuts) Cashew nuts | Alkaline |  |  |  | Kidneys | Contains Calcium and magnesium for healthy bones | |||
| A AB B O | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Celery | Alkaline | Yin-Yang | Sweet, Bitter | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Contains potassium and sodium, minerals important for regulating fluid balance, stimulates urine production | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Elderflower | Alkaline | Â | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter | Cool | Â | Bladder | Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Drains Water; Â Used as a herbal medicine against infections like: herpes simplex, ear infections, common cold; boosts the immune system | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Cabbage (Chinese; Pak Choy) | Acidic | Yin | Sweet | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Heat, Drains Water; helps prevent cancer, protects against cataracts and fights free radicals in your body. | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Watercress | Alkaline | Yin | Sweet, Pungent | Cool | Â | Bladder | Â | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Chive (Chinese) | Alkaline | Kidney Yin | Pungent | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Stimulates Kidney yin and is warming; has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, may inhibit bacterial growth and tumors. | ||
| A O B AB | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Spinach | Alkaline | Blood, Chi | Sweet | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| A O B AB | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Chicory | Acidic | Â | Sweer | Neutral | Â | Bladder | Contains inulin, which is a natural prebiotic; and regulates blood sugar levels; | ||
| B AB A O | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Potato | Neutral | Yin, Chi | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Heat | ||
| B AB O A | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Potato (Sweet, Yam) | Alkaline | Blood, Chi | sweet | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| B AB O A | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Cabbage | Acidic | Blood Yin Chi | Sweet | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Heat | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Asparagus | Alkaline | Yin | Sweet, Bitter | Cold | Kidneys | Â | Has detoxifying and diuretic effects; not good for those who suffer arthritis. | ||
| B AB A O | Water | (Roots & Vegetables) Beet | Alkaline | Blood Yin Chi | Sweet, Bitter | Cool | Kidneys | Â | cleansing and detoxifying | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Salts) Salt | Acidic | Â | Salty | Cold | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins | ||
| O A B AB | Water | (Seaweed) Kelp | ? | Yin, Blood | Salty | Cool | Â | Bladder | Removes Toxins, Drains Water | ||
| O A B AB | Water | (Seaweed) Algae | Neutral | Blood, Chi | Sweet, Salty | Cold | Kidneys | Kidneys | Counteracts Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Removes Toxins; (Chlorophyll) | ||
| ? | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Job�s Tears | ? | Blood, Chi | Sweet | Cool | Kidneys |  | Counteracts Damp, Counteracts Heat, Drains Water; Diuretic, eases joints, anti-swelling, anti infection, protects DNA | ||
| ? | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Lotus Seeds | ? | Blood, Chi | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Lotus Seed contains an enzyme, Methyl Transferase (MT) that helps repair protein and collagen, the building blocks of joints, muscle and bone. | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Fennel Seed | ? | Yang | Sweet, Pungent | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Corn | Alkaline | Blood,Chi | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Damp, Drains Water | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Corncobs | Alkaline | Blood, Chi | Sweet | Neutral | Â | Bladder | Â | ||
| A AB B O | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Seeds (Alfalfa) | Neutral | Yin-Yang | Bitter | Neutral |  | Bladder | Removes Toxins, Drains Water, Strengthens Immune System | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Â Quinoa | ? | Yang | Sweet, Sour | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Oats | Alkaline | Blood, Chi | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Promotes Chi Circulation | ||
| A O B AB | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Sesame (Black) | Alkaline | Yin, Blood | Sweet | Neutral | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| A O B AB | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Fenugreek Seed | ? | Yang | Bitter | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Promotes Chi Circulation, Drains Water | ||
| A O B AB | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Pumpkin Seed | Alkaline | Â | Sweet, Bitter | Neutral | Kidneys | Skeleton | May prevent osteoporosis at the hip and spine (Zinc); Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Arthritis (indomethacin) | ||
| AB A O B | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Rice (Wild) | Acidic | Â | Sweet, Sour | Cool | Â | Bladder | Â | ||
| AB A O B | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Rice (Wild) | Acidic | Â | Sweet, Sour | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| B AB A O | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Millet (nr1 Alkaline Grain) | Alkaline | Â | Sweet, Salty | Cool | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Heat, Removes Toxins; high in Amygdalin (Vitamin B17) | ||
| A B O AB | Water | (Seeds & Grains) Anise (Star) | ? | Yang | Sweet, Pungent | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Promotes Chi Circulation | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Soy Products) Shoyu (Natural, Tamari) | ? | Â | Salty | Warm | Â | Miso’s Minerals support Immune Function, Energy Production, Bones and Blood Vessels; contains full spectrum of High Quality Proteins | |||
| A AB O B | Water | (Soy Products) Shoyu (Kikkoman) | ? | Â | Salty | Warm | Â | Energy Production, Bones and Blood Vessels; | |||
| A AB O B | Water | (Soy Products) Shoyu (Japanese Fermented; ‘Manna’, (Dutch) fermented) | ? | Â | Salty | Warm | Â | Made from Miso. Miso’s Minerals support Immune Function, Energy Production, Bones and Blood Vessels; | |||
| A B AB O | Water | (Sprouts) Soybean | Alkaline | Blood, Chi | Sweet | Cool | Kidneys |  | Counteracts Heat, Counteracts Dry, Balances Kidney-Yang; Contains Isoflavon, which helps to prevent bone breakdown; non animal protein may prevent calcium loss. | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Supplements) Bee Pollen | ? | Blood, Chi | Sweet, Pungent, Salty, Sour, Bitter | Neutral | Kidneys | Bladder | Stimulates all organs in the body as well as the glands. | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Supplements)
Blackcurrant Seed OIl | Alkaline | Â | Sweet, Sour | Cool | Kidneys | Â | High in Vitamin C and antioxidants; calcium and iron, reduces the risk of kidney stones | ||
| A B AB O | Water | (Sweeteners) Molasses | Acidic | Blood, Chi | Sweet | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Â | ||
| ? | Water( | (Herbs & Spices) Jasmine | Alkaline | Yang | Sweet, Pungent | Warm | Kidneys | Â | Counteracts Cold, Resolves Phlegm, Promotes Chi Circulation | ||