Fruits
Avocado
牛油果Nutritional Value
5 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Avocado is a deeply nourishing food for Yin and Blood, with a strong moistening effect that supports Liver and Kidney Jing. Its concentrated healthy fat content places it among the most nutritionally dense choices for deficiency patterns in AHM. It helps soften the intestines and benefits dry skin and hair.
Avocado is rich in oleic acid and plant sterols with well-documented anti-inflammatory effects; avocado unsaponifiables (ASU) have specific clinical evidence for reducing joint pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis.
Contraindications
Use in moderation in Spleen deficiency with damp — its rich oily nature can tax weak digestion.
Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.