Meat & Seafood

Chicken

鸡肉

WarmAll SeasonsDamp-forming: No

Nutritional Value

5 / 5

Organ Affinities

SpleenStomachLiverKidney

Tonifies

QiBloodJing

Therapeutic Properties

Anti-inflammatory

Pain Relief

Calm the Spirit

Cholesterol Lowering

Diuretic

Soothes Heartburn

Healthy Pregnancy

Supports Sleep

Promotes Lactation

Quick Facts

ThermalWarm

SeasonAll Seasons

ClassificationMeat & Seafood

Damp-formingNo

AHM Properties

In AHM dietary therapy, chicken ranks among the most well-rounded tonics for both Qi and Blood. It warms and strengthens the middle burner, builds Liver Blood, replenishes Kidney Jing, and helps restore vitality during recovery from illness. Its gently warming nature suits most constitutions well. Black-bone chicken (Wu Ji) offers even stronger support for Yin and Blood deficiency.

Contraindications

Avoid excess in heat patterns or Liver Yang rising. Rooster (male chicken) is more tonifying than hen.

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.

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