Meat & Seafood
Clams
蛤蜊Nutritional Value
5 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Clams work in AHM dietary therapy to clear heat, replenish Yin, and soften areas of hardness. Their cold-salty nature has a strong affinity for both Kidney Yin and Liver Blood, making them helpful in heat patterns, thirst, and Yin deficiency presentations. They also address phlegm-heat and can help reduce nodules or lumps. Their zinc and iron content adds meaningful nutritional value.
Clams provide omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, and taurine, compounds that collectively support healthy inflammatory response and reinforce their AHM role in clearing Heat, softening hardness, and nourishing Yin.
Contraindications
Avoid in Cold patterns or Yang deficiency. Shellfish allergies. Must be very fresh.
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.