Beverages & Teas
Coconut water
椰子漿Ye Zi JiangNutritional Value
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Organ Affinities
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Coconut water (Ye Zi Jiang) is classified in AHM as an herb that clears Heat, with a particular affinity for the Stomach and Heart. Its sweet, cool nature promotes the secretion of saliva, relieves thirst, and clears summer Heat, making it a traditional cooling drink during hot weather. Unlike coconut flesh and milk, which are warm and tonifying, coconut water is cooling and heat-clearing — a distinction that is clinically important. It replenishes fluids and supports hydration after illness or in patterns of Heat with fluid depletion.
Coconut water is naturally rich in electrolytes, providing approximately 600mg of potassium per cup (around 12–16% of the daily value), along with meaningful amounts of magnesium, calcium, and sodium. It contains vitamin C for immune support and is very low in calories (approximately 45–60 per cup) with no fat. Its electrolyte profile makes it an effective natural rehydration drink, supporting fluid balance after exercise, illness, or Heat-related fluid loss.
Contraindications
Do not drink in excess. Use with caution in cold constitutions or Cold patterns, as the cooling nature can aggravate Cold and weaken the Spleen.
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.