Meat & Seafood
Crab
螃蟹Nutritional Value
4 / 5
Organ Affinities
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
According to classical AHM texts, crab clears heat, brings down swelling, moves Blood stasis, and supports fracture healing. Its intensely cold nature means it calls for careful balancing with warming foods. It is best eaten in Autumn when its flavor peaks, and it is traditionally served alongside warming ginger and rice wine to shield the middle burner.
Crab provides omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and selenium — micronutrients that support healthy inflammatory response — consistent with its AHM role in nourishing Yin and clearing Heat.
Contraindications
Among the coldest foods in AHM — always balance with warm rice wine, ginger, or cinnamon. Avoid in Cold patterns, pregnancy, or post-partum. Shellfish allergies.
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.