Meat & Seafood
Duck
鸭肉Nutritional Value
4 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Duck is cooling and deeply nourishing — the Yin-tonifying counterpart to chicken's warming nature. In AHM, it nourishes Yin, addresses deficiency heat, and supports the Kidneys, making it the preferred meat choice in summer, for heat presentations, and for those with Yin-deficient constitutions. Slowly simmered old duck soup is considered one of the finest Yin tonic preparations available.
Contraindications
Avoid in Cold patterns or Yang deficiency. Less warming than chicken — better for summer or heat patterns.
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.