Dairy & Eggs
Duck egg
鸭蛋Nutritional Value
4 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Duck eggs are cooling and Yin-nourishing, which sets them apart from the neutral-to-warm quality of chicken eggs. They support Lung Yin, help clear Lung heat, benefit Kidney Yin, and bring calm to the Heart. Salted duck eggs — xian ya dan — are a traditional AHM food used for clearing heat and replenishing fluids during the summer months.
Contraindications
Avoid excess in Cold patterns or damp conditions. More cooling than hen's egg.
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.