Meat & Seafood
Eel
鳝鱼Nutritional Value
5 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Eel is among the most potent tonic foods in AHM dietary therapy, building both Qi and Blood while also warming Yang and replenishing Jing. It is especially well-suited for fatigue, weakness of the tendons and sinews, poor vision rooted in Blood deficiency, and sexual dysfunction tied to Kidney deficiency. It also disperses wind-damp from the channels and is indicated for ongoing rheumatic conditions.
Eel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) and vitamin D, both with substantial anti-inflammatory evidence; omega-3s in particular reduce prostaglandin synthesis and have clinical evidence for reducing joint pain and stiffness in inflammatory conditions.
Contraindications
Avoid in heat patterns, skin conditions with heat, or febrile diseases.
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.