Pork

Meat & Seafood

Pork

猪肉
NeutralAll SeasonsDamp-forming: No

Nutritional Value

4 / 5

Organ Affinities

KidneyLiverSpleen

Tonifies

YinBloodJing

Therapeutic Properties

Anti-inflammatory
Pain Relief
Calm the Spirit
Cholesterol Lowering
Diuretic
Soothes Heartburn
Healthy Pregnancy
Supports Sleep
Promotes Lactation

Quick Facts

ThermalNeutral
SeasonAll Seasons
ClassificationMeat & Seafood
Damp-formingNo

AHM Properties

In AHM, pork is the go-to meat for nourishing Yin — a very different action from the Yang-building warmth of lamb or chicken. It replenishes Kidney Yin and Jing, relieves dryness throughout the body, and supports Liver Blood. Pork bone broth takes this further, acting as a deeply restorative Jing tonic. Because lean pork moistens without generating heat, it tends to be one of the most broadly fitting meats for a wide range of body types and constitutions.

Contraindications

Avoid excess in heat patterns or Liver Yang rising. Fatty pork is more Yin-nourishing; lean pork less so.

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.

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