Meat & Seafood
Prawn
虾Nutritional Value
5 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Prawn is a powerful tonic for Kidney Yang and Jing, reinforces the back and knees, and has a well-established place in AHM for supporting sexual vitality and reproductive health. It is especially well-suited for people with Yang deficiency presenting as cold hands and feet, frequent urination, or diminished libido. Its warming nature and direct affinity for the Kidney make it one of the standout seafood tonics in the AHM food system.
Prawns contain astaxanthin, a marine carotenoid with potent free-radical-scavenging and anti-inflammatory activity, reinforcing their AHM role in tonifying Yang and supporting Kidney and Liver health.
Contraindications
Avoid in heat patterns, Yin deficiency with heat, or skin conditions with heat. 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.