Meat & Seafood
Salmon
三文鱼Nutritional Value
5 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Salmon is a powerful food for building Kidney Yang and Jing, replenishing Blood, and strengthening Qi. Its rich omega-3 content positions it as an outstanding food for reducing inflammation — described in AHM as calming internal wind and cooling heat within the Blood vessels. It is a strong recommendation for Kidney Yang deficiency presenting with cold limbs and poor vitality, and for Blood deficiency with dry or lackluster skin.
Salmon is one of the most concentrated food sources of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, which directly inhibit production of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and cytokines involved in pain and inflammation; clinical trials consistently show regular consumption reduces joint pain, morning stiffness, and inflammatory markers.
Contraindications
Avoid excess in heat patterns or Yin deficiency with heat. Choose wild-caught for superior quality.
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.