Vegetables
Tomato
番茄Nutritional Value
5 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Tomato promotes fluid production, dispels heat and toxins, settles the Liver, supports digestion, and nourishes Stomach Yin. Its sour-sweet flavor reaches both the Liver and Spleen at the same time, helping to harmonize their dynamic relationship. Cooked tomato is slightly more warming and delivers superior lycopene availability. The classic tomato and egg stir-fry is one of the most widely loved everyday tonic dishes in Chinese culinary tradition.
Tomatoes are a primary dietary source of lycopene, a carotenoid with well-documented anti-inflammatory properties including reduction of C-reactive protein and inflammatory cytokines, consistent with their AHM role in clearing Heat, generating fluids, and supporting digestion.
Contraindications
Avoid in Cold patterns or Spleen deficiency with loose stools. Eat cooked rather than raw if digestion is weak.
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.