Vegetables
Zucchini
西葫芦Nutritional Value
3 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Zucchini clears heat, encourages urination, supports the Spleen and Stomach, and brings gentle moisture to the Lungs. Its light quality makes it a practical summer vegetable — cooling to the body while remaining easy on digestion. The high water content helps rebuild fluids and ease thirst. It brings mild harmony to the middle burner and fits comfortably into warm-weather dietary therapy across a wide range of constitutions.
Zucchini provides lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene with mild anti-inflammatory activity consistent with its AHM role as a cooling food that clears Heat and supports healthy digestion.
Contraindications
Avoid in Cold patterns or Spleen deficiency with loose stools.
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.