Hen egg
For Chinese dietary therapy, Hen egg (鸡蛋) is a food of Neutral nature and Sweet flavor. Studied as a neutral, nourishing food; white and yolk receive different readings in some texts.
Traditional energetics
- Nature
- Neutral
- Flavor
- Sweet
- Affinity
- Heart · Kidney
- Direction of Qi
- Neutral · nourishes
- Season
- All year
- Group
- Proteins
How tradition reads it
Studied as a neutral, nourishing food; white and yolk receive different readings in some texts.
Classic in soups with tomato or scallion and scrambled with wood ear; pairs well with most recipes in the collection.
In the kitchen
Steamed custard, in soup, softly scrambled, and tea eggs.
Commonly available; no substitute needed.
Current nutrition note
A reference complete protein and one of the best dietary sources of choline.
Precautions
Cook until set for vulnerable groups; it is a common allergen.
Recipes with this food
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
