Rice
For Chinese dietary therapy, Rice (大米) is a food of Neutral nature and Sweet flavor. Studied as a staple that supports the center and harmonizes preparations.
Traditional energetics
- Nature
- Neutral
- Flavor
- Sweet
- Affinity
- Spleen · Stomach
- Direction of Qi
- Neutral · harmonizes the center
- Season
- All year
- Group
- Grains
How tradition reads it
Studied as a staple that supports the center and harmonizes preparations.
Classic congee base with ginger or jujube; tradition avoids large amounts of raw, cold food right after a rice-heavy meal.
In the kitchen
Congee, steamed rice, soups, and fillings.
Commonly available; no substitute needed.
Current nutrition note
An easily digested energy grain; brown rice adds fiber and micronutrients.
Precautions
Adjust quantity and variety with diabetes; cool cooked rice promptly for storage.
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.
