Sweet potato
For Chinese dietary therapy, Sweet potato (红薯) is a food of Neutral nature and Sweet flavor. A center-supporting, satisfying food common in simple steamed or baked preparations.
Traditional energetics
- Nature
- Neutral
- Flavor
- Sweet
- Affinity
- Spleen · Stomach · Large Intestine
- Direction of Qi
- Neutral · harmonizes the center
- Season
- Autumn · Winter
- Group
- Roots
How tradition reads it
A center-supporting, satisfying food common in simple steamed or baked preparations.
Classic roasted or baked with ginger or cinnamon in autumn; tradition moderates large portions as they favor bloating and gas.
In the kitchen
Steamed, baked, porridge, and creamy soups.
Commonly available; no substitute needed.
Current nutrition note
A tuber rich in beta-carotene and fiber, with satisfying natural sweetness.
Precautions
May cause gas; adjust portions and pair with protein and vegetables.
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.
