Lung nourishing/strengthening foods are naturally fresh and often “white” or have white centers like Rhubarb, onion, kohlrabi, celery root, cauliflower, almonds, daikon radish, potatoes, turnip, parsnip, Basmati rice, apple, pear, oats, sesame seeds, garlic, and tremella mushrooms.
All recipes and highlighted items in this selection are intended to treat the lung/large intestine relationship. In traditional food medicine, our digestion and smooth bowel transport are directly linked with skin health. If you aim for elastic, soft and healthy skin, you must nourish your large intestine. This is important for people with eczema, psoriasis, or afflicted by asthma and seasonal allergies.