Tofu
[Name] Tofu.
[Taste and Nature] Sweet, cool.
[Meridian Affinity] Enters the spleen, stomach, and large intestine meridians.
[Composition] Protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins B1, B2, C.
[Functions]
1. Tonifies qi and harmonizes the stomach: Used for abdominal distension, hematemesis, and vomiting due to weak spleen and stomach, or maladaptation to local environment.
2. Generates body fluids and moistens dryness: Used for diabetes (xiao ke), insufficient milk supply, etc.
3. Clears heat and detoxifies: Used for poisoning from sulfur or burned alcohol.
[Note] Tofu digests slowly; tofu drier is harder than fresh tofu; children with poor digestion should not eat too much.