01/29/2026
Squash! Think digestion . Very warming nourishing on the digestive organs. Amazing to moisten the intestines. Definitely include squash in your winter diet
Chinese Medicine Functions
1. Tonifies Spleen Qi
• Strengthens digestion and nutrient absorption
• Helpful for fatigue, loose stools, bloating, and poor appetite
• Especially useful in Spleen Qi deficiency
2. Warms the Middle Jiao
• Supports weak digestion due to Cold in the Stomach/Spleen
• Beneficial for people who feel cold easily or have cold abdominal pain
3. Harmonizes the Stomach
• Gentle on digestion, good during recovery from illness
• Helps with mild nausea and post-illness weakness
4. Moistens the Intestines (mildly)
• Can help with dry stools without being overly laxative
• Best when cooked well.
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