Ingredient library · Vegetable

Aubergine 茄子

CoolFlavour · SweetVegetable

Traditional use

Cooling; traditionally helps circulation.

Cooling — helpful if you run hot; pair with warming foods if your digestion runs cold.

Absorbs lots of oil — steam or use little oil.

In season for

Good all year round

Nutrition (approx.)

100 g

25kcal

Protein1.0 g
Carbs5.9 g
Fat0.2 g
Fibre3.0 g

Reference values per 100 g; actual values vary by variety and cooking.

Especially good for

Blood Stasis

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Based on traditional Chinese medicine for general wellness education — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms persist, are severe or unusual, please see a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.