Ingredient library · Vegetable

Water spinach 通菜

ColdFlavour · SweetVegetable

Traditional use

Cooling greens for summer.

Strongly cooling — useful in heat; eat sparingly if you feel the cold or have loose stools.

Go easy if you have loose stools.

In season for

Good all year round

Nutrition (approx.)

100 g

19kcal

Protein2.6 g
Carbs3.1 g
Fat0.2 g
Fibre2.1 g

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

Also cold

Kelp Bitter melon Water chestnut Water bamboo Nori (laver)

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.