Ingredient library · Vegetable
Chinese chives 韭菜
WarmFlavour · PungentVegetable
Traditional use
Traditionally warms kidney yang and moves qi and blood.
Warming — good if you feel the cold; moderate it when you feel hot.
In season for
Nutrition (approx.)
100 g
26kcal
- Protein2.4 g
- Carbs4.6 g
- Fat0.4 g
- Fibre1.4 g
Reference values per 100 g; actual values vary by variety and cooking.
Especially good for
Also warm
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.