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TCM fertility-boosting ingredients

20 May, 2016
TCM fertility-boosting ingredients

TCM fertility-boosting ingredients

If you are trying to conceive a baby, do use the following ingredients in your recipes. These ingredients are believed to strengthen the womb and boost overall fertility in both men and women according to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine).
Abalone

Abalone

Abalone provides the body with protein, which helps with the regeneration of cells and recovery of wounds.
Beef Shin

Beef Shin

Beef Shin is rich in collagen and amino acids. It helps to enhance the elasticity of the blood vessels and prevents varicosity.
Chicken

Chicken

Chicken contains Vitamin B2, which is essential for the development of the nervous system. Chicken is also rich in zinc, which helps to increase male sex drive.
Dark Green Vegetables

Dark Green Vegetables

Dark Green Vegetables are good sources of folic acid. Deficiency of folic acid may lead to defects in a foetus’s nervous system.
Mung Beans

Mung Beans

Mung Beans contain essential proteins and are rich in water-soluble fibres that help reduce bad cholesterol levels.
Nu Zhen Zi (Pivet fruit)

Nu Zhen Zi (Pivet fruit)

Nu Zhen Zi (Pivet fruit) as a TCM fertility ingredient strengthens yin and is good for impotence.
Oysters

Oysters

Oysters contain Zinc and copper, which boosts your immune system and maintains bone structure and heals wounds.
Pomelo

Pomelo

Pomelo contains Vitamin C, which helps to boost your immune system and thus reduces the chance of getting sick during pregnancy. Vitamin C also enhances the mobility of sperms and prevents them from damage.
Prawns

Prawns

Prawns are rich in Zinc, which helps boost your immune system and increase male sex drive.
Radish

Radish

Radish is filled with Vitamin C and Folic Acid. Folic acid is necessary in the cell division process. It also prevents anemia amongst expectant mothers.
Sea cucumber

Sea cucumber

Sea cucumber as a TCM fertility ingredient replenishes collagen and keeps skin resilient while strengthening the womb.
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