Phlegm-resolving and cough-relieving– tag –

Loquat is the classic fruit of early summer, and can be looked to for moistening the Lung and easing a dry throat. It settles how the stomach works and encourages digestion, which makes it exactly right for the hot season. Eaten as it is, or made into jam or a smoothie, it brings a fresh taste to the everyday table.

Persimmon is held to clear heat and moisten the Lung, which suits the season when a dry throat and dryness are on your mind. It can also be looked to for replenishing the body's fluids and easing a dry mouth and an odd feeling in the throat. Eaten in season as it is, or made into a dessert, it helps with seasonal care.

Pear comes into season from the end of summer into autumn, and its juiciness is its appeal. Seen through yakuzen, it is held to ease discomfort in the throat and Lung in the dry season. It works as juice, as a dessert and in salads, so it is worth bringing in at the turn of the season.

Bamboo shoot comes into season in spring, and can be looked to for clearing excess heat from the body and moistening the intestines to settle the bowels. It is also said to help with skin trouble and to release toxins. It is an all-purpose spring vegetable that works simmered, in rice and much else. Cook it while fresh and enjoy the taste of the season.

Kombu is the seaweed the Japanese table cannot do without, and can be looked to for settling circulation and clearing excess damp from the body. It is also said to hold down fat levels and steady blood pressure. Bringing it into everyday cooking helps support healthy eating.

Nori is an ingredient Japanese food culture cannot do without, and can be looked to for settling circulation. It is held to be useful in humid seasons and when you want to clear excess heat. It keeps easily and works in a great many dishes, so do bring it to your table.

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Taro is a neutral ingredient with sweet and pungent flavours, and can be looked to for easing excess fluid and swelling in the body. When you notice swelling or a lumpy, knotted feeling under the skin, pick up some taro at the supermarket.