Huangdi Neijing · Lingshu Ch.56 — The Five Flavors (五味)
How the five flavors — sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, salty — each enter and nourish their own organ, and the grains, meats, fruits and vegetables matched to each. The Lingshu's guide to eating in balance for health. Chinese-only study edition: a plain-language framing, practical longevity applications, and the original text for reference.
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