Are Bananas Cooling TCM? Unpacking the Energetic Properties of This Yin Fruit
                                
                                
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                                In the holistic framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), all foods are categorized by their energetic properties and thermal nature, and the banana is no exception. So, are bananas cooling TCM? Yes, this popular tropical fruit is widely regarded as a 'yin' or cooling food, used to clear internal heat and moisten dryness within the body.