Efficacy of oysters from the perspective of oriental medicine...Who would it be particularly good for?
Sep 01, 2025
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In particular, oysters play a role in catching immunity during the change of seasons when people easily get tired and lethargy occurs due to large changes in temperature and humidity.
◇Cold oyster, effective for people with high fever or dry skin
Oyster is a cold and cool ingredient and has a sweet and salty taste, so oriental medicine sees it as a good fit for those who have a high fever, flushing energy on their face, and those with dry skin. In addition, the strong salt of oysters prevents body fluids from easily leaking out, such as keeping the body from sweating excessively. If oysters, which have the property of replenishing fluids, are consumed in dry autumn, they can replenish water and nutrients in the body and harmonize their energy and blood.
In fact 'Dongui Bogam', oysters have a tranquil nature, are good for eyes, blood, bones, and are helpful for reproductive function"It is recorded that "It reduces the production of unnecessary mucus and waste products and prevents sweat and moisture from leaking out." Another old book, 'Bonchogangmok', also states that the cave calms the burning symptoms of the face and helps the mother recover after childbirth.
◇Improves digestion if eaten with porridge, and recovers fatigue if boiled with hot pot
Oyster is also compatible with various ingredients and creates nutritional synergy. In particular, it is recommended as a good health food to eat in autumn, when immunity is likely to decline. Ginger neutralizes the cold nature of oysters to prevent indigestion and prevents diarrhea caused by cold-induced abdominal pain and fish and shellfish toxicity. If jujube is added to this and consumed in the form of rice porridge, it helps to improve the nerve safety effect of jujube and cough and thirst in autumn.
In addition, the dish 'Oyster Hot Pot', which is boiled with oysters, mugwort, shiitake mushrooms, and ginseng together, is perfect for autumn health. The crown daisy, which helps the body's blood circulation, releases the cold energy of the oyster and harmonizes it. Adding shiitake mushrooms and ginseng, which are good for recharging energy, helps restore chronic fatigue.
◇ Avoid people with weak digestive functions and be careful of norovirus when eating raw oysters
However, people who frequently have diarrhea due to their stomachs and weak digestion should be careful because eating a large amount of oysters can cause digestive problems. In particular, people with strong cold air and cold hands and feet should eat only a small amount as much as possible. In this case, it is boiled with warm ingredients such as ginger, garlic, and green onions, and eaten with the aforementioned porridge and soup dishes to protect the stomach and strengthen blood circulation and immune function.
In addition, you should always be careful of norovirus infection when eating oysters. Norovirus is a type of virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, causing vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and eating unheated fish and shellfish and using contaminated groundwater are considered the main factors of infection. In particular, as the weather tends to be prevalent in autumn and winter, infants, pregnant women, and the elderly with weak immune systems should avoid eating raw oysters as much as possible at that time.
Kim Dong-woo, head of Ilsan Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital, advised, "Oyster is nutritious and a beneficial food ingredient that helps improve symptoms of the change of seasons such as decreased immunity, small cough, and dry skin. "However, depending on the individual's constitution, the timing and method of eating oysters must be properly considered to take care of both taste and health."
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
