Kelly ChenBirmingham, Alabama, USA Persimmon: cold, sweet, astringent. It opens up the nose and the qi of ears. Scallion: warm, spicy, bitter. It treats cutting wounds and ulcer. White winter melon: slightly cold, sweet. It rids one of watery swelling in the lower abdomen. Dry ginger: hot, spicy. It treats vomiting caused by coughing. These…