Poppy seeds are neutral in terms of being "heat" or "cold" according to traditional Chinese medicine. They are not considered to be either a warming or cooling food.
Traditionally, Chinese medicine categorizes foods based on their perceived effect on the body's energy and temperature. While some foods are considered warming (like ginger or cinnamon), others are considered cooling (like cucumber or mint). Poppy seeds, however, fall into a neutral category, meaning they are neither warming nor cooling.
This neutral nature means they are unlikely to exacerbate any existing imbalances in the body's energy. They can be enjoyed by most individuals without concern for their potential to affect body temperature or energy levels.
