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Mushroom Ganoderma (Ganoderma Lucidum) (Ling Zhi 紫灵芝)
Sweet (tián 甜) and bitter (kú苦) flavor and Yin-Yang neutral (zhōng xìng 中性) thermal nature and is affiliated with the heart, liver, lung, spleen, and kidney Meridian. Active compounds: Ganoderma Lucidum, an oriental fungus, has a long history of promoting … Continue reading
Catuaba (Erythroxylum) (Kǎ tú bā 卡圖巴)
Catuaba (Erythroxylum) (Kǎ tú bā 卡圖巴Bitter (kú苦) and pungent (xīnlà 辛辣) flavor, Yang-hot (rè 熱) thermal nature and is affiliated with the kidneys, heart, and pericardium Meridians. Active Compounds: Erythroxylaceae (coca family), native to Brazil, Catuaba is a medium-sized, vigorous growing, leafy tree with … Continue reading
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) (Pútáo Yóu 葡萄柚)
Sweet (tián 甜) and sour (suãn 酸) flavor and Yin-cold (lěng 冷) thermal nature and is affiliated with the Stomach, Spleen and Lung meridian. Active compounds: Grapefruit is renowned for its high vitamin C content. It is also rich in … Continue reading
Fig (Ficus Carica) (Wú Huā Gǒu 無花果)
Sweet (tián 甜) flavor, Yin-Yang neutral (zhōng xìng 中性) thermal nature and is affiliated with the Lung meridian. Active compounds: Figs are one of the highest plant sources of calcium and fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), copper, manganese, … Continue reading
Carqueja (Baccharis Trimera)
☯ Pungent (xīnlà 辛辣) flavor and warm (nuǎn 暖) thermal nature and is affiliated with the Liver, Spleen, and Stomach meridians. ❊ Active Compounds: Carqueja is a perennial plant characterized by its green stem. It is found in South America. … Continue reading
Açai berry (Euterpe Oleraceae) (Ā sà yī 阿萨伊浆果)
☯ Sour (suãn 酸) and astringent (Sin 涩) flavor, and cold (Lěng 冷) thermal nature and its affiliated with Kidney and Liver meridians. ❊ Active Compounds: Açai powder is a rich source of protective antioxidants, omega fatty acids, amino acids, … Continue reading
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) (Shi Liu 石榴)
☯ Sweet (tián 甜), slightly bitter (kú苦), and astringent (Sin 涩), neutral (zhōng xìng 中性) thermal nature and is affiliated with the Lung, Spleen, Stomach and Large Intestine. ❊ Active compounds: Pomegranate is packed with poluphenols, a powerful antioxidant that helps … Continue reading
Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea Capitata) (Juǎn Xīn Cài 卷心菜)
☯ Sweet (tián 甜) and pungent (xīnlà 辛辣) flavor and cool (liáng 涼) thermal nature and is affiliated with the Spleen, Stomach and Large Intestine meridians. ❊ Active compounds: Contains, protein, vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin … Continue reading
Fighting Through Cancer: Carrot (Hú luó bo 胡萝卜)
Sweet (Gan) flavor and neutral thermal nature. Acts on Spleen, Liver, and Lung meridians. Active compounds:Among all vegetables, carrots contain the most ß-carotene, an antioxidant more potent than a vitamin.E. Not only does it defy aging and promote gastrointestinal functions, but … Continue reading
Broccoli (Xī lán huā 西兰花)
☯ Sweet (tián 甜) and pungent (xīnlà 辛辣) flavor, cool (liáng 涼) thermal nature and is affiliated with the Lungs, Liver and Large Intestine meridians. ❊ Active compounds: Broccoli contains ß-carotene and glutathione that fights against cancer. It adds brilliance … Continue reading
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