Category Archives: dampness

Beans, Kidney Bean, Black, Red (Chi Xiao Dou 红小豆，芸豆)

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Dao of Tummy

Sweet flavor and warm thermal nature. Acts on Spleen, Large Intestine, and Small Intestine meridians. Active compounds: Beans are mainly composed of saccharides and proteins. They are rich in saponin which is an effective antioxidant. Contains fiber, iron, vitamin B9 … Continue reading →

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Alfalfa (Medicado Sativa) (Zǐhuā mùxu 紫花苜蓿)

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Dao of Tummy

Bitter flavor and warm thermal nature. Acts on Liver, Spleen and Intestines meridians. Active compounds: Alfalfa contains eight enzymes which help assimilate protein, fats and carbohydrates.. Is rich in protein, carotene, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, sulfur, silicon, chlorine, … Continue reading →

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Agastache, Patchouli (Huò xiāng 藿香，广藿香)

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Dao of Tummy

Pungent flavor and slightly warm thermal nature. Acts on Spleen, Stomach, and Lung meridians. Active Compounds: Contains about 2-2.8% volatile oil which is the most effective part of the plant. Clinical Usage and Indications: Dispels dampness. For accumulation of dampness … Continue reading →

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