Category Archives: Detoxifing
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
Beans, Kidney Bean, Black, Red (Chi Xiao Dou 红小豆，芸豆)
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
Apple Cider Vinegar (Cu 苹果醋)
Sour and bitter flavor, and warm thermal nature, acting on Liver, Stomach meridians. Active compounds: Apples are a good source of pectin, a soluble fiber similar to the fiber that is the oat bran. Apple cider is an acid, which … Continue reading
Alfalfa (Medicado Sativa) (Zǐhuā mùxu 紫花苜蓿)
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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