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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
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
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
Brazilian Feijoada
1 pound black beans 1/2 pound pork ribs 1/2 pound bacon 2 onions finely chopped 6 cloves garlic finely chopped 2 smoked sausages cut in big chunks 1 Tsp ground pepper 6 bay leaves Soak the beans overnight first then … Continue reading
Basil (Tián luólè 甜罗勒)
Pungent,and sweet flavor and warm thermal nature. Acts on Lung, Spleen, Stomach and Large Intestine meridians. Active compounds: Basil contains dozens of aromatic essential oil components in its leaves including eugenol, linalool, astragal, limonene, citral methylchavicol, and methyl cinnamate. Besides … Continue reading
Artichoke, Zucchini and Olive pasta
This light, delicious pasta is perfect for summer. All ingredients are beneficial during the summer season. Ingredients Artichoke hearts – 1 can (even better if fresh) Green olives with pimento – 1 cup Zucchini – 1 medium, halved and sliced … Continue reading
The artichoke tincture – For Liver Jaundice
It is made from 20 grams of mashed artichoke leaves macerated in 100 ml of 70% alcohol for 15 days. 5-15 drops should be taken 3 times a day. The tincture shall be diluted with water or with tea whenever … Continue reading
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