Tag Archives: dampness

Amaranth (Xiàncài 苋菜)

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Dao of Tummy

Lightly sweet flavor, and cold thermal nature.  Acting on the Lung meridians. Active compound: Contains iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus. Excellent source of protein (15-18%), fiber, amino acids (lysine and methionine), vitamin C, and calcium. It contains more calcium and … 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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