Could you use a little spice in your life? Do you recognize this herb as Canela or Cinnamon? Either way.. you’re right! In Chinese Pinyin, it’s known as Gui Zhi. The best part of learning Traditional Chinese Medicine is the similarities shared across cultures with a history thousands of years old.
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As an herbalist, I like to suggest everyday uses for powerhouse herbs and Cinnamon is one of them. It can be steeped alone in a warming tea or ground cinnamon can be added to your morning coffee for its health benefits.
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In biomedical terms, cinnamon is anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic (stabilizes blood sugar), anti-microbial, anti-cancer, lipid-lowering, and a cardiovascular-disease-lowering compound. Cinnamon has also been reported to have activities against neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
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The aroma is beneficial and can be accessed by boiling the herb or as an essential oil. It’s used as an herb of prosperity and protection.
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Just one of the amazing herbs of our pharmacopeia. How can this herb spice things up for you?
Avocado
3 medicinal facts about one of my favorite fruits 😍
🥑 More potassium than a banana which helps regulate blood pressure
🥑 Rich in copper which helps red blood cell formation
Reminder: red blood cells carry oxygen through your body
🥑 Helps treat constipation because of the fiber content
Persimmon
Fuyu Persimmons.
On top of their antioxidant and vitamin power, (immune boosting) persimmons are cool in nature making them great for nourishing and moistening the lungs and transforming phlegm.
Persimmons are also rich in fiber which helps regulate blood sugar.
Fun fact: Persimmons are not a fruit I grew up with. At some point, I tried what I now know to be an unripe Hachiya Persimmon, and my whole mouth puckered and felt hairy inside 🙅🏻♀️🙅🏻♀️. I’ve heard they’re delicious when ripe (you’d be able to see through it in the sun) but I’m busy loving on Fuyu persimmons, pictured here.
On top of their antioxidant and vitamin power, (immune boosting) persimmons are cool in nature making them great for nourishing and moistening the lungs and transforming phlegm.
💎 Persimmons are also rich in fiber which helps regulate blood sugar.
😋 These are now one of my favorite foods of Fall. I’d describe them as a mix between an apple and pear.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate. The peel is in the Chinese Medicine Pharmacopeia (Shi Liu Pi) and is used to treat gastrointestinal issues and to stop bleeding. Although it's temperature is neutral, pomegranates clears heat.
Red foods like this typically are good for the heart because of the high antioxidants, polyphenols and tannins.
Regular consumption of pomegranate juice has been found to be effective against diabetes, lymphoma, and BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Their leaves and flowers are used to treat burns. They are also a worldwide and ancient symbol for fertility, life, death, reincarnation, prosperity, eternal life and marriage. ✨