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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 424 likes SAVE FOODAdzuki beans are known to have originated in China where they are used extensively in traditional medicine. They are a staple in the macrobiotic diet and very popular in Japan, second only to the soybean in terms of consumption and popularity. 562 likes SAVE FOODPromotes strength and solidity. Anabolic, but without creating stagnation. Regulates estrogen (phytoestrogens can increase or decrease estrogen as needed). Liver, Spleen Yin Tonic. Alfalfa is a urinary & GI membrane restorative. (Source: Holmes) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 657 likes SAVE FOODAs the most widely grown tree nut in the world, these crunchy little nuggets are highly revered for building strength and intelligence across many ancient cultures. Originally native to the levant and in Northern Africa as far west as Morocco, almonds... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (4.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 476 likes SAVE FOODAmaranth represented up to 80% of the caloric intake of the Aztecs before the Spanish conquest. Amaranth tastes somewhat like corn, but is somewhat less sweet. Others have described the taste as nutty, like bacon or wood, or slightly bitter. It is... 254 likes SAVE FOODRed meat strongly rebuilds deficient blood. It is especially useful in late summer and early fall. Red meat increases Pitta and Kapha. Too much red meat clogs the lymphatic system (Kapha blocking Vata in rasa dhatu), and causes blood stangation... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 678 likes SAVE FOOD"A tale that begins with a beet will end with the devil", wrote Tom Robbins in Jitterbug Perfume. For good reason too - cooking with red beets leaves the hands looking blood-stained. A chef who slaughters beets cannot hide - only run from the scene of... 470 likes SAVE FOODThe word 'pepper' is dervied from the South Asian word 'pippali'. Pippali (long pepper) is a famous herb in Ayurveda for lung and heart conditions, and is a close relative of black pepper. The word pepper gradually came to include the unrelated New... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings, 618 likes SAVE FOODPop a few blueberries in your mouth and you'll notice reduced agitation, a relaxing sensation in the eyes, and cool feeling in your skin. These visceral signs are your personal cue indicating blueberries' beneficial effect on your liver, and their... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 207 likes SAVE FOODBone Marrow and bone marrow fat are the heaviest and densest of all fats. It is a strong tonic and blood builder used for debilitated clients and those who over-exert their bodies, such as athletes. It is rich in minerals. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 203 likes SAVE FOODBuckwheat's hearty warmth hits the spot on any damp cloudy day in November. Enjoy as you snuggle up with your loved ones, or while listening to crackling logs in a wood burning stove. Smoky, nutty and earthy, buckwheat is slightly demulcent like... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings, 738 likes SAVE FOODAncestors of the wild carrot came from Iran and Afghanistan, the center of genetic diversity for carrot. Carrots were bred from a species of wild carrot, called Queen Anne's Lace. Originally they were grown for their aromatic leaves and seeds. Since... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 403 likes SAVE FOODBerries arrive just in time for late spring, early summer. Berries are lymphatic movers that complete the spring process of cleansing your liver. They are also liver tonics to protect your liver during summer. Berries are rich in anti-oxidants that... 184 likes SAVE FOODPitta has liquid element. But when Pitta symptoms appear with dryness, Vata is to blame. Deficient liver or depletion of ojas leads to dryness and inflammation. Use chicken liver to pacify Vata in the liver, moistening it, building rasa and rakta... 139 likes SAVE FOODCooling, lymphatic decongestant, alterative, anti-inflammatory diuretic, astringent, bitter. Mild demulcent. like Cleavers but stronger decongestant. AYURVEDIC FACE ASSESSMENT
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