Greetings Hivers & Natural Medicine Followers! My name is Scott and I'm new here, just looking for a place to publish on the topic of Eastern medicine and health in general. To learn more about me click "About Me" at the bottom of the page.
I hope everyone is staying cool this summer, what a scorcher it's been so far.🌞😎 I love educating my patients, and one way I do this is by informing them about the inherent qualities of food and how it can benefit them. Hope you enjoy!
Photo: Cucumbers by Marco Verch under CC 2.0
1. Cucumber (Qīng guā 青瓜)
- Sweet, cooling, clears heat, quenches thirst, reduces edema, aids in difficult urination
- Mild diuretic
- Hydrating
- Antioxidants
- Anti-inflammatory
- Excellent source of vitamin K and molybdenum. Good source of pantothenic acid, potassium, copper, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorous, biotin, and vitamin B1
Photo: Close-Up Shot of Watermelon Slices
by David Levinson under CC 2.0
2. Watermelon (Xī guā 西瓜)
- Sweet, cold, clears heat, relieves thirst, generates fluids, helps with difficult urination and oral canker sores
- Mild diuretic
- Antioxidants
- Anti-inflammatory
- Fat reduction (due to the amino acid citrulline)
- Very good source of vitamin C. Also a good source of copper, pantothenic acid, biotin, potassium, vitamin A (in the form of lycopene), vitamins B1 and B6, and magnesium
Photo: Yellow Papaya Fruit Wallpaper Flare under CC 2.0
3. Papaya (Mù guā 木瓜)
- Neutral, sweet, slightly bitter; balances stomach Qi
- Cardio-protective
- Prevents the oxidation of cholesterol
- Digestive support due to its high levels of digestive enzymes
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidants
- Immune support
- Excellent source of vitamin A and C. A very good source of folate, and a good source of dietary fiber, magnesium, potassium, copper and vitamin K
Photo: Lemons by Andrew Comings under CC 2.0
4. Lemon (Níng méng 柠檬)
- Cool to cold, sour, astringent, clears heat, quenches thirst, creates body fluids, harmonizes the stomach, and transforms phlegm
- Antioxidants
- Antibiotic
- Immune booster
- Excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of folate.
Photo: Sliced Strawberries arranged on the plate by Marco Verch under CC 2.0
5. Strawberries (Cǎo méi 草莓)
- Cooling, sweet, sour, generates body fluids and blood; some relief from IBS
- Regulates blood sugar levels
- Cardiovascular support
- Anti-inflammatory (if eaten 3-4 times per week)
- Antioxidants
- Excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. Very good source for fiber, iodine and folate. Also a good source for copper, potassium, biotin, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin B6, and omega 3 fats
Thanks for taking the time to read! I look forward to bringing more content to the Hive and having some fruitful interactions.✌️😃
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