Herbal Recipes
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In TCM, diet is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good health and treating ailments. Eating well and eating right is about moderation, discipline and balance. Wellness is nourished with the right taste, along with food and herbs chosen and consumed in the right seasons or circumstances.
The following easy-to-use herbal recipes are tailored to the body's problem area.
Note: All recipes serve 2
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Recipes for the Heart
TCM maintains that the Heart not only controls blood circulation but also governs all mental activities, including consciousness and thought. The Heart is most sensitive to excess Fire. When excess Fire is lodged in the Heart, some common symptoms are chest tightness, disturbed sleep with lots of dream, red tongue tip, painful armpits and irregular heartbeat. The accompanying recipes are all reduce excess heart fire in various degrees and settle the mind.
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Recipes for the Kidneys
The main role of the kidneys is to maintain the fluid balance in the body. TCM views the kidneys as the root of all organ functions. It governs growth, reproduction, brain activities and the strength of the bones and marrow.
The following recipes for the kidneys tend to be warm in properties and promote fluid circulation.
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Recipes for the Lungs
The Lungs are responsible for immunity and defense system in the body according to TCM. The ability to breathe deeply and correctly is of utmost importance in maintaining good health. When the breathing is full and deep, the skin is nourished. The Lungs are very sensitive to dryness in the environment. The following recipes prevent dryness and all of them are suitable to be incorporated into beauty care regime.
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Recipes for the Stomach
The Stomach is a pivot because it is in the mid-region of the body. In TCM, the central positioning of the Stomach also affects the psyche. The Stomach is responsible for centering oneself in life. Hence, a weak Stomach produces a worrisome individual and vice-versa. The Stomach is most sensitive to excess Dampness. Dampness that stays for a long time in the Stomach produces Phlegm that in turn creates symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, body heaviness, diarrhea and vomiting. Many types of fishes are conducive to the stomach. They heal ulcers, reduce mucus and promote Qi.
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Recipes for the Skin
According to TCM, skin conditions are correlated with the Spleen and Lungs, as the Spleen provides the source of Blood and Qi, while the Lungs are responsible for disseminating the Blood and Qi to the skin.
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Recipes for the Eyes
In the TCM context, the eyes are generally nourished by all the internal organs; therefore, most eye conditions are a reflection of your overall state of health. The two most important organs governing the health of the eyes are the Liver and Kidneys.
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