TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Bergamot Orange

TCM Nature: Neutral

TCM Taste: Aromatic, Slightly sweet

TCM Meridian Affinity: Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Heart

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Benefits:

·       Treat convulsions, cramps

·       Promote digestion

·       Tonify respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous systems

·       Antidepressant

·       Heals skin scars

·       Analgesics

·       Inhibits growth of germs, virus and fungi

Spirituality:

Bergamot is a citrus fruit whose rind is used for extracting bergamot essential oil. It is famous for its use in flavoring and scenting of Earl Grey Tea.

Bergamot orange is known for building courage and confidence. It is associated with providing protection, prosperity and happiness. It releases unwanted negative thoughts and emotions helping to connect a person’s spirit with the divine. It is used to support the third chakra, and solar plexus, as well as the seventh chakra or the crown of the head and the opening in meditation of spiritual connection.

 

Read more about TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription on my TCM Wellness page.

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