TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Loquat
TCM Nature: Cool
TCM Taste: Sweet, sour, slightly acid
TCM Meridian Affinity: Spleen, Liver, Lung
Benefits:
· Soothes sore throat
· Eases cough
· Eases stomach aches
· Aids sleep
· Moistens lungs
· Relieves thirsts
Spirituality:
In Chinese culture because the fruit ripens in fall and winter, it has evolved to be an important symbol of endurance and overcoming the challenges of life. The fragrance of the plum blossoms are said to “come from the bitterness and coldness,” meaning that similarly a persons soul is tempered by depth of experience, allowing them to grow in inner strength and unyielding courage.
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