TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Millet

TCM Nature: Cool

TCM Taste: Sweet, salty

TCM Meridian Affinity: Kidney, Spleen, Stomach

Benefits:

·       Nourishes Yin, alleviates insomnia and dry skin

·       Harmonizes Spleen and Stomach

·       Builds Blood

·       Stimulates appetite and improves digestion

·       Builds muscles, promotes strength

·       Reduces risk of type II diabetes

·       Lowers cholesterol

·       Removes Dampness

·       Promotes urination

Spirituality:

Millet has been consumed in Ethiopia since prehistoric times. It is even mentioned in the Bible as an ingredient for unleavened bread.

In China, it is recommended that the elderly eat a bowl of millet before going to bed in order to get a good night’s sleep. While sleeping they will also be digesting the important nutrients contained in the grain during the night that can than energize them for the next day.

Millet is also used to make a very spiritual drink called Tongba, which is very popular is Nepal.

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

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