TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Orange

TCM Nature: Cooling

TCM Taste: Sour, Sweet

TCM Meridian Affinity: Lung, Stomach, Liver

Benefits:

·       Tonifies Yin

·       Promotes Qi circulation

·       Lubricates Lung

·       Resolves mucus

·       Increases appetite

·       Strengthens Spleen

·       Quenches thirst

·       Promotes body fluids

Spirituality:

In Greek mythology, it states that Gaea who was the goddess of fertility   sent the Garden of Hesperides as a gift for Hera’s wedding. Allegedly, this garden was filled with golden apple trees. It is believed that the golden apples were oranges. In return, Hera also gifted Gaea with oranges for her wedding when she got married to Zeus.

Oranges attract prosperity and success. They also bring energizing and uplifting energy. And they attract good fortune and abundance. They can also strengthen relationships and friendship bonds.

It is recommended to give your loved one oranges if you want to strengthen bonds with each other.

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• Supermarket Herbs - Saffron

• Supermarket Herbs - Mandarin Orange

• Supermarket Herbs - Ashwagandha

• Supermarket Herbs - Cinnamon

• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

• Adrenal Fatigue

• Women’s Health: Menstrual Cycle and Intuitive Wisdom

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