TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Pear

TCM Nature: Cooling

TCM Taste: Sweet, sour

TCM Meridian Affinity: Lung, Stomach, Spleen

Benefits:

·       Clears heat

·       Resolves Phlegm

·       Resolves dryness

·       Tonify Yin

·       Promotes secretion of body fluids

·       Relieves thirst

Spirituality:

Pears are ancient and sacred symbols of love and separation. Therefore pears also ask us to look at life from a different perspective as losing and separation is giving us an opportunity to change course for a healthier and more fulfilling direction for our life.

In ancient Chinese mythology, the pear tree symbolizes immortal life due to the longevity of the tree.

Pear is especially a symbol of the feminine.  In Greek and Roman mythology, pears were sacred to three goddesses: Hera, Aphrodite and Pomona, an Italian goddess of gardens and harvests.

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

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• Bird’s Nest - Skincare vs Edible

• Supermarket Herbs - Ashwagandha

• Supermarket Herbs - Orange

• Supermarket Herbs - Congee

• Supermarket Herbs - Rice

• 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