TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Prunes

TCM Nature: Cooling

TCM Taste: Sweet, sour

TCM Meridian Affinity: Stomach, Urinary bladder, Liver, Spleen, Large Intestine

Benefits:

·     Aids digestion and prevents constipation

·      Tonifies Yin

·       Clears heat

·       Circulates Qi

·       Eliminates toxins

·       Lowers hypertension

·       Good source of potassium and fibre

·       Regulates water

·       Resolves water retentions

·       Reduces cholesterol levels

·       Builds bones

·       Lowers blood pressure

·       Aids weight loss

·       Aids vision and immunity

Read another Kidney Nourishing herb Black Sesame here.

Spirituality:

Certainly plums and prunes were known to the Ancient Egyptians and Sumerians as evidenced by findings in tombs and a clay tablet from 2150 BC which describes a poultice made from a concoction of ingredients which includes prunes.

Prunes were highly regarded as aphrodisiacs in Elizabethan times that they were served free in brothels.

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