Rye
| Rye in TCM:Explore the properties of Rye according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: SP, HT, LV, GB
Flavors: sweet, bitter
Tonifies: qi
Special Properties:
circulates qi, clears damp, resolves water accumulations
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Rye is known for its ability to resolve dampness and regulate water. It also helps to tonify qi, and is considered a good food choice to resolve liver qi stagnation. It also helps to resolve spontaneous sweating due to fatigue[22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Spleen, heart, liver, and gallbadder. The flavor of Rye is bitter sweet, and it is considered to be neutral in temperature.
Rye "increases muscle formation, cleans and renews arteries, aids fingernails, hair, and bone formation" (HWWF 480). Rye contains flourine which can strengthen tooth enamel. Rye broth or congee can be helpful to treat migraine headaches. Rye is ideally suited to sourdough baking, which adds sourness to its natural bitter flavor and makes it even more effective for the liver.
For sweating due to weakness boil whole rye for 15-20 minutes, add molasses, and drink the liquid. For retention of fetus make a tea from the entire rye plant and raspoberry leaves and drink as much as possible. [22]
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