spelt
| spelt in TCM:Explore the properties of spelt according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: SP
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: yin
Special Properties:
resolves dryness
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Spelt is known for its ability to tonify yin. In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Spleen. The flavor of Spelt is sweet, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.
Spelt is also known to moisten dryness, and benefit frail and deficient persons. "It is often used for treating diarrhea, constipation (use whole berry), poor digestion, colitis, and various other intestinal disorders." (HWWF 481)
Although Spelt contains gluten it is usually well tolerated even by those with celiac. Because spelt grows an exceptionally thick husk it remains fresher and is not sprayed with pesticides like some other grains. Spelt is rich in nutrients, and in general it is higher in protein, fat, and fiber than wheat. Spelt contains highly water soluble fiber, which dissolves easily and allows for efficient nutrient assimilation by the body.
Recently some hospitals are using Spelt to treat "chronic infections (herpes, AIDS), nerve and bone disorders, Parkinsons disease, Alzheimer's disease, arhtritis, cancer, and antibiotic side effects."
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