The cacao bean is the source of perhaps the most magical and beloved foods on Earth because it is the source of chocolate. Even the cacao tree's official name, Theobroma cacao, recognizes the long-standing love most of us have for the fruit of this tree. Theobroma comes from the Greek language for "food of the gods." And while chocolate is the most popular and favorite of these foods from the cacao bean, an even healthier choice is raw cacao powder. How Is Cacao Powder Made? To produce raw cacao powder, raw cacao beans are simply cold pressed to remove the fat, and the remaining solids are ground into a fine powder. Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference? Cacao powder contains all the beneficial nutrients and beneficial compounds of the raw cacao bean minus the fat. In contrast, cocoa powder is made from roasted cacao beans. And even if they look alike, the two are different. In making cocoa powder, up to 90% of the nutrients and beneficial compounds in raw c
- Part Used: fruit (seeds)
- Energetics: sweet, pungent/cooling (slightly)/sweet VPK=
- Tissues: plasma, blood, muscles, marrow
- Systems: digestive, nervous, urinary
- Actions: carminative, stomachic, stimulant, diuretic, antispasmodic Indications: indigestion, low agni, abdominal pain, cramps or gas, difficult or burning urination, children’s colic
- Precautions: a good general herb and spice for all constitutions
- Preparation: infusion, powder (250 to 500 mg)
FENNEL SEEDS are one of the best herbs for
digestion, strengthening Agni without aggravating Pitta, stopping cramping and dispelling flatulence. They can be
taken roasted after meals, one teaspoon, by themselves or with rock salt. They combine well with cumin and coriander
as three cooling
spices. Fennel seeds are
excellent for digestive weakness in children or in the elderly They are calming
to the nerves, their aroma acts upon the mind and promotes mental
alertness. For urinary problems, they combine well with coriander. Fennel
can be used for digestive weakness where hot spices and peppers might
overheat or overstimulate.
They work to stop the griping of purgatives and can also help promote menstruation and to promote
milk flow for nursing mothers.
Comments
Post a Comment