Guest guest Posted July 10, 2001 Report Share Posted July 10, 2001 here's the info i have re peanut gathered from Healing with Whole Foods and Tao of Nutrition plus some old class notes. PEANUT " longevity fruit " Sweet, neutral (warming) ST, SP, LU Moistens the Lungs: chronic or dry cough due to Lung Qi and or Yin deficiency. Harmonizes the Stomach & Improves Appetite: stomach pain/cold. Can cook with pork strips. Tonifies Qi and Blood: (especially with red skin); drink tea of the shells to lower blood pressure Aids Lactation: cook with peanuts and pigs feet to promote lactation. Stops Bleeding: (raw) bleeding due to deficiency; anemia Promotes Urination: edema Treats Deafness: (raw) *peanuts can cause skin outbreaks and slow metabolic rate of LV. Avoid w/damp, sluggish or cancerous conditions. Get personalized email addresses from Mail http://personal.mail./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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