Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Contrary to belief, pumpkin can be a very healthy food and it is a healing food used in Traditioal Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. We associate it as unhealthy because of the eggs and fat we add to it when making our traditional recipes, however, with todays knowlege and access to healthier ingredients, many of those recipes can still be enjoyed with minor alterations.Uses For HealingTraditional Chinese Medicine Pumpkin - Cooling, sweet, slightly bitter.Clears dampness for weeping skin ailments, diahrea, edemaBalances blood sugar (do not add sugar)Balances spleen qiAides in relief from vomitingReduces feverPumpkin Seed - Neutral, sweet.Anti-parasitic (worms) Moistens intestines, aids in constipationProstate cancerAyurvedaPumpkin - Light, sweet, cold.Balances doshasBrain tonicDiureticAids with digestive disorders DOSHA Three vital energies of the human body which are the result of combining the 5 major elements to create our bodies. These vital energies are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata - The strongest is formed by space and air. Vata is movement and governs respiration, circulation and elimination.Pitta - Pitta is formed by fire and water. It controls metabolism and regulates the body. It governs digestion, hormones and body temperature regulation.Kapha - Formed by earth and water, it builds and forms the body structure and lubricates. It governs smooth function and strength of body structures (skeletal, muscle and components) and skin. Start your day with - make it your home page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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