TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Cauliflower
TCM Nature: Neutral
TCM Taste: Sweet, bitter
TCM Meridian Affinity: Liver, Stomach, Spleen, Small Intestine
Benefits:
· Anti inflammatory
· Anti cancer
· Anti aging
· Helps detoxification in liver and pancreas
· Rice source of fiber
· Rich source of vitamins and minerals such as folate and Vitamin C
· Promote weight loss
· Blood cleanser
· Boost heart and arterial health
· Lubricates Intestines
· Strengthens Spleen
· Tonify Qi
· Decreases general aches and pains
· Support optimal functioning of cardiovascular, digestive, immune and detoxification systems
· Aids arthritis relief
· Relieves constipation
Spirituality:
The energy of cauliflower is connected to the feminine and the moon, therefore it is good for regulation of emotions and calming of the nervous system. It also helps to regulate the lunar cycles and is historically used to emphasize the feminine energies for initiation of lunar rites and cycles.
Cauliflower helps one to assimilate known knowledge through intermixing and bringing different viewpoints together.
Cauliflower helps one to sense earth shifts and allows one to be more sensitive to shifts in ground realities.