Almond

Temperature: Neutral or Slightly Warm

Almond

Almond

Taste: weet

Actions & Indications: 

  • Relieves Qi Stagnation in the Lung
  • Ventilates the Lung, relieves cough & asthma.
  • Transforms phlegm.
  • Lubricates the intestines for dry constipation.
  • Used for Lung conditions, asthma, constipation, and cough.

Remedies:

  • Cough & Asthma:  grind almonds into a fine meal, add honey, then dissolve 2 Tbsp in water.

Notes: 

  • Highly regarded in Ayurveda for building essence, spirituality, and reproductive ability.
  • Digestion is improved by soaking the nuts overnight and then removing the skins.  The skins have a mildly bitter flavor.
  • Can worsen dampness or phlegm conditions.
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