Tofu is yin, but does not seem to have the toxin-absorbing quality of taro. The yin quality of tofu has the following properties: It absorbs fever. In this aspect, tofu is used as a replacement for ice, and it is … Continue reading
This tea is an elaboration on the Kuzu bancha tea where tamari soy sauce and umeboshi plum or paste is added to the previous tea. Add: 1 tsp. ume paste or umeboshi plum 1 tsp. tamari soy sauce This version is … Continue reading
This tea will have a strengthening and refreshing effect on healthy people. Soy sauce, as well as bancha, have an alkalising effect on acidic blood (acidic blood can be caused by exhausting activities, alcohol in excess, or also by eating … Continue reading
The purpose of this pack is to provide heat for a long period and warm any part of the body. Salt can hold heat well for a long time. The dry heat from a salt pack is particularly effective in … Continue reading
Ingredients: 3 heaped tbsp. cocoa powder 600ml soya milk (or 300ml rice milk and 300ml soya milk) Pinch of salt 2 heaped tbsp. agar-agar flakes 2 heaped tbsp. arrowroot (or cornflour or kozu) 2 tsp. hazelnut butter (optional) 70ml agave … Continue reading
This mixture activates the blood circulation. Continue reading
Stimulates blood and body fluid circulation; helps loosen and dissolve stagnated toxic matter, cysts, tumours etc. Ineffective in the long run if it is not accompanied by a change in view of life and lifestyle.
This tea is useful for the intestines, especially in cases of diarrhoea. It strengthens the digestion, increases vitality, and relieves general fatigue. It is also useful in cases of appendicitis, laryngitis, or whooping cough a slight fever (not more than … Continue reading
Drink No. 1:
May reduce a fever by sweating. Mix ½ cup grated fresh daikon with 1 tbsp. of Tamari soy sauce and ¼ tsp. grated ginger. Pour hot bancha tea over this mixture, stir and drink while hot.
Drink No. 2:
To induce urination. Use a piece of cheesecloth to squeeze the juice from a grated daikon. Mix 1 tbsp. of this juice with 6 tbsp. hot water with a pinch of sea salt has been added. Boil this mixture and drink only once per day. Do not use this preparation more than three consecutive days without proper supervision, and never use it without first boiling.
Drink No. 3:
To help dissolve fat and mucus. In a teacup, place 1 tbsp. fresh grated daikon and a few drops of Tamari soy sauce. Place hot bancha tea over mixture and drink. It is most effective when taken just before sleeping. Do not use this drink longer than one week unless otherwise advised by an experienced macrobiotic counsellor.
Boil 3-5g of fresh ginger to make a tea. This tea is good to strengthen the stomach, particularly when it has been weakened from eating animal food, oily or greasy foods. Ginger tea os also good in case of asthma, colds, shivering, diarrhea caused by cold foods or intestinal cramps caused by icy foods. Ginger tea accelerates the blood circulation and warms the body.
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