Blood-regulating– tag –

Mugwort comes into season in spring. Warm in nature, this wild herb is said to warm the body and settle the circulation of blood. It is a traditional Japanese ingredient enjoyed in tempura, as a boiled salad, in mugwort mochi and as tea.

Black wood ear is said to settle the circulation of blood, moisten the Lung to ease a cough, and settle the intestines. Its distinctive crunch works in stir-fries, soups and a wide range of dishes.

Eggplant comes into season from summer into autumn. Cool in nature, it is said to clear excess heat and settle the flow of blood. Grilled, simmered or cooked any number of ways, it brings colour to the table in the hot months.

Arrowhead is a vegetable that suits replenishing nourishment in the winter season. It can be looked to for regulating the flow of blood and easing what has stalled in the body. Cooked well it makes a dish full of flavour, so do bring it to your winter table.

Pak choi is said to ease heat in the body and settle inflammation. It is nourishing and a valued vegetable from spring into summer. It is easy to cook, so do make a point of it in everyday meals.

It is thought to clear excess heat from the body and moisten the intestines. In hot weather in particular it can be looked to for settling the gut. In a stir-fry it goes beautifully with garlic and chilli, which lift its aroma and texture.

Lotus root, considered auspicious because its holes suggest seeing through to the future, is easy to cook and works in a great many ways. Fried or simmered it grows sweeter, and its texture is a pleasure. It is also rich in fibre and can be looked to for settling the gut. To keep it, wrap it in newspaper against damp and store it somewhere cool and dark.

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Beetroot can be looked to for helping the flow of blood and settling circulation. When poor circulation shows as irregular or painful periods or stiff muscles, do try dishes made with beetroot. Nourishing and beautiful in colour, it is easy to bring to the everyday table in soups, salads and smoothies.