Melon and Orange peel and Papaya and Peach
2 min readMelon
Sweet (Earth), cold, Yin
Melon tones the qi and the blood. Its cold characteristic relieves the heat of summer. It is used as a diuretic.Protein, 0.5 g; Fat, 0 g; Fiber, 0.4 g; Carbohydrate, 8.5 g; Vitamin A, 40 IU; Vitamin B1, 0.05 mg; Vitamin B2, 0.03 mg; Niacin, –; Vitamin C, 23 mg; Calcium, 17 mg; Phosphorus, 16 mg; Iron, 0.4 mg
Orange peel
Pungent and slightly bitter (Metal and Fire), warm, Yin
Orange peel affects the stomach and the internal organs of digestion. A decoction of orange peel and ginger will relieve gastritis. Orange peel brewed in water is a valid remedy for inebriation and a preventive against hangover. Dispersed in water, orange peel will also relieve coughs and chest catarrh.
Protein, 0.6 g; Fat, 0 g; Fiber, –; Carbohydrate, 10 g; Vitamin A, 165 IU; Vitamin B1, 0.06 mg; Vitamin B2, 0.06 mg; Niacin, 0.7 mg; Vitamin C, 53 mg; Calcium, 65 mg; Phosphorus, 7 mg; Iron, 0.33 mg
Papaya
Sweet (Earth), neutral, mild Yang
Papaya promotes digestion. It cures stomachache, dysentery, and difficult bowel movements. Because papaya dissipates dampness, it is a useful remedy for diseases of a damp nature, such as rheumatism and arthritis. A teaspoon of papaya seeds helps to detoxify the liver. Fresh raw papaya is a good supplement to meals, in order to counteract indigestion.
Protein, 0.95 g; Fat, 0.2 g; Fiber, 1.4 g; Carbohydrate, 18.9 g; Vitamin A, 3061 IU; Vitamin B1, 0.04 mg; Vitamin B2, 0.05 mg; Niacin, 0.5 mg; Vitamin C, 94 mg; Calcium, 36 mg; Phosphorus, 8 mg; Iron, 0.15 mg
Peach
Sweet and sour (Earth and Wood), warm, mild Yang
Peaches are native to China. In Chinese mythology peaches represent immortality. According to legend, a peach tree that stands in the Kunlun mountains blossoms and bears fruit every nine thousand years. Whoever eats these peaches obtains immortal life. Ordinary peaches, on the other hand, merely nourish the blood and qi, dissipate cold, and lubricate the intestines. Steamed peaches with a tablespoon of sugar or honey alleviates asthma and a bad cough. Freshpeaches are frequently taken as a remedy against high blood pressure.
Protein, 0.5 g; Fat, 0.1 g; Fiber, 0.6 g; Carbohydrate, 12 g; Vitamin A, 880 IU; Vitamin B1, 0.02 mg; Vitamin B2, 0.05 mg; Niacin, –; Vitamin C, 8 mg; Calcium, 8 mg; Phosphorus, 22 mg; Iron, 0.6 mg
