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definition
fish:
Ayurvedic:
» qualities: heavy, hot, sweet
» actions: strengthening, roborative, curative of Vata, unctuous, aphrodisiac
» uses:
Chinese:
» qualities: warming
» actions: strengthens Spleen, tonifies Qi, rids Damp
» uses: Spleen Qi Xu (Deficiency), Spleen Yang Xu (Deficiency), itching, Kidney Xu (Deficiency)
naturopathic:
» qualities: acid-forming food
» actions: omega-3 fish oil: thins the blood, protects arteries from damage, inhibits blood clots (antithrombotic), reduces blood triglycerides, lowers LDL blood cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, reduces risk of heart attack and stroke, acts as an antiinflammatory agent, regulates immune system, prevents cancer in animals, relieves bronchial asthma, combats early kidney disease, increases mental energy
» uses: cardiovascular disease prevention: hypertension, atherosclerosis, hypercholersterolemia; strokes; autoimmune conditions: multiple sclerosis, lupus, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis; used in impotence and glandular problems; asthma, migraines
biochemical: high in protein; phosphorus, iron, potassium, iodine; vitamins B2, B3 and E
Agriculture Handbook #8
Carper, pp. 190-97
Ni, p. 86
Thakkur, p. 88
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