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salmon
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definition

salmon:

Ayurvedic:
» qualities: heavy, hot, sweet
» actions: strengthening, roborative, curative of Vata, unctuous, aphrodisiac
» uses:

biochemical: high in protein; phosphorus, iron, potassium, iodine; vitamins B2, B3 and E; essential fatty acids (omega-3)

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 oils: thins blood, protects arteries from damage, antithrombotic, reduces blood triglycerides, lowers LDL cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, reduces risk of heart attack and stroke, lessens inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis, reduces the risk of lupus, ameliorates migraine headaches, acts as an anti-inflammatory 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; asthma, migraines, psoriasis

Agriculture Handbook #8
Carper, pp. 190-97


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