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soybean, yellow
nutrition

definition

soybean, yellow:

Ayurvedic: Pitta

Chinese:
» qualities: sweet, cooling or neutral
» actions: moistens the respiratory tract and diminishes swelling; clears Heat, detoxifies, lubricates Lung and Large Intestine, tonifies Spleen, affects Spleen and Large Intestine
» uses: malnutrition with edema; beriberi with edema; cramps in hands and feet; watery diarrhea caused by disorder of the Spleen; burns; scalds; erysipelas in small children; boils; pulmonary abscess; precaution against measles; Lung and Stomach Heat, dry skin, mouth ulcers, swollen gums, diarrhea, constipation
» contraindications: persons recovering from small pox

miso:
» uses: protects against radiation, cancer, common cold

tempeh: high in protein, vitamins A, B3, and iron

naturopathic:
» qualities: alkaline-forming food
» actions: reduces LDL cholesterol, lowers blood pressure; inhibits cancer; regulates functions of the colon; regulates blood glucose
» uses: atherosclerosis, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia; constipation, hemorrhoids and other bowel problems; diabetes, hypoglycemia

biochemical: high in calcium phosphorus, iron, potassium, sulfur, vitamins B1, B6 and B3

Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 293
Carper, p. 273
Jensen, p. 211-2
Johari, p. 111
Lu, p. 111
Ni, p. 83


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