
The FIRE element is said to maintain the heart, pericardium and small intestine.
The heart and pericardiumhelp the smooth running of the bodily functions that concern circulation and emoitional balance. The small intestine uses food and sends waist to the large intestine. the trypal heater helps maintain body temperature and metabolism.
Organs affected by fire are affected teporarily stimulated by the bitter taste.
eg. coffee and tea speed the heart and kicks the digestive and nervouse system. Overuse of these bitter stimulants lead to a hard pulse, circulation is no longer smooth. Many bitter tastes are laxative affecting the small intestine.Too much bitter tastes are dehydrating to the skin.
Black tea, coffee and ciggarettes cause wrinkles.
To oppose the bitter taste's dehydrayting effects, add hot, sweet or salty.
eg. add cardomom (hot & sweet) to coffee and ginger (hot) to tea.
Bitter greens cooked with salt n pepper and fresh ginger.
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