Millet
Chinese Name: 小米
Thermal Nature: Cooling
Flavor: Sweet, salty
Organ meridian: Spleen, stomach, kidney
Properties: Cools the body, strengthens kidney and helps with detoxification
Best Use For: Relieving stomach upset and vomiting, relieving bloated stomach, replenishing fluids in stomach and spleen hence reducing heatiness in both organs
Serving Per Day For One Person: 15 to 30g
Dietary Caution: Avoid eating millet with almonds as it may cause vomiting and diarrhea for some people
Suitable For: Balanced body constitution, Dampness and heat body constitution, Yin deficiency body constitution