Energetics of Food
Energetics of Mint: Keep Cool All Year Round
Mint has been cultivated for centuries as both cooking and medicine. From Ancient Egypt & China to modern times, mint is used by many people throughout the world as a treatment for various internal and external ailments. Mint is a very broad category, with around 20 species (although some sources say up to 600 species) that all come from the Mentha Family.
In Chinese Medicine, the 5 flavors are pungent, sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. The SAD (Standard American Diet) consists primarily of just 3 of the 5 flavors. Your diet should consist of a balance of all 5 flavors for optimal health. Balance does not refer to equal amounts, but to bring the body into harmony with your own constitution and the seasonal influences.