Sour Herbs

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We are co-evolved with the foods and medicines we ingest and our sensory system has been honed for 100's of thousands of years beyond our homosapien ancestors. We can tap into this superpower and be able to recognize complex biochemistry with just our sense of taste and smell.

For example plants that taste sour contain citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, and flavonoids.

These herbs, in general, are cooling and nourishing to our bodies and often provide anti-oxidants and strengthen oxidative damaged and weakened tissues.

Some Examples of Sour Herbs:

  • Berries

  • Schizandra

  • Lemon

  • Rosehips

  • Hawthorne

  • Noni

Common Properties of Sour Herbs:

  • anti-oxidant

  • reduce inflammation, irritation, & free radical damage

  • reduce fever

  • strengthen weak tissues support the heart and eyes

What is your favorite sour herbal medicine? Tell me about it in the comments.

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