Herb Love - Black Face General

Strobilantes Crispa

Heimian Jiangjun 黑面将军 

Called *black-faced general* because of the dark colour of the herbal infusion. Traditionally used to treat snake bites and kidney diseases in Indonesia. 

 Uses: 

1. Anti-cancer treatment eg. tumours, leukaemia, liver dysplasia 
2. Kidney tonic 
1. high phenolic compounds. Therefore used to treat kidney issues and diseases like stones, fibroids
2. has laxative and diuretic qualities. Hence it is used for reducing heatiness, clear stones and detox 
3. High antioxidant value 
1. used as a youth enhancing herb 
2. improves immunity 
4. Improves lipid profile
5. Diabetes management 
1. reduce blood glucose level
6. Anti-aids

 

黑面将军 Hēi Miàn Jiāng Jūn
传统功效：改善糖尿病，胆囊结石和肝问题，肾病，痔疮和肝炎。民间用于改善子宫肌瘤；癌症。

 

Forest Crunch Salad

Portebellos are so easily available nowadays. The best ones are firm, unblemished and have tight gills.  The best ways to have them is to pair their soft sponginess with a refreshing crunch.  This is dressed with a slightly spiced sesame based dressing for that earthy walk-in-the-woods experience.  

Ingredients

400g Portebello mushroom

2 crunchy sweet apples cubed

Half cup cilantro chopped

Half cup chopped mint

Dressing

1 tbs honey

3 tbs brown rice vinegar

5 tbs sesame seeds

1 tbs Arabian spice

1 tsp rock salt

Dash of pepper

Blitz in high speed blender. Toss salad.  Serve with couscous or fluffy sprouted quinoa. Tuck In.  ;)