Garbanzo (Chickpea)
| Garbanzo (Chickpea) in TCM:Explore the properties of Garbanzo (Chickpea) according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: neutral
Channels: ST, SP, HT
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi
Special Properties:
clears damp
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas) are known for their ability to tonify qi. They also resolve dampness and help to calm the spirit[22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that they enter the Stomach, Spleen, and Heart. Like all legumes listed in the beans category the flavor of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) is sweet, and they are considered to be neutral to slightly warm in temperature.
Chickpeas are a nutrient-dense food, providing rich content (more than 20% of the Daily Value, DV) of protein, dietary fiber, folate, and certain dietary minerals such as iron and phosphorus. Thiamin, vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc contents are moderate, providing 10-16% of the DV. Chickpeas have a Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score of about 0.76, which is higher than many other legumes and cereals.
Chickpeas may be helpful for low energy, fatigue, anxiety, restlessness, constipation, and poor concentration.
For constipation eat soup regularly made from garbanzo beans, beets, turnips, and squash. For anxiety and restlessness make hummus with herbs like parsley, basil, and chives. For fatigue eat hummus as a snack between meals with vegetables such as carrots and celery instead of pita bread.[22]
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