Milk, goat/sheep
| Milk, goat/sheep in TCM:Explore the properties of Milk, goat/sheep according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: LU, ST, KD
Flavors: sweet, salty
Tonifies: qi, blood, yin, jing
Special Properties:
resolves dryness
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Goat Milk is known for its ability to tonify qi, blood, yin, and jing. Sources indicate that goat's milk can also help to alleviate dryness and calm the spirit [22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Lung, Stomach, and Kidney. The flavor of Goat Milk is sweet, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.
To help strengthen bones (osteopenia or osteoporosis) make a bone building hummus with black beans, goat milk, and yogurt. For blood sugar imbalance substitute goat's milk and goat yogurt for cow's milk and cow based dairy products like ice cream. [22]
In general, warm milk is thought to have an effect to calm the spirit and relieve anxiety, which may explain why it is commonly used as a bedtime sedative.
For dry skin and hair rub goats milk into the hair while showering and allow it to run down the body. Let it remain for 10 minutes before washing off. [22]
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