North Almond (Bitter Almond)- Bei Xing | Premium Raw Herb

Size: 4oz / 113g

What it is:

North Almond (Bitter Almond)- Bei Xing (aka Bei Xing Ren) can be thought of as a medicinal food that is more bitter in flavor than its sweeter tasting cousin (Nan Xing Ren), and while you can snack on these (bitter) almonds , they tend to be used more in baking and cooking. 

In the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, they are used to address dry coughs, scratchy throats, and parched lungs, and asthmatic wheezing-- especially during seasonal changes or in dry climates. In addition, he internal dryness that affects the lungs can also impact the intestines, and so bitter almond is also used in Chinese medicine to ease constipation.

Which concerns is it good for?

✔ scratchy throat
✔ wheezing from asthma
✔ constipation

Key benefits:

- quells dry cough
- soothes scratchy throat
- helps move constipated bowels
- Natural remedy

Traditional Chinese medicine benefits:

- Moisturize the Lungs and Relieve Dryness
- Descend Lung Qi and Stop Coughing
- Moisten the Intestines and Promote Bowel Movement

What else you need to know:

Almonds are rich in oleic acid and natural oils that hydrate from within, promoting a brighter, smoother complexion.. Additionally, they are loaded with monounsaturated fats that support heart health while providing a gentle, soothing energy.

Suggested usage:

Cook them into porridges/hot cereals or add them to soups-- this can help extract their chemical constituents and make them more bio-available. You can also add them to stir-frys,or bake them into cookies and cakes... or just snack and enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

North Almond (Bitter Almond)- Bei Xing Premium Raw Herb