香草豆 Vanilla Beans
原创 Anjani 蜂鸟健康TheHummingBird 2020-08-30原文
香草豆是香草兰花产的非常珍贵的药用果实，具有多种提升健康的特性。香草对神经系统有镇静作用，是治疗焦虑以及应对压力的有效方法。仅香草豆的香气就可以提升放松和快乐的感觉。
香草豆中的主要药用化合物之一叫做香草醛，已被证明小剂量就可以大大帮助消化、减轻头痛、并缓解胃部不适。香草豆含有微量矿物质诸如锌、铁、钙、镁和铁；还具有抗炎和止痛的特性，特别有益于疲劳、肌肉和关节疼痛、颈部和背部疼痛、恶心、肿胀和气体。
香草豆是果昔、茶和烘焙食品的绝佳搭配；还可以创造疗愈舒缓的盆浴，帮助缓解呼吸状况和感冒或流感症状，并有助于平静和缓解身心灵。每个香草豆含有超过25000粒充满风味的种子。
使用时只需将香草豆纵向切成两半，用刀刮下其中的种子，只需要很少量就可以获得其风味和疗愈效果。香草提取物可作为天然收敛剂用于皮肤表面，有助于净化皮肤并减少瑕疵。可以购买香草豆、纯香草精和纯香草粉等形式。
Vanilla Beans
Vanilla beans are a highly prized medicinal fruit of the vanilla planifolia orchid and have several health promoting properties. Vanilla has a calming effect on the nervous system and is an effective treatment for anxiety and stress. The aroma of vanilla beans alone has been shown to increase feelings of relaxation and happiness.
One of the major medicinal compounds in vanilla beans is called vanillin which in small doses is known to greatly aid digestion, decrease headaches, and provide relief for an upset stomach. Vanilla beans contain trace minerals such as zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, and iron. They also contain anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties and are particularly beneficial for fatigue, gas, muscle and joint pain, neck and back pain, nausea, swelling, and gas.
Vanilla bean works exceptionally well in smoothies, tea, and baked goods. It can also create a healing and soothing bath that can help relieve respiratory conditions, alleviate the symptoms of the cold or flu, and help to calm and ease the body, mind, and spirit. Each vanilla bean contains over 25,000 flavor-packed seeds.
To open, simply slice the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and run the knife along the bean to scrape out the seeds, only a very small amount is needed for delicious flavor and therapeutic benefits. Vanilla extract can be used topically as a natural astringent to help cleanse the skin and diminish any blemishes. Vanilla beans, pure vanilla extract, and pure vanilla powder can be found online or at your local grocery and health food store.
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