The Energetics of Tomatoes

Nobody is neutral when it comes to tomatoes. You either snarl at the mater, taking up too much real estate on your burger or you grow them like gold, let their vines dress your yard,

and your baskets, your friend’s pockets, and street markets. You could eat them like apples — proudly, and fight with friends about which mayonnaise is worthy to escort the lightning sandwich straight to gullet. Beefsteaks need no introduction, nor Cherokee Purples or San Marzano.

But what are the medicinal actions of these southern spheres of acid? These certain, Summer staples — The Tomato? Who could use more Green Zebras, and who ought to arrive between Brandywine and Black Krim with caution?

Tomatoes - in Chinese Medicine: Xi Hong Shi, have an affinity for the Liver,Stomach and Kidney Channels.

ACTIONS: Tomatoes nourish the Liver - the organ that stores blood, holds the diaphragm, is deeply connected to neurological function, and profoundly woven into our visual health.

Tomatoes cool the blood, clear heat, detox the blood, cools Liver Heat, and invigorates the Kidneys. These big, juicy fruits strengthen our digestion via the Earth Element (Spleen/Stomach), and increase stomach acid.

Folks who struggle with dry mouth, high thirst, dry skin, bloodshot eyes, overheating in the Summertime, and/or are hypertensive, would do well to eat more tomatoes.

Tomatoes have the highest content of lycopenes — a wildly powerful antioxidant who hunts down free radicals and kicks them out of circulation. This is especially true among the systems of urogenital health and cardiovascular function.

Tomatoes proudly hold the titles of

• Anti-Inflammatory

• Lowers Cholesterol

• Cardiovascular tonic

• Prostate Cancer Protector

• Delicious

Whether you swear by Duke’s, Hellman’s, Miracle Whip, or a generic tub of tomato moisture-locking sandwich lotion, let this Fire season garden saint fortify the pathways from the eyes of your stomach to bellies of your heart.