Wheat Bran

//WHEAT BRAN// A constituent of whole wheat, is a popular bulk laxative. A third cup a day is all that is needed in support of regular bowel movements. Wheat bran also contains something special in it that is thought to make it a true cancer fighter. Only the bran from wheat has been shown to reduce the concentration of bile acids and bacterial enzymes in the stool that are believed to promote colon cancer.



//CHINESE MEDICINE// The above information all makes sense in relation to the TCM theory. Wheat bran is a cooling herb that is sweet to eat. It works on the STOMACH and cools STOMACH FIRE (indigestion, pain, acid reflux)