Chives for Arthritis

Chives influences the kidneys, liver,and stomach; dries damp conditions, (dampness can manifest as lethargy, obesity, loose stools, cloudy-mindedness, phlegm, and sluggishness); increase qi energy circulation; known for treating blood coagulation's, bruises and swellings, especially occur from injuries. It also very good for pain of arthritis (of the cold type). The juice of the crushed chive plant or its leaves can be applied to the injured or the arthritic area. Chives also relieve weak digestion, strengthen the kidney yang and is useful for treating urinary incontinence originated from coldness (signs of clear and copious urine). According to Paul Pitchford chives are also excellent in the treatment of bruises and swellings from injury, you can apply them directly (crushed and juiced) onto the affected area and/or consume 2-3 cups of chive tea per day (or consume 2 ounces fresh). Chives increase the circulation and warm up the body. The purple color of the flowers places it in the category of being further influential on the circulation of blood, as red colored foods often will be. The acrid taste is also very moving, you can almost feel this as you bite into a fresh chive and it emits warmth and spice. Caution: avoid with heat signs are present.

You can add chives to virtually any dish it seems, in scrambled eggs, salads and salad dressings, sprinkled over a meat dish, and chopped into soups. Do with them as you wish, but definitely have some on hand for your medicinal and tasty arsenal.