Turmeric Spicy
"On the Xin of Turmeric"
All things in the world have different natures and flavors. Today's discussion of turmeric, whether its taste is refreshing?
Turmeric is yellow in color and heavy in quality, and is used in medicine and food. Taste it, I first felt that its taste was slightly bitter, and then slightly sweet, but under the fine taste, the meaning of the Xin gradually appeared. Its Xin is not as violent as pepper and cinnamon, straight piercing the mouth and nose, making people cry; nor is it as spicy as onions and garlic, filling the mouth and teeth, and it does not dissipate for a long time. The Xin of turmeric is subtle and slow, between the slight bitterness and sweetness, it quietly rises, seems to be absent, but it lingers on the tip of the tongue, and the aftertaste is long.
Doctors use turmeric as medicine, and take the properties of its fresh powder. Xin can be scattered, which can pass through the meridians and collaterals, and break the blood stasis. In case of stagnation of qi and blood, use ginger to add it, and use its hard work to guide the medicine to the place of illness, melt the stagnation, and pass through the meridians and collaterals, so that the qi and blood flow smoothly. Looking at various prescriptions, turmeric is often compatible with other medicines to show its growth. This is all because of its ability to disperse.
In the kitchen, turmeric is also a good product for enhancing color and seasoning. A little turmeric is eaten, and the color is golden, which is tempting to appetite. Although its refreshing taste is hidden among the flavors, if there is no such flavor, the dishes will have less unique rhyme or lose their mellow fragrance.
From this point of view, the taste of turmeric does contain meaning. Although it is not the most exciting thing, it is also a significant characteristic in the taste, and it plays its unique role in medicine and diet.
