The word

umeboshi means plum hydrated. is a species of apricot . Has been used as food and medicine in China, Korea and Japan . Selected fres plums are dried on mats and rice, and exposed to the sun. Also left out overnight. During the morning drops of dew soft plums. The next day the sun endureze again the next night and soften again. This process is repeated for several days. As a result plum becomes smaller and wrinkles . That's when the plums are packed in barrels, along with raw salt, and are put on weight. Through the action of salt and pressure plums shrink, and its juice is formed at the bottom of the barrel. Since it has been well dried plum juice does not cover the plums. The Ume contains twice as much protein, fat and minerals than other fruits. Calcium, iron and phosphorus are particularly abundant.

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size=2>	14 mg	17 mg	size=2>
size=2>	3 mg	13 mg	size=2>

HEU is also much richer in organic acids that cualqier other fruit (especially citrus and phosphoric acid). These acids do not decompose in the process of fermentation.

The effect of alkaline umeboshi

we maintain regular a weak alkaline condition with pH (approximately 7.35) in our blood umeboshi consuming . Without exaggeration this plum has been named "the queen of alkaline food." Consuming 10 grams of umeboshi can neutralize the acidity created by consuming 100 grams of sugar.

This is due to three factors:
* The abundance of citric acid makes much easier the absorption of other foods in the small intestine alkaline minerals such as iron, magnesium, etc. Citric acid is combined with minerals from other foods, creating a mineral salt that is easy to absorb.
* The umeboshi itself contains high amounts of alkaline minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese, potassium, etc.. As these minerals are digested in the presence of citric acid, ensures their absorption.
* The citric acid breaks down lactic acid in our blood and tissues.

Other components of umeboshi

The various acids that are in the umeboshi help to: *
stimulate liver function . The umeboshi also helps clean the artificial chemicals in our body.
* Accelerate peristaltic movement of intestines , has an antiseptic effect and promotes the digestion of proteins.
* The acid that is found in the skin of the umeboshi also has a laxative effect.

general physiological effects of umeboshi

• Preventing fatigue: Fatigue is often a result of the accumulation of acids, which are not broken down fast enough for our metabolism. Our blood becomes acidic when consuming food or too much yin yang (such as sugar, refined flour, and animal products), also by a lack of oxygen (due to lack of movement or exercise). To better understand yin and yang See the following file: yin and yang
  When blood becomes more acidic we become more susceptible to infectious diseases, liver, and diseases associated with aging. As mentioned earlier umeboshi helps to break down quickly excess acids in the body.
• The prenvención
  aging: Aging is simply a process of oxidation. The umeboshi and Tamari has an effect of anti-oxidation in the blood.
• stimulation detoxification: The umeboshi powering continuously active cells such as cells in the kidneys and liver. In this way, these organs can function at a level of detoxification more efficient.
  The combination of these three physiological traits of umeboshi serve to rejuvenate the body and increase vitality.

umeboshi How to use

You can take an umeboshi as it is, or mix it with hot water or tea or kukicha Bancha, or you can mix with brown rice and make rice balls.

umeboshi can be used for:

* excessive acidity in the stomach intestinal problems

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tired after consuming a food as harmful is sugar.

Lack of appetite

Lack of appetite can have many causes: problems in the stomach, liver, concern, warmth, etc.. The umeboshi stimulate the secretion of gastric juices of our normal . (These are general remedies for adult children is better to ask).

Constipation

If you suffer from constipation every morning to take one of umeboshi plum or kukicha Bancha tea. Immediately get up or take it with breakfast.

Bad breath

Bad breath can have many causes dental problems of the gums, stomach problems, intestinal fermentation, lung problems, etc.. Any condition accompanied by a process of degeneration will result in an intense odor. The umeboshi has an anti - putrificante.

Resaca

The hangover is the result of alcohol poisoning and can manifest as nausea, vomiting, headache, vertigo, etc. Soak the umeboshi for 5 minutes in hot water or tea or kukicha Bancha, drinking liquid and eating plum.

Dizziness

Pregnant women often seem to acidic products such as lemon or grapefruit. This whim may even be the first sign of pregnancy. During pregnancy the blood has a tendency to be more acidic. Following their cravings pregnant women intuitively tries alkaline your blood. However, if it feeds on products that produce acidity such as white bread, sugar, meat etc, your blood will be acidic, and will begin to experience nausea and vomiting. Vomiting in the mornings are often seen as a symptom control or compulsory pregnancy. It is not, and is even harmful. Means that the blood of pregnant women is consistently acidic, and this will affect several of its organs and structures, such as the liver, bones and teeth, and finally produce the fatigue. A good way to prevent morning sickness is to take a ciurela of umeboshi at each meal, and to balance the daily diet.

When produced from umeboshi plums are also added leaves purple in the barrels, these are known as sheets Shiseido . These leaves are rich in chlorophyll, vitamin A, B2, C, calcium, iron and phosphorus. They also contain an acid that helps dissolve cholesterol .

can also calm the nervous system, activate the digestive system, used in cases of common colds, coughs, and so on.

(Source: Michio Kushi )