TCM: Eating Goat

If you are currently pregnant and overdue, Naomi-San says, "Go eat goat," which is tradition to bring about labor. The meat is very good, like a stew meat. Naomi-San says it is very similar in taste and texture to deer meat.

Goat meat benefits the heart, spleen, digestive system, kidneys, reproductive system, fights fatigue and weakness, gives strength, nourishes body and brings warmth. It is also well-known for arousing sexual desire.

TCM holds that goat meat is especially good in winter as it contains hot energy, warming and powering your system. The infusion of yang energy can help relieve blood stasis (poor circulation, menstrual irregularities). 

**Do not eat goat meat if you have high blood pressure or other cardiovascular conditions.  The locals always come across people who have high blood pressure eating goats, and say they almost felt like their veins were going to explode.  So if you have high blood pressure, goat is not recommended. **

(Info taken directly from Okinawa Natural Herb Meal FB page - words adjusted slightly.)
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