Wild Garlic Pesto

In Traditional Chinese Medicine the spring is in the Wood element (Five Element Theory). Meaning, it is the time to grow, a rebirth, a new beginning. Like a tree grows and spreads its branches so must we move the energy in our body, destroy the blockages caused by stuck emotions and bad living habits and get ready to bloom and mature until the winter takes us back to its lap when the circle completes.

The organ that is associated with this green time is the liver. The liver is responsible for smooth flow of energy, emotions and blood, helping us to detoxify both body and mind, create a secure future vision and avoid falling into the depression. It is the organ that is most affected by excess stress and emotions. That is why it is very important to keep your liver happy, your wood element balanced. Everything that is spicy and pungent in taste supports the liver functions, especially during the spring time. But not to go crazy about it either, too much is never good, leading to some other imbalances between the five elements.