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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH VATA-REDUCING QUALITY
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Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Brahmi Oil (4oz), Dashamoola Powder, Haritaki, Kava Kava, Mahanarayan Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Yogaraj Guggulu
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Astragalus, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Almond Oil, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Skullcap, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Ashwagandha, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Joint Balm, Kava Kava, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mahanarayan Oil, Mullein, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Yogaraj Guggulu
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Almond Oil, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
OJASOjas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, California Poppy, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Shea Butter, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Ashwagandha, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.Ashwagandha, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Black Cohosh, Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Dashamoola Powder, Kava Kava, Mullein, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Almond Oil, Ashwagandha, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Mahanarayan Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, Yogaraj Guggulu
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Almond Oil, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Joint Balm, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almond Oil, Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Bala, Black Cohosh, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Kava Kava, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Yogaraj Guggulu
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Dashamoola Powder, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, Yogaraj Guggulu
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Almond Oil, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Dashamoola Powder, Kava Kava, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Shea Butter, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Almond Oil, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Kava Kava, Mahanarayan Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari Ghee, Shea Butter, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Almond Oil, Bala, Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vidari
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Chitrak, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Dashamoola Powder, Hingvastak Churna, Mahanarayan Oil, Pippali, Vata Massage Oil, Vidanga, Yogaraj Guggulu
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bala, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Sitopaladi, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Joint Balm, Mahanarayan Oil, Pippali, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Yogaraj Guggulu
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Chitrak, Mahanarayan Oil, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Hingvastak Churna
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Astragalus, Dashamoola Powder, Talisadi
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Haritaki, Yogaraj Guggulu
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Haritaki
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Almond Oil, Ashwagandha Ghee, Astragalus, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Shea Butter, Sitopaladi, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Talisadi, Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari, Yogaraj Guggulu
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Chitrak, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Hingvastak Churna, Kava Kava, Mahanarayan Oil, Pippali, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Sitopaladi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Talisadi, Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidanga, Yogaraj Guggulu
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chitrak, Haritaki, Kava Kava, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Skullcap, Vidanga
BITTERBitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.Black Cohosh, Hingvastak Churna, Joint Balm, Kava Kava, Mahanarayan Oil, Talisadi
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Haritaki, Mullein, Vidanga, Yogaraj Guggulu
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Vidanga
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
BLANDBland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.Black Cohosh, Hingvastak Churna
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Yogaraj Guggulu
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Mind Stress SleepAshwagandha, Bala, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Dashamoola Powder, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara OilAshwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Massage Oil, Vidari
ENERGY-VITALITYIncludes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.Respiratory HealthChyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mahanarayan Oil, Mullein, Pippali, Sitopaladi, TalisadiAshwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shea Butter, Vata Massage Oil
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.Reproductive HealthAshwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Black Cohosh, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, VidariDigestionAbhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Hingvastak Churna, Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement, Shatavari, VidangaBowel Poop EliminationAbhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Psyllium Seed Fiber SupplementShea Butter, Vata Massage Oil
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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