Aromatase-inhibitor Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective

INGREDIENTS WITH AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

View By: Dosha Herbal Action Biocharacteristics (energetics) Taste System Meal Season

Neutral (Tridoshic)
Cilantro
Saffron
Aggravates
Corn Starch
Red Chilis
Reduces
Chives
Orange
Reduces
Blueberry
Lime
Oats / Oatmeal
Pomegranate Molasses
Reduces
Cherry
Chipotle Chili
Green Chilis
Lemon
Parsley (Dried)
Parsley (Fresh)
Red Pepper Flakes (Chili)
Stinging Nettles
Wasabi
Aggravates
Currants (dried)
Reduces
Crimini & Button Mushrooms
Portobello Mushroom
Shiitake Mushroom
Reduces
Artichoke
Artichoke Hearts
Arugula
Broccoli
Cabbage (raw)
Cauliflower
Collard Greens
Cranberry
Cranberry Juice
Kale
Pomegranate
Reduces
Brussels sprouts
Celery Stalk
Corn
Corn Flour
Corn Meal
Daikon Radish
Grits
Honey
Horseradish
Masa
Mustard Greens
Radish (raw)
Spanish Black Radish
Turnip
Turnip Greens
Walnuts
Watercress

Fire
FIRE
Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.
SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

Arugula , Brussels sprouts , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chipotle Chili , Chives , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Daikon Radish , Green Chilis , Grits , Honey , Horseradish , Lemon , Masa , Orange , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate Molasses , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Saffron , Spanish Black Radish , Stinging Nettles , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Walnuts , Wasabi , Watercress

Alkalizing
ALKALIZING
An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.
SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Arugula , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cauliflower , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chipotle Chili , Chives , Cilantro , Collard Greens , Crimini & Button Mushrooms , Currants (dried), Green Chilis , Kale , Lemon , Lime , Mustard Greens , Orange , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate Molasses , Portobello Mushroom , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Saffron , Shiitake Mushroom , Spanish Black Radish , Stinging Nettles , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Watercress

Rajasic
RAJASIC
Rajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.
SEE ALL 'RAJASIC' FOODS / HERBS

Arugula , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chipotle Chili , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Green Chilis , Grits , Honey , Horseradish , Lemon , Lime , Masa , Orange , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Spanish Black Radish , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Walnuts , Wasabi , Watercress

Internal Detoxicant
INTERNAL-DETOXICANT
Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

Arugula , Cauliflower , Chipotle Chili , Chives , Cilantro , Crimini & Button Mushrooms , Green Chilis , Kale , Lemon , Lime , Mustard Greens , Orange , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Portobello Mushroom , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Saffron , Shiitake Mushroom , Spanish Black Radish , Stinging Nettles

Air
AIR
Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.
SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Arugula , Blueberry , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cabbage (raw), Cauliflower , Celery Stalk , Cilantro , Collard Greens , Currants (dried), Daikon Radish , Kale , Mustard Greens , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate , Red Chilis , Saffron , Turnip Greens , Walnuts , Watercress

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Celery Stalk , Cilantro , Collard Greens , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Daikon Radish , Grits , Horseradish , Masa , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Radish (raw), Saffron , Spanish Black Radish , Stinging Nettles , Wasabi

Sattvic
SATTVIC
Sattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness.
SEE ALL 'SATTVIC' FOODS / HERBS

Arugula , Blueberry , Brussels sprouts , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Cilantro , Collard Greens , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Honey , Kale , Lemon , Lime , Oats / Oatmeal , Orange , Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate , Saffron , Stinging Nettles , Watercress

Green

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Arugula , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cabbage (raw), Celery Stalk , Chives , Cilantro , Collard Greens , Green Chilis , Kale , Lime , Mustard Greens , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Stinging Nettles , Turnip Greens , Watercress

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Blueberry , Cherry , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Currants (dried), Grits , Honey , Masa , Oats / Oatmeal , Orange , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Saffron , Stinging Nettles , Walnuts , Watercress

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

Cherry , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Crimini & Button Mushrooms , Grits , Masa , Oats / Oatmeal , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Portobello Mushroom , Radish (raw), Shiitake Mushroom , Spanish Black Radish , Stinging Nettles , Turnip , Walnuts

Ojas
OJAS
Ojas 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.
SEE ALL 'OJAS' FOODS / HERBS

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Blueberry , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cabbage (raw), Cauliflower , Cherry , Cilantro , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Daikon Radish , Kale , Pomegranate , Stinging Nettles

Water
WATER
Resembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.
SEE ALL 'WATER' FOODS / HERBS

Blueberry , Cherry , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Lemon , Lime , Orange , Pomegranate , Watercress

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish , Honey , Horseradish , Lemon , Lime , Radish (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Wasabi

Livotonic
LIVOTONIC
An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.
SEE ALL 'LIVOTONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Blueberry , Cherry , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Saffron

Mucolytic
MUCOLYTIC
An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.
SEE ALL 'MUCOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Chives , Daikon Radish , Honey , Horseradish , Radish (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Wasabi

Downward
DOWNWARD
Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.
SEE ALL 'DOWNWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Crimini & Button Mushrooms , Kale , Lime , Oats / Oatmeal , Portobello Mushroom , Shiitake Mushroom

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Celery Stalk , Oats / Oatmeal , Saffron

Analgesic
ANALGESIC
Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.
SEE ALL 'ANALGESIC' FOODS / HERBS

Horseradish , Wasabi

Lung Tonic
LUNG-TONIC
Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.
SEE ALL 'LUNG-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish , Stinging Nettles

Soothes Throat
SOOTHES-THROAT
Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.
SEE ALL 'SOOTHES-THROAT' FOODS / HERBS

Honey

Antiandrogen
ANTIANDROGEN
Reduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Reduces skin oiliness. Helpful for prostate enlargement.
SEE ALL 'ANTIANDROGEN' FOODS / HERBS

Stinging Nettles

5a Reductase Inhibitor

Stinging Nettles

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

Arugula , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chipotle Chili , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Currants (dried), Daikon Radish , Green Chilis , Grits , Honey , Horseradish , Lemon , Masa , Mustard Greens , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Spanish Black Radish , Stinging Nettles , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Walnuts , Wasabi , Watercress

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Arugula , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cauliflower , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Cilantro , Collard Greens , Daikon Radish , Honey , Horseradish , Kale , Lemon , Lime , Mustard Greens , Orange , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Radish (raw), Saffron , Spanish Black Radish , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Wasabi , Watercress

Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Arugula , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cabbage (raw), Cauliflower , Celery Stalk , Cilantro , Collard Greens , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Daikon Radish , Grits , Honey , Kale , Masa , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Saffron , Stinging Nettles , Walnuts , Watercress

Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Arugula , Blueberry , Broccoli , Cauliflower , Celery Stalk , Chipotle Chili , Cilantro , Collard Greens , Green Chilis , Honey , Horseradish , Kale , Lemon , Lime , Mustard Greens , Parsley (Fresh), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Saffron , Stinging Nettles , Wasabi , Watercress

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Arugula , Celery Stalk , Chipotle Chili , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Daikon Radish , Green Chilis , Honey , Horseradish , Kale , Lemon , Lime , Orange , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Saffron , Spanish Black Radish , Wasabi , Watercress

Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Arugula , Brussels sprouts , Celery Stalk , Chipotle Chili , Daikon Radish , Green Chilis , Honey , Horseradish , Kale , Mustard Greens , Orange , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Saffron , Spanish Black Radish , Turnip Greens , Wasabi , Watercress

Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

Arugula , Blueberry , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chipotle Chili , Cilantro , Green Chilis , Horseradish , Kale , Lemon , Lime , Oats / Oatmeal , Orange , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate , Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Wasabi , Watercress

Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cabbage (raw), Cauliflower , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Crimini & Button Mushrooms , Grits , Masa , Portobello Mushroom , Radish (raw), Shiitake Mushroom , Spanish Black Radish , Walnuts

Cold
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
SEE ALL 'COLD' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Blueberry , Cabbage (raw), Cilantro , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Kale , Lime , Orange , Pomegranate

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

Crimini & Button Mushrooms , Oats / Oatmeal , Portobello Mushroom , Shiitake Mushroom , Walnuts

Oily
OILY
In 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.
SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

Walnuts

Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
SEE ALL 'GOOEY' FOODS / HERBS

Oats / Oatmeal

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Arugula , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Celery Stalk , Cilantro , Collard Greens , Horseradish , Kale , Lemon , Mustard Greens , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Radish (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Stinging Nettles , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Wasabi , Watercress

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Celery Stalk , Chipotle Chili , Chives , Cilantro , Daikon Radish , Green Chilis , Horseradish , Mustard Greens , Orange , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Saffron , Spanish Black Radish , Turnip Greens , Wasabi , Watercress

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
SEE ALL 'ASTRINGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Cilantro , Collard Greens , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Honey , Kale , Lemon , Pomegranate , Saffron , Stinging Nettles , Turnip , Walnuts , Watercress

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

Blueberry , Cherry , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cranberry , Currants (dried), Grits , Honey , Masa , Oats / Oatmeal , Orange , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
SEE ALL 'SOUR' FOODS / HERBS

Blueberry , Cherry , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Lemon , Lime , Orange , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish , Horseradish , Mustard Greens , Radish (raw), Turnip Greens , Wasabi

Aromatic
AROMATIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Celery Stalk , Chives , Mustard Greens , Saffron

Musky
MUSKY
Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.
SEE ALL 'MUSKY' FOODS / HERBS

Crimini & Button Mushrooms , Portobello Mushroom , Shiitake Mushroom

Crunchy
CRUNCHY
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
SEE ALL 'CRUNCHY' FOODS / HERBS

Celery Stalk , Walnuts

Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
SEE ALL 'SALTY' FOODS / HERBS

Stinging Nettles

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
SEE ALL 'ENERGY-VITALITY' FOODS / HERBS

Cilantro , Honey

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

Lemon , Saffron

Bone Joint

Collard Greens , Mustard Greens

Womens Health

Parsley (Fresh)

Reproductive Health

Parsley (Fresh)

Snack Dessert

Blueberry , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Lemon , Lime , Orange , Pomegranate

Lunch Dinner

Cauliflower , Crimini & Button Mushrooms , Daikon Radish , Oats / Oatmeal , Portobello Mushroom , Shiitake Mushroom , Stinging Nettles

Breakfast

Blueberry , Cranberry , Oats / Oatmeal

Drink

Cranberry Juice , Pomegranate

Hors Doeuvres

Cauliflower , Cranberry

Spring

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Arugula , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cabbage (raw), Cauliflower , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chives , Collard Greens , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Currants (dried), Daikon Radish , Green Chilis , Grits , Honey , Horseradish , Kale , Masa , Mustard Greens , Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Spanish Black Radish , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Wasabi , Watercress

Summer

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Blueberry , Cherry , Cilantro , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Lime , Orange , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Saffron

Autumn Winter

Cranberry , Crimini & Button Mushrooms , Lemon , Oats / Oatmeal , Portobello Mushroom , Shiitake Mushroom , Stinging Nettles , Walnuts

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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

View By: Dosha Herbal Action Biocharacteristics (energetics) Taste System

Reduces
African Plum Tree
Saw Palmetto
Reduces
Licorice Ghee (9oz)
Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
Skullcap

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Saw Palmetto , Skullcap

5a Reductase Inhibitor

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Saw Palmetto

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Saw Palmetto

Progesteronic
PROGESTERONIC
Progeserone is the pregnancy hormone. It raises body temperature (Pitta), and suppresses menstruation. It is generally more extroverted.
SEE ALL 'PROGESTERONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Saw Palmetto

Ojas
OJAS
Ojas 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.
SEE ALL 'OJAS' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Saw Palmetto

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Saw Palmetto

Soothes Throat
SOOTHES-THROAT
Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.
SEE ALL 'SOOTHES-THROAT' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Saw Palmetto

Antiandrogen
ANTIANDROGEN
Reduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Reduces skin oiliness. Helpful for prostate enlargement.
SEE ALL 'ANTIANDROGEN' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Saw Palmetto

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Saw Palmetto

Downward
DOWNWARD
Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.
SEE ALL 'DOWNWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Skullcap

Water
WATER
Resembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.
SEE ALL 'WATER' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Skullcap

Analgesic
ANALGESIC
Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.
SEE ALL 'ANALGESIC' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Skullcap

Livotonic
LIVOTONIC
An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.
SEE ALL 'LIVOTONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Lung Tonic
LUNG-TONIC
Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.
SEE ALL 'LUNG-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Mucolytic
MUCOLYTIC
An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.
SEE ALL 'MUCOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Saw Palmetto

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

Skullcap

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Skullcap

Cold
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
SEE ALL 'COLD' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Skullcap

Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
SEE ALL 'GOOEY' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Oily
OILY
In 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.
SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

Saw Palmetto

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

Saw Palmetto

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Saw Palmetto

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Saw Palmetto , Skullcap

Aromatic
AROMATIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Saw Palmetto

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
SEE ALL 'ASTRINGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Saw Palmetto

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

Skullcap

Liver Gallbladder

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Respiratory Health

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
SEE ALL 'ENERGY-VITALITY' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Reproductive Health

Saw Palmetto

Muscle Health

Saw Palmetto

Kidney Bladder Urinary

Saw Palmetto

Male Health

Saw Palmetto

Mind Stress Sleep

Skullcap

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

Aromatase-inhibitor - Foods & Herbs ListCLASSIFICATION OF FOOD, HERBS, & LIFESTYLE

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

INGREDIENTS WITH AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Neutral (Tridoshic)

Aggravates

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Aggravates

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Fire FIRE Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry. SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

FIRE

Alkalizing ALKALIZING An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions. SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

ALKALIZING

Rajasic RAJASIC Rajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement. SEE ALL 'RAJASIC' FOODS / HERBS

RAJASIC

Internal Detoxicant INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system. SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Air AIR Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough. SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

AIR

Diuretic DIURETIC Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure. SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

DIURETIC

Sattvic SATTVIC Sattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness. SEE ALL 'SATTVIC' FOODS / HERBS

SATTVIC

Nutritive NUTRITIVE An herb that is strengthening and nourishing. SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

NUTRITIVE

Earth EARTH Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard. SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

EARTH

Ojas OJAS Ojas 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. SEE ALL 'OJAS' FOODS / HERBS

OJAS

Anti Inflammatory ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems. SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Water WATER Resembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool. SEE ALL 'WATER' FOODS / HERBS

WATER

Expectorant EXPECTORANT Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract. SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

EXPECTORANT

Livotonic LIVOTONIC An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene. SEE ALL 'LIVOTONIC' FOODS / HERBS

LIVOTONIC

Mucolytic MUCOLYTIC An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus. SEE ALL 'MUCOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

MUCOLYTIC

Downward DOWNWARD Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles. SEE ALL 'DOWNWARD' FOODS / HERBS

DOWNWARD

Nervine NERVINE Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature. SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

NERVINE

Analgesic ANALGESIC Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne. SEE ALL 'ANALGESIC' FOODS / HERBS

ANALGESIC

Lung Tonic LUNG-TONIC Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions. SEE ALL 'LUNG-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

LUNG-TONIC

Soothes Throat SOOTHES-THROAT Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat. SEE ALL 'SOOTHES-THROAT' FOODS / HERBS

SOOTHES-THROAT

Antiandrogen ANTIANDROGEN Reduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Reduces skin oiliness. Helpful for prostate enlargement. SEE ALL 'ANTIANDROGEN' FOODS / HERBS

ANTIANDROGEN

Hot HOT Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

HOT

Liquefied LIQUEFIED Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs. SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

LIQUEFIED

Dry DRY Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

DRY

Light LIGHT Lightness is identified by reduced weight. SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

LIGHT

Clear CLEAR Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

CLEAR

Mobile MOBILE Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity. SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

MOBILE

Easy EASY Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly. SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

EASY

Difficult DIFFICULT Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

DIFFICULT

Cold COLD Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. SEE ALL 'COLD' FOODS / HERBS

COLD

Heavy HEAVY Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

HEAVY

Oily OILY In 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. SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

OILY

Gooey GOOEY Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion. SEE ALL 'GOOEY' FOODS / HERBS

GOOEY

Bitter BITTER Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying. SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

Fire
FIRE
Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.
SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

Alkalizing
ALKALIZING
An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.
SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

Rajasic
RAJASIC
Rajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.
SEE ALL 'RAJASIC' FOODS / HERBS

Internal Detoxicant
INTERNAL-DETOXICANT
Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

Air
AIR
Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.
SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Sattvic
SATTVIC
Sattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness.
SEE ALL 'SATTVIC' FOODS / HERBS

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

Ojas
OJAS
Ojas 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.
SEE ALL 'OJAS' FOODS / HERBS

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Water
WATER
Resembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.
SEE ALL 'WATER' FOODS / HERBS

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

Livotonic
LIVOTONIC
An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.
SEE ALL 'LIVOTONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Mucolytic
MUCOLYTIC
An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.
SEE ALL 'MUCOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Downward
DOWNWARD
Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.
SEE ALL 'DOWNWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Analgesic
ANALGESIC
Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.
SEE ALL 'ANALGESIC' FOODS / HERBS

Lung Tonic
LUNG-TONIC
Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.
SEE ALL 'LUNG-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Soothes Throat
SOOTHES-THROAT
Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.
SEE ALL 'SOOTHES-THROAT' FOODS / HERBS

Antiandrogen
ANTIANDROGEN
Reduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Reduces skin oiliness. Helpful for prostate enlargement.
SEE ALL 'ANTIANDROGEN' FOODS / HERBS

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

Cold
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
SEE ALL 'COLD' FOODS / HERBS

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

Oily
OILY
In 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.
SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
SEE ALL 'GOOEY' FOODS / HERBS

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
SEE ALL 'ASTRINGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
SEE ALL 'SOUR' FOODS / HERBS

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Aromatic
AROMATIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Musky
MUSKY
Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.
SEE ALL 'MUSKY' FOODS / HERBS

Crunchy
CRUNCHY
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
SEE ALL 'CRUNCHY' FOODS / HERBS

Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
SEE ALL 'SALTY' FOODS / HERBS

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
SEE ALL 'ENERGY-VITALITY' FOODS / HERBS

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS