Bowel-poop-elimination Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective

INGREDIENTS AFFECTING BOWEL-POOP-ELIMINATION

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

Aggravates
Acorn
Apricot (dried)
Neutral (Tridoshic)
Apple (cooked)
Reduces
Beets
Nutmeg
Peaches
Rhubarb
Salt (Mineral Salt)
Tamarind
Reduces
Carrot
Cassava Root / Yuca
Chia Seeds
Figs
Flax Seed
Ghee
Hemp Seed
Lime
Oats / Oatmeal
Persimmons
Poppy Seed
Sweet Peas
Yam
Reduces
Lemon
Reduces
Dates (dried)
Wheat Bran
Reduces
Adzuki Beans
Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
Amaranth
Apple (raw)
Black Beans
Bok Choy
Brown Lentil
Butter Bean
Cabbage (cooked)
Chickpea (Garbanzo)
Cranberry
Cranberry Juice
Fava Beans
Grape Leaves
Green Plantain
Hibiscus
Kidney Beans
Mung Bean
Pinto Beans
Prunes (dried)
Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)
Split Peas
Urad Dal
White Navy Bean
Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)
Reduces
Black Tea
Buckwheat
Coffee
Honey
Millet
Popped Amaranth

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

Acorn , Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Beets , Black Beans , Brown Lentil , Buckwheat , Butter Bean , Carrot , Chia Seeds , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Dates (dried), Fava Beans , Figs , Flax Seed , Ghee , Green Plantain , Hemp Seed , Hibiscus , Kidney Beans , Millet , Nutmeg , Oats / Oatmeal , Persimmons , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rhubarb , Split Peas , Sweet Peas , Urad Dal , Wheat Bran , White Navy Bean , Yam , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

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

Acorn , Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Beets , Black Beans , Brown Lentil , Buckwheat , Butter Bean , Carrot , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Dates (dried), Fava Beans , Figs , Flax Seed , Ghee , Green Plantain , Hemp Seed , Honey , Kidney Beans , Millet , Mung Bean , Oats / Oatmeal , Peaches , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Sweet Peas , Urad Dal , Wheat Bran , White Navy Bean , Yam , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

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

Acorn , Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Beets , Black Beans , Brown Lentil , Buckwheat , Butter Bean , Carrot , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Dates (dried), Fava Beans , Figs , Flax Seed , Ghee , Green Plantain , Hemp Seed , Honey , Kidney Beans , Millet , Mung Bean , Oats / Oatmeal , Peaches , Persimmons , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Sweet Peas , Urad Dal , Wheat Bran , White Navy Bean , Yam , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

General Laxative
GENERAL-LAXATIVE
Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.
SEE ALL 'GENERAL-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Adzuki Beans , Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Beets , Black Beans , Butter Bean , Carrot , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chia Seeds , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Coffee , Dates (dried), Fava Beans , Figs , Flax Seed , Ghee , Honey , Kidney Beans , Lemon , Lime , Mung Bean , Oats / Oatmeal , Peaches , Persimmons , Pinto Beans , Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rhubarb , Salt (Mineral Salt), Split Peas , Sweet Peas , Tamarind , White Navy Bean , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

High Fiber Laxative
HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE
A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr
SEE ALL 'HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Black Beans , Bok Choy , Brown Lentil , Butter Bean , Cabbage (cooked), Carrot , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chia Seeds , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Dates (dried), Fava Beans , Figs , Flax Seed , Hemp Seed , Kidney Beans , Mung Bean , Oats / Oatmeal , Peaches , Persimmons , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , Sweet Peas , Wheat Bran , White Navy Bean , Yam , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

Satisfies Stomach
SATISFIES-STOMACH
Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.
SEE ALL 'SATISFIES-STOMACH' FOODS / HERBS

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Beets , Black Beans , Bok Choy , Brown Lentil , Buckwheat , Butter Bean , Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans , Green Plantain , Hemp Seed , Kidney Beans , Millet , Mung Bean , Oats / Oatmeal , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , Sweet Peas , Urad Dal , Wheat Bran , White Navy Bean , Yam , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

Styptic
STYPTIC
A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.
SEE ALL 'STYPTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Acorn , Adzuki Beans , Apple (raw), Black Beans , Black Tea , Brown Lentil , Butter Bean , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Fava Beans , Grape Leaves , Green Plantain , Hibiscus , Honey , Kidney Beans , Millet , Mung Bean , Nutmeg , Persimmons , Pinto Beans , Poppy Seed , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , Urad Dal , White Navy Bean , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

Appetite Suppressant
APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT
Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.
SEE ALL 'APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT' FOODS / HERBS

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Amaranth , Apple (raw), Black Beans , Bok Choy , Brown Lentil , Butter Bean , Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Coffee , Fava Beans , Flax Seed , Grape Leaves , Green Plantain , Hibiscus , Kidney Beans , Oats / Oatmeal , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , Sweet Peas , Wheat Bran , White Navy Bean

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

Adzuki Beans , Apple (cooked), Apple (raw), Apricot (dried), Beets , Carrot , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Dates (dried), Figs , Flax Seed , Ghee , Green Plantain , Honey , Lemon , Lime , Millet , Mung Bean , Oats / Oatmeal , Peaches , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Sweet Peas , Yam , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

Constipative
CONSTIPATIVE
An herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation.
SEE ALL 'CONSTIPATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Acorn , Adzuki Beans , Apple (raw), Black Beans , Black Tea , Brown Lentil , Butter Bean , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Fava Beans , Grape Leaves , Green Plantain , Hibiscus , Kidney Beans , Millet , Mung Bean , Nutmeg , Pinto Beans , Poppy Seed , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , Urad Dal , White Navy Bean , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

Soluble Fiber

Apple (raw), Beets , Black Beans , Bok Choy , Brown Lentil , Buckwheat , Butter Bean , Cabbage (cooked), Carrot , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chia Seeds , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Dates (dried), Fava Beans , Figs , Flax Seed , Kidney Beans , Oats / Oatmeal , Pinto Beans , White Navy Bean

Protein

Acorn , Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Black Beans , Brown Lentil , Butter Bean , Chia Seeds , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans , Flax Seed , Hemp Seed , Kidney Beans , Mung Bean , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , Sweet Peas , Urad Dal , White Navy Bean , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

Phytates
PHYTATES
Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.
SEE ALL 'PHYTATES' FOODS / HERBS

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Black Beans , Brown Lentil , Buckwheat , Butter Bean , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans , Flax Seed , Kidney Beans , Millet , Mung Bean , Oats / Oatmeal , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , Urad Dal , White Navy Bean , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

Alterative
ALTERATIVE
Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.
SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Amaranth , Beets , Carrot , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Dates (dried), Lemon , Lime , Persimmons , Popped Amaranth , Prunes (dried), Yam

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

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Apple (cooked), Beets , Carrot , Coffee , Ghee , Lemon , Lime , Mung Bean , Nutmeg , Rhubarb , Salt (Mineral Salt)

Stool Softener
STOOL-SOFTENER
Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.
SEE ALL 'STOOL-SOFTENER' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Beets , Ghee , Lemon , Lime , Peaches , Persimmons , Salt (Mineral Salt), Tamarind

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Lemon , Lime , Nutmeg , Peaches , Salt (Mineral Salt), Tamarind

Stimulant Laxative
STIMULANT-LAXATIVE
Stimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativ
SEE ALL 'STIMULANT-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Beets , Coffee , Rhubarb

Promotes Virility
PROMOTES-VIRILITY
Encourages virility and potency.
SEE ALL 'PROMOTES-VIRILITY' FOODS / HERBS

Ghee , Honey

Purgative
PURGATIVE
Where general laxatives target the colon, purgatives are strong laxatives that target complete elimination of the small intestine. Use only sporadically as it can be habit forming.
SEE ALL 'PURGATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Rhubarb

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

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Apple (raw), Black Beans , Bok Choy , Brown Lentil , Butter Bean , Cabbage (cooked), Carrot , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Dates (dried), Fava Beans , Figs , Ghee , Grape Leaves , Green Plantain , Hemp Seed , Hibiscus , Kidney Beans , Lime , Mung Bean , Persimmons , Pinto Beans , Poppy Seed , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , Sweet Peas , Urad Dal , White Navy Bean , Yam , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

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

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple (raw), Apricot (dried), Black Beans , Black Tea , Bok Choy , Brown Lentil , Buckwheat , Butter Bean , Cabbage (cooked), Chickpea (Garbanzo), Coffee , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Dates (dried), Fava Beans , Grape Leaves , Green Plantain , Honey , Kidney Beans , Millet , Mung Bean , Nutmeg , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Prunes (dried), Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , White Navy Bean , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

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

Acorn , Adzuki Beans , Black Beans , Brown Lentil , Butter Bean , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Dates (dried), Fava Beans , Ghee , Green Plantain , Hemp Seed , Kidney Beans , Nutmeg , Oats / Oatmeal , Persimmons , Pinto Beans , Poppy Seed , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , Sweet Peas , Tamarind , Urad Dal , Wheat Bran , White Navy Bean , Yam , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

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

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Apple (cooked), Beets , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Coffee , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Honey , Lemon , Lime , Mung Bean , Peaches , Prunes (dried), Rhubarb , Salt (Mineral Salt), Tamarind

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

Acorn , Adzuki Beans , Black Beans , Bok Choy , Brown Lentil , Butter Bean , Cabbage (cooked), Chickpea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans , Kidney Beans , Pinto Beans , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Split Peas , Urad Dal , Wheat Bran , White Navy Bean , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

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

Acorn , Beets , Black Tea , Buckwheat , Coffee , Honey , Lemon , Millet , Nutmeg , Peaches , Prunes (dried), Salt (Mineral Salt), Tamarind

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

Apple (cooked), Carrot , Ghee , Hemp Seed , Lemon , Lime , Millet , Mung Bean , Oats / Oatmeal , Peaches , Sweet Peas , Yam

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

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Grape Leaves , Honey , Lemon , Lime , Millet , Mung Bean , Popped Amaranth

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

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Beets , Buckwheat , Coffee , Hibiscus , Honey , Lemon , Lime , Rhubarb , Tamarind

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

Flax Seed , Ghee , Hemp Seed , Poppy Seed , Urad Dal

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

Cassava Root / Yuca , Chia Seeds , Flax Seed , Oats / Oatmeal , Persimmons

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

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Black Tea , Coffee , Honey

Toxic
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
SEE ALL 'TOXIC' FOODS / HERBS

Cassava Root / Yuca , Coffee

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

Acorn , Adzuki Beans , Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Amaranth , Apple (raw), Beets , Black Beans , Black Tea , Brown Lentil , Buckwheat , Butter Bean , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Fava Beans , Grape Leaves , Green Plantain , Hibiscus , Honey , Kidney Beans , Lemon , Millet , Mung Bean , Nutmeg , Persimmons , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rhubarb , Split Peas , Tamarind , Urad Dal , White Navy Bean , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

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

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Apple (raw), Apricot (dried), Beets , Bok Choy , Buckwheat , Cabbage (cooked), Carrot , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chia Seeds , Cranberry , Dates (dried), Figs , Ghee , Green Plantain , Hemp Seed , Honey , Millet , Oats / Oatmeal , Peaches , Persimmons , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Prunes (dried), Rhubarb , Sweet Peas , Tamarind , Wheat Bran , Yam

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

Apple (cooked), Apple (raw), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Grape Leaves , Hibiscus , Lemon , Lime , Peaches , Rhubarb , Tamarind

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

Acorn , Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Beets , Black Tea , Cassava Root / Yuca , Coffee , Lemon , Rhubarb

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

Acorn , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Flax Seed , Hemp Seed , Poppy Seed

Bland Negative Calorie
BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE
The term "bland taste" refers, in Chinese medicine, to food containing few macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy. These may be compared to negative calorie foods.
SEE ALL 'BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE' FOODS / HERBS

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked)

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

Buckwheat , Salt (Mineral Salt)

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

Coffee , Nutmeg

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

Salt (Mineral Salt)

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

Coffee

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

Amaranth , Apple (raw), Buckwheat , Honey , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed

Mind Stress Sleep

Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Coffee , Hemp Seed , Poppy Seed

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

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Carrot , Hibiscus , Lemon

Liver Gallbladder

Apple (cooked), Beets , Chickpea (Garbanzo)

Muscle Health

Amaranth , Buckwheat , Popped Amaranth

Kidney Bladder Urinary

Cranberry , Cranberry Juice

Respiratory Health

Honey

Reproductive Health

Poppy Seed

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Buckwheat

Bone Joint

Cassava Root / Yuca

Womens Health

Hibiscus

Snack Dessert

Apple (cooked), Apple (raw), Apricot (dried), Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Dates (dried), Figs , Lemon , Lime , Peaches , Persimmons , Poppy Seed , Prunes (dried), Tamarind

Lunch Dinner

Amaranth , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Carrot , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Green Plantain , Oats / Oatmeal , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Sweet Peas

Breakfast

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Cranberry , Dates (dried), Green Plantain , Oats / Oatmeal , Popped Amaranth

Hors Doeuvres

Cassava Root / Yuca , Cranberry , Dates (dried), Green Plantain

Drink

Coffee , Cranberry Juice

Summer

Adzuki Beans , Aloe Vera Juice / Gel , Amaranth , Apricot (dried), Black Beans , Brown Lentil , Butter Bean , Chickpea (Garbanzo), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Fava Beans , Figs , Grape Leaves , Green Plantain , Hibiscus , Kidney Beans , Lime , Millet , Mung Bean , Peaches , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rhubarb , Split Peas , Sweet Peas , Tamarind , Urad Dal , White Navy Bean , Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

Autumn Winter

Acorn , Apple (cooked), Apple (raw), Apricot (dried), Beets , Buckwheat , Carrot , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chia Seeds , Coffee , Cranberry , Dates (dried), Flax Seed , Ghee , Hemp Seed , Lemon , Nutmeg , Oats / Oatmeal , Persimmons , Poppy Seed , Prunes (dried), Salt (Mineral Salt), Split Peas , Wheat Bran , Yam

Spring

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Beets , Black Beans , Bok Choy , Brown Lentil , Butter Bean , Cabbage (cooked), Fava Beans , Green Plantain , Honey , Kidney Beans , Pinto Beans , Popped Amaranth , White Navy Bean

Browse Bowel-poop-elimination Recipes

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS AFFECTING BOWEL-POOP-ELIMINATION

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

Neutral (Tridoshic)
Easy Go Pro Toilet Stool (White)
Reduces
Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic
Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
Reduces
Easy Go Pro Toilet Stool (Clear)
Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement
Reduces
Castor Oil
Triphala
Reduces
Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)
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General Laxative
GENERAL-LAXATIVE
Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.
SEE ALL 'GENERAL-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Castor Oil , Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam , Easy Go Pro Toilet Stool (Clear), Easy Go Pro Toilet Stool (White), Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement , Triphala

Stool Softener
STOOL-SOFTENER
Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.
SEE ALL 'STOOL-SOFTENER' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam , Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement , Triphala

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam , Triphala

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

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam , Triphala

Stimulant Laxative
STIMULANT-LAXATIVE
Stimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativ
SEE ALL 'STIMULANT-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Castor Oil , Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam , Triphala

Alterative
ALTERATIVE
Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.
SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam , Triphala

Purgative
PURGATIVE
Where general laxatives target the colon, purgatives are strong laxatives that target complete elimination of the small intestine. Use only sporadically as it can be habit forming.
SEE ALL 'PURGATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Castor Oil , Easy Go Pro Toilet Stool (Clear), Easy Go Pro Toilet Stool (White)

Promotes Virility
PROMOTES-VIRILITY
Encourages virility and potency.
SEE ALL 'PROMOTES-VIRILITY' FOODS / HERBS

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

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

Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

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

Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

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

Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

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

Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

High Fiber Laxative
HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE
A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr
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Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement

Soluble Fiber

Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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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.
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Castor Oil , Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
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Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
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Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
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Triphala

Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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Triphala

Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
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Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement

Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
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Castor Oil

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
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Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Castor Oil , Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
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Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam , Triphala

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
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Triphala

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
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Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic

Digestion

Cleanse And Detox

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Castor Oil , Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam , Easy Go Pro Toilet Stool (Clear), Easy Go Pro Toilet Stool (White), Enema Bag- Set of Four Disposable Bags , Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement , Stool test , Triphala

Respiratory Health

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Heart Circulation Blood

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Mind Stress Sleep

Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Immune System

Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Weight Loss

Triphala

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
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Triphala

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

Bowel-poop-elimination - Foods & Herbs ListCLASSIFICATION OF FOOD, HERBS, & LIFESTYLE

INGREDIENTS AFFECTING BOWEL-POOP-ELIMINATION

Aggravates

Neutral (Tridoshic)

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

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

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

NUTRITIVE

General Laxative GENERAL-LAXATIVE Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives. SEE ALL 'GENERAL-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

Satisfies Stomach SATISFIES-STOMACH Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach. SEE ALL 'SATISFIES-STOMACH' FOODS / HERBS

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Styptic STYPTIC A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions. SEE ALL 'STYPTIC' FOODS / HERBS

STYPTIC

Appetite Suppressant APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain. SEE ALL 'APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT' FOODS / HERBS

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

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

Constipative CONSTIPATIVE An herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation. SEE ALL 'CONSTIPATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

CONSTIPATIVE

Phytates PHYTATES Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar. SEE ALL 'PHYTATES' FOODS / HERBS

PHYTATES

Alterative ALTERATIVE Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter. SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

ALTERATIVE

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

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Stool Softener STOOL-SOFTENER Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee. SEE ALL 'STOOL-SOFTENER' FOODS / HERBS

STOOL-SOFTENER

Digestive DIGESTIVE Herbs that encourage healthy digestion. SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

DIGESTIVE

STIMULANT-LAXATIVE

Promotes Virility PROMOTES-VIRILITY Encourages virility and potency. SEE ALL 'PROMOTES-VIRILITY' FOODS / HERBS

PROMOTES-VIRILITY

Purgative PURGATIVE Where general laxatives target the colon, purgatives are strong laxatives that target complete elimination of the small intestine. Use only sporadically as it can be habit forming. SEE ALL 'PURGATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

PURGATIVE

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

COLD

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

DRY

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

HEAVY

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

CLEAR

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

DIFFICULT

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

HOT

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

EASY

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

LIGHT

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

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

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

MOBILE

Toxic TOXIC A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. SEE ALL 'TOXIC' FOODS / HERBS

TOXIC

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

ASTRINGENT

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

SWEET

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

SOUR

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

BITTER

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

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

General Laxative
GENERAL-LAXATIVE
Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.
SEE ALL 'GENERAL-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Satisfies Stomach
SATISFIES-STOMACH
Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.
SEE ALL 'SATISFIES-STOMACH' FOODS / HERBS

Styptic
STYPTIC
A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.
SEE ALL 'STYPTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Appetite Suppressant
APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT
Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.
SEE ALL 'APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT' 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

Constipative
CONSTIPATIVE
An herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation.
SEE ALL 'CONSTIPATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Phytates
PHYTATES
Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.
SEE ALL 'PHYTATES' FOODS / HERBS

Alterative
ALTERATIVE
Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.
SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

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

Stool Softener
STOOL-SOFTENER
Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.
SEE ALL 'STOOL-SOFTENER' FOODS / HERBS

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Promotes Virility
PROMOTES-VIRILITY
Encourages virility and potency.
SEE ALL 'PROMOTES-VIRILITY' FOODS / HERBS

Purgative
PURGATIVE
Where general laxatives target the colon, purgatives are strong laxatives that target complete elimination of the small intestine. Use only sporadically as it can be habit forming.
SEE ALL 'PURGATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Toxic
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
SEE ALL 'TOXIC' 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

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

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

Bland Negative Calorie
BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE
The term "bland taste" refers, in Chinese medicine, to food containing few macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy. These may be compared to negative calorie foods.
SEE ALL 'BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE' 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

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

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

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

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

General Laxative
GENERAL-LAXATIVE
Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.
SEE ALL 'GENERAL-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Stool Softener
STOOL-SOFTENER
Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.
SEE ALL 'STOOL-SOFTENER' FOODS / HERBS