Fat (Meda Dhatu / vaha srotas) Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective

INGREDIENTS WITH FAT QUALITY

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

Aggravates
Acorn
Corn Oil
Peanut Butter
Peanuts
Neutral (Tridoshic)
Canola Oil
Reduces
Beef
Blue Cheese
Butter (salted)
Buttermilk
Cheddar Cheese
Chicken Liver
Cream Cheese
Duck
Egg Yolk
Eggs
Feta Cheese
Goat Cheese
Goat Milk
Hazelnut
Lard (pork fat)
Lobster
Mayonnaise
Mozarella Cheese
Olive Oil
Parmesan Cheese
Pine Nuts
Pistachio
Pork
Rabbit
Romano Cheese
Safflower Oil
Sardines
Sesame Seeds
Sour Cream
Tahini
Yogurt
Reduces
Almond Butter
Avocado
Bone Broth
Bone Marrow / Fat
Buffalo Milk
Butter (unsalted)
Cacao Butter
Chicken
Chicken Fat (rendered)
Coconut Butter
Coconut Cream
Coconut Flakes
Coconut Milk
Coconut Oil
Coconut Water
Condensed Milk
Cottage Cheese
Fish
Flax Seed
Ghee
Heavy Cream
Hemp Seed
Homemade Yogurt
Milk
Paneer
Red Meat Fat (rendered)
Salmon
Shrimp
Skim Milk Powder
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower Seeds
Whey
Reduces
Mustard Oil
Sesame Oil
Reduces
Brazil Nut
Macadamia Nuts
Turkey
Reduces
Artichoke
Artichoke Hearts
Reduces
Green Tea
Pecans
Walnuts
Incomplete
Flax Oil
Fromage Frais
Hickory Nuts
Ice cream
Soy Bean Oil

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
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Acorn , Almond Butter , Avocado , Beef , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Cacao Butter , Canola Oil , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Chicken Liver , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Corn Oil , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Fish , Flax Oil , Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Paneer , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese , Safflower Oil , Salmon , Sesame Oil , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Skim Milk Powder , Soy Bean Oil, Sunflower Oil , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Turkey , Walnuts , Whey , Yogurt

Fats

Acorn , Almond Butter , Avocado , Beef , Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cacao Butter , Canola Oil , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Chicken Liver , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Corn Oil , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Duck , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Fish , Flax Oil , Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Mayonnaise , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese , Safflower Oil , Salmon , Sardines , Sesame Oil , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sour Cream , Soy Bean Oil, Sunflower Oil , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Turkey , 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

Acorn , Almond Butter , Avocado , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Cacao Butter , Canola Oil , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Chicken Liver , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Corn Oil , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Fish , Flax Oil , Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Paneer , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese , Safflower Oil , Salmon , Sesame Oil , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Skim Milk Powder , Soy Bean Oil, Sunflower Oil , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Turkey , Walnuts , Whey , Yogurt

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
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Acorn , Almond Butter , Avocado , Beef , Blue Cheese , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Cacao Butter , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Chicken Liver , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Condensed Milk , Corn Oil , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Duck , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Ghee , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Ice cream, Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Mayonnaise , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Olive Oil , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese , Safflower Oil , Sardines , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Skim Milk Powder , Sour Cream , Sunflower Oil , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Turkey , Walnuts , Whey , Yogurt

Blood Plasma Lymph
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH
Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.
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Acorn , Almond Butter , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Cacao Butter , Cheddar Cheese , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Fromage Frais, Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Green Tea , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Romano Cheese , Sesame Seeds , Skim Milk Powder , Sour Cream , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Walnuts , Whey , Yogurt

Water
WATER
Resembles water in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.
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Avocado , Beef , Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cacao Butter , Canola Oil , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Corn Oil , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Feta Cheese , Fish , Flax Oil , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Mayonnaise , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese , Safflower Oil , Salmon , Sardines , Sesame Oil , Shrimp , Sour Cream , Sunflower Oil , Tahini , Yogurt

Satisfies Stomach
SATISFIES-STOMACH
Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.
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Almond Butter , Avocado , Beef , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Cacao Butter , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Chicken Liver , Coconut Milk , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Duck , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Salmon , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sour Cream , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Turkey , Walnuts

Allergens

Acorn , Almond Butter , Blue Cheese , Brazil Nut , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Cheddar Cheese , Condensed Milk , Corn Oil , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Romano Cheese , Shrimp , Skim Milk Powder , Sour Cream , Soy Bean Oil, Walnuts , Whey , Yogurt

Acidifying
ACIDIFYING
An herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.
SEE ALL 'ACIDIFYING' FOODS / HERBS

Beef , Blue Cheese , Brazil Nut , Butter (salted), Canola Oil , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken , Chicken Liver , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Duck , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Fish , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Romano Cheese , Safflower Oil , Sesame Oil , Sunflower Oil , Turkey , Walnuts , Whey , Yogurt

Tamasic
TAMASIC
Tamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.
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Avocado , Beef , Blue Cheese , Brazil Nut , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Duck , Egg Yolk , Feta Cheese , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts , Mayonnaise , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese , Salmon , Sardines , Tahini , Turkey

White

Blue Cheese , Buffalo Milk , Cacao Butter , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Fish , Fromage Frais, Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Heavy Cream , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts , Mayonnaise , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Pine Nuts , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Whey , Yogurt

Protein

Acorn , Almond Butter , Beef , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Chicken Liver , Cottage Cheese , Duck , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Fish , Flax Seed , Hazelnut , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Salmon , Sardines , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Turkey , Walnuts

Tonic
TONIC
A 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.
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Beef , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buffalo Milk , Canola Oil , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Oil , Corn Oil , Cottage Cheese , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Flax Oil , Ghee , Hemp Seed , Milk , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Safflower Oil , Sesame Oil , Sesame Seeds , Soy Bean Oil, Sunflower Oil , Tahini , Yogurt

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.
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Acorn , Beef , Blue Cheese , Chicken Liver , Corn Oil , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Green Tea , Hazelnut , Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Mayonnaise , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sour Cream , Tahini , Walnuts , Yogurt

Fire
FIRE
Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.
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Beef , Blue Cheese , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken Liver , Corn Oil , Duck , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Lard (pork fat), Mozarella Cheese , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Romano Cheese , Safflower Oil , Sesame Oil , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sour Cream , Walnuts

Stimulates Energy
STIMULATES-ENERGY
This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
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Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Oil , Green Tea , Pine Nuts , Sesame Oil , Sesame Seeds , Tahini

Internal Detoxicant
INTERNAL-DETOXICANT
Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
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Ghee , Olive Oil

Blood Mover
BLOOD-MOVER
Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).
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Mustard Oil , Safflower Oil

Hypolipidemic
HYPOLIPIDEMIC
Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.
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Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts

Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
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Green Tea

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
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Acorn , Almond Butter , Avocado , Beef , Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Cacao Butter , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Chicken Liver , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Condensed Milk , Corn Oil , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Duck , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Fish , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Mayonnaise , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese , Safflower Oil , Sardines , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Skim Milk Powder , Sour Cream , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Turkey , Walnuts , Whey , Yogurt

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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Almond Butter , Avocado , Beef , Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cacao Butter , Canola Oil , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Chicken Liver , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Corn Oil , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Duck , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Fish , Flax Oil , Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Mayonnaise , Mozarella Cheese , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese , Safflower Oil , Salmon , Sardines , Sesame Oil , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sour Cream , Soy Bean Oil, Sunflower Oil , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Turkey , Walnuts

Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
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Acorn , Beef , Blue Cheese , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk , Condensed Milk , Cream Cheese , Duck , Egg Yolk , Feta Cheese , Goat Cheese , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hickory Nuts , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese , Skim Milk Powder , Tahini , Turkey , Walnuts

Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
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Avocado , Beef , Blue Cheese , Buffalo Milk , Buttermilk , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Duck , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Fish , Flax Seed , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Heavy Cream , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Pork , Rabbit , Romano Cheese , Salmon , Sardines , Shrimp , Skim Milk Powder , Sour Cream , Yogurt

Cold
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
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Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Avocado , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Ghee , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Ice cream, Milk , Sunflower Oil

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

Acorn , Beef , Chicken Liver , Corn Oil , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Hazelnut , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Safflower Oil , Sesame Oil , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Tahini , Walnuts

Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
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Avocado , Bone Broth , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Fish , Ghee , Goat Milk , Hemp Seed , Sunflower Seeds

Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Buttermilk , Green Tea , Macadamia Nuts , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Walnuts , Whey

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Avocado , Green Tea

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Green Tea

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

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Green Tea

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

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Green Tea

Toxic
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
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Peanut Butter , Peanuts

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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Almond Butter , Avocado , Beef , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cacao Butter , Chicken , Chicken Fat (rendered), Chicken Liver , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Duck , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Fish , Ghee , Goat Milk , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Ice cream, Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Paneer , Peanuts , Pecans , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Salmon , Sardines , Sesame Oil , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Skim Milk Powder , Tahini , Turkey , Whey

Crunchy
CRUNCHY
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
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Acorn , Brazil Nut , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Flax Seed , Hazelnut , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Macadamia Nuts , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Sesame Seeds , Sunflower Seeds , Walnuts

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

Blue Cheese , Buttermilk , Cheddar Cheese , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Feta Cheese , Goat Cheese , Mayonnaise , Mozarella Cheese , Parmesan Cheese , Romano Cheese , Sour Cream , Yogurt

Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
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Blue Cheese , Bone Marrow / Fat , Cheddar Cheese , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Mozarella Cheese , Parmesan Cheese , Pork , Romano Cheese , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
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Acorn , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buttermilk , Green Tea , Walnuts , Whey

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
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Acorn , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Green Tea , Olive Oil

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.
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Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Green Tea

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
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Mustard Oil , Sesame Oil

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

Green Tea

Bone Joint

Blue Cheese , Buffalo Milk , Buttermilk , Cheddar Cheese , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Feta Cheese , Fromage Frais, Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Heavy Cream , Ice cream, Milk , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Romano Cheese , Sardines , Sesame Seeds , Sour Cream , Tahini , Whey , Yogurt

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
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Beef , Green Tea , Milk , Salmon , Sardines , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Yogurt

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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Avocado , Coconut Oil , Sesame Oil

Heart Circulation Blood

Green Tea , Salmon , Sunflower Seeds

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

Green Tea , Yogurt

Digestion

Beef , Sesame Seeds

Cleanse And Detox

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts

Respiratory Health

Avocado

Snack Dessert

Cottage Cheese , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pistachio , Sunflower Seeds , Yogurt

Drink

Buffalo Milk , Buttermilk , Coconut Water , Goat Milk , Green Tea , Milk , Whey

Lunch Dinner

Egg Yolk , Lobster , Pistachio , Shrimp

Hors Doeuvres

Pistachio , Shrimp

Breakfast

Egg Yolk

Autumn Winter

Acorn , Almond Butter , Avocado , Beef , Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Cacao Butter , Cheddar Cheese , Chicken Fat (rendered), Chicken Liver , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Duck , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Macadamia Nuts , Mayonnaise , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Rabbit , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese , Sardines , Sesame Oil , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sour Cream , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Walnuts , Whey , Yogurt

Summer

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Avocado , Chicken , Coconut Milk , Coconut Water , Fish , Salmon , Skim Milk Powder , Sunflower Oil , Turkey

Spring

Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Avocado , Green Tea

Browse Fat Recipes

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH FAT QUALITY

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

Reduces
Shea Butter
Reduces
Garcinia Cambogia Fruit
Guarana
Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
Shilajit Tonic
Trikatu

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

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit , Guarana , Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

Outward
OUTWARD
Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.
SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit , Guarana , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic

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

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

Dispel Cold Tonify Yang
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG
Herbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.
SEE ALL 'DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG' FOODS / HERBS

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

Burns Toxins
BURNS-TOXINS
An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.
SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Trikatu

Stimulates Energy
STIMULATES-ENERGY
This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-ENERGY' FOODS / HERBS

Guarana , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic

Hypolipidemic
HYPOLIPIDEMIC
Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.
SEE ALL 'HYPOLIPIDEMIC' FOODS / HERBS

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic

Blood Mover
BLOOD-MOVER
Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Trikatu

Blood Plasma Lymph
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH
Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH' FOODS / HERBS

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shea Butter

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

Trikatu

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

Shea Butter

Fats

Shea Butter

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

Guarana , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

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

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

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

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

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

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Trikatu

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

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic

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

Trikatu

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

Shea Butter

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

Shea Butter

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

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

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

Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

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

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shea Butter

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

Guarana , Shilajit Tonic

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

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

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

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

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

Shilajit Tonic

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

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit

Weight Loss

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit , Guarana , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic

Respiratory Health

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

Cleanse And Detox

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic , Trikatu

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

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shea Butter , Shilajit Tonic

Digestion

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Trikatu

Heart Circulation Blood

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Trikatu

Immune System

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic

Kidney Bladder Urinary

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic

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

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic

Mind Stress Sleep

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Womens Health

Shilajit Tonic

Reproductive Health

Shilajit Tonic

Male Health

Shilajit Tonic

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

Shea Butter

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Fat (Meda Dhatu / vaha srotas) - Foods & Herbs ListCLASSIFICATION OF FOOD, HERBS, & LIFESTYLE

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AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON FAT

INGREDIENTS WITH FAT QUALITY

Aggravates

Neutral (Tridoshic)

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Incomplete

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

NUTRITIVE

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

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

EARTH

Blood Plasma Lymph BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph. SEE ALL 'BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH' FOODS / HERBS

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

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

WATER

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

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Acidifying ACIDIFYING An herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry. SEE ALL 'ACIDIFYING' FOODS / HERBS

ACIDIFYING

Tamasic TAMASIC Tamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms. SEE ALL 'TAMASIC' FOODS / HERBS

TAMASIC

Tonic TONIC A 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. SEE ALL 'TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

TONIC

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

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

FIRE

Stimulates Energy STIMULATES-ENERGY This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs. SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-ENERGY' FOODS / HERBS

STIMULATES-ENERGY

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

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Blood Mover BLOOD-MOVER Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters). SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

BLOOD-MOVER

Hypolipidemic HYPOLIPIDEMIC Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells. SEE ALL 'HYPOLIPIDEMIC' FOODS / HERBS

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Cardiac Stimulant CARDIAC-STIMULANT Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area. SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

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

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

DIFFICULT

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

GOOEY

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

COLD

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

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

DRY

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

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

CLEAR

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

LIGHT

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

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

SWEET

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

CRUNCHY

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

SOUR

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

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

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

Blood Plasma Lymph
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH
Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

Acidifying
ACIDIFYING
An herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.
SEE ALL 'ACIDIFYING' FOODS / HERBS

Tamasic
TAMASIC
Tamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.
SEE ALL 'TAMASIC' FOODS / HERBS

Tonic
TONIC
A 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.
SEE ALL 'TONIC' 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

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

Stimulates Energy
STIMULATES-ENERGY
This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-ENERGY' FOODS / HERBS

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

Blood Mover
BLOOD-MOVER
Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

Hypolipidemic
HYPOLIPIDEMIC
Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.
SEE ALL 'HYPOLIPIDEMIC' FOODS / HERBS

Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Outward
OUTWARD
Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.
SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS

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

Dispel Cold Tonify Yang
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG
Herbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.
SEE ALL 'DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG' FOODS / HERBS

Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS