Natural Biocharacteristics: Gooey
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AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Gooey foods are slimy, smooth, and sticky. Gooey foods increase mucous and sometimes even resemble it. Sugar and all foods with a sweet taste are gooey because they create more mucous. Mucous, Yellow Sputum, & Runny NosesAyurveda differentiates between three types of congestion. Thick white mucous is pure Kapha, coming from thick, gooey, sweet blood plasma (lymph). Yellow or green sputum is Kapha mixed with Pitta. A thin, watery runny nose is a sign of Vata ama irritating mucous membranes. Gooey foods aggravate Kapha and Pitta mucous only.Mucous & CheeseOne day an adventurous Ayurveda practitioner will try the following experiment: collect a cup full of mucous, then boil it until it becomes thick. It will resemble cheese. Cheese is concentrated mucous and should be avoided when mucous is present. Avoid all dairy products when Kapha mucous is present.Wheat & GlueGlue is gooey. As kids, we made glue from flour and water. As adults, we bake flour and water into bread. Then in our mouths, we chew it back into glue. Wheat aggravates Kapha people in the blood, making it sticky and gooey. Wheat aggravates Vata people in the colon because it is difficult for Vata to digest. Wheat transforms into a sticky glob of stool once it enters the cecum, the beginning of the colon (located on the lower right of the abdomen). There, the fermenting food bloats the colon. Celiac is Pitta in nature; it is an allergic reaction to wheat in the small intestine.Gooey Foods & the SkinSometimes the skin becomes so dry even oils won't penetrate. Instead, rehydrate extremely dry skin with gooey-ness. For example, make a paste of oatmeal and apply directly to the skin. After ten minutes, clean the surface and use oil to seal in moisture.Gooey & the Digestive TractThe inside of the digestive tract closely resembles skin. Dry skin often indicates a dry colon. While wheat is too sticky, other foods like oatmeal effectively coat a dry colon, helping to keep it moist.Gooey Foods & Wound HealingUnless a wound is infected, gooey foods help wounds heal quickly. Cholesterol is gooey. High cholesterol runs in my father's family and his wounds heal more quickly and effectively than my Vata wounds, which always leave a scar.Protecting TissuesThe dull aspect of gooey coats and protects delicate tissues. Dullness pacifies aggravated doshas and slows down all bodily functions, depressing activity and dulling the mind. Thick, viscous, gooey blood is hard to circulate and creates stagnation. Stagnant, slimy blood reduces circulation of oxygen, depressing metabolic activity and thyroid function (see sweet taste).INGREDIENTS WITH GOOEY QUALITY
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Agave Nectar, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Barley Malt, Beef, Blue Cheese, Bottle Gourd, Brown Rice Syrup, Brown Sugar, Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Chia Seeds, Chicken, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Corn syrup, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Egg Whites, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Flax Seed, Fructose, Heavy Cream, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Kefir, Mango, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Persimmons, Pork, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Sardines, Seitan (wheat meat), Shrimp, Skim Milk Powder, Sorghum Flour, Sour Cream, Spelt Flour, Splenda, Sucanat, Tapioca, Taro Root, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Xantham Gum, Yogurt
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Agave Nectar, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Beef, Bottle Gourd, Brown Rice Syrup, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Egg Whites, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Fish, Flax Seed, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Kefir, Kelp, Mango, Maple Syrup, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Oyster, Paneer, Pasta, Persimmons, Pork, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Salmon, Seaweed (Hydrated), Shrimp, Skim Milk Powder, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Sucanat, Tapioca, Taro Root, Turbinado, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Avocado, Banana, Barley, Bottle Gourd, Brown Rice Syrup, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Egg Whites, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Fish, Flax Seed, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Kefir, Mango, Maple Syrup, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Paneer, Pasta, Pork, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Salmon, Shrimp, Skim Milk Powder, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Sucanat, Tapioca, Taro Root, Turbinado, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
OJASOjas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.Agave Nectar, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Chia Seeds, Cinnamon, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Flax Seed, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Jackfruit, Kefir, Kelp, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Oyster, Pasta, Persimmons, Potato Starch, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Seaweed (Hydrated), Seitan (wheat meat), Sorghum Flour, Sour Cream, Spelt Flour, Tapioca, Taro Root, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Xantham Gum, Yogurt
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Agave Nectar, Avocado, Banana, Barley Malt, Beef, Blue Cheese, Bottle Gourd, Brown Rice Syrup, Brown Sugar, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Corn syrup, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Fish, Fructose, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Jackfruit, Kefir, Mango, Maple Syrup, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Milk, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Persimmons, Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Seaweed (Hydrated), Shrimp, Sour Cream, White Sugar, Yogurt
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Agave Nectar, Barley, Blue Cheese, Bottle Gourd, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Chia Seeds, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Feta Cheese, Flax Seed, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Jaggery, Maple Syrup, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Potato Starch, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Skim Milk Powder, Sorghum Flour, Sour Cream, Spelt Flour, Tapioca, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.WhiteBanana, Barley, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chicken, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Egg Whites, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Fish, Fructose, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Jackfruit, Kefir, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Potato Starch, Raw Sugar, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Splenda, Tapioca, Taro Root, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, YogurtAvocado, Beef, Blue Cheese, Brown Sugar, Buffalo Milk, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Corn syrup, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Kefir, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pork, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Seitan (wheat meat), Tapioca, Taro Root, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.AllergensBarley, Barley Malt, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Corn syrup, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Egg Whites, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Kefir, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Shrimp, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, YogurtAvocado, 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, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pork, Rabbit, Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Shrimp, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Turkey, Yogurt
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Barley, Beef, Blue Cheese, Brown Sugar, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Egg Whites, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Fish, Fructose, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Maple Syrup, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pork, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Spelt Flour, Tapioca, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
ACIDIFYINGAn herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.Avocado, Banana, Beef, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Heavy Cream, Jackfruit, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Pork, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Salmon, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Sour Cream, Spelt Flour, Taro Root, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Banana, Barley, Bottle Gourd, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Cinnamon, Cottage Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Egg Whites, Fish, Flax Seed, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Homemade Yogurt, Jaggery, Mango, Maple Syrup, Milk, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Paneer, Raw Sugar, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Sucanat, Tapioca, Turbinado, Whole Wheat Flour
SATTVICSattvic 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.FatsAvocado, Beef, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Chia Seeds, Chicken, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Duck, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Fish, Flax Seed, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pork, Rabbit, Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Shrimp, Sour Cream, TurkeyBeef, Buffalo Milk, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Milk, Pork, Rabbit, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Buffalo Milk, Cinnamon, Mango, Milk, Tapioca
SOOTHES-THROATSoothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.Cassava Root / Yuca, Jackfruit, Oats / Oatmeal, Pumpkin
RELIEVES-BURNINGHerbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.Cassava Root / Yuca, Oats / Oatmeal, Seaweed (Hydrated)
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Cassava Root / Yuca, Jackfruit, Sorghum Flour
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Cassava Root / Yuca, Cinnamon
EXPECTORANTExpectorants 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.Cinnamon
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Flax Seed
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Sorghum Flour
ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.Agave Nectar, Avocado, Banana, Barley Malt, Beef, Blue Cheese, Bottle Gourd, Brown Rice Syrup, Brown Sugar, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Corn syrup, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Egg Whites, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Fish, Fructose, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Kefir, Mango, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Persimmons, Pork, Rabbit, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Seitan (wheat meat), Shrimp, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Spelt Flour, Taro Root, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Avocado, Beef, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Duck, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Fish, Flax Seed, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Jackfruit, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pork, Rabbit, Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Shrimp, Sour Cream, Turkey
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Beef, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Jackfruit, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Pork, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Skim Milk Powder, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Agave Nectar, Avocado, Barley, Bottle Gourd, Brown Rice Syrup, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Condensed Milk, Fructose, Heavy Cream, Jackfruit, Milk, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Okra, Persimmons, Pumpkin, Raw Sugar, Seitan (wheat meat), Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Sucanat, Tapioca, Turbinado, White Flour (wheat)
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Avocado, Banana, Barley, Barley Malt, Cinnamon, Egg Whites, Fish, Fructose, Goat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Tapioca
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Beef, Cinnamon, Eggs, Jaggery, Mango, Seaweed (Hydrated), Shrimp
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Agave Nectar, Cassava Root / Yuca, Confectionary Sugar, Corn syrup, Seitan (wheat meat), White Flour (wheat), White Sugar
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Kelp, Raw Sugar, Seaweed (Hydrated)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Avocado, Barley, Bottle Gourd
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Barley, Buttermilk, Pumpkin
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Barley
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Agave Nectar, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Barley Malt, Beef, Bottle Gourd, Brown Rice Syrup, Brown Sugar, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chia Seeds, Chicken, Cinnamon, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Corn syrup, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Eggs, Fish, Fructose, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Mango, Maple Syrup, Milk, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Oyster, Paneer, Pasta, Persimmons, Pork, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Raw Sugar, Salmon, Sardines, Shrimp, Skim Milk Powder, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Splenda, Sucanat, Tapioca, Taro Root, Turbinado, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Blue Cheese, Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Jaggery, Kefir, Mango, Mozarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Sour Cream, Yogurt
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Kelp, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Parmesan Cheese, Pork, Romano Cheese, Seaweed (Hydrated), Shrimp
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Buttermilk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cinnamon, Jackfruit, Okra, Persimmons, Sorghum Flour
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Barley, Cassava Root / Yuca, Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Pumpkin
BLANDBland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.Cassava Root / Yuca, Jaggery, Seaweed (Hydrated), Sorghum Flour
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Cinnamon
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Cinnamon
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Flax Seed
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Bone JointBlue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Kelp, Milk, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Sardines, Sour Cream, YogurtAvocado, Banana, Sorghum Flour
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Yogurt
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.Autumn WinterAgave Nectar, Avocado, Barley Malt, Beef, Blue Cheese, Bottle Gourd, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Chia Seeds, Cinnamon, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Flax Seed, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Kefir, Maple Syrup, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Persimmons, Pork, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Romano Cheese, Sardines, Seitan (wheat meat), Shrimp, Sour Cream, Spelt Flour, Tapioca, Taro Root, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, YogurtHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH GOOEY QUALITY
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Bala, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Slippery Elm, Solomon's Seal, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Bala, Cleavers, Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Mullein, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Plantain Leaf, Shatavari, Slippery Elm
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Bala, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Safed Musali, Shatavari
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Bala, Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Solomon's Seal, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Coltsfoot, Elecampane, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Plantain Leaf, Shankhapushpi, Sitopaladi, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
EXPECTORANTExpectorants 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.Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Sitopaladi
ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.Bala, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
OJASOjas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.Bala, Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Vata Shirodhara Oil
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Solomon's Seal, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Sitopaladi
RELIEVES-BURNINGHerbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.Coltsfoot, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Plantain Leaf, Sitopaladi
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Coltsfoot, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Shatavari, Vidari
SOOTHES-THROATSoothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidari
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.Shankhapushpi
SATTVICSattvic 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.Bala, Cleavers, Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Plantain Leaf, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Slippery Elm, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Bala, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Vata Shirodhara Oil
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali, Shankhapushpi, Vata Shirodhara Oil
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Cleavers, Solomon's Seal
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Cleavers
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Cleavers
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Elecampane
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Elecampane
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bala, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Sitopaladi, Slippery Elm, Solomon's Seal, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Cleavers, Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Plantain Leaf, Safed Musali, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Mullein, Plantain Leaf
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Elecampane, Sitopaladi, Vata Shirodhara Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Cleavers, Elecampane, Plantain Leaf
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Shatavari, Vidari
BLANDBland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.Elecampane
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Elecampane
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Respiratory HealthColtsfoot, Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, SitopaladiBala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.Comfrey Root
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HELPFUL FOR*'Gooey' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Bones MuscleBlood and CirculationCONTRAINDICATIONS / AGGRAVATES / IS AGGRAVATED BY*'Gooey' may aggravate, or be aggravated by, these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationRespiratory HealthDigestionMind Stress SleepWeight LossReproductive HealthPoopAbout the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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