Nerve-relaxant-grounding Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Nerve-relaxant-grounding Recipes Nerve-relaxant-grounding Ingredients Nerve-relaxant-grounding Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING MIND-STRESS-SLEEPINGREDIENTS WITH NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING QUALITY
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Neutral (Tridoshic)Apple (cooked)Reduces Acai, Almonds, Avocado, Banana, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Milk, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Milk, Poppy Seed, Salmon, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato, TempehReduces ClovesAlmonds, Amaranth, Avocado, Banana, Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Milk, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Green Plantain, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Lamb, Lima Beans, Milk, Millet, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Popped Amaranth, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Pumpkin, Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushroom, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato, Tahini, Tempeh, Tofu
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Acai, Almonds, Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Avocado, Banana, Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Milk, Egg Yolk, Green Plantain, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Lamb, Lima Beans, Milk, Millet, Oyster, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Popped Amaranth, Potato, Pumpkin, Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato, Tahini, Tempeh, Tofu
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almonds, Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Avocado, Banana, Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Butternut Squash, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Green Plantain, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Lamb, Lima Beans, Milk, Millet, Oyster, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Pumpkin, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushroom, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato, Tahini, Tempeh, Tofu
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Almonds, Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Avocado, Banana, Beets, Buckwheat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Milk, Egg Yolk, Green Plantain, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Lamb, Lima Beans, Milk, Millet, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato, Tahini, Tempeh, Tofu
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.ProteinAlmonds, Amaranth, Beef, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Lamb, Lima Beans, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Popped Amaranth, Portobello Mushroom, Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushroom, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Tahini, Tempeh, TofuAlmonds, Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Buckwheat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Milk, Hemp Seed, Milk, Millet, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Popped Amaranth, Potato, Sesame Seeds, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Tahini, Tofu
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Avocado, Beef, Buffalo Milk, Coconut Milk, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Milk, Oyster, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Pumpkin, Salmon, Shiitake Mushroom, Tahini, Tofu
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.Acai, Almonds, Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Milk, Oyster, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Pumpkin, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushroom, Shrimp, Tahini, Tofu
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.WhiteAmaranth, Banana, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Milk, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Jackfruit, Milk, Millet, Popped Amaranth, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushroom, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Tahini, TofuAlmonds, Apple (cooked), Avocado, Banana, Beets, Butternut Squash, Cloves, Coconut Milk, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Pumpkin, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushroom, Sweet Potato
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Almonds, Apple (cooked), Banana, Beets, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cloves, Coconut Milk, Green Plantain, Lima Beans, Milk, Millet, Rose Petals, Sesame Seeds, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato
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.BrownAlmonds, Apple (cooked), Beef, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cloves, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Lima Beans, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Shiitake Mushroom, Sunflower Seeds, TempehFatsAlmonds, Avocado, Beef, Coconut Milk, Egg Yolk, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Milk, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sunflower Seeds, TahiniApple (cooked), Avocado, Banana, Beef, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Milk, Jackfruit, Milk, Oyster, Rose Petals, Salmon, Shrimp, Tahini
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Almonds, Beef, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Egg Yolk, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Lamb, Milk, Sesame Seeds, Tahini, Tempeh
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.Beets, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chamomile, Cloves, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom, Sorghum Flour
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Acai, Beets, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chamomile, Green Plantain, Jackfruit, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour, Tofu
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Almonds, Amaranth, Beets, Buckwheat, Hemp Seed, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Shrimp
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Chamomile, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Sorghum Flour
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin
RELIEVES-TENSIONAn herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.Chamomile, Cloves, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Chamomile, Cloves, Poppy Seed
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Chamomile
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Almonds, Avocado, Banana, Beef, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Milk, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Green Plantain, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Lima Beans, Milk, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushroom, Shrimp, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato, Tahini, Tempeh, Tofu
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Acai, Almonds, Avocado, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Milk, Green Plantain, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Lima Beans, Milk, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour, Sweet Potato, Tofu
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Almonds, Avocado, Beef, Coconut Milk, Egg Yolk, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Oyster, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sunflower Seeds, Tahini
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, Coconut Milk, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Jackfruit, Lima Beans, Milk, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Portobello Mushroom, Pumpkin, Shiitake Mushroom, Tahini, Tofu
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Chamomile, Cloves, Egg Yolk, Lamb, Millet, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Tahini
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Amaranth, Buckwheat, Green Plantain, Lima Beans, Millet, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Popped Amaranth, Potato, Pumpkin, Tempeh, Tofu
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Avocado, Banana, Beef, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Jackfruit, Milk, Oyster, Pumpkin, Salmon, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Apple (cooked), Avocado, Banana, Butternut Squash, Cloves, Hemp Seed, Millet, Sorghum Flour, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Chamomile, Millet, Popped Amaranth, Sorghum Flour
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Avocado, Beets, Buckwheat, Chamomile, Rose Petals
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Apple (cooked), Beets, Chamomile, Cloves
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Cassava Root / Yuca, Peanut Butter, Peanuts
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Acai, Almonds, Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Avocado, Banana, Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Milk, Egg Yolk, Green Plantain, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Lamb, Milk, Millet, Oyster, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Rose Petals, Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Sweet Potato, Tahini
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Acai, Amaranth, Beets, Buckwheat, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cloves, Green Plantain, Jackfruit, Lima Beans, Millet, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Potato, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour, Tempeh, Tofu
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Buckwheat, Cassava Root / Yuca, Green Plantain, Lima Beans, Milk, Millet, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Tofu
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.Almonds, Hemp Seed, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Beets, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chamomile, Cloves, Sorghum Flour
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Egg Yolk, Oyster, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Lamb, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Buckwheat, Chamomile, Cloves
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Chamomile, Cloves
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.Cloves
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Energy VitalityAcai, Amaranth, Banana, Beef, Buckwheat, Jackfruit, Lamb, Milk, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Potato, Salmon, Sesame Seeds, ShrimpBowel Poop EliminationAmaranth, Apple (cooked), Beets, Buckwheat, Cassava Root / Yuca, Green Plantain, Hemp Seed, Millet, Popped Amaranth, Poppy SeedMind Stress SleepAlmonds, Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Milk, Poppy Seed, Rose Petals, Salmon, Sunflower SeedsCleanse And DetoxAmaranth, Beets, Buckwheat, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Lima Beans, Popped Amaranth, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake MushroomAvocado, Banana, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour, Tofu
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Lunch DinnerAmaranth, Cassava Root / Yuca, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Green Plantain, Jackfruit, Lamb, Popped Amaranth, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Pumpkin, Shiitake Mushroom, Shrimp, Sweet Potato, TofuAutumn WinterAlmonds, Apple (cooked), Avocado, Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cloves, Coconut Milk, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Milk, Oyster, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Pumpkin, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushroom, Shrimp, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato, Tahini, Tempeh, TofuHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING QUALITY
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Reduces Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Bala Taila, Block Blue Light, Garlic Sesame Oil in the Ears (Karna Purana), Shirodhara Treatment, Vata Shirodhara OilReduces Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Practice good sleep hygiene, Shatavari, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vidari, Wild LettuceAggravates Blue CohoshReduces GokshuraAshwagandha, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Blue Vervain, California Poppy, Eleuthero Ginseng, Garlic Sesame Oil in the Ears (Karna Purana), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kava Kava, Motherwort, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Ashwagandha, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bibhitaki, Blue Vervain, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Motherwort, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Practice good sleep hygiene, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Ashwagandha, Bala Taila, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, California Poppy, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Motherwort, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Self Massage, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Ashwagandha, Bala Taila, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bibhitaki, Black Cohosh, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Schisandra, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Blue Vervain, California Poppy, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kava Kava, Motherwort, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vomit Therapy (Vamana)
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Ashwagandha, Bala Taila, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, California Poppy, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Kava Kava, Motherwort, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, California Poppy, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Wild Lettuce
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, California Poppy, Damiana, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Motherwort, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vata Shirodhara Oil
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shatavari, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Motherwort, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Self Massage, Shatavari, Shirodhara Treatment, Vata Shirodhara Oil
RELIEVES-TENSIONAn herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.Ashwagandha, Bala Taila, Black Cohosh, Eleuthero Ginseng, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kava Kava, Motherwort, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Punarnava, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Vomit Therapy (Vamana), Wild Lettuce
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Ashwagandha, Bala Taila, Gokshura, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Self Massage, Shatavari, Shirodhara Treatment, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kava Kava, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Shatavari, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.Ashwagandha, Bala Taila, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Gokshura, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, 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.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Passionflower, Rose Hips, Shankhapushpi, St. John's Wort
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.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Black Cohosh, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Vidari
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Blue Vervain, California Poppy, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Motherwort, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Punarnava, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vidari, Wild Lettuce
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Ashwagandha, Bala Taila, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, California Poppy, Damiana, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, 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.Ashwagandha, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Bibhitaki, Blue Cohosh, Damiana, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Motherwort, Passionflower, Punarnava, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Schisandra, Vomit Therapy (Vamana), Wild Lettuce
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Ashwagandha, Bibhitaki, Blue Cohosh, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Garlic Sesame Oil in the Ears (Karna Purana), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Schisandra
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Bibhitaki, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Punarnava, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, St. John's Wort, Vomit Therapy (Vamana)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Bibhitaki, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Punarnava, St. John's Wort
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Bibhitaki, Rose Hips
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Passionflower
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Ashwagandha, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Blue Vervain, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Motherwort, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Wild Lettuce
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bibhitaki, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, California Poppy, Gokshura, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Schisandra, Shatavari, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Blue Cohosh, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Motherwort, Punarnava, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Ashwagandha, Bibhitaki, Blue Vervain, California Poppy, Damiana, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Motherwort, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Schisandra, St. John's Wort
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Black Cohosh, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Damiana, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil
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.Passionflower, 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.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Blue Cohosh, Blue Vervain
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Black Cohosh
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Schisandra
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Mind Stress SleepAshwagandha, California Poppy, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara OilReproductive HealthAshwagandha, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Damiana, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Motherwort, Rose Hips, Shatavari, VidariEnergy VitalityAshwagandha, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shatavari, VidariAshwagandha, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava
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.Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HELPFUL FOR*'Nerve-relaxant-grounding' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Bones MuscleHair loss / BaldingKidney Bladder UrinaryBladder Cramping / SpasmLifestyleDivorcedAbout 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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