Inward Recipes Inward Ingredients Inward Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON INWARDInward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.INGREDIENTS WITH INWARD QUALITY
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Neutral (Tridoshic)Apple (cooked)Reduces OysterReduces Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Milk, Poppy Seed, Spelt Flour, Sweet PeasReduces KaleApple (cooked), Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Kale, Milk, Oyster, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom, Spelt Flour, Sweet Peas, Tofu
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.Apple (cooked), Avocado, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Milk, Oyster, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom, Spelt Flour, Sweet Peas, Tofu
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Apple (cooked), Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Milk, Poppy Seed, Spelt Flour, Sweet Peas, 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.Apple (cooked), Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Milk, Oyster, Spelt Flour, Sweet Peas, Tofu
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Apple (cooked), Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Milk, Oyster, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom, Tofu
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.Apple (cooked), Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Honey Dew, Milk, Oyster
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Apple (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Hemp Seed, Milk, Spelt Flour, Tofu
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Milk, Spelt Flour
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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Kale, Sweet Peas, Tofu
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Honey Dew
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Tofu
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Hemp Seed, Milk, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom, Spelt Flour, Sweet Peas, Tofu
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Kale, Milk, Poppy Seed, Spelt Flour, Sweet Peas, Tofu
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Apple (cooked), Avocado, Coconut Water, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Kale, Spelt Flour, Sweet Peas
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Milk, Oyster, Spelt Flour
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Milk, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom, Tofu
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Avocado, Coconut Water, Hemp Seed, Oyster, Poppy Seed
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.Avocado, Kale
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Kale, Tofu
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Apple (cooked), Kale
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Kale
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Cassava Root / Yuca
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Apple (cooked), Avocado, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Milk, Oyster, Poppy Seed, Spelt Flour, Sweet Peas
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Cassava Root / Yuca, Honey Dew, Milk, Poppy Seed, 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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Kale, Poppy Seed, Tofu
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Cassava Root / Yuca, Kale
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Oyster
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Avocado, Tofu
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Tofu
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.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH INWARD QUALITY
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Reduces Vata Shirodhara OilReduces Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, VidariIncompleteWood BetonyAshwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, 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.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari, Wood Betony
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.Black Cohosh, Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Black Cohosh, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, 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.Black Cohosh, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ANTIMICROBIALAn agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari, Wood Betony
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Black Cohosh, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidari
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vata Shirodhara Oil
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shatavari, Vidari
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.Black Cohosh, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Goldenseal, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Shirodhara Oil
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Goldenseal, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Trikatu
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Shatavari Ghee, 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.Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Trikatu
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Trikatu
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Trikatu
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Hawthorne Berry & Flower
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Shatavari
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Trikatu, Vata Shirodhara Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, 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.Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Black Cohosh, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
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.Trikatu
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Black Cohosh
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Hawthorne Berry & Flower
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.CONTRAINDICATIONS / AGGRAVATES / IS AGGRAVATED BY*'Inward' may aggravate, or be aggravated by, these symptoms and causes below.About 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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