INGREDIENTS IN THE POACEAE FAMILY
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Neutral (Tridoshic)Barley, Basmati Rice, Brown Rice, Jaggery, Millet, Molasses, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Raw Sugar, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Rye, Sorghum Flour, Sorghum Molasses, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Wild Rice
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Barley, Basmati Rice, Brown Rice, Jaggery, Millet, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Popcorn, Raw Sugar, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Rye, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Wild Rice
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.CarbohydrateBarley, Basmati Rice, Brown Rice, Millet, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Popcorn, Raw Sugar, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Rye, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Wild RiceBarley, Basmati Rice, Brown Rice, Jaggery, Millet, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Raw Sugar, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Rye, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Wild Rice
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.Barley, Brown Rice, Corn syrup, Jaggery, Millet, Molasses, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Raw Sugar, Sorghum Flour, Sorghum Molasses, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Wild Rice
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.GrainsBarley, Basmati Rice, Brown Rice, Millet, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Popcorn, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Rye, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Wild RiceBarley, Basmati Rice, Jaggery, Millet, Oats / Oatmeal, Raw Sugar, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Wild Rice
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.WhiteBarley, Basmati Rice, Millet, Oats / Oatmeal, Popcorn, Raw Sugar, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Wild RiceBarley, Basmati Rice, Brown Rice, Millet, Molasses, Rye, Sorghum Molasses, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
ACIDIFYINGAn herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.Barley, Basmati Rice, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Raw Sugar, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.AllergensBarley, Corn syrup, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Popcorn, Rye, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat FlourBrown Rice, Millet, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Barley, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Rye, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
GLUTENA constituent of wheat, barley and rye that is sticky, heavy, and cold. Many people are allergic to gluten.Barley, Popcorn, Rye, Sorghum Flour
DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Barley
CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.Barley
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Oats / Oatmeal
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Sorghum Flour
HYPOTENSIVEAn herb that lowers blood pressure.Jaggery
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Barley, Corn syrup, Jaggery, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Raw Sugar, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Basmati Rice, Brown Rice, Corn syrup, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Raw Sugar, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Barley, Basmati Rice, Raw Sugar, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Wild Rice
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Barley, Basmati Rice, Millet, Oats / Oatmeal, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Brown Rice, Pasta, Popcorn, Rye, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Wild Rice
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Jaggery, Millet, Molasses, Rye, Sorghum Molasses
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Barley, Millet, Popcorn, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Sorghum Flour
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Barley, Millet, Popcorn, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice, Rye
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Molasses, Raw Sugar, Sorghum Molasses
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Corn syrup, White Flour (wheat)
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Barley
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Barley
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Barley, Basmati Rice, Brown Rice, Corn syrup, Jaggery, Millet, Molasses, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Raw Sugar, Sorghum Flour, Sorghum Molasses, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Wild Rice
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Jaggery, Molasses, Rye, Sorghum Flour, Sorghum Molasses
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Barley, Millet, Oats / Oatmeal
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.Molasses, Sorghum Molasses
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Millet, Sorghum Flour
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Rye
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Sorghum Flour
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS IN THE POACEAE FAMILY
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ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Cornsilk
HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Cornsilk
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Cornsilk
URINARY-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.Cornsilk
SOOTHINGCalms and alleviates irritation, discomfort or pain in a particular region.Cornsilk
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Cornsilk
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Cornsilk
HYPOTENSIVEAn herb that lowers blood pressure.Cornsilk
HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.Cornsilk
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Cornsilk
DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Cornsilk
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Cornsilk
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Cornsilk
CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.Cornsilk
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Cornsilk
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.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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