Rajasic Effect Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective

INGREDIENTS WITH RAJASIC QUALITY

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Aggravates
Acorn
Corn Oil
Corn Starch
Peanut Butter
Peanuts
Pistachio
Red Chilis
Spinach
Tobacco / Nicotine
Neutral (Tridoshic)
Dulse
Strawberries
Reduces
Alcohol
Beef
Beets
Blue Cheese
Cashews
Chestnuts
Chicken Liver
Egg Yolk
Eggs
Garlic
Hazelnut
Jaggery
Ketchup
Kiwi
Lard (pork fat)
Lobster
Mango
Mayonnaise
Miso
Molasses
Olive Oil
Olives
Orange
Papaya
Parmesan Cheese
Pickle (Cucumber)
Pine Nuts
Pineapple
Pork
Red Wine
Salt (Mineral Salt)
Sauerkraut
Seaweed (Hydrated)
Sesame Seeds
Sour Cream
Tahini
Yogurt
Aggravates
Chocolate (Cacao)
Jalapenos
Parsnip
Tomato
Reduces
Green Onion
Leeks
Lime
Purslane
Red Meat Fat (rendered)
Shrimp
Sorghum Molasses
Stevia
White Sugar
Yellow Onion
Reduces
Apple Cider Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar
Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Cherry
Chipotle Chili
Crystallized Ginger
Dill
Fenugreek
Garlic (raw)
Ginger (Dried)
Green Chilis
Hing (Asafoetida)
Kombucha
Lemon
Marjoram
Mustard
Mustard Oil
Mustard Powder
Mustard Seed
Nigella (black cumin)
Oregano
Paprika
Red Pepper Flakes (Chili)
Red Wine Vinegar
Rosemary
Sake
Scallions (Raw)
Soy Sauce
Tamari
Tarragon
Thyme (fresh)
Wasabi
White Vinegar
Aggravates
Yeast
Reduces
Arugula
Broccoli
Reduces
Beet Greens
Black Tea
Brussels sprouts
Celery Root
Celery Stalk
Coffee
Corn
Corn Flour
Corn Meal
Garlic Mustard
Grapefruit
Green Tea
Grits
Honey
Horseradish
Lamb's Quarters
Lemongrass
Masa
Pecans
Popcorn
Radish (raw)
Raspberry
Red Onion (raw)
Sage
Spanish Black Radish
Turnip
Turnip Greens
Walnuts
Watercress
White Wine (Dry type)
Yerba Mate Blend

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

Alcohol , Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Balsamic Vinegar , Beef , Beets , Black Pepper , Black Tea , Blue Cheese , Brussels sprouts , Cashews , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chicken Liver , Chipotle Chili , Coffee , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Oil , Corn Starch , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Dulse , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Fenugreek , Garlic , Garlic (raw), Garlic Mustard , Ginger (Dried), Grapefruit , Green Chilis , Grits , Hing (Asafoetida), Honey , Horseradish , Jaggery , Jalapenos , Ketchup , Kombucha , Lamb's Quarters , Lard (pork fat), Lemon , Lemongrass , Marjoram , Masa , Miso , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Oil , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Olive Oil , Olives , Orange , Oregano , Paprika , Parmesan Cheese , Parsnip , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pickle (Cucumber), Pine Nuts , Pineapple , Pistachio , Pork , Radish (raw), Raspberry , Red Chilis , Red Onion (raw), Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine , Red Wine Vinegar , Rosemary , Sage , Sake , Salt (Mineral Salt), Sauerkraut , Scallions (Raw), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Sour Cream , Soy Sauce , Spanish Black Radish , Strawberries , Tamari , Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine , Tomato , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Walnuts , Wasabi , Watercress , White Vinegar , White Wine (Dry type), Yeast , Yerba Mate Blend

Alkalizing
ALKALIZING
An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.
SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Beets , Black Pepper , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cashews , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chestnuts , Chipotle Chili , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Egg Yolk , Fenugreek , Garlic , Ginger (Dried), Grapefruit , Green Chilis , Green Onion , Green Tea , Hing (Asafoetida), Jalapenos , Kiwi , Kombucha , Leeks , Lemon , Lemongrass , Lime , Mango , Marjoram , Mayonnaise , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Olive Oil , Orange , Oregano , Papaya , Paprika , Parsnip , Pineapple , Radish (raw), Raspberry , Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine Vinegar , Rosemary , Sage , Salt (Mineral Salt), Scallions (Raw), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Seeds , Spanish Black Radish , Strawberries , Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), Tomato , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Watercress , White Vinegar , Yellow Onion

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

Acorn , Beef , Beets , Blue Cheese , Cashews , Celery Root , Cherry , Chestnuts , Chicken Liver , Chocolate (Cacao), Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Oil , Corn Starch , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Garlic , Garlic (raw), Green Onion , Grits , Hazelnut , Jaggery , Kiwi , Lobster , Mango , Masa , Mayonnaise , Molasses , Olive Oil , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Purslane , Radish (raw), Red Meat Fat (rendered), Red Onion (raw), Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Sour Cream , Spanish Black Radish , Tahini , Turnip , Walnuts , White Sugar , Yellow Onion , Yogurt

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

Alcohol , Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Balsamic Vinegar , Beets , Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Chipotle Chili , Coffee , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Fenugreek , Garlic , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Grapefruit , Green Chilis , Hing (Asafoetida), Jalapenos , Leeks , Lemon , Lemongrass , Lime , Marjoram , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Olive Oil , Orange , Oregano , Paprika , Purslane , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine , Red Wine Vinegar , Rosemary , Sage , Sake , Salt (Mineral Salt), Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish , Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), White Vinegar , White Wine (Dry type)

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

Acorn , Beef , Beets , Cashews , Cherry , Chestnuts , Chicken Liver , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Oil , Corn Starch , Dulse , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Fenugreek , Grits , Hazelnut , Honey , Jaggery , Kiwi , Lamb's Quarters , Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Mango , Masa , Miso , Molasses , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Orange , Papaya , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pineapple , Pistachio , Pork , Raspberry , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Tahini , Walnuts , Watercress , Yogurt

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

Alcohol , Apple Cider Vinegar , Balsamic Vinegar , Beef , Blue Cheese , Cherry , Corn Oil , Grapefruit , Hazelnut , Kiwi , Kombucha , Lard (pork fat), Lemon , Lime , Lobster , Mango , Mayonnaise , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Olives , Orange , Papaya , Parmesan Cheese , Pickle (Cucumber), Pineapple , Raspberry , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Red Wine Vinegar , Sake , Salt (Mineral Salt), Sauerkraut , Seaweed (Hydrated), Shrimp , Sour Cream , Soy Sauce , Strawberries , Tahini , Tomato , Watercress , White Sugar , White Vinegar , White Wine (Dry type), Yogurt

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 , Beets , Cashews , Cherry , Chestnuts , Chicken Liver , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Oil , Corn Starch , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Grits , Hazelnut , Honey , Jaggery , Kiwi , Lamb's Quarters , Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Mango , Masa , Miso , Mustard Oil , Olive Oil , Orange , Papaya , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pineapple , Pistachio , Pork , Raspberry , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Tahini , Walnuts , Yogurt

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

Alcohol , Balsamic Vinegar , Beef , Black Tea , Blue Cheese , Chicken Liver , Chocolate (Cacao), Coffee , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Eggs , Grits , Hazelnut , Honey , Ketchup , Lard (pork fat), Lobster , Masa , Molasses , Olives , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pickle (Cucumber), Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Red Wine , Sorghum Molasses , Soy Sauce , Spinach , Tobacco / Nicotine , Walnuts , White Sugar , Yeast , Yogurt

Air
AIR
Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.
SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Beet Greens , Black Pepper , Black Tea , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Chocolate (Cacao), Coffee , Crystallized Ginger , Dulse , Garlic Mustard , Ginger (Dried), Green Tea , Lamb's Quarters , Lemongrass , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Parsnip , Pineapple , Popcorn , Red Chilis , Red Wine Vinegar , Rosemary , Sage , Sauerkraut , Scallions (Raw), Spinach , Stevia , Tobacco / Nicotine , Turnip Greens , Walnuts , Watercress , White Vinegar

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Arugula , Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Stalk , Chipotle Chili , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Fenugreek , Ginger (Dried), Green Chilis , Green Tea , Hing (Asafoetida), Horseradish , Jalapenos , Leeks , Lemon , Lemongrass , Lime , Marjoram , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Oregano , Paprika , Pineapple , Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Rosemary , Sage , Salt (Mineral Salt), Scallions (Raw), Strawberries , Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), Wasabi

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

Beets , Black Tea , Brussels sprouts , Celery Root , Chocolate (Cacao), Coffee , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Fenugreek , Ginger (Dried), Grapefruit , Green Tea , Hing (Asafoetida), Honey , Lamb's Quarters , Marjoram , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Orange , Papaya , Pine Nuts , Pineapple , Rosemary , Sage , Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Seeds , Sorghum Molasses , Stevia , Tahini , Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine , Yerba Mate Blend

Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Apple Cider Vinegar , Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Fenugreek , Garlic , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Lemon , Lime , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Parsnip , Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Red Wine , Red Wine Vinegar , Rosemary , Sage , Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish , Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), Wasabi , White Vinegar

Vasodilator
VASODILATOR
A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.
SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Beets , Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Stalk , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Garlic , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Hing (Asafoetida), Horseradish , Leeks , Lemongrass , Marjoram , Mustard , Mustard Oil , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Oregano , Red Onion (raw), Red Wine , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), Wasabi

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

Beets , Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Stalk , Dill , Garlic , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Leeks , Marjoram , Mustard , Mustard Oil , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Oregano , Pineapple , Red Chilis , Red Onion (raw), Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), Wasabi

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

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Chipotle Chili , Crystallized Ginger , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Green Chilis , Green Tea , Horseradish , Jalapenos , Marjoram , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Oregano , Paprika , Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Rosemary , Spanish Black Radish , Stevia , Wasabi

Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Chipotle Chili , Garlic (raw), Leeks , Lemon , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Red Onion (raw), Rosemary , Sage , Scallions (Raw), Thyme (fresh)

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Celery Stalk , Chocolate (Cacao), Dill , Fenugreek , Hing (Asafoetida), Lemongrass , Marjoram , Nigella (black cumin), Oregano , Rosemary , Sage , Thyme (fresh)

Carminative
CARMINATIVE
Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.
SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Celery Stalk , Dill , Fenugreek , Hing (Asafoetida), Lemon , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Oregano , Tarragon

Refreshing
REFRESHING
Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.
SEE ALL 'REFRESHING' FOODS / HERBS

Grapefruit , Green Tea , Horseradish , Lemon , Lime , Orange , Pineapple , Strawberries , Wasabi

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

Acorn , Alcohol , Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Balsamic Vinegar , Beef , Beets , Black Pepper , Black Tea , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cashews , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chestnuts , Chicken Liver , Chipotle Chili , Chocolate (Cacao), Coffee , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Oil , Corn Starch , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Dulse , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Fenugreek , Garlic , Garlic (raw), Garlic Mustard , Ginger (Dried), Green Chilis , Grits , Hazelnut , Hing (Asafoetida), Honey , Horseradish , Jaggery , Jalapenos , Ketchup , Kombucha , Lemon , Lemongrass , Mango , Marjoram , Masa , Miso , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Oil , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Olive Oil , Olives , Oregano , Papaya , Paprika , Parsnip , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pickle (Cucumber), Pine Nuts , Pineapple , Pistachio , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine , Red Wine Vinegar , Rosemary , Sage , Salt (Mineral Salt), Sauerkraut , Scallions (Raw), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Spanish Black Radish , Spinach , Tahini , Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Walnuts , Wasabi , Watercress , White Vinegar , Yerba Mate Blend

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

Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Balsamic Vinegar , Beet Greens , Black Tea , Brussels sprouts , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Chipotle Chili , Chocolate (Cacao), Coffee , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Fenugreek , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Grapefruit , Green Chilis , Green Tea , Hing (Asafoetida), Honey , Horseradish , Jalapenos , Kombucha , Lamb's Quarters , Marjoram , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Orange , Pineapple , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine Vinegar , Rosemary , Sage , Seaweed (Hydrated), Sorghum Molasses , Spanish Black Radish , Stevia , Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine , Turnip Greens , Wasabi , Watercress , White Vinegar , Yerba Mate Blend

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

Alcohol , Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Balsamic Vinegar , Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chipotle Chili , Crystallized Ginger , Garlic , Garlic Mustard , Ginger (Dried), Grapefruit , Green Chilis , Green Onion , Hing (Asafoetida), Horseradish , Jalapenos , Kiwi , Kombucha , Lemon , Lime , Miso , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Olives , Orange , Papaya , Paprika , Pickle (Cucumber), Pineapple , Raspberry , Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine , Red Wine Vinegar , Sake , Sauerkraut , Soy Sauce , Strawberries , Tamari , Thyme (fresh), Wasabi , Watercress , White Vinegar , White Wine (Dry type), Yellow Onion

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

Alcohol , Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Balsamic Vinegar , Beet Greens , Beets , Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Chipotle Chili , Coffee , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Grapefruit , Green Chilis , Green Tea , Hing (Asafoetida), Honey , Horseradish , Jalapenos , Kombucha , Lemon , Lime , Miso , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Orange , Parsnip , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Onion (raw), Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine , Red Wine Vinegar , Rosemary , Sage , Sake , Salt (Mineral Salt), Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish , Stevia , Tarragon , Wasabi , Watercress , White Vinegar , White Wine (Dry type)

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Balsamic Vinegar , Beet Greens , Beets , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chocolate (Cacao), Coffee , Dill , Fenugreek , Garlic , Garlic (raw), Grapefruit , Green Tea , Honey , Horseradish , Kombucha , Lemon , Lime , Marjoram , Nigella (black cumin), Orange , Parsnip , Pickle (Cucumber), Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Red Wine , Red Wine Vinegar , Rosemary , Sake , Sauerkraut , Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish , Spinach , Tarragon , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Wasabi , Watercress , White Vinegar , White Wine (Dry type)

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

Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Beet Greens , Black Pepper , Broccoli , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Chipotle Chili , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Garlic Mustard , Ginger (Dried), Green Chilis , Green Tea , Honey , Horseradish , Jalapenos , Kombucha , Lemon , Lime , Marjoram , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Paprika , Popcorn , Red Chilis , Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine Vinegar , Sauerkraut , Spinach , Stevia , Strawberries , Tobacco / Nicotine , Wasabi , Watercress , White Vinegar

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

Arugula , Beet Greens , Black Tea , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cashews , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Coffee , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Fenugreek , Ginger (Dried), Green Tea , Grits , Hing (Asafoetida), Honey , Lemongrass , Marjoram , Masa , Nigella (black cumin), Oregano , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Popcorn , Sake , Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), Walnuts , Watercress , White Wine (Dry type), Yerba Mate Blend

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

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

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

Acorn , Beef , Blue Cheese , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cashews , Chocolate (Cacao), Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Egg Yolk , Grits , Hazelnut , Lard (pork fat), Masa , Parmesan Cheese , Parsnip , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pistachio , Popcorn , Pork , Radish (raw), Red Meat Fat (rendered), Spanish Black Radish , Tahini , Tomato , Walnuts

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

Beef , Blue Cheese , Chicken Liver , Corn Oil , Egg Yolk , Eggs , 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

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

Beef , Blue Cheese , Eggs , Jaggery , Mango , Parmesan Cheese , Pork , Seaweed (Hydrated), Shrimp , Sour Cream , White Sugar , Yogurt

Toxic
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
SEE ALL 'TOXIC' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Coffee , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Red Wine , Sake , Tobacco / Nicotine , White Sugar , White Wine (Dry type)

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

Kiwi , Lime , Orange , Purslane , Raspberry , Stevia , Strawberries

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

Acorn , Arugula , Beet Greens , Beets , Black Tea , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Chocolate (Cacao), Coffee , Dill , Dulse , Fenugreek , Garlic , Garlic Mustard , Grapefruit , Green Tea , Hing (Asafoetida), Horseradish , Jaggery , Lamb's Quarters , Leeks , Lemon , Marjoram , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Olive Oil , Parsnip , Radish (raw), Rosemary , Sage , Scallions (Raw), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sorghum Molasses , Spanish Black Radish , Spinach , Stevia , Tarragon , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Wasabi , Watercress

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

Balsamic Vinegar , Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Chipotle Chili , Crystallized Ginger , Dill , Fenugreek , Garlic , Garlic (raw), Garlic Mustard , Ginger (Dried), Green Chilis , Hing (Asafoetida), Horseradish , Jalapenos , Ketchup , Leeks , Marjoram , Mustard , Mustard Oil , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Orange , Paprika , Pineapple , Purslane , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Onion (raw), Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Rosemary , Sage , Salt (Mineral Salt), Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish , Tarragon , Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine , Tomato , Turnip Greens , Wasabi , Watercress

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

Beef , Beets , Cashews , Celery Root , Cherry , Chestnuts , Chicken Liver , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Grapefruit , Green Onion , Grits , Honey , Jaggery , Ketchup , Kiwi , Leeks , Lobster , Mango , Masa , Molasses , Orange , Papaya , Parsnip , Pecans , Pineapple , Pork , Raspberry , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Red Onion (raw), Red Wine , Scallions (Raw), Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Stevia , Strawberries , Tahini , Tomato , White Sugar , Yellow Onion

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

Alcohol , Apple Cider Vinegar , Balsamic Vinegar , Blue Cheese , Cherry , Grapefruit , Jaggery , Ketchup , Kombucha , Lemon , Lime , Mango , Mayonnaise , Miso , Molasses , Olives , Orange , Parmesan Cheese , Pickle (Cucumber), Pineapple , Raspberry , Red Wine , Red Wine Vinegar , Sake , Sauerkraut , Sorghum Molasses , Sour Cream , Spinach , Strawberries , Tomato , White Vinegar , White Wine (Dry type), Yeast , Yogurt

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

Acorn , Apple Cider Vinegar , Beet Greens , Beets , Black Tea , Chestnuts , Fenugreek , Green Tea , Honey , Lamb's Quarters , Lemon , Raspberry , Red Wine , Red Wine Vinegar , Rosemary , Sage , Sake , Spinach , Stevia , Strawberries , Thyme (fresh), Turnip , Walnuts , Watercress , White Vinegar , White Wine (Dry type)

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

Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Coffee , Dill , Garlic (raw), Green Tea , Hing (Asafoetida), Leeks , Lemongrass , Marjoram , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Oregano , Rosemary , Sage , Scallions (Raw), Tarragon , Thyme (fresh)

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

Blue Cheese , Dulse , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Ketchup , Lamb's Quarters , Miso , Olives , Parmesan Cheese , Pork , Purslane , Salt (Mineral Salt), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Soy Sauce , Spinach , Tamari

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

Acorn , Cashews , Celery Stalk , Chestnuts , Hazelnut , Leeks , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pineapple , Pistachio , Scallions (Raw), Sesame Seeds , Walnuts

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

Coffee , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Radish (raw), Scallions (Raw), Sorghum Molasses , Tobacco / Nicotine , Turnip Greens , Wasabi

Bland
BLAND
Bland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.
SEE ALL 'BLAND' FOODS / HERBS

Acorn , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Green Tea , Parsnip , Radish (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Turnip

Resinous
RESINOUS
Resinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.
SEE ALL 'RESINOUS' FOODS / HERBS

Rosemary

Musky
MUSKY
Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.
SEE ALL 'MUSKY' FOODS / HERBS

Garlic (raw)

Heart Circulation Blood

Beets , Cashews , Cherry , Coffee , Garlic , Garlic (raw), Grapefruit , Green Tea , Leeks , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Orange , Raspberry , Red Onion (raw), Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Strawberries

Respiratory Health

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Dill , Garlic (raw), Honey , Horseradish , Leeks , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish , Thyme (fresh), Wasabi

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

Beef , Beet Greens , Chestnuts , Grapefruit , Green Tea , Honey , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Pineapple , Sage , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Stevia , Yogurt

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

Lemon , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Strawberries

Mind Stress Sleep

Alcohol , Coffee , Stevia , Yogurt

Kidney Bladder Urinary

Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Chestnuts

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

Fenugreek , Green Tea , Yogurt

Immune System

Leeks , Scallions (Raw)

Muscle Health

Beef , Shrimp

Reproductive Health

Papaya

Womens Health

Papaya

Snack Dessert

Celery Stalk , Cherry , Chocolate (Cacao), Grapefruit , Hazelnut , Kiwi , Lemon , Lime , Mango , Olives , Orange , Papaya , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pineapple , Raspberry , Stevia , Strawberries , Yogurt

Drink

Alcohol , Coffee , Green Tea , Kombucha , Pineapple , Red Wine , Sake , Stevia , White Wine (Dry type), Yerba Mate Blend

Lunch Dinner

Celery Root , Egg Yolk , Lobster , Parsnip , Shrimp

Hors Doeuvres

Leeks , Olives , Scallions (Raw), Shrimp

Breakfast

Egg Yolk , Grapefruit

Autumn Winter

Acorn , Alcohol , Beef , Beets , Black Pepper , Blue Cheese , Cashews , Chestnuts , Chicken Liver , Chocolate (Cacao), Coffee , Crystallized Ginger , Egg Yolk , Eggs , Garlic , Ginger (Dried), Green Onion , Hazelnut , Hing (Asafoetida), Lard (pork fat), Lemon , Lobster , Mayonnaise , Miso , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Oil , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Nigella (black cumin), Olive Oil , Olives , Parmesan Cheese , Parsnip , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pickle (Cucumber), Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pork , Red Meat Fat (rendered), Red Wine , Rosemary , Sake , Salt (Mineral Salt), Sauerkraut , Sesame Seeds , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Sour Cream , Soy Sauce , Tahini , Tamari , Thyme (fresh), Walnuts , White Wine (Dry type), Yellow Onion , Yogurt

Spring

Apple Cider Vinegar , Arugula , Balsamic Vinegar , Beet Greens , Beets , Broccoli , Brussels sprouts , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Celery Stalk , Cherry , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Dill , Fenugreek , Garlic (raw), Grapefruit , Green Chilis , Green Tea , Grits , Honey , Horseradish , Jalapenos , Kombucha , Leeks , Lemongrass , Mango , Marjoram , Masa , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Oregano , Paprika , Popcorn , Radish (raw), Red Chilis , Red Onion (raw), Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine Vinegar , Sage , Scallions (Raw), Seaweed (Hydrated), Spanish Black Radish , Spinach , Tarragon , Turnip , Turnip Greens , Wasabi , Watercress , White Vinegar

Summer

Cherry , Dulse , Grapefruit , Jaggery , Kiwi , Lamb's Quarters , Lime , Orange , Papaya , Pineapple , Purslane , Raspberry , Strawberries , Tomato

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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH RAJASIC QUALITY

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

Reduces
KapiKacchu
Reduces
Sniff raw onions, chopped
Wild Ginger
Reduces
Angelica
Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)
Bitter Orange Peel
External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
Kapha Massage Oil
Trikatu

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

Angelica , Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel , External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Kapha Massage Oil , KapiKacchu , Wild Ginger

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

Angelica , Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Kapha Massage Oil , Sniff raw onions, chopped , Trikatu

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Angelica , Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel , External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Trikatu , Wild Ginger

Vasodilator
VASODILATOR
A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.
SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Angelica , Kapha Massage Oil , Sniff raw onions, chopped , Trikatu , Wild Ginger

Refreshing
REFRESHING
Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.
SEE ALL 'REFRESHING' FOODS / HERBS

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel , External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Kapha Massage Oil , Sniff raw onions, chopped

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

Angelica , Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel , Trikatu , Wild Ginger

Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

Angelica , Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel , Sniff raw onions, chopped , Trikatu

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

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Sniff raw onions, chopped , Trikatu , Wild Ginger

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Angelica , Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel , External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), KapiKacchu

Carminative
CARMINATIVE
Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.
SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Bitter Orange Peel , KapiKacchu , Trikatu , Wild Ginger

Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Angelica , Sniff raw onions, chopped , Trikatu , Wild Ginger

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

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Trikatu , Wild Ginger

Air
AIR
Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.
SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Wild Ginger

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

KapiKacchu

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

Sniff raw onions, chopped

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

Angelica , Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel , External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Sniff raw onions, chopped , Trikatu , Wild Ginger

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

Angelica , Kapha Massage Oil , KapiKacchu , Sniff raw onions, chopped , Trikatu , Wild Ginger

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

Angelica , Bitter Orange Peel , Kapha Massage Oil , Trikatu , Wild Ginger

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

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel , External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Trikatu , Wild Ginger

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Sniff raw onions, chopped

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

Kapha Massage Oil , KapiKacchu

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

Trikatu , Wild Ginger

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

Wild Ginger

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

KapiKacchu

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

Angelica , Bitter Orange Peel , Kapha Massage Oil , Sniff raw onions, chopped , Trikatu , Wild Ginger

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

Angelica , Bitter Orange Peel , Trikatu

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

Angelica , Bitter Orange Peel , Wild Ginger

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

Angelica , Bitter Orange Peel , KapiKacchu

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

Bitter Orange Peel

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

KapiKacchu

Respiratory Health

Angelica , Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Sniff raw onions, chopped , Trikatu , Wild Ginger

Heart Circulation Blood

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Sniff raw onions, chopped , Trikatu

Digestion

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), 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

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), KapiKacchu

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

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)

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

Kapha Massage Oil

Cleanse And Detox

Trikatu

Reproductive Health

KapiKacchu

Mind Stress Sleep

KapiKacchu

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

Rajasic Effect - Foods & Herbs ListCLASSIFICATION OF FOOD, HERBS, & LIFESTYLE

Basic Effects: Rajasic

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON RAJASIC

Sattva

Rajas

Tamas

INGREDIENTS WITH RAJASIC QUALITY

Aggravates

Neutral (Tridoshic)

Reduces

Aggravates

Reduces

Reduces

Aggravates

Reduces

Reduces

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

FIRE

Alkalizing ALKALIZING An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions. SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

ALKALIZING

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

EARTH

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

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

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

NUTRITIVE

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

WATER

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

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

ACIDIFYING

Air AIR Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough. SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

AIR

Digestive DIGESTIVE Herbs that encourage healthy digestion. SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

DIGESTIVE

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

STIMULATES-ENERGY

Diaphoretic DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin. SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

DIAPHORETIC

Vasodilator VASODILATOR A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area. SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

VASODILATOR

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

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

Decongestant DECONGESTANT An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes. SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

DECONGESTANT

Nervine NERVINE Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature. SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

NERVINE

Carminative CARMINATIVE Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines. SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

CARMINATIVE

Refreshing REFRESHING Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized. SEE ALL 'REFRESHING' FOODS / HERBS

REFRESHING

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

HOT

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

MOBILE

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

EASY

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

CLEAR

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

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

LIGHT

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

DRY

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

HEAVY

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

DIFFICULT

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

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

GOOEY

Toxic TOXIC A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. SEE ALL 'TOXIC' FOODS / HERBS

TOXIC

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

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

Alkalizing
ALKALIZING
An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.
SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

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

Water
WATER
Resembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.
SEE ALL 'WATER' 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

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

Air
AIR
Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.
SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

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

Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Vasodilator
VASODILATOR
A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.
SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' 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

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

Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Carminative
CARMINATIVE
Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.
SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Refreshing
REFRESHING
Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.
SEE ALL 'REFRESHING' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
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Toxic
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
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Cold
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
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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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Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
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Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
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Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
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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.
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Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
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Crunchy
CRUNCHY
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
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Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
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Bland
BLAND
Bland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.
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Resinous
RESINOUS
Resinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.
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Musky
MUSKY
Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.
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Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
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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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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.
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