Red-blood (Rakta Dhatu / Vaha Srotas) Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Red-Blood Recipes Red-Blood Ingredients Red-Blood Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING HEART-CIRCULATION-BLOODINGREDIENTS WITH RED-BLOOD QUALITY
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Reduces Blueberry, Bone Marrow / Fat, Carrot, Grape, Mulberry, Pomegranate Molasses, Raisins, Sorghum Flour, Sorghum Molasses, Sweet PotatoReduces Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry, Garlic (raw), Lemon, Parsley (Fresh), Red Wine Vinegar, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), White VinegarAggravates Currants (dried)Reduces BlackberryAmaranth, Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Blackberry, Blueberry, Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked), Currants (dried), Kale, Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate, Popped Amaranth, Red Leaf Lettuce, Red Wine Vinegar, Safflower, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Beets, Blueberry, Cabbage (cooked), Cherry, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Grape, Kale, Pomegranate, Sorghum Flour, Stinging Nettles, Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Egg Yolk, Lamb, Popped Amaranth, Sorghum Flour, Sweet Potato
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.Lemon, Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate Molasses, Safflower, Saffron, Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Bone Marrow / Fat, Buckwheat, Jaggery, Parsley (Fresh), Popped Amaranth, Sorghum Flour
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Garlic (raw), Lemon, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
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.Red Leaf Lettuce, Safflower, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Garlic (raw), Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
ANTIBACTERIALHerbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.Apple (cooked), Kale
INWARDInward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.Garlic (raw), Sorghum Flour
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Parsley (Fresh)
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Cherry, Chicken Livers, Currants (dried), Egg Yolk, Garlic (raw), Jaggery, Lamb, Lemon, Mango, Molasses, Parsley (Fresh), Red Wine Vinegar, Safflower, Sorghum Molasses, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Beets, Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked), Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Garlic (raw), Kale, Lemon, Parsley (Fresh), Red Leaf Lettuce, Red Wine Vinegar, Safflower, Saffron, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Watermelon, White Vinegar
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Blackberry, Blueberry, Kale, Lemon, Parsley (Fresh), Popped Amaranth, Red Leaf Lettuce, Red Wine Vinegar, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Stinging Nettles, Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Watermelon, White Vinegar
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackberry, Blueberry, Carrot, Cherry, Grape, Kale, Lemon, Mulberry, Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate, Raspberry, Red Wine Vinegar, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, Sweet Potato, Watermelon, White Vinegar
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Asparagus, Blackberry, Blueberry, Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked), Carrot, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Grape, Kale, Mulberry, Pomegranate, Raisins, Raspberry, Red Leaf Lettuce, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, Sweet Potato, Watermelon
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Beets, Buckwheat, Burdock Root (Gobo), Cherry, Garlic (raw), Kale, Lemon, Parsley (Fresh), Red Leaf Lettuce, Red Wine Vinegar, Safflower, Saffron, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Watermelon, White Vinegar
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Adzuki Beans, Amaranth, Asparagus, Buckwheat, Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked), Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Kale, Parsley (Fresh), Popped Amaranth, Safflower, Saffron, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Watermelon
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Apple Cider Vinegar, Burdock Root (Gobo), Garlic (raw), Kale, Molasses, Red Wine Vinegar, Saffron, Sorghum Molasses, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Adzuki Beans, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Chicken Livers, Egg Yolk, Lamb, Mango, Pork, Raisins, Sweet Potato
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Adzuki Beans, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Cabbage (cooked), Egg Yolk, Pork
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Beef, Jaggery, Mango, Pork, Sorghum Flour
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Chicken Livers, Egg Yolk, Pork
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.Adzuki Beans, Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Asparagus, Beef, Beets, Blackberry, Blueberry, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buckwheat, Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked), Carrot, Cherry, Chicken Livers, Cranberry, Currants (dried), Egg Yolk, Grape, Jaggery, Lamb, Mango, Molasses, Mulberry, Pomegranate, Pomegranate Molasses, Popped Amaranth, Pork, Raisins, Raspberry, Sorghum Flour, Sorghum Molasses, Strawberries, Sweet Potato, Watermelon
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Adzuki Beans, Amaranth, Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Beets, Blackberry, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buckwheat, Burdock Root (Gobo), Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Kale, Lemon, Mulberry, Pomegranate, Popped Amaranth, Raspberry, Red Leaf Lettuce, Red Wine Vinegar, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Stinging Nettles, Strawberries, White Vinegar
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Grape, Jaggery, Lemon, Mango, Molasses, Mulberry, Pomegranate, Pomegranate Molasses, Raisins, Raspberry, Red Wine Vinegar, Sorghum Molasses, Strawberries, White Vinegar
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Beets, Burdock Root (Gobo), Jaggery, Kale, Lemon, Molasses, Parsley (Fresh), Red Leaf Lettuce, Safflower, Sorghum Flour, Sorghum Molasses, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Buckwheat, Garlic (raw), Parsley (Fresh), Safflower, Saffron
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Adzuki Beans, Asparagus, Buckwheat, Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked)
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.Bone Marrow / Fat, Egg Yolk, Pork, Stinging Nettles
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Garlic (raw), Molasses, Sorghum Molasses
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Garlic (raw), Saffron
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.Asparagus, Cabbage (cooked)
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Heart Circulation BloodBeets, Blackberry, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Cherry, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Currants (dried), Garlic (raw), Lamb, Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate, Raspberry, Safflower, Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)Bowel Poop EliminationAdzuki Beans, Amaranth, Apple (cooked), Beets, Buckwheat, Cabbage (cooked), Carrot, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Lemon, Popped AmaranthCleanse And DetoxAmaranth, Asparagus, Beets, Buckwheat, Cabbage (cooked), Parsley (Fresh), Popped AmaranthKidney Bladder UrinaryAsparagus, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Parsley (Fresh), Sorghum Flour, Stinging Nettles, WatermelonBuckwheat, Turmeric
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.Sorghum Flour, Strawberries
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Snack DessertApple (cooked), Asparagus, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Currants (dried), Grape, Lemon, Mango, Mulberry, Pomegranate, Raisins, Raspberry, Strawberries, Sweet Potato, WatermelonSummerAdzuki Beans, Amaranth, Asparagus, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Grape, Jaggery, Mulberry, Pomegranate, Pomegranate Molasses, Popped Amaranth, Raisins, Raspberry, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, WatermelonHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH RED-BLOOD QUALITY
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Reduces Black CohoshReduces Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava, Witch HazelIncompleteIron SupplementAshokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Witch Hazel
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
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.Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Echinacea, Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Black Cohosh, Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
INWARDInward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.Echinacea, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel
ANTIBACTERIALHerbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Witch Hazel
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Witch Hazel
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Black Cohosh, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
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, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Black Cohosh, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Echinacea, Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Witch Hazel
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Witch Hazel
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Punarnava, Witch Hazel
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Echinacea, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Goldenseal
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Black Cohosh
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Hawthorne Berry & Flower
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Echinacea, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel
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.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Witch Hazel
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Echinacea
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), 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.Witch Hazel
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).CONTRAINDICATIONS / AGGRAVATES / IS AGGRAVATED BY*'Red-blood' may aggravate, or be aggravated by, these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationGeneral InflammationReproductive HealthInflamed ProstateAbout 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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