Red-blood (Rakta Dhatu / Vaha Srotas) Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective

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AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

INGREDIENTS WITH RED-BLOOD QUALITY

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

Neutral (Tridoshic)
Apple (cooked)
Saffron
Strawberries
Reduces
Beef
Beets
Chicken Liver
Egg Yolk
Jaggery
Lamb
Mango
Molasses
Pork
Reduces
Blueberry
Bone Marrow / Fat
Carrot
Grape
Mulberry
Pomegranate Molasses
Raisins
Sorghum Flour
Sorghum Molasses
Sweet Potato
Reduces
Apple Cider Vinegar
Cherry
Garlic (raw)
Lemon
Parsley (Fresh)
Red Wine Vinegar
Stinging Nettles
Turmeric
Turmeric Root (Fresh)
White Vinegar
Aggravates
Currants (dried)
Reduces
Blackberry
Reduces
Adzuki Beans
Amaranth
Asparagus
Bok Choy
Burdock Root (Gobo)
Cabbage (cooked)
Cranberry
Cranberry Juice
Kale
Pomegranate
Red Leaf Lettuce
Watermelon
Reduces
Buckwheat
Popped Amaranth
Raspberry
Safflower

Blood Tonic
BLOOD-TONIC
An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Beef , Beets , Blackberry , Blueberry , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buckwheat , Carrot , Cherry , Chicken Liver , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Grape , Jaggery , Lamb , Molasses , Mulberry , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Popped Amaranth , Pork , Raisins , Raspberry , Saffron , Sorghum Flour , Sorghum Molasses , Stinging Nettles , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Watermelon

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

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Beef , Beets , Blackberry , Blueberry , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buckwheat , Burdock Root (Gobo), Carrot , Cherry , Chicken Liver , Currants (dried), Egg Yolk , Grape , Jaggery , Lamb , Mango , Molasses , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Popped Amaranth , Pork , Raisins , Raspberry , Saffron , Sorghum Flour , Sorghum Molasses , Stinging Nettles , Sweet Potato , Watermelon

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

Adzuki Beans , Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar , Asparagus , Beets , Blackberry , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Carrot , Cherry , Currants (dried), Egg Yolk , Grape , Kale , Lemon , Mango , Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate Molasses , Raisins , Raspberry , Red Wine Vinegar , Safflower , Saffron , Stinging Nettles , Strawberries , Sweet Potato , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Watermelon , White Vinegar

Sattvic
SATTVIC
Sattvic 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.
SEE ALL 'SATTVIC' FOODS / HERBS

Adzuki Beans , Apple (cooked), Asparagus , Beets , Blackberry , Blueberry , Burdock Root (Gobo), Carrot , Cherry , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Grape , Jaggery , Kale , Lemon , Mango , Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate , Raisins , Raspberry , Red Leaf Lettuce , Saffron , Sorghum Flour , Stinging Nettles , Strawberries , Sweet Potato , Turmeric , Watermelon

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

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Beets , Blueberry , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buckwheat , Burdock Root (Gobo), Carrot , Cherry , Chicken Liver , Currants (dried), Egg Yolk , Grape , Jaggery , Lamb , Mango , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Popped Amaranth , Pork , Raisins , Raspberry , Saffron , Sorghum Flour , Stinging Nettles , Sweet Potato , Watermelon

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

Apple Cider Vinegar , Beef , Beets , Buckwheat , Cherry , Chicken Liver , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Egg Yolk , Garlic (raw), Jaggery , Lamb , Lemon , Molasses , Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate Molasses , Pork , Raspberry , Red Wine Vinegar , Safflower , Saffron , Sorghum Molasses , Stinging Nettles , Strawberries , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar

Alterative
ALTERATIVE
Restores 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.
SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Apple Cider Vinegar , Beets , Blueberry , Burdock Root (Gobo), Carrot , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Grape , Jaggery , Kale , Lemon , Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Popped Amaranth , Raisins , Red Leaf Lettuce , Red Wine Vinegar , Stinging Nettles , Strawberries , Sweet Potato , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Watermelon , White Vinegar

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

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Beef , Beets , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buckwheat , Carrot , Cherry , Chicken Liver , Egg Yolk , Garlic (raw), Jaggery , Lamb , Mango , Molasses , Mulberry , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Popped Amaranth , Pork , Raisins , Sorghum Flour , Sorghum Molasses , Stinging Nettles , Sweet Potato , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Livotonic
LIVOTONIC
An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.
SEE ALL 'LIVOTONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar , Beef , Beets , Blackberry , Blueberry , Bone Marrow / Fat , Burdock Root (Gobo), Carrot , Cherry , Chicken Liver , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Grape , Mulberry , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Raisins , Raspberry , Red Wine Vinegar , Saffron , Sorghum Flour , Strawberries , Sweet Potato , Watermelon , White Vinegar

Antioxidant
ANTIOXIDANT
An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.
SEE ALL 'ANTIOXIDANT' FOODS / HERBS

Apple Cider Vinegar , Blackberry , Blueberry , Carrot , Cherry , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Grape , Mango , Mulberry , Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate , Raspberry , Red Leaf Lettuce , Red Wine Vinegar , Strawberries , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Watermelon , White Vinegar

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

Amaranth , Apple Cider Vinegar , Asparagus , Blackberry , Blueberry , Bok Choy , 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

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

Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar , Asparagus , Beets , Burdock Root (Gobo), Carrot , Garlic (raw), Kale , Lemon , Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Red Wine Vinegar , Safflower , Saffron , Stinging Nettles , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Asparagus , Buckwheat , Burdock Root (Gobo), Carrot , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Garlic (raw), Grape , Mango , Parsley (Fresh), Popped Amaranth , Saffron , Sorghum Flour , Stinging Nettles , Watermelon

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Beets , Blueberry , Bok Choy , Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked), Cherry , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Grape , Kale , Pomegranate , Sorghum Flour , Stinging Nettles , Strawberries , Sweet Potato , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

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

Lemon , Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate Molasses , Safflower , Saffron , Strawberries , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Blood Plasma Lymph
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH
Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Bone Marrow / Fat , Buckwheat , Jaggery , Parsley (Fresh), Popped Amaranth , Sorghum Flour

Antimicrobial
ANTIMICROBIAL
An 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Burdock Root (Gobo), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Garlic (raw), Lemon , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Antifungal
ANTIFUNGAL
Herbs that destroy fungus.
SEE ALL 'ANTIFUNGAL' FOODS / HERBS

Apple Cider Vinegar , Garlic (raw), Red Wine Vinegar , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar

Burns Toxins
BURNS-TOXINS
An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.
SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS

Parsley (Fresh), Safflower , Saffron , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Antibacterial
ANTIBACTERIAL
Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.
SEE ALL 'ANTIBACTERIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Garlic (raw), Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Inward
INWARD
Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.
SEE ALL 'INWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Kale

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

Apple Cider Vinegar , Beef , Beets , Buckwheat , Cherry , Chicken Liver , 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

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

Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar , Asparagus , Beets , Bok Choy , 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

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

Asparagus , Blackberry , Blueberry , Bok Choy , Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked), Carrot , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Grape , Kale , Mulberry , Pomegranate , Raisins , Raspberry , Red Leaf Lettuce , Sorghum Flour , Strawberries , Sweet Potato , Watermelon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Asparagus , Bok Choy , Buckwheat , Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked), Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Kale , Parsley (Fresh), Popped Amaranth , Safflower , Saffron , Stinging Nettles , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Watermelon

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

Apple Cider Vinegar , Burdock Root (Gobo), Garlic (raw), Kale , Molasses , Red Wine Vinegar , Saffron , Sorghum Molasses , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar

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

Adzuki Beans , Beef , Bone Marrow / Fat , Chicken Liver , Egg Yolk , Lamb , Mango , Pork , Raisins , Sweet Potato

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

Adzuki Beans , Beef , Bok Choy , Bone Marrow / Fat , Cabbage (cooked), Egg Yolk , Pork

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

Beef , Jaggery , Mango , Pork , Sorghum Flour

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 , Bone Marrow / Fat , Chicken Liver , Egg Yolk , Pork

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

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Asparagus , Beef , Beets , Blackberry , Blueberry , Bok Choy , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buckwheat , Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked), Carrot , Cherry , Chicken Liver , 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

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

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

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

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

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

Beets , Burdock Root (Gobo), Jaggery , Kale , Lemon , Molasses , Parsley (Fresh), Red Leaf Lettuce , Safflower , Sorghum Flour , Sorghum Molasses , Stinging Nettles , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

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

Buckwheat , Garlic (raw), Parsley (Fresh), Safflower , Saffron

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

Bone Marrow / Fat , Egg Yolk , Pork , Stinging Nettles

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

Garlic (raw), Molasses , Sorghum Molasses

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

Asparagus , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked)

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

Garlic (raw), Saffron

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

Garlic (raw), Lamb

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

Carrot , Lemon , Saffron , Sorghum Flour , Strawberries , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Kidney Bladder Urinary

Asparagus , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Parsley (Fresh), Sorghum Flour , Stinging Nettles , Watermelon

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

Amaranth , Beef , Buckwheat , Lamb , Popped Amaranth

Muscle Health

Amaranth , Beef , Buckwheat , Lamb , Popped Amaranth

Digestion

Apple (cooked), Asparagus , Beef , Strawberries

Weight Loss

Bok Choy , Buckwheat , Cabbage (cooked), Parsley (Fresh)

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

Buckwheat , Turmeric

Snack Dessert

Apple (cooked), Asparagus , Blackberry , Blueberry , Cherry , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Currants (dried), Grape , Lemon , Mango , Mulberry , Pomegranate , Raisins , Raspberry , Strawberries , Sweet Potato , Watermelon

Lunch Dinner

Amaranth , Asparagus , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Carrot , Egg Yolk , Lamb , Popped Amaranth , Red Leaf Lettuce , Stinging Nettles , Sweet Potato

Breakfast

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Blueberry , Cranberry , Egg Yolk , Popped Amaranth , Watermelon

Summer

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Asparagus , Blackberry , Blueberry , Cherry , Cranberry , Cranberry Juice , Grape , Jaggery , Mulberry , Pomegranate , Pomegranate Molasses , Popped Amaranth , Raisins , Raspberry , Saffron , Sorghum Flour , Strawberries , Watermelon

Autumn Winter

Apple (cooked), Beef , Beets , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buckwheat , Carrot , Chicken Liver , Cranberry , Egg Yolk , Lamb , Lemon , Molasses , Pork , Raisins , Safflower , Sorghum Molasses , Stinging Nettles , Sweet Potato , Turmeric

Spring

Adzuki Beans , Amaranth , Apple Cider Vinegar , Beets , Bok Choy , Burdock Root (Gobo), Cabbage (cooked), Cherry , Currants (dried), Garlic (raw), Kale , Mango , Parsley (Fresh), Popped Amaranth , Red Leaf Lettuce , Red Wine Vinegar , Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar

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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH RED-BLOOD QUALITY

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

Reduces
Black Cohosh
Aggravates
Iron Supplement
Reduces
Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
Goldenseal
Hawthorne Berry & Flower
Punarnava
Witch Hazel
Reduces
Echinacea
Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Black Cohosh , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava , Witch Hazel

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava

Antimicrobial
ANTIMICROBIAL
An 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava

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

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava

Blood Plasma Lymph
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH
Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel

Blood Tonic
BLOOD-TONIC
An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Iron Supplement , Punarnava

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

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Punarnava

Alterative
ALTERATIVE
Restores 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.
SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Punarnava

Inward
INWARD
Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.
SEE ALL 'INWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Goldenseal , Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Antifungal
ANTIFUNGAL
Herbs that destroy fungus.
SEE ALL 'ANTIFUNGAL' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel

Antibacterial
ANTIBACTERIAL
Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.
SEE ALL 'ANTIBACTERIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel

Burns Toxins
BURNS-TOXINS
An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.
SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

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

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Witch Hazel

Antioxidant
ANTIOXIDANT
An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.
SEE ALL 'ANTIOXIDANT' FOODS / HERBS

Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Punarnava , Witch Hazel

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

Black Cohosh , Echinacea

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

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava , Witch Hazel

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

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava , Witch Hazel

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

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Punarnava , Witch Hazel

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

Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava

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

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

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

Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

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

Echinacea , Hawthorne Berry & Flower

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

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Goldenseal

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

Black Cohosh

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

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Echinacea , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava

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

Black Cohosh , Echinacea , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel

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

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Black Cohosh , Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

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

Goldenseal , Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel

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

Black Cohosh , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Hawthorne Berry & Flower

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

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Witch Hazel

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

Black Cohosh , Echinacea

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

Echinacea

Heart Circulation Blood

Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Iron Supplement , Punarnava

Respiratory Health

Echinacea , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava

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

Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava

Immune System

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Digestion

Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Mind Stress Sleep

Hawthorne Berry & Flower , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Reproductive Health

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Black Cohosh

Womens Health

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Black Cohosh

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

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

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

Witch Hazel

OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING HEART-CIRCULATION-BLOOD

CONTRAINDICATIONS / AGGRAVATES / IS AGGRAVATED BY*

'Red-blood' may aggravate, or be aggravated by, these symptoms and causes below.

Blood and Circulation
General Inflammation
Reproductive Health
Inflamed Prostate

TYPE: DHATU

Red-Blood Recipes Listed By Strength

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Omelette with Kale, Beets & Goat Cheese
Turmeric Shot with Apple, Ginger & Cayenne
Homemade Fire Cider
Daikon, Carrot & Garlic Sweet Pickle
Lemongrass Carrot Soup
Barbecue Portobello Mushrooms
Beet Cleanse Soup (Borscht)
Beef Blood Builder with Molasses, Cloves & Orange Zest
Liver Cleanse Salad with Artichoke, Garlic, Radish, and Red Wine Vinegar
Pickled Beets with Garlic, Ginger & Lemon Zest
Red Cabbage & Vinegar
Roasted Beet Puree with Lemon & Coriander
Tahini Molasses Smoothie with Cinnamon, Coconut & Dates - Anemia Tonic
Pickled Jicama with Ginger & Lime
Pork & Stinging Nettles Soup with Alfalfa, Garlic & Shiitake
Persian Pomegranate Walnut Stew (Fesenjan)
Tofu Scramble with Kale, Fennel & Tomato
Sweet Potato Fries & Red Pepper Hummus
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini & Spring Greens
Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Seed Anti-Parasite Recipe
Curried Sweet Potato Fries
Turkey Sausage with Parsley
Cilantro & Pepita Pesto
Moroccan Chicken Soup with Almonds & Raisins
Watermelon & Grated Raw Beet Salad
Brown Rice with Nettles, Lemon & Walnut
Sweet Potato Congee with Adzuki & Chipotle
Cinnamon Rye Berry Porridge with Prunes
Mulled Spiced Wine
Sweet Potato, Purple Cabbage & Radish Taco
Sweet Potato Beet Hashbrowns with Scallions
Sweet Potato, Daikon, & Goji Berry Miso Soup
Rye Berry Bowl with Kale & Cranberries
Mashed Parsnip & Sweet Potatoes
Rosemary Lamb Kofta with Tahini Sauce
Roasted Artichoke with Fenugreek, Lemon & Olive Oil
Barley with Cinnamon & Raisins
Beef with Peas & Potatoes
Buckwheat Tea Cake with Orange Zest & Raspberry
Cardamom Cherry Pie
Nettle & Fennel Tea
Quinoa Cucumber & Kale Salad
Buckwheat Bran Muffin with Applesauce & Walnuts
Basil, Beef & Mushroom Congee
Pomegranate Coconut Punch
Minty Egg Yolk Tonic

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

Red-blood (Rakta Dhatu / Vaha Srotas) - Foods & Herbs ListCLASSIFICATION OF FOOD, HERBS, & LIFESTYLE

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON RED-BLOOD

INGREDIENTS WITH RED-BLOOD QUALITY

Neutral (Tridoshic)

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Aggravates

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Blood Tonic BLOOD-TONIC An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency. SEE ALL 'BLOOD-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

BLOOD-TONIC

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

NUTRITIVE

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

Sattvic SATTVIC Sattvic 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. SEE ALL 'SATTVIC' FOODS / HERBS

SATTVIC

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

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

FIRE

Alterative ALTERATIVE Restores 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. SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

ALTERATIVE

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

EARTH

Livotonic LIVOTONIC An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene. SEE ALL 'LIVOTONIC' FOODS / HERBS

LIVOTONIC

Antioxidant ANTIOXIDANT An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions. SEE ALL 'ANTIOXIDANT' FOODS / HERBS

ANTIOXIDANT

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

AIR

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

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Diuretic DIURETIC Herbs 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. SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

DIURETIC

Anti Inflammatory ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems. SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

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

DIGESTIVE

Blood Plasma Lymph BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph. SEE ALL 'BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH' FOODS / HERBS

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Antimicrobial ANTIMICROBIAL An 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. SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS

ANTIMICROBIAL

Antifungal ANTIFUNGAL Herbs that destroy fungus. SEE ALL 'ANTIFUNGAL' FOODS / HERBS

ANTIFUNGAL

Burns Toxins BURNS-TOXINS An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them. SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS

BURNS-TOXINS

Antibacterial ANTIBACTERIAL Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth. SEE ALL 'ANTIBACTERIAL' FOODS / HERBS

ANTIBACTERIAL

Inward INWARD Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down. SEE ALL 'INWARD' FOODS / HERBS

INWARD

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

HOT

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

CLEAR

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

COLD

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

LIGHT

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

EASY

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

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

DRY

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

MOBILE

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

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

GOOEY

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

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

SWEET

Blood Tonic
BLOOD-TONIC
An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

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

Sattvic
SATTVIC
Sattvic 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.
SEE ALL 'SATTVIC' 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

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

Alterative
ALTERATIVE
Restores 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.
SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

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

Livotonic
LIVOTONIC
An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.
SEE ALL 'LIVOTONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Antioxidant
ANTIOXIDANT
An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.
SEE ALL 'ANTIOXIDANT' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

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

Blood Plasma Lymph
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH
Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH' FOODS / HERBS

Antimicrobial
ANTIMICROBIAL
An 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Antifungal
ANTIFUNGAL
Herbs that destroy fungus.
SEE ALL 'ANTIFUNGAL' FOODS / HERBS

Burns Toxins
BURNS-TOXINS
An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.
SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS

Antibacterial
ANTIBACTERIAL
Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.
SEE ALL 'ANTIBACTERIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Inward
INWARD
Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.
SEE ALL 'INWARD' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS