Red-blood (Rakta Dhatu / Vaha Srotas) - Foods & Herbs List
Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.INGREDIENTS WITH RED-BLOOD QUALITY
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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
BLOOD-TONICAn 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.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
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.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
SATTVICSattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness.Adzuki Beans, Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Asparagus, Beets, Blackberry, 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
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.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
OJASOjas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.Apple 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
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.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
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.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)
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.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
LIVOTONICAn 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.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
ANTIOXIDANTAn 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.Amaranth, 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.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
DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Beets, Blueberry, Burdock Root (Gobo), 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.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.Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic (raw), Red Wine Vinegar, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar
ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.Parsley (Fresh), Safflower, Saffron, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.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.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
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 Liver, 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 Liver, 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 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
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 AmaranthLiver GallbladderApple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef, Beets, Burdock Root (Gobo), Red Wine Vinegar, Strawberries, Sweet Potato, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), White VinegarCarrot, Lemon, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Cleanse And DetoxAmaranth, Asparagus, Beets, Buckwheat, Cabbage (cooked), Parsley (Fresh), Popped AmaranthKidney Bladder UrinaryAsparagus, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Parsley (Fresh), Sorghum Flour, Stinging Nettles, WatermelonSnack 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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Ashokarishta - 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.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Iron Supplement, Punarnava
BLOOD-TONICAn 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.Echinacea, Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Punarnava
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Black Cohosh, Goldenseal, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
INWARDInward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.Black Cohosh, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel
ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.Echinacea, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Witch Hazel
ANTIBACTERIALHerbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Witch Hazel
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava, Witch Hazel
ANTIOXIDANTAn 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.Black Cohosh, Echinacea
OJASOjas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.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.Heart Circulation BloodHawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Iron Supplement, PunarnavaHawthorne 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).OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING HEART-CIRCULATION-BLOODCONTRAINDICATIONS / AGGRAVATES / IS AGGRAVATED BY*'Red-blood' may aggravate, or be aggravated by, these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationReproductive HealthAbout 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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