Reproductive (Shukra / Artava Dhatu) - Foods & Herbs List
Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON REPRODUCTIVEReproductive tissue (Shukra/Artava Dhatu) includes male and female reproductive organs.INGREDIENTS WITH REPRODUCTIVE QUALITY
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Almonds, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Fromage Frais, Ghee, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Ice cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Papaya, Parmesan Cheese, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Tofu, Whey, Yogurt
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Ghee, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Papaya, Poppy Seed, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Tofu, Whey, Yogurt
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.Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Fromage Frais, Ghee, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Ice cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Whey, Yogurt
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).DairyBlue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Fromage Frais, Ghee, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Ice cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Whey, YogurtAllergensAlmonds, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Ice cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Tofu, Whey, YogurtAlmonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Ghee, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Papaya, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Tofu, Whey, Yogurt
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almonds, Blue Cheese, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Ghee, Heavy Cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Poppy Seed, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Tofu, Whey, Yogurt
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Ice cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Whey, Yogurt
LACTOSELactose is a sugar found in milk derived from galactose and glucose. It is difficult for many people to digest.Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Whey, Yogurt
NON-VEGANA recipe or diet that includes meat and/or dairy products.Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Ghee, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Papaya, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Sour Cream, Yogurt
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.WhiteBlue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Fromage Frais, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Ice cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Raw Sugar, Tofu, Whey, YogurtBlue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Poppy Seed, Romano Cheese, Tofu
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.FatsAlmonds, Blue Cheese, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Ghee, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Poppy Seed, Romano Cheese, Sour CreamBlue Cheese, Butter (salted), Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Ice cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Tofu, Whey, Yogurt
ACIDIFYINGAn herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Ghee, Milk, Yogurt
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Milk, Poppy Seed, Tofu
NERVE-RELAXANT-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. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.Buffalo Milk, Ghee
PROMOTES-FERTILITYAn herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).Papaya, Tofu
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Poppy Seed, Safflower
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Almonds
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Tofu
UTERINE-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.Almonds, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Ghee, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Papaya, Parmesan Cheese, Poppy Seed, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Tofu, Whey, Yogurt
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Sour Cream, Yogurt
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Almonds, Blue Cheese, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Ghee, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Poppy Seed, Romano Cheese, Sour Cream
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.Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Skim Milk Powder, Tofu
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Condensed Milk, Ghee, Heavy Cream, Milk, Poppy Seed, Raw Sugar, Tofu
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Buttermilk, Safflower, Tofu, Whey
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Papaya, Safflower
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Raw Sugar
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Safflower
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Safflower
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Condensed Milk, Ghee, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Milk, Paneer, Papaya, Poppy Seed, Raw Sugar, Skim Milk Powder, Whey
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Blue Cheese, Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Mozarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Sour Cream, Yogurt
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Feta Cheese, Mozarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Ghee, Milk, Poppy Seed, Tofu
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.Buttermilk, Poppy Seed, Tofu, Whey
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Almonds, Poppy Seed
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Safflower
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Safflower
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Bone JointBlue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Fromage Frais, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Milk, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Sour Cream, Tofu, Whey, YogurtTofu, Yogurt
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.Tofu
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Autumn WinterAlmonds, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Ghee, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Poppy Seed, Romano Cheese, Safflower, Sour Cream, Tofu, Whey, YogurtHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH REPRODUCTIVE QUALITY
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Neutral (Tridoshic)Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Bala, Black Cohosh, Chandraprabha Vati, Chastetree Berry, Damiana, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
PROMOTES-FERTILITYAn herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).Bala, Chandraprabha Vati, Chastetree Berry, Damiana, Jasmine Flower, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Jasmine Flower, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
UTERINE-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.Bala, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
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.Bala, Black Cohosh, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Bala, Black Cohosh, Chandraprabha Vati, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Bala, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Damiana, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
PROGESTERONICProgeserone is the pregnancy hormone. It raises body temperature (Pitta), and suppresses menstruation. It is generally more extroverted.Black Cohosh, Damiana, Jasmine Flower, Shatavari, Vidari
NERVE-RELAXANT-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. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.Chastetree Berry, Damiana, Jasmine Flower, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Bala, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Jasmine Flower
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Black Cohosh, Vidari
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Bala, Jasmine Flower, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Bala, Black Cohosh, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Bala, Shatavari, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Damiana, Shatavari Ghee
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.Damiana, Jasmine Flower
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Chandraprabha Vati
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Damiana
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Solomon's Seal
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Jasmine Flower
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Bala, Black Cohosh, Chandraprabha Vati, Jasmine Flower, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Black Cohosh, Chandraprabha Vati, Chastetree Berry, Damiana, Jasmine Flower, Shatavari
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, Chandraprabha Vati, Chastetree Berry, Damiana, Jasmine Flower
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Black Cohosh, Chandraprabha Vati, Damiana, Jasmine Flower
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.Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
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.Chastetree Berry, Damiana, Jasmine Flower
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Black Cohosh
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Reproductive HealthAshokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Bala, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Damiana, Jasmine Flower, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, VidariWomens HealthAshokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari GheeBala, Damiana
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.Jasmine Flower
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING REPRODUCTIVE-HEALTHCONTRAINDICATIONS / AGGRAVATES / IS AGGRAVATED BY*'Reproductive' may aggravate, or be aggravated by, these symptoms and causes below.About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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