Rosaceae Herbs & Supplements INGREDIENTS IN THE ROSACEAE FAMILY
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Almond Milk, Almonds, Apple (cooked), Apple (raw), Cherry, Peaches, Pears, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Strawberries, Umeboshi Plums
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.Almond Milk, Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry, Peaches, Plum, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Strawberries, Umeboshi Plums
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Almond Milk, Almonds, Apple (cooked), Apple (raw), Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry, Peaches, Pears, Strawberries, Umeboshi Plums
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Almond Butter, Almond Milk, Almonds, Apple (cooked), Cherry, Peaches, Plum, Prunes (dried), Umeboshi Plums
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almond Butter, Almond Milk, Almonds, Apple (cooked), Cherry, Peaches, Plum, Prunes (dried), Umeboshi Plums
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.FruitsApple (cooked), Apple (raw), Cherry, June Berry, Peaches, Pears, Plum, Prunes (dried), StrawberriesAlmond Butter, Almonds, Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry, Peaches, Prunes (dried), Rose Petals
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Almond Butter, Almonds, Apple (cooked), Peaches, Pears, Prunes (dried)
HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVEA class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The size of a stool stimulates peristalsis and the stool passes more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydrating.Almond Milk, Apple (cooked), Apple (raw), Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry, Strawberries
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 (raw), Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry, Plum, Prunes (dried), Strawberries
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.Apple (raw), Apple Cider Vinegar, Pears, Rose Petals, Rose Water
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Cherry, Pears, Rose Petals, Strawberries
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Apple (raw), Rose Petals, Rose Water
STYPTICA herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Rose Petals
CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.Almond Milk, Almonds
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.Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry
POLYPHENOLSPolyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.Rose Petals
HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.Apple (raw)
CONSTIPATIVEAn herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation.Cherry
FLAVONOIDSFlavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.Prunes (dried)
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.Almond Milk, Almonds, Apple (raw), Pears, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Strawberries
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Almond Milk, Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry, Peaches, Strawberries, Umeboshi Plums
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry, Plum, Rose Petals
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Apple (raw), Pears, Plum, Prunes (dried)
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry, Peaches, Prunes (dried)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Peaches, Prunes (dried)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Almond Butter, Almond Milk, Almonds
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Apple (cooked), Apple Cider Vinegar, Strawberries
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Almond Butter, Almonds
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.Apple Cider Vinegar
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Pears
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Almond Butter, Almond Milk, Almonds, Apple (cooked), Apple (raw), Cherry, Peaches, Pears, Plum, Prunes (dried), Rose Petals, Rose Water, Strawberries, Umeboshi Plums
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Apple (cooked), Apple (raw), Apple Cider Vinegar, Cherry, Peaches, Plum, Strawberries, Umeboshi Plums
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Apple (raw), Apple Cider Vinegar, Pears, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Strawberries
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Almonds
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Plum
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Prunes (dried)
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.Rose Petals, Strawberries
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS IN THE ROSACEAE FAMILY
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Agrimony, Almond Oil, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Agrimony, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Rose Hips
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.Agrimony, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips
STYPTICA herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.Agrimony, Hawthorne Berry & Flower
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.Agrimony, Raspberry Leaf Tea
CONSTIPATIVEAn herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation.Agrimony, Rose Hips
CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.Almond Oil, Hawthorne Berry & Flower
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.Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Rose Hips
FLAVONOIDSFlavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.RedHawthorne Berry & Flower, Rose HipsHawthorne Berry & Flower, Rose Hips
POLYPHENOLSPolyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Rose Hips
HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.Almond Oil, Rose Hips
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Almond Oil, Rose Hips
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.Almond Oil
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.Almond Oil
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almond Oil
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Rose Hips
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Rose Hips
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Almond Oil, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Rose Hips
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Hawthorne Berry & Flower
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Hawthorne Berry & Flower
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Hawthorne Berry & Flower
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Almond Oil
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.Almond Oil
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Agrimony, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Almond Oil, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Rose Hips
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Agrimony, 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.Hawthorne Berry & Flower
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Mind Stress SleepHawthorne Berry & Flower, Rose HipsReproductive HealthRaspberry Leaf Tea, Rose HipsHawthorne Berry & Flower
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.Rose Hips
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Liver GallbladderRose HipsAbout 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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