About Skin-Care Skin-Care Recipes Skin-Care Ingredients Skin-Care Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING SKIN-CAREINGREDIENTS AFFECTING SKIN-CARE
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Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Avocado, Banana, Carrot, Coconut Oil, Cucumber, Hibiscus, Saffron, Sesame Oil, Strawberries, Tofu, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Coconut Oil, Cucumber, Hibiscus, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, Tofu, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Carrot, Cucumber, Lemon, Mustard Seed, Saffron, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Carrot, Cucumber, Hibiscus, Mustard Seed, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Tofu
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.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Carrot, Lemon, Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
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.Carrot, Hibiscus, Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
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.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Lemon, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Coconut Oil, Cucumber, Hibiscus, Lemon, Rose Petals
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Mustard Seed, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Mustard Seed, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
BLOOD-MOVERBlood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Avocado, Carrot, Coconut Oil, Cucumber, Hibiscus, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, Tofu
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Avocado, Cucumber, Hibiscus, Lemon, Rose Petals, Saffron, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Lemon, Mustard Seed, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Avocado, Banana, Carrot, Coconut Oil, Lemon, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Cucumber, Lemon, Mustard Seed, Saffron, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Mustard Seed, Saffron, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Lemon, Mustard Seed, Sesame Oil, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Saffron, Tofu, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Avocado, Banana, Tofu
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Avocado, Banana, Sorghum Flour
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Avocado, Coconut Oil, Sesame 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.Tofu
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Hibiscus, Lemon, Rose Petals, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, Tofu
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Avocado, Banana, Carrot, Coconut Oil, Rose Petals, Sesame Oil, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Cucumber, Lemon, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Flour, 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.Mustard Seed, Saffron, Sesame Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, 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.Mustard Seed, 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.Mustard Seed
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS AFFECTING SKIN-CARE
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Reduces Vata Massage OilAggravates Juniper BerryReduces Pitta Massage OilReduces Arjuna, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Calendula, Marigold, Dandelion Root, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Rose Hips, Triphala, Witch HazelAmalaki, Arjuna, Bhringaraj, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Calendula, Marigold, Comfrey Root, Dandelion Root, Dong Quai, Evening Primrose Oil, Feverfew, Geranium, Manjistha, Pitta Massage Oil, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Skullcap, Baical, Witch Hazel
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Amalaki, Arjuna, Bhringaraj, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Calendula, Marigold, Comfrey Root, Evening Primrose Oil, Geranium, Kapha Massage Oil, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Manjistha, Pitta Massage Oil, Red Clover, Shea Butter, Triphala, Vata Massage Oil
SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.Arjuna, Bhringaraj, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Calendula, Marigold, Comfrey Root, Geranium, Jasmine Flower, Juniper Berry, Manjistha, Red Clover, Triphala, Witch Hazel
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Amalaki, Arjuna, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Calendula, Marigold, Dandelion Root, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Pitta Massage Oil, Red Clover, Triphala
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.Bhringaraj, Comfrey Root, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Dong Quai, Geranium, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Red Clover, Witch Hazel
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Arjuna, Calendula, Marigold, Dong Quai, Feverfew, Jasmine Flower, Juniper Berry, Kapha Massage Oil, Manjistha
BLOOD-MOVERBlood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).Amalaki, Bhringaraj, Comfrey Root, Geranium, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Rose Hips, Witch Hazel
HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.Amalaki, Arjuna, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Dandelion Root, Pitta Massage Oil, Rose Hips, Witch Hazel
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Amalaki, Break a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Calendula, Marigold, Dandelion Root, Manjistha, Red Clover, Triphala
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Amalaki, Arjuna, Bhringaraj, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Dandelion Root, Dong Quai, Skullcap, Baical
HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Amalaki, Arjuna, Dong Quai, Evening Primrose Oil, Juniper Berry, Rose Hips, 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.Arjuna, Bhringaraj, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Manjistha, Red Clover, Triphala
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.Amalaki, Arjuna, Bhringaraj, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Calendula, Marigold, Comfrey Root, Dandelion Root, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Skullcap, Baical, Witch Hazel
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Bhringaraj, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Dong Quai, Juniper Berry, Manjistha, Red Clover, Triphala, Witch Hazel
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Dong Quai, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Kapha Massage Oil, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Vata Massage Oil
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Arjuna, Calendula, Marigold, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Triphala, Witch Hazel
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Dong Quai, Kapha Massage Oil, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Shea Butter, Vata Massage 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.Calendula, Marigold, Dandelion Root, Rose Hips
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Kapha Massage Oil
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Shea Butter
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Amalaki
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Comfrey Root
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Arjuna, Bhringaraj, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Calendula, Marigold, Comfrey Root, Dandelion Root, Dong Quai, Geranium, Jasmine Flower, Juniper Berry, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Manjistha, Skullcap, Baical
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Amalaki, Arjuna, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Calendula, Marigold, Comfrey Root, Geranium, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Triphala, Witch Hazel
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Bhringaraj, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Comfrey Root, Dandelion Root, Dong Quai, Geranium, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Manjistha, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Shea Butter
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Arjuna, Bhringaraj, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Calendula, Marigold, Dong Quai, Geranium, Jasmine Flower, Juniper Berry, Kapha Massage Oil, Kapha Shirodhara Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Dong Quai, Jasmine Flower, Juniper Berry, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, 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.Dong Quai, Juniper Berry
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Red Clover
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.Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Juniper Berry
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Liver GallbladderAmalaki, Bhringaraj, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Dandelion Root, Dong Quai, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Rose Hips, Skullcap, BaicalAmalaki, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Dong Quai, Shea Butter, Vata Massage Oil
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.HELPFUL FOR*'Skin-care' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationBluish Skin, Bruise easily, Flushes Easily, Liver spots numerous, Red capillaries visible on skin, Yellowish skinReproductive HealthPost MenopausalSkinAcne - blackhead, Acne - general, Acne - painful, Acne - scars, Acne - whitehead, Albino, Athlete's foot, Baggy / sagging skin, Boils, Bruise, Carbuncle, Chronic Peeling Skin, Clammy Skin, Cold aggravates my skin, Corns, Cracked skin, Dark/tan for my ethnicity, Dry skin, Eczema, Flat rash, Fragile skin/breaks easily, Freckles numerous, Heat aggravates my skin, Hives, Humidity aggravates my skin, Inflamed skin, Itchy skin, Keloids, Large pores, Lichen planus, Morgellons, Oily face / dry extremities, Oily Skin, Oily t-zone only, Olive or Sallow Skin, Oozing Sores on Skin, Orangish skin, Painful rash, Pale Skin, Pink skin, Pliable / elastic skin, Psoriasis, Puffy / swollen skin, Purpura, Raised & bumpy rash, Red / flushed skin, Ringworm, Rosaceae, Scabies, Scaly / flaky skin, Scar Easily, Seborrheic keratoses, Shingles, Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis , Skin Burns, Skin cancer, Skin growths - other, Skin Infection, Skin lacks tone, Skin problems entire body, Skin problems in cheeks, Skin problems in lips, Skin problems on Abdomen, Skin problems on back, Skin problems on buttocks, Skin problems on Chest, Skin problems on chin, Skin problems on ears, Skin problems on elbows, Skin problems on eyelids, Skin problems on feet, Skin problems on Forehead, Skin problems on genitals, Skin problems on hands, Skin problems on knees, Skin problems on neck, Skin problems on nipples, Skin problems on nose, Skin problems on scalp, Skin problems on thighs, Skin problems upper arms, Skin Rash, Skin red after mild abrasion, Skin sensitivity to chemicals, Skin tags numerous, Small pores, Sun aggravates skin, Sun damage/burn, Sun sensitivity, Thick skin, Thin skin, Tight / inelastic skin, Vitiligo / white patches, Warm & rosy skin, Wrinkly skinAbout 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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