Summer Recipes Summer Ingredients Summer Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON SUMMEREarly Summer - Mid-May to Mid-JulyHot, humid weather destroys the appetite and aggravates Pitta-Kapha rashes, irritability, and lethargy. Eat a Pitta and Kapha pacifying diet favoring cold and astringent. Avoid alcohol, other ferments and sour taste. Favor bitters instead. Tikta Ghrta is a popular herb formula to reduce Pitta and Kapha in humid summer months.Ingredients
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Late Summer - Mid-July to Mid SeptemberA cool august breeze together with a hot summer sun dries out the bodily tissues. Eat a Pitta pacifying diet with sweet, oily, cold and liquid foods making sure they are light for digestion. Avoid pungent and astringent tastes. View a diet for Dry Summer Climates.INGREDIENTS FOR SUMMER
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Aggravates Apricot (dried)Reduces Egg Whites, Goji Berry, Green Papaya, Jaggery, Kiwi, Orange, Papaya, Peaches, Pineapple, Plum, Rhubarb, TamarindReduces Acai, Avocado, Banana, Basmati Rice, Blueberry, Brown Rice Syrup, Cantaloupe / Melons, Chicken, Coconut Milk, Coconut Water, Coconut Yogurt, Date Sugar, Figs, Fish, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Lime, Mulberry, Oat Flour, Poha, Pomegranate Molasses, Purslane, Raisins, Raw Sugar, Rice Flour, Rice Milk, Risotto / Arborio Rice, Salmon, Skim Milk Powder, Sorghum Flour, Soy Milk, Summer Squash, Sunflower Oil, Sweet Peas, Turbinado, ZucchiniReduces Adzuki Beans, Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Amaranth, Artichoke, Asparagus, Bean Sprouts, Black Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Fava Beans, Grape Leaves, Green Mango, Green Plantain, Hibiscus, June Berry, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Mint, Mung Bean, Oat Bran, Pinto Beans, Pomegranate, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rose Petals, Rose Water, Soy Beans, Split Peas, Urad Dal, Watermelon, White Navy Bean, Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)Reduces Artichoke Hearts, Grapefruit, Lamb's Quarters, Lime Zest, Millet, Popped Amaranth, RaspberryIncompleteDurianAdzuki Beans, Amaranth, Apricot (dried), Apricot (fresh), Avocado, Banana, Black Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Brown Lentil, Brown Rice Syrup, Butter Bean, Cantaloupe / Melons, Cherry, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Chicken, Coconut Yogurt, Date Sugar, Egg Whites, Fava Beans, Fennel Stalk, Figs, Goji Berry, Green Beans, Green Plantain, Guava, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Kidney Beans, Kiwi, Lima Beans, Millet, Mulberry, Oat Bran, Oat Flour, Okra, Pinto Beans, Poha, Pomegranate, Pomegranate Molasses, Popped Amaranth, Purslane, Quinoa, Raisins, Raw Sugar, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rhubarb, Risotto / Arborio Rice, Skim Milk Powder, Sorghum Flour, Soy Beans, Split Peas, Sunflower Oil, Sweet Peas, Turkey, Urad Dal, White Navy Bean, Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Avocado, Banana, Blackberry, Blueberry, Brown Rice Syrup, Cantaloupe / Melons, Cherry, Coconut Milk, Coconut Water, Coconut Yogurt, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Cucumber, Date Sugar, Figs, Fish, Grape, Grapefruit, Green Mango, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Kiwi, Lime, Mulberry, Orange, Orange Blossom Water, Papaya, Peaches, Pineapple, Plum, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Red Bell Pepper, Rice Milk, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Salmon, Soy Milk, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Sunflower Oil, Tomato, Watermelon, Zucchini
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Amaranth, Apricot (dried), Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Basmati Rice, Bean Sprouts, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cardamom, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Cilantro, Dulse, Fennel Stalk, Goji Berry, Grape Leaves, Green Beans, Green Mango, Guava, Hibiscus, Lamb's Quarters, Lavender, Lima Beans, Lime Zest, Mint, Mung Bean, Oat Bran, Oat Flour, Okra, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Popped Amaranth, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rhubarb, Rice Flour, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Saffron, Sorghum Flour, Tamarind
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Acai, Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Blueberry, Cantaloupe / Melons, Cherry, Cilantro, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Cucumber, Grape, Green Plantain, Hibiscus, Jackfruit, Papaya, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Quinoa, Red Bell Pepper, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, Sweet Peas
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Acai, Bean Sprouts, Blueberry, Cantaloupe / Melons, Cilantro, Coconut Milk, Coconut Water, Cranberry, Cucumber, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Lime, Pomegranate, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Watermelon
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Acai, Amaranth, Avocado, Banana, Coconut Milk, Green Plantain, Jackfruit, Lima Beans, Millet, Popped Amaranth, Salmon, Sorghum Flour
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.Figs, Goji Berry, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Lamb's Quarters, Quinoa, Sunflower Oil
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.Grape, Jackfruit, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Saffron, Tomato, Watermelon
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Rose Petals
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.Grape, Rose Petals, Soy Milk
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.Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour, Turkey
RELAXES-MINDReduces mental agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Rose Petals, Soy Beans
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Acai, Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Avocado, Basmati Rice, Bean Sprouts, Black Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Blackberry, Blueberry, Brown Lentil, Brown Rice Syrup, Butter Bean, Cantaloupe / Melons, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Cilantro, Coconut Milk, Coconut Water, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Cucumber, Date Sugar, Fava Beans, Fennel Stalk, Figs, Grape, Grape Leaves, Green Beans, Green Plantain, Guava, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Kidney Beans, Kiwi, Lavender, Lima Beans, Lime, Mulberry, Mung Bean, Oat Flour, Okra, Pinto Beans, Poha, Pomegranate, Purslane, Quinoa, Raisins, Raspberry, Raw Sugar, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rice Flour, Rice Milk, Risotto / Arborio Rice, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Sorghum Flour, Soy Beans, Soy Milk, Split Peas, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Sunflower Oil, Sweet Peas, Turbinado, Urad Dal, Watermelon, White Navy Bean, Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal), Zucchini
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Adzuki Beans, Amaranth, Apricot (dried), Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Bean Sprouts, Black Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Cardamom, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Cilantro, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Fava Beans, Fennel Stalk, Grape Leaves, Green Plantain, Guava, Kidney Beans, Lavender, Lima Beans, Millet, Mint, Mung Bean, Pinto Beans, Plum, Poha, Popped Amaranth, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rice Flour, Saffron, Sassafras Leaf, Soy Beans, Split Peas, Watermelon, White Navy Bean, Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Adzuki Beans, Avocado, Banana, Basmati Rice, Black Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Brown Lentil, Brown Rice Syrup, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Chicken, Coconut Milk, Coconut Water, Date Sugar, Egg Whites, Fava Beans, Fish, Green Plantain, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Oat Flour, Papaya, Pinto Beans, Raisins, Raw Sugar, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rice Flour, Risotto / Arborio Rice, Salmon, Skim Milk Powder, Soy Beans, Soy Milk, Split Peas, Sweet Peas, Tamarind, Turkey, Urad Dal, White Navy Bean, Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Avocado, Banana, Basmati Rice, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cantaloupe / Melons, Cherry, Cilantro, Coconut Water, Egg Whites, Fish, Grape, Grapefruit, Green Beans, Honey Dew, Kiwi, Lime, Millet, Mint, Mulberry, Mung Bean, Okra, Orange, Papaya, Peaches, Pineapple, Poha, Pomegranate, Quinoa, Raspberry, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Sweet Peas, Watermelon, Zucchini
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Amaranth, Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Bean Sprouts, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cantaloupe / Melons, Cardamom, Cilantro, Fennel Stalk, Grape Leaves, Lime, Millet, Mint, Mung Bean, Okra, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa, Red Bell Pepper, Saffron, Sassafras Leaf, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries, Watermelon
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Avocado, Bean Sprouts, Cardamom, Cherry, Cilantro, Cucumber, Fennel Stalk, Grapefruit, Hibiscus, Lime, Mint, Orange, Plum, Rhubarb, Rose Petals, Saffron, Sassafras Leaf, Summer Squash, Tamarind, Watermelon, Zucchini
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Adzuki Beans, Black Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Coconut Milk, Fava Beans, Jackfruit, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Oat Bran, Pinto Beans, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rice Flour, Skim Milk Powder, Soy Beans, Split Peas, Tomato, Turkey, Urad Dal, White Navy Bean, Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Cardamom, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Lime, Mint, Mung Bean, Orange, Peaches, Rhubarb, Saffron, Tamarind, Watermelon
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Avocado, Banana, Brown Rice Syrup, Chicken, Egg Whites, Fish, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Oat Flour, Okra, Raw Sugar, Salmon, Skim Milk Powder, Sorghum Flour, Turbinado, Turkey
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Bean Sprouts, Cardamom, Goji Berry, Grapefruit, Lamb's Quarters, Lime Zest, Mint, Orange, Pineapple, Raw Sugar, Saffron
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Apricot (fresh), Cherry, Dulse, Jaggery, Millet, Orange, Papaya, Peaches, Pineapple, Red Bell Pepper, Tamarind
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Avocado, Chicken, Coconut Milk, Coconut Water, Fish, Jackfruit, Salmon, Sunflower Oil, Turkey, Urad Dal
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.Acai, Adzuki Beans, Amaranth, Apricot (dried), Apricot (fresh), Asparagus, Avocado, Banana, Basmati Rice, Blackberry, Blueberry, Brown Rice Syrup, Cantaloupe / Melons, Cherry, Chicken, Coconut Milk, Coconut Water, Cranberry, Date Sugar, Fennel Stalk, Figs, Fish, Goji Berry, Grape, Grapefruit, Green Mango, Green Plantain, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Kiwi, Millet, Mulberry, Oat Flour, Okra, Orange, Papaya, Peaches, Pineapple, Plum, Poha, Pomegranate, Pomegranate Molasses, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa, Raisins, Raspberry, Raw Sugar, Red Bell Pepper, Rhubarb, Rice Flour, Rice Milk, Risotto / Arborio Rice, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Salmon, Sassafras Leaf, Skim Milk Powder, Sorghum Flour, Soy Milk, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Sweet Peas, Tamarind, Tomato, Turbinado, Turkey, Watermelon
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Acai, Adzuki Beans, Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Amaranth, Apricot (fresh), Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Bean Sprouts, Black Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Blackberry, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Cilantro, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Fava Beans, Grape Leaves, Green Beans, Green Mango, Green Plantain, Hibiscus, Jackfruit, Kidney Beans, Lamb's Quarters, Lavender, Lima Beans, Millet, Mulberry, Mung Bean, Okra, Pinto Beans, Pomegranate, Popped Amaranth, Raspberry, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rhubarb, Rose Petals, Rose Water, Saffron, Sassafras Leaf, Sorghum Flour, Soy Beans, Split Peas, Strawberries, Tamarind, Urad Dal, White Navy Bean, Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Acai, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Grape, Grape Leaves, Grapefruit, Green Mango, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Jaggery, Lime, Mulberry, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, Plum, Pomegranate, Pomegranate Molasses, Raisins, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Sassafras Leaf, Strawberries, Tamarind, Tomato
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Bean Sprouts, Cilantro, Cucumber, Dulse, Fennel Stalk, Grapefruit, Jaggery, Lamb's Quarters, Lime Zest, Plum, Red Bell Pepper, Rhubarb, Sorghum Flour
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Adzuki Beans, Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Fennel Stalk, Green Plantain, Honey Dew, Lima Beans, Millet, Summer Squash, Zucchini
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.Cardamom, Cilantro, Fennel Stalk, Mint, Pineapple, Purslane, Red Bell Pepper, Saffron, Tomato
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Cardamom, Fennel Stalk, Lavender, Lime Zest, Mint, Saffron, Sassafras Leaf
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, Bean Sprouts, Pineapple
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Dulse, Lamb's Quarters, Purslane
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Bowel Poop EliminationAdzuki Beans, Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Amaranth, Apricot (dried), Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Fava Beans, Figs, Grape Leaves, Green Plantain, Hibiscus, Kidney Beans, Lime, Millet, Mung Bean, Peaches, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, Red Lentils (Masoor Dal), Rhubarb, Split Peas, Sweet Peas, Tamarind, Urad Dal, White Navy Bean, Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)Heart Circulation BloodAcai, Black Beans, Blackberry, Blueberry, Butter Bean, Cherry, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Fava Beans, Grapefruit, Kidney Beans, Mint, Orange, Pinto Beans, Pomegranate, Quinoa, Raspberry, Salmon, Strawberries, White Navy BeanCleanse And DetoxAloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Amaranth, Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Bean Sprouts, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Cilantro, Fava Beans, Grapefruit, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Pinto Beans, Popped Amaranth, White Navy BeanWeight LossAvocado, Black Beans, Brown Lentil, Butter Bean, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Fava Beans, Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Kidney Beans, Lima Beans, Orange, Pinto Beans, Quinoa, Salmon, Sassafras Leaf, White Navy BeanDigestionAsparagus, Banana, Black Beans, Butter Bean, Cardamom, Fava Beans, Grapefruit, Kidney Beans, Pineapple, Pinto Beans, Sassafras Leaf, Strawberries, White Navy BeanEnergy VitalityAcai, Amaranth, Banana, Cilantro, Grapefruit, Jackfruit, Pineapple, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa, SalmonLiver GallbladderAcai, Artichoke, Artichoke Hearts, Avocado, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Cilantro, Grapefruit, Rose Petals, StrawberriesKidney Bladder UrinaryAsparagus, Cilantro, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Cucumber, Quinoa, Sorghum Flour, WatermelonAloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Avocado, Banana, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour, Strawberries
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Summer Squash
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.Snack DessertApricot (dried), Apricot (fresh), Asparagus, Banana, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cantaloupe / Melons, Cherry, Chick Pea (Garbanzo), Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Cucumber, Durian, Figs, Goji Berry, Grape, Grapefruit, Green Mango, Green Papaya, Guava, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, June Berry, Kiwi, Lime, Mulberry, Orange, Papaya, Peaches, Pineapple, Plum, Pomegranate, Raisins, Raspberry, Strawberries, Tamarind, WatermelonBreakfastAcai, Amaranth, Apricot (dried), Apricot (fresh), Banana, Blueberry, Cantaloupe / Melons, Cranberry, Durian, Goji Berry, Grapefruit, Green Papaya, Green Plantain, June Berry, Plum, Popped Amaranth, Quinoa, WatermelonHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR SUMMER
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Neutral (Tridoshic)ShankhapushpiBlack Cohosh, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Witch Hazel
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Black Cohosh, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Witch Hazel
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.Black Cohosh, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
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.Black Cohosh, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Black Cohosh, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
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, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Passionflower, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Witch Hazel
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Rose Hips, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Black Cohosh, Passionflower, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari
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.Black Cohosh, Passionflower, Rose Hips, Shankhapushpi
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Black Cohosh, Passionflower, Rose Hips, Shankhapushpi
RELAXES-MINDReduces mental agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.Black Walnut, Rose Hips, Shankhapushpi, Witch Hazel
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Black Cohosh, Passionflower, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Black Walnut, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Witch Hazel
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Shankhapushpi, Shatavari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Shankhapushpi, 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.Black Walnut, Witch Hazel
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Black Walnut
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Passionflower
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Witch Hazel
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Rose Hips
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Black Cohosh, Passionflower, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Black Cohosh, Black Walnut, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Passionflower, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
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.Black Cohosh, Passionflower, 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.Passionflower, Rose Hips, Witch Hazel
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Black Cohosh
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Witch Hazel
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Rose Hips, Witch Hazel
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Heart Circulation BloodRose HipsLiver 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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