Basic Effects: Tamasic
Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.SattvaSattvic foods promote one's attentiveness. They nourish the body without taxing the digestive tract. Examples of sattvic foods include ghee, milk, almonds, rice, dates and saffron. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness. Click here for sattvic food examples.RajasRajasic foods stimulate movement and action. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Chili peppers, coffee, and cocaine stimulate movement. Click here for rajasic food examples.TamasTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms. Click here for tamasic food examples.INGREDIENTS WITH TAMASIC QUALITY
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Avocado, Beef, Beer, Blue Cheese, Brazil Nut, Brown Sugar, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Corn syrup, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Duck, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Green Onion, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Kefir, Lamb, Macadamia Nuts, Mayonnaise, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Nutmeg, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Pork, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Red Onion (raw), Romano Cheese, Sardines, Seitan (wheat meat), Shiitake Mushroom, Tahini, Tapioca, Taro Root, Tofu, Turkey, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Yellow Onion
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Avocado, Beef, Beer, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Kefir, Lamb, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Paneer, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pork, Potato, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese, Salmon, Tahini, Tapioca, Taro Root, Tofu, Turkey, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Avocado, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Kefir, Lamb, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Poppy Seed, Pork, Potato, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese, Salmon, Tahini, Tapioca, Taro Root, Tofu, Turkey, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
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.Avocado, Beef, Beer, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Duck, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pork, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Salmon, Shiitake Mushroom, Tahini, Taro Root, Tofu, Turkey, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Avocado, Beef, Blue Cheese, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Duck, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts, Mayonnaise, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pork, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Tahini, Turkey
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).FatsAvocado, Beef, Blue Cheese, Brazil Nut, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Duck, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts, Mayonnaise, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Pork, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Tahini, TurkeyAlcohol, Beef, Beer, Blue Cheese, Brazil Nut, Brown Sugar, Butter (salted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Lamb, Lard (pork fat), Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Nutmeg, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pork, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Tapioca, Tofu, Turkey, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour
ACIDIFYINGAn herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.Alcohol, Avocado, Beef, Beer, Blue Cheese, Brown Sugar, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Corn syrup, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Kefir, Lard (pork fat), Mayonnaise, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Tahini, White Sugar
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Blue Cheese, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Macadamia Nuts, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Potato, Potato Starch, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Tahini, Tapioca, Tofu, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.WhiteBlue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Kefir, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts, Mayonnaise, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Potato Starch, Shiitake Mushroom, Tahini, Tapioca, Taro Root, Tofu, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), White SugarAllergensBeer, Blue Cheese, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Corn syrup, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Kefir, Macadamia Nuts, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Tofu, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat FlourAvocado, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Heavy Cream, Kefir, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Potato, Potato Starch, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Tapioca, Taro Root, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.ProteinBeef, Brazil Nut, Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Duck, Egg Yolk, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Macadamia Nuts, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pork, Portobello Mushroom, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Salmon, Sardines, Shiitake Mushroom, Tahini, Tofu, TurkeyAlcohol, Beef, Beer, Buffalo Milk, Cream of Wheat, Green Onion, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Mozarella Cheese, Nutmeg, Poppy Seed, Pork, Potato, Pumpkin, Salmon, Tofu, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yellow Onion
MAKES-YOU-TIREDInduces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.Avocado, Beef, Buffalo Milk, Coconut Milk, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Egg Yolk, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Milk, Oyster, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Pumpkin, Salmon, Shiitake Mushroom, Tahini, 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.Beer, Cream of Wheat, Green Onion, Hemp Seed, Nutmeg, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yellow Onion
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Beef, Buffalo Milk, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Milk, Pork, Rabbit, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
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.Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Hemp Seed, Nutmeg, Poppy Seed, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Alcohol, Beer, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Nutmeg, Poppy Seed
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Coconut Milk, Nutmeg
NERVESMarrow tissue (Majja Dhatu) includes bone marrow and nervous tissue.Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Nutmeg
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Avocado, Beef, Beer, Blue Cheese, Brazil Nut, Brown Sugar, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Corn syrup, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Duck, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Kefir, Lamb, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts, Mayonnaise, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Nutmeg, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Pork, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Seitan (wheat meat), Shiitake Mushroom, Tahini, Taro Root, Tofu, Turkey, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Avocado, Beef, Blue Cheese, Brown Sugar, Buffalo Milk, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Corn syrup, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Kefir, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Pork, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Seitan (wheat meat), Tapioca, Taro Root, Turkey, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Beef, Blue Cheese, Brazil Nut, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Duck, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pork, Portobello Mushroom, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Shiitake Mushroom, Tahini, Tofu, Turkey, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Avocado, Beef, Blue Cheese, Brazil Nut, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Duck, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts, Mayonnaise, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Pork, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese, Salmon, Sardines, Tahini, Turkey
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.Avocado, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Milk, Poppy Seed, Potato, Pumpkin, Seitan (wheat meat), Tapioca, Tofu, White Flour (wheat)
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Alcohol, Beef, Beer, Egg Yolk, Lamb, Nutmeg, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Tahini
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Alcohol, Beer, Confectionary Sugar, Corn syrup, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Seitan (wheat meat), White Flour (wheat), White Sugar
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Beer, Macadamia Nuts, Nutmeg, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Potato, Pumpkin, Tofu
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Alcohol, Avocado, Goat Milk, Green Onion, Hemp Seed, Tapioca, Yellow Onion
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Alcohol, Avocado, Red Onion (raw)
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Alcohol, Red Onion (raw)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Avocado, Beef, Beer, Brown Sugar, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Chicken, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Corn syrup, Cream of Wheat, Duck, Egg Yolk, Goat Milk, Green Onion, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Macadamia Nuts, Milk, Oyster, Paneer, Poppy Seed, Pork, Potato, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Red Onion (raw), Salmon, Sardines, Tahini, Tapioca, Taro Root, Turkey, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Yellow Onion
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Alcohol, Beer, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Kefir, Mayonnaise, Mozarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Parmesan Cheese, Pork, Romano Cheese
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Brazil Nut, Hemp Seed, Macadamia Nuts, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Nutmeg, Poppy Seed, Potato, Tofu
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Milk, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, 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.Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Lamb, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Beer, Eggplant
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Nutmeg
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.Red Onion (raw)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Bone JointBlue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Heavy Cream, Milk, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Sardines, Tahini, TofuAvocado, Tofu
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Tofu
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.Autumn WinterAlcohol, Avocado, Beef, Beer, Blue Cheese, Brazil Nut, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Fat (rendered), Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Duck, Egg Yolk, Eggplant, Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, Goat Milk, Green Onion, Heavy Cream, Hemp Seed, Kefir, Lamb, Lard (pork fat), Macadamia Nuts, Mayonnaise, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Nutmeg, Oyster, Paneer, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Poppy Seed, Pork, Portobello Mushroom, Potato, Potato Starch, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Red Meat Fat (rendered), Romano Cheese, Sardines, Seitan (wheat meat), Shiitake Mushroom, Tahini, Tapioca, Taro Root, Tofu, Wheat Bran, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yellow OnionHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH TAMASIC QUALITY
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Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
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.California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Sniff raw onions, chopped, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Ashwagandha, Kava Kava, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
BOOSTS-GABAGABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, reduces nerve excitability. It is the body's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. Thus, it promotes relaxation, calm, and sleep.California Poppy, Kava Kava, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
NERVESMarrow tissue (Majja Dhatu) includes bone marrow and nervous tissue.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap
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.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
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.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Kava Kava
MAKES-YOU-TIREDInduces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
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.California Poppy, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Ashwagandha
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Sniff raw onions, chopped
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Sniff raw onions, chopped
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Ashwagandha Ghee, California Poppy, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Kava Kava, Skullcap, Sniff raw onions, chopped, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Kava Kava, Skullcap
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Ashwagandha, California Poppy
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Kava Kava
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.Mind Stress SleepAshwagandha, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), ValerianAshwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
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*'Tamasic' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Mind Stress SleepWeight LossLifestyleCONTRAINDICATIONS / AGGRAVATES / IS AGGRAVATED BY*'Tamasic' may aggravate, or be aggravated by, these symptoms and causes below.Weight LossDigestionBones MuscleAbout 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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