Vayu-prana Recipes Vayu-prana Ingredients Vayu-prana Herbs & Supplements INGREDIENTS WITH VAYU-PRANA QUALITY
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Reduces Scallions (Raw)Reduces AllspiceAllspice, Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mint, Stevia
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Allspice, Leeks, Mint, Scallions (Raw)
VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Leeks, Scallions (Raw)
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.Allspice, Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Spirulina
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Allspice, Daikon Radish, Stevia
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Allspice, Mint
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Dandelion Leaves, Stevia
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.Dandelion Leaves
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.Spirulina
BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Daikon Radish
LUNG-TONICStrengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.Daikon Radish
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Allspice, Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mint, Scallions (Raw), Spirulina, Stevia
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Allspice, Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mint, Spirulina, Stevia
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Allspice, Dandelion Leaves, Mint, Spirulina, Stevia
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mint, Scallions (Raw)
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Allspice, Daikon Radish, Scallions (Raw), Spirulina
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mint
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Dandelion Leaves, Stevia
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Spirulina
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Allspice, Dandelion Leaves, Leeks, Scallions (Raw), Spirulina, Stevia
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Allspice, Daikon Radish, Leeks, Mint, Scallions (Raw)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Allspice, Leeks, Mint, Scallions (Raw)
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.Leeks, Scallions (Raw), Stevia
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Allspice, Daikon Radish, Scallions (Raw)
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Allspice, Dandelion Leaves, Stevia
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Leeks, Scallions (Raw)
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Spirulina
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Daikon Radish
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.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH VAYU-PRANA QUALITY
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Reduces PunarnavaHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
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.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
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.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
WARMS-KIDNEYWarms the kidneys by increasing blood flow to the organ.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
LUNG-TONICStrengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
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.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shilajit Tonic
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Punarnava
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
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.Shilajit Tonic
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Shilajit Tonic
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Shilajit Tonic
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Shilajit Tonic
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.CONTRAINDICATIONS / AGGRAVATES / IS AGGRAVATED BY*'Vayu-prana' may aggravate, or be aggravated by, these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationLow energyAbout 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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