Womens-Health Recipes Womens-Health Ingredients Womens-Health Herbs & Supplements INGREDIENTS AFFECTING WOMENS-HEALTH
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Hibiscus, Parsley (Fresh), Safflower, Tofu
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Papaya, Parsley (Fresh), Tofu
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Papaya, Safflower, Tofu
REPRODUCTIVEReproductive tissue (Shukra/Artava Dhatu) includes male and female reproductive organs.Hibiscus, Papaya, Tofu
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Papaya, Parsley (Fresh), Safflower
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Papaya, Parsley (Fresh), Safflower
SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.Hibiscus, Parsley (Fresh), 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.Papaya, Tofu
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.Papaya, Parsley (Fresh)
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.Parsley (Fresh), Tofu
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.Papaya
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Tofu
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Tofu
INWARDInward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.Parsley (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.Safflower
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Papaya, Parsley (Fresh), Safflower
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Parsley (Fresh), Safflower, Tofu
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Hibiscus, Parsley (Fresh), Safflower
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Hibiscus, Tofu
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Parsley (Fresh), Safflower
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Tofu
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Parsley (Fresh)
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Hibiscus, Tofu
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Parsley (Fresh), Safflower
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Parsley (Fresh), Safflower
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Papaya
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.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.Hibiscus
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Hibiscus, 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.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS AFFECTING WOMENS-HEALTH
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Neutral (Tridoshic)Chastetree BerryReduces PushkaramoolaAshoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
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.Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Guggulu, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
PROMOTES-FERTILITYAn herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
REPRODUCTIVEReproductive tissue (Shukra/Artava Dhatu) includes male and female reproductive organs.Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Chastetree Berry, Pushkaramoola, 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.Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Shilajit Tonic
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
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.Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic
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.Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Black Cohosh, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
INWARDInward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.Black Cohosh
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Guggulu
SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Black Cohosh, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Guggulu, Pushkaramoola, Shilajit Tonic
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Guggulu, Pushkaramoola, Shilajit Tonic
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Guggulu, Shilajit Tonic
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Shatavari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.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.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Ashoka, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Pushkaramoola, Shatavari, Shilajit Tonic
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Chastetree Berry, Guggulu, Pushkaramoola, Shilajit Tonic
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Ashoka, Chastetree Berry, Guggulu
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.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, Shilajit Tonic
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Shilajit Tonic
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Black Cohosh
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.Guggulu
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Reproductive HealthAshoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Guggulu, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Shilajit TonicShilajit 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.About 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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