AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON ANTIANDROGENReduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Reduces skin oiliness. Helpful for prostate enlargement.INGREDIENTS WITH ANTIANDROGEN QUALITY
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Fennel Seeds, Green Tea, Mango, Pumpkin Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk, Green Tea, Mango, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric
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.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk, Green Tea, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
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.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk, Green Tea, Pumpkin Seeds, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk, Green Tea, Mango, Pumpkin Seeds, Stinging Nettles
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.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk, Green Tea, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Fennel Seeds, Green Tea, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk, Green Tea, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
PRANAPrana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.Green Tea, Mango, Pumpkin Seeds, 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.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk, 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.Fennel Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Green Tea, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Stinging Nettles, 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.Pumpkin Seeds, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
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.Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.Fennel Seeds
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk, Green Tea, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk, Green Tea, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Fennel Seeds, Green Tea, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Fennel Stalk, Green Tea, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Mango, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Green Tea, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Fennel Seeds
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Mango
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Mango
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Fennel Stalk, Green Tea, Pumpkin Seeds, Stinging Nettles, 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.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk, Green Tea
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.Fennel Seeds, Fennel Stalk
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Fennel Stalk, Mango
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Fennel Stalk, Green Tea
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.Green Tea, Stinging Nettles
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Mango
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Stinging Nettles
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Pumpkin Seeds
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Green Tea, Turmeric
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.Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH ANTIANDROGEN QUALITY
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5a Reductase InhibitorBhumyamalaki, Cedar, White, Chrysanthemum, Ginseng, Chinese, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Maca, Red Clover, Reishi Mushroom (Lingzhi), Saw Palmetto, SpearmintBhumyamalaki, Kava Kava, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Manjistha, Motherwort, Red Clover, Reishi Mushroom (Lingzhi), Saw Palmetto
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Ginseng, Chinese, Kudzu root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Maca, Motherwort, Red Clover, Red Peony
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Bhumyamalaki, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Manjistha, Motherwort, Red Clover, Vidanga
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.Kava Kava, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Manjistha, Motherwort, Red Clover
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Ginseng, Chinese, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Maca, Red Clover, Saw Palmetto
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Bhumyamalaki, Manjistha, Motherwort, Red Clover, Saw Palmetto, Vidanga
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.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Manjistha, Motherwort, Red Clover
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Bhumyamalaki, Ginseng, Chinese, Kudzu root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Bhumyamalaki, Kudzu root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Peony
LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.Ginseng, Chinese, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Motherwort, Reishi Mushroom (Lingzhi)
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Bhumyamalaki, Caffeine in Topical Creams, Kudzu root, Manjistha, Red Clover
SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.Ginseng, Chinese, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidanga
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.Bhumyamalaki, Manjistha, Red Clover, Vidanga
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Bhumyamalaki, Ginseng, Chinese, Saw Palmetto
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Manjistha, Saw Palmetto
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.Caffeine in Topical Creams, Reishi Mushroom (Lingzhi)
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.Ginseng, Chinese
PRANAPrana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.Bhumyamalaki, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Manjistha, Motherwort, Red Clover, Red Peony
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Kava Kava, Kudzu root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Ginseng, Chinese, Maca, Saw Palmetto, Vidanga
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bhumyamalaki, Ginseng, Chinese, Manjistha, Motherwort
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Kava Kava, Kudzu root, Saw Palmetto
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.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Manjistha, Red Clover
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Bhumyamalaki
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Maca
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Ginseng, Chinese, Kudzu root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Maca, Manjistha, Red Clover, Saw Palmetto
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Bhumyamalaki, Ginseng, Chinese, Kava Kava, Maca, Manjistha, Motherwort, Red Peony, Vidanga
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Bhumyamalaki, Manjistha, Motherwort, Red Clover, Saw Palmetto, Vidanga
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Kava Kava, Maca, Motherwort, Saw Palmetto, Vidanga
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Red Peony, Vidanga
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Kava Kava, Saw Palmetto
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.Cedar, White
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.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.Liver GallbladderBhumyamalaki, Ginseng, Chinese, Kudzu root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Manjistha, Red PeonyManjistha, Red Clover
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Ginseng, Chinese, Maca
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.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING REPRODUCTIVE-HEALTHHELPFUL FOR*'Antiandrogen' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Bones 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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