Calcium-channel-blocker Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Calcium-channel-blocker Ingredients Calcium-channel-blocker Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON CALCIUM-CHANNEL-BLOCKERReduces blood pressure by relaxing smooth muscle tissue. Blocking calcium (Ca2+) inhibits smooth muscle contraction.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING HEART-CIRCULATION-BLOODINGREDIENTS WITH CALCIUM-CHANNEL-BLOCKER QUALITY
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Carrot, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh)
HYPOTENSIVEAn herb that lowers blood pressure.Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Carrot, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Carrot, Celery Seed, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried)
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Celery Stalk, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
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.Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
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.Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Turmeric
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Carrot, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Garlic, Garlic (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.Carrot, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Garlic, Garlic (raw)
NITRIC-OXIDEImproves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.Carrot, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (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.Celery Root, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh)
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Celery Stalk, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
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.Garlic, Garlic (raw), Turmeric
BLOOD-THINNERHerbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.Cinnamon, Garlic, Garlic (raw)
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Carrot, Turmeric
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.Carrot, Turmeric
ANTICARCINOGENICHerbs that inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen or the development of cancer.Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Cinnamon, Turmeric
EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.Turmeric
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Garlic (raw)
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Carrot, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh)
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Turmeric
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Celery Root, Celery Stalk, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Turmeric
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Celery Root, Celery Stalk, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Turmeric
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Carrot
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Garlic
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Cinnamon
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Crystallized Ginger, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cinnamon, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Fresh)
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.Carrot, Celery Root, Cinnamon, Garlic
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Celery Root, Celery Stalk, Garlic, Turmeric
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Celery Root, Celery Stalk
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.Celery Stalk
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Cinnamon
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Garlic (raw)
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Garlic (raw)
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Carrot, Turmeric
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Ginger (Fresh), 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.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH CALCIUM-CHANNEL-BLOCKER QUALITY
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Angelica, Dong Quai, Kalmegh
HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Angelica, Bishop's Weed, Dong Quai
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Angelica, Dong Quai, Mistletoe
ANTICARCINOGENICHerbs that inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen or the development of cancer.Angelica, Dong Quai, Mistletoe
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.Angelica, Dong Quai, Mistletoe
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.Angelica, Dong Quai, Mistletoe
NITRIC-OXIDEImproves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.Angelica, Dong Quai
EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.Angelica, Dong Quai
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Angelica, Dong Quai
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Angelica, Dong Quai
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.Angelica, Dong Quai
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Angelica, Dong Quai
BLOOD-THINNERHerbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.Angelica
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Angelica, Dong Quai
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Angelica, Dong Quai
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Angelica, Kalmegh
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Dong Quai
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.Kalmegh
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Angelica, Dong Quai, Kalmegh
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Angelica, Dong Quai
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Angelica, Dong Quai
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.Angelica, Dong Quai
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Dong Quai
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Dong Quai
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Dong Quai
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*'Calcium-channel-blocker' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationHigh Blood PressureAbout 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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