Demulcent Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Demulcent Recipes Demulcent Ingredients Demulcent Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. Demulcents are sometimes referred to as mucoprotective agents. They are helpful for cough, irritation of the stomach lining, vaginal dryness and other conditions of irritated mucous membranes.
Osmotic Diuretics for the Urinary TractLarge, gummy demulcent molecules that are too large for reabsorption in the kidney may be ideal demulcents for the urinary tract. Examples: Marshmallow root (althea officinalis). Mucilagenous diuretics are helpful when irritant or stimulant diuretics would increase discomfort and kidney pain. They also provide soothing relief to urinary tract epithelium where stones have irritated the lining.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING SKIN-CAREINGREDIENTS WITH DEMULCENT QUALITY
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Reduces Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Kefir, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Romano Cheese, Seaweed (Hydrated), Sour Cream, YogurtReduces Agave Nectar, Almond Milk, Avocado, Banana, Basmati Rice, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chia Seeds, Condensed Milk, Flax Seed, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Jackfruit, Milk, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Persimmons, Potato Starch, Raw Sugar, Seitan (wheat meat), Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Tapioca, Taro Root, White Sugar, Xantham GumReduces Confectionary Sugar, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Pasta, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat FlourIncompletePrickly Pear CactusAgave Nectar, Almond Milk, Amaranth, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Basmati Rice, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Fenugreek, Flax Seed, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Honey, Jackfruit, Kefir, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Oyster, Pasta, Persimmons, Popped Amaranth, Potato, Potato Starch, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Tapioca, Taro Root, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almond Milk, Amaranth, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Basmati Rice, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Flax Seed, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Honey, Jackfruit, Kefir, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Pasta, Popped Amaranth, Potato, Potato Starch, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Tapioca, Taro Root, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
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.Amaranth, Asparagus, Barley, Chickweed, Dates (dried), Fenugreek, Kelp, Popped Amaranth, Sorghum Flour
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.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Buffalo Milk, Cinnamon, Honey, Milk, Tapioca
SOOTHES-THROATSoothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.Amaranth, Cinnamon, Honey, Jackfruit, Persimmons, Popped Amaranth
HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Cassava Root / Yuca, Fenugreek, Jackfruit, Sorghum Flour
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Honey, Seaweed (Hydrated)
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Avocado, Banana
SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickweed, Jackfruit, Persimmons
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Cinnamon
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.Cinnamon, Dates (dried)
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Honey, Sorghum Flour
ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.Agave Nectar, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Chia Seeds, Cinnamon, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Flax Seed, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Jackfruit, Kefir, Kelp, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Oyster, Pasta, Persimmons, Potato Starch, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Seaweed (Hydrated), Seitan (wheat meat), Sorghum Flour, Sour Cream, Spelt Flour, Tapioca, Taro Root, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Xantham Gum, Yogurt
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Agave Nectar, Almond Milk, Avocado, Banana, Basmati Rice, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Kefir, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Pasta, Persimmons, Potato, Raw Sugar, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Sour Cream, Spelt Flour, Taro Root, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Agave Nectar, Almond Milk, Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Asparagus, Avocado, Barley, Basmati Rice, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickweed, Condensed Milk, Dates (dried), Heavy Cream, Jackfruit, Milk, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Okra, Persimmons, Potato, Raw Sugar, Seitan (wheat meat), Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Tapioca, White Flour (wheat)
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Heavy Cream, Jackfruit, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Pasta, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Amaranth, Asparagus, Barley, Chickweed, Cinnamon, Honey, Okra, Popped Amaranth, Sassafras Leaf, Sorghum Flour
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Almond Milk, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Basmati Rice, Cinnamon, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Tapioca
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Avocado, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Flax Seed, Heavy Cream, Jackfruit, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Romano Cheese, Sour Cream
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.Amaranth, Asparagus, Barley, Chickweed, Dates (dried), Fenugreek, Honey, Popped Amaranth, Potato, Sassafras Leaf
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Asparagus, Avocado, Barley, Chickweed, Fenugreek, Honey, Sassafras Leaf
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Chickweed, Fenugreek, Honey, Kelp, Raw Sugar, Seaweed (Hydrated)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Asparagus, Barley, Chickweed, Honey
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Agave Nectar, Cassava Root / Yuca, Confectionary Sugar, Seitan (wheat meat), White Flour (wheat), White Sugar
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Cinnamon, Fenugreek, Honey, Seaweed (Hydrated)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Agave Nectar, Almond Milk, Amaranth, Asparagus, Avocado, Banana, Barley, Basmati Rice, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chia Seeds, Cinnamon, Condensed Milk, Confectionary Sugar, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Heavy Cream, Honey, Jackfruit, Milk, Oat Flour, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Okra, Oyster, Pasta, Persimmons, Popped Amaranth, Potato, Potato Starch, Raw Sugar, Sassafras Leaf, Sorghum Flour, Spelt Flour, Tapioca, Taro Root, White Flour (wheat), White Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Amaranth, Asparagus, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cinnamon, Fenugreek, Honey, Jackfruit, Okra, Persimmons, Popped Amaranth, Potato, Sassafras Leaf, Sorghum Flour
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Kefir, Mozarella Cheese, Romano Cheese, Sassafras Leaf, Sour Cream, Yogurt
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Asparagus, Barley, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickweed, Milk, Oats / Oatmeal
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.Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickweed, Fenugreek, Seaweed (Hydrated), Sorghum Flour
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Kelp, Mozarella Cheese, Oyster, Romano Cheese, Seaweed (Hydrated)
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Cinnamon, Fenugreek
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Cinnamon, Sassafras Leaf
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.Bone JointBlue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Condensed Milk, Cream Cheese, Heavy Cream, Kelp, Milk, Romano Cheese, Sour Cream, YogurtBowel Poop EliminationAloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Amaranth, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chia Seeds, Dates (dried), Flax Seed, Honey, Oats / Oatmeal, Persimmons, Popped AmaranthAloe Vera Gel, Aloe Vera Juice, Avocado, Banana, Sorghum Flour
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Yogurt
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.Snack DessertAsparagus, Banana, Cassava Root / Yuca, Dates (dried), Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Jackfruit, Persimmons, Tapioca, YogurtAutumn WinterAgave Nectar, Almond Milk, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Milk, Cassava Root / Yuca, Cheddar Cheese, Chia Seeds, Cinnamon, Condensed Milk, Cream Cheese, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Flax Seed, Heavy Cream, Homemade Yogurt, Kefir, Milk, Mozarella Cheese, Oat Milk, Oats / Oatmeal, Oyster, Pasta, Persimmons, Potato, Potato Starch, Romano Cheese, Seitan (wheat meat), Sour Cream, Spelt Flour, Tapioca, Taro Root, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, YogurtHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH DEMULCENT QUALITY
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Reduces Bala, Coltsfoot, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Lotus, Marshmallow Root Powder, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Slippery Elm, Solomon's Seal, VidariReduces Sassafras RootReduces GokshuraIncompleteBorageBala, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Cornsilk, Geranium, Horsetail, Hydrangea, Inhale Steam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Red Clover, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Uva Ursi
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Bala, Comfrey Root, Cornsilk, Geranium, Horsetail, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Red Clover, Shatavari, Slippery Elm
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Bala, Comfrey Root, Cornsilk, Gokshura, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Clover, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Solomon's Seal, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Bala, Comfrey Root, Cornsilk, Geranium, Gokshura, Horsetail, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Red Clover, Uva Ursi, Vata Shirodhara Oil
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Bala, Gokshura, Horsetail, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Safed Musali, Shatavari, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
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.Cleavers, Cornsilk, Geranium, Gokshura, Horsetail, Marshmallow Root Powder, Red Clover, Uva Ursi, Vidari
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.Horsetail, Hydrangea, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Plantain Leaf, Shatavari, Uva Ursi
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.Cleavers, Cornsilk, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Lotus, Shatavari, Slippery Elm, Uva Ursi
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Gokshura, Inhale Steam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Plantain Leaf
ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.Comfrey Root, Geranium, Horsetail, Lotus, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.Comfrey Root, Geranium, Gokshura, Horsetail, Lotus, Plantain Leaf, Red Clover, Vata Shirodhara Oil
SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.Coltsfoot, Inhale Steam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Shatavari, Vidari
SOOTHES-THROATSoothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.Bala, Borage, Cleavers, Comfrey Root, Cornsilk, Gokshura, Horsetail, Hydrangea, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Lotus, Marshmallow Root Powder, Plantain Leaf, Red Clover, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Slippery Elm, Solomon's Seal, Uva Ursi, Vidari
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Bala, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Slippery Elm, Solomon's Seal, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Bala, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Lotus, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Vata Shirodhara Oil
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Cleavers, Cornsilk, Horsetail, Uva Ursi
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Gokshura, Safed Musali, Vata Shirodhara Oil
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.Cleavers, Inhale Steam, Red Clover
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Cleavers, Inhale Steam, Solomon's Seal
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Geranium, Inhale Steam
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bala, Borage, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Cornsilk, Geranium, Gokshura, Hydrangea, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Lotus, Marshmallow Root Powder, Red Clover, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Slippery Elm, Solomon's Seal, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Cleavers, Comfrey Root, Geranium, Gokshura, Horsetail, Plantain Leaf, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Uva Ursi
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Comfrey Root, Cornsilk, Geranium, Horsetail, Lotus, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Red Clover, Uva Ursi
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Geranium, Hydrangea, Inhale Steam, Vata Shirodhara Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Red Clover, Shatavari, Vidari
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.Inhale Steam
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.Respiratory HealthBorage, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Inhale Steam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Marshmallow Root Powder, Mullein, Plantain LeafGeranium
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HELPFUL FOR*'Demulcent' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.DietSpicy foodDigestionAcid Reflux, Burning abdominal pain, Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis, Dry Mouth / Tongue, Duodenal Ulcer, Food allergy, Food Poisoning, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, H pylori infection, Hemorrhoids, Hyperacidity, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Pain above belly button, Sharp abdominal pain, Sores inside mouth, Stomach Ulcer, Vomiting BloodCONTRAINDICATIONS / AGGRAVATES / IS AGGRAVATED BY*'Demulcent' may aggravate, or be aggravated by, these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationCandida / Yeast Infection / ThrushAbout 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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