Flushes-sinuses Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective

INGREDIENTS WITH FLUSHES-SINUSES QUALITY

View By: Dosha Herbal Action Biocharacteristics (energetics) Taste System Meal Season

Reduces
Salt (Mineral Salt)
Reduces
Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Garlic (raw)
Mustard
Mustard Powder
Mustard Seed
Turmeric
Turmeric Root (Fresh)
Wasabi
Reduces
Daikon Radish
Horseradish
Radish (raw)
Red Onion (raw)
Spanish Black Radish

Fire
FIRE
Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.
SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Salt (Mineral Salt), Spanish Black Radish , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi

Blood Mover
BLOOD-MOVER
Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Red Onion (raw), Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi

Rajasic
RAJASIC
Rajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.
SEE ALL 'RAJASIC' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Salt (Mineral Salt), Spanish Black Radish , Wasabi

Outward
OUTWARD
Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.
SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Wasabi

Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Wasabi

Internal Detoxicant
INTERNAL-DETOXICANT
Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Garlic (raw), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Salt (Mineral Salt), Spanish Black Radish , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Salt (Mineral Salt), Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi

Alkalizing
ALKALIZING
An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.
SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Salt (Mineral Salt), Spanish Black Radish , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Vasodilator
VASODILATOR
A 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.
SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Red Onion (raw), Turmeric , Wasabi

Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Spanish Black Radish , Wasabi

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants 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.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Wasabi

Spleen Tonic
SPLEEN-TONIC
An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.
SEE ALL 'SPLEEN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Salt (Mineral Salt), Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Warms Chest
WARMS-CHEST
Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-CHEST' FOODS / HERBS

Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Turmeric , Wasabi

Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Red Onion (raw)

Mucolytic
MUCOLYTIC
An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.
SEE ALL 'MUCOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Wasabi

Bronchodilator
BRONCHODILATOR
An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.
SEE ALL 'BRONCHODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Red Onion (raw)

Clears Sinuses
CLEARS-SINUSES
Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.
SEE ALL 'CLEARS-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish , Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

Flushes Membranes
FLUSHES-MEMBRANES
Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.
SEE ALL 'FLUSHES-MEMBRANES' FOODS / HERBS

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Red Onion (raw), Salt (Mineral Salt)

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Salt (Mineral Salt), Spanish Black Radish , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi

Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi

Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi

Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

Radish (raw), Spanish Black Radish

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Salt (Mineral Salt), Spanish Black Radish , Wasabi

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Wasabi

Aromatic
AROMATIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Garlic (raw), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Bland Negative Calorie
BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE
The term "bland taste" refers, in Chinese medicine, to food containing few macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy. These may be compared to negative calorie foods.
SEE ALL 'BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish , Radish (raw), Spanish Black Radish

Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
SEE ALL 'SALTY' FOODS / HERBS

Salt (Mineral Salt)

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

Red Onion (raw)

Musky
MUSKY
Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.
SEE ALL 'MUSKY' FOODS / HERBS

Garlic (raw)

Respiratory Health

Black Pepper , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Spanish Black Radish , Turmeric , Wasabi

Heart Circulation Blood

Garlic (raw), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Red Onion (raw), Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Bone Joint

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Digestion

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
SEE ALL 'ENERGY-VITALITY' FOODS / HERBS

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Liver Gallbladder

Turmeric , Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Turmeric

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH FLUSHES-SINUSES QUALITY

View By: Dosha Herbal Action Biocharacteristics (energetics) Taste System

Reduces
Chest Rub with Essential Oils
Epsom Salt Bath
Hot Bath
Hot Foot Soak
Hot Shower
Inhale Steam
Mustard Poultice
Sniff raw onions, chopped
Reduces
Bayberry
Nasya Oil
Neti Pot
Sinus Rinse

Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

Bayberry , Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Mustard Poultice , Nasya Oil , Neti Pot , Sinus Rinse , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants 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.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Mustard Poultice , Nasya Oil , Neti Pot , Sinus Rinse

Vasodilator
VASODILATOR
A 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.
SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Mustard Poultice , Nasya Oil , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Mustard Poultice , Sinus Rinse , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Fire
FIRE
Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.
SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Mustard Poultice , Sinus Rinse , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Bronchodilator
BRONCHODILATOR
An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.
SEE ALL 'BRONCHODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Mustard Poultice , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Mustard Poultice

Mucolytic
MUCOLYTIC
An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.
SEE ALL 'MUCOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Blood Mover
BLOOD-MOVER
Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Sinus Rinse , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Clears Sinuses
CLEARS-SINUSES
Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.
SEE ALL 'CLEARS-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS

Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Sinus Rinse

Hydrotherapy
HYDROTHERAPY
Uses water in various forms (liquid, steam, or ice) to promote health and wellness. Includes baths, steam, etc.
SEE ALL 'HYDROTHERAPY' FOODS / HERBS

Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam

Flushes Membranes
FLUSHES-MEMBRANES
Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.
SEE ALL 'FLUSHES-MEMBRANES' FOODS / HERBS

Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Warms Chest
WARMS-CHEST
Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-CHEST' FOODS / HERBS

Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam

Internal Detoxicant
INTERNAL-DETOXICANT
Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

Epsom Salt Bath

Rajasic
RAJASIC
Rajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.
SEE ALL 'RAJASIC' FOODS / HERBS

Sniff raw onions, chopped

Outward
OUTWARD
Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.
SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Sniff raw onions, chopped

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Nasya Oil , Neti Pot , Sinus Rinse , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

Bayberry , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Mustard Poultice , Sinus Rinse , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Sinus Rinse , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

Bayberry , Nasya Oil , Sinus Rinse

Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

Nasya Oil , Neti Pot

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Bayberry , Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Mustard Poultice , Sinus Rinse , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Aromatic
AROMATIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Inhale Steam , Nasya Oil , Sinus Rinse

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

Bayberry , Sinus Rinse

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Sinus Rinse

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
SEE ALL 'ASTRINGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Bayberry

Respiratory Health

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Mustard Poultice , Nasya Oil , Neti Pot , Sinus Rinse , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Heart Circulation Blood

Chest Rub with Essential Oils , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Sniff raw onions, chopped

Mind Stress Sleep

Nasya Oil

Cleanse And Detox

Neti Pot

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Hot Bath

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

Flushes-sinuses - Foods & Herbs ListCLASSIFICATION OF FOOD, HERBS, & LIFESTYLE

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON FLUSHES-SINUSES

INGREDIENTS WITH FLUSHES-SINUSES QUALITY

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Fire FIRE Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry. SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

FIRE

Blood Mover BLOOD-MOVER Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters). SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

BLOOD-MOVER

Rajasic RAJASIC Rajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement. SEE ALL 'RAJASIC' FOODS / HERBS

RAJASIC

Outward OUTWARD Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating. SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS

OUTWARD

Diaphoretic DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin. SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

DIAPHORETIC

Internal Detoxicant INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system. SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Digestive DIGESTIVE Herbs that encourage healthy digestion. SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

DIGESTIVE

Alkalizing ALKALIZING An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions. SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

ALKALIZING

Vasodilator VASODILATOR A 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. SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

VASODILATOR

Cardiac Stimulant CARDIAC-STIMULANT Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area. SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Expectorant EXPECTORANT Expectorants 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. SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

EXPECTORANT

Spleen Tonic SPLEEN-TONIC An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues. SEE ALL 'SPLEEN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

SPLEEN-TONIC

Warms Chest WARMS-CHEST Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent. SEE ALL 'WARMS-CHEST' FOODS / HERBS

WARMS-CHEST

Decongestant DECONGESTANT An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes. SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

DECONGESTANT

Mucolytic MUCOLYTIC An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus. SEE ALL 'MUCOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

MUCOLYTIC

Bronchodilator BRONCHODILATOR An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma. SEE ALL 'BRONCHODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

BRONCHODILATOR

Clears Sinuses CLEARS-SINUSES Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing. SEE ALL 'CLEARS-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS

CLEARS-SINUSES

Flushes Membranes FLUSHES-MEMBRANES Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out. SEE ALL 'FLUSHES-MEMBRANES' FOODS / HERBS

FLUSHES-MEMBRANES

Clear CLEAR Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

CLEAR

Hot HOT Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

HOT

Mobile MOBILE Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity. SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

MOBILE

Light LIGHT Lightness is identified by reduced weight. SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

LIGHT

Liquefied LIQUEFIED Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs. SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

LIQUEFIED

Easy EASY Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly. SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

EASY

Dry DRY Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

DRY

Difficult DIFFICULT Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

DIFFICULT

Pungent PUNGENT Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper. SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

PUNGENT

Bitter BITTER Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying. SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

BITTER

Acrid ACRID Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee. SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

ACRID

Aromatic AROMATIC Herbs 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. SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

AROMATIC

Bland Negative Calorie BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE The term "bland taste" refers, in Chinese medicine, to food containing few macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy. These may be compared to negative calorie foods. SEE ALL 'BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE' FOODS / HERBS

BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE

Salty SALTY Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content. SEE ALL 'SALTY' FOODS / HERBS

SALTY

Sweet SWEET Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

SWEET

Musky MUSKY Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms. SEE ALL 'MUSKY' FOODS / HERBS

MUSKY

Skin Care SKIN-CARE Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc). SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

SKIN-CARE

Energy Vitality ENERGY-VITALITY Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha. SEE ALL 'ENERGY-VITALITY' FOODS / HERBS

ENERGY-VITALITY

Anti Aging ANTI-AGING Geriatric 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. SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Fire
FIRE
Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.
SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

Blood Mover
BLOOD-MOVER
Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).
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Rajasic
RAJASIC
Rajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.
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Outward
OUTWARD
Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.
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Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
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Internal Detoxicant
INTERNAL-DETOXICANT
Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
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Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
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Alkalizing
ALKALIZING
An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.
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Vasodilator
VASODILATOR
A 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.
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Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
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Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants 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.
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Spleen Tonic
SPLEEN-TONIC
An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.
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Warms Chest
WARMS-CHEST
Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.
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Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
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Mucolytic
MUCOLYTIC
An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.
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Bronchodilator
BRONCHODILATOR
An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.
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Clears Sinuses
CLEARS-SINUSES
Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.
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Flushes Membranes
FLUSHES-MEMBRANES
Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.
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Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
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Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
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Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
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Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
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Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
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Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
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Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
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Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
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Aromatic
AROMATIC
Herbs 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.
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Bland Negative Calorie
BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE
The term "bland taste" refers, in Chinese medicine, to food containing few macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy. These may be compared to negative calorie foods.
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Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
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Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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Musky
MUSKY
Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.
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Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
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Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
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Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric 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.
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Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
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Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants 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.
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Vasodilator
VASODILATOR
A 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.
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Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Fire
FIRE
Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.
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Bronchodilator
BRONCHODILATOR
An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.
SEE ALL 'BRONCHODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
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Mucolytic
MUCOLYTIC
An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.
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Blood Mover
BLOOD-MOVER
Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).
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Clears Sinuses
CLEARS-SINUSES
Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.
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Hydrotherapy
HYDROTHERAPY
Uses water in various forms (liquid, steam, or ice) to promote health and wellness. Includes baths, steam, etc.
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Flushes Membranes
FLUSHES-MEMBRANES
Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.
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Warms Chest
WARMS-CHEST
Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.
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Internal Detoxicant
INTERNAL-DETOXICANT
Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
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Rajasic
RAJASIC
Rajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.
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Outward
OUTWARD
Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.
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Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
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Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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