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Almonds, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickpea (Garbanzo), Hemp Seed, Milk, Poppy Seed, Salmon, Sunflower Seeds, Turkey, 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.Almonds, Chickpea (Garbanzo), Hemp Seed, Milk, Poppy Seed, Sardines, Sunflower Seeds, Turkey, Yogurt
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.PhosphorousAlmonds, Chickpea (Garbanzo), Hemp Seed, Milk, Salmon, Sardines, Sunflower Seeds, Turkey, YogurtAlmonds, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickpea (Garbanzo), Hemp Seed, Milk, Salmon, Sunflower Seeds, Turkey, Yogurt
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almonds, Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Milk, Poppy Seed, Rose Petals, Salmon, Sunflower Seeds
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.Almonds, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickpea (Garbanzo), Hemp Seed, Milk, Salmon, Sunflower Seeds, Turkey
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Alcohol, Cassava Root / Yuca, Milk, Rose Petals, Salmon, Sardines, Yogurt
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Almonds, Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Milk, Stevia, Sunflower Seeds, Yogurt
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Hemp Seed, Milk, Salmon, Sardines, Sunflower Seeds, Turkey, Yogurt
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Alcohol, Almonds, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickpea (Garbanzo), Coffee, Milk, Rose Petals
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.Alcohol, Hemp Seed, Milk, Poppy Seed, Salmon, Sardines, Turkey
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.Alcohol, Chickpea (Garbanzo), Coffee, Milk, Turkey, Yogurt
ACIDIFYINGAn herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.Almonds, Hemp Seed, Milk, Yogurt
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Coffee, Rose Petals, Salmon, Stevia
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Alcohol, Almonds, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Turkey
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Cassava Root / Yuca, Rose Petals
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Almonds, Stevia
BRAIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Almonds
NERVESMarrow tissue (Majja Dhatu) includes bone marrow and nervous tissue.Almonds
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Poppy Seed
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Almonds, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickpea (Garbanzo), Hemp Seed, Milk, Poppy Seed, Sardines, Sunflower Seeds, Turkey, Yogurt
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Almonds, Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickpea (Garbanzo), Hemp Seed, Milk, Poppy Seed, Rose Petals, Stevia
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Almonds, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Salmon, Sardines, Sunflower Seeds, Turkey
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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Milk, Salmon, Sardines, Yogurt
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Chickpea (Garbanzo), Milk, Turkey
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Alcohol, Coffee, Rose Petals
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Alcohol, Hemp Seed, Sunflower Seeds
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Alcohol, Coffee, Stevia
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Alcohol, Cassava Root / Yuca, Coffee
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Chickpea (Garbanzo), Coffee
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Alcohol, Coffee
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Coffee, Stevia
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Stevia
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Almonds, Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Milk, Poppy Seed, Rose Petals, Salmon, Sardines, Stevia, Turkey
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickpea (Garbanzo), Poppy Seed, Rose Petals, Stevia
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Almonds, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Sunflower Seeds
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Cassava Root / Yuca, Milk, Poppy Seed
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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Coffee, Stevia
BITTERBitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.Coffee
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Coffee
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.Milk, Poppy Seed, Salmon, Sardines, Stevia, Yogurt
ENERGY-VITALITYIncludes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.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.Rose Petals
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS AFFECTING MIND-STRESS-SLEEP
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IncompleteAshwagandha, Bala, Bhringaraj, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Brahmi Ghee (9oz), Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Dashamoola Powder, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Ginkgo, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, KapiKacchu, Kava Kava, Lavender Essential Oil, Nasya Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Dashamoola Powder, Ginseng, Chinese, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, KapiKacchu, Kava Kava, Lavender Essential Oil, Nasya Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Ashwagandha, Bhringaraj, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Dashamoola Powder, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Lavender Essential Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Ashwagandha, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, California Poppy, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Ginkgo, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag), Vata Shirodhara Oil
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, KapiKacchu, Kava Kava, Lavender Essential Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Self Massage, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Ashwagandha, Bala, Bhringaraj, California Poppy, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Ginkgo, Jasmine Flower, Kava Kava, Lavender Essential Oil, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Ashwagandha, Bala, Bhringaraj, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Chandanadi Taila, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Ginkgo, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kava Kava, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, St. John's Wort, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Bala, California Poppy, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Lavender Essential Oil, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
NERVESMarrow tissue (Majja Dhatu) includes bone marrow and nervous tissue.Ashwagandha, Bala, Bhringaraj, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), KapiKacchu, Kava Kava, Lavender Essential Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pennyroyal, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag), Valerian
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Ashwagandha, Brahmi Ghee (9oz), Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Brahmi Oil (4oz), Ginkgo, Ginseng, Chinese, KapiKacchu, Nasya Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vata Shirodhara Oil
BRAIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.California Poppy, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Kava Kava, Lavender Essential Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.California Poppy, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Ashwagandha, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Ginseng, Chinese, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Self Massage, Shirodhara Treatment, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Ashwagandha, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, KapiKacchu, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil
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.Ashwagandha, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, KapiKacchu, Rose Hips
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Ashwagandha, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), Brahmi Ghee (9oz), Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, KapiKacchu, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Massage Oil, 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.Bala, Brahmi Ghee (9oz), Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Brahmi Oil (4oz), California Poppy, Chandanadi Taila, Ginkgo, Jasmine Flower, Lavender Essential Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Ashwagandha, Bala, Bhringaraj Oil (4 fl oz), California Poppy, Dashamoola Powder, KapiKacchu, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Bhringaraj, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Essential Oil Diffuser / Nebulizer, Ginkgo, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Nasya Oil, Pennyroyal, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, St. John's Wort, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Ashwagandha, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Dashamoola Powder, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil, KapiKacchu, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag), Vata Massage Oil
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Dashamoola Powder, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Ginkgo, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kava Kava, Lavender Essential Oil, Passionflower, Pennyroyal
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Bhringaraj, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Nasya Oil, Pennyroyal, St. John's Wort
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Nasya Oil, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Vata Shirodhara Oil
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Ginkgo, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Pennyroyal, Rose Hips
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Passionflower
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Pennyroyal, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Bala, Bhringaraj, Brahmi Ghee (9oz), Brahmi - Gotu Kola, California Poppy, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, KapiKacchu, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Ashwagandha, Bhringaraj, Brahmi Ghee (9oz), Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Ginkgo, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, KapiKacchu, Kava Kava, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
BITTERBitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.Bhringaraj, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Pennyroyal, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Ashwagandha, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, California Poppy, Chandanadi Taila, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Ginkgo, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kava Kava, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, St. John's Wort
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Essential Oil Diffuser / Nebulizer, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Lavender Essential Oil, Nasya Oil, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Pitta Shirodhara Oil
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.Bhringaraj, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Ginkgo, Hawthorne Berry & Flower
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Passionflower
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.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Ashwagandha, Bala, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), KapiKacchu, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Vata Massage Oil
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.Bhringaraj, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Chandanadi Taila, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, Rose Hips, Self Massage, Vata Massage Oil
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Ashwagandha, Choline, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Essential Oil Diffuser / Nebulizer, Ginseng, Chinese, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Vata Massage Oil
ENERGY-VITALITYIncludes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.Respiratory HealthChyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Essential Oil Diffuser / Nebulizer, Ginseng, Chinese, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Nasya Oil, Pennyroyal, Sleep on stomachHeart Circulation BloodChyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Ginkgo, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Jasmine Flower, Rose HipsLiver GallbladderBhringaraj, Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Choline, Ginseng, Chinese, Jasmine Flower, Pennyroyal, Rose HipsReproductive HealthAshwagandha, Bala, Ginseng, Chinese, Jasmine Flower, KapiKacchu, Pennyroyal, Rose HipsImmune SystemChyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Essential Oil Diffuser / Nebulizer, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Chinese, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING MIND-STRESS-SLEEPMind-Stress-Sleep Recipes Listed By StrengthBrowse By Popularity
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 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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