Nerve-stimulant - Foods & Herbs List
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Basil, Coffee, Green Tea, Rosemary, Stevia, Yerba Mate Blend
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Basil, Coffee, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Yerba Mate Blend
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Coffee, Green Tea, Rosemary, Stevia, Yerba Mate Blend
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Coffee, Green Tea, Rosemary, Stevia, Yerba Mate Blend
RAJASICRajasic 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.Basil, Green Tea, Nutmeg, Rosemary
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.Basil, Green Tea, Nutmeg, Rosemary
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Basil, Green Tea, Rosemary, Stevia
ETHERResembles ether or space (akasha) in quality - light, subtle, clear, soft.Basil, Green Tea, Rosemary, Stevia
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Basil, Coffee, Green Tea, Rosemary
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Basil, Green Tea, Stevia, Yerba Mate Blend
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.Basil, Nutmeg, Rosemary
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Basil, Nutmeg, Rosemary
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANGHerbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.Basil, Rosemary
IMPROVES-FOCUSReduces scattered thoughts. Creates a steady mind. Includes herbs that relax (for Vata) and herbs that stimulate (for Kapha).Basil, Rosemary
BLOOD-MOVERBlood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).Basil, Coffee, Green Tea, Rosemary, Stevia, Yerba Mate Blend
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Basil, Coffee, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Yerba Mate Blend
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Basil, Coffee, Green Tea, Rosemary, Stevia
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Basil, Coffee, Green Tea, Nutmeg, Yerba Mate Blend
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Basil, Coffee, Green Tea, Rosemary
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Basil
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Nutmeg
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Stevia
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Coffee
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Basil, Coffee, Green Tea, Nutmeg, Rosemary
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.Basil, Coffee, Green Tea, Rosemary, Stevia
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Green Tea, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Stevia
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Basil, Rosemary
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Rosemary
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Green Tea
BLANDBland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.Stevia
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Coffee
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Green Tea
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 NERVE-STIMULANT QUALITY
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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Cold Shower / Bath, Direct sunlight exposure, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ephedra (Ma Huang), Ginseng, Chinese, Hyssop Powder, Regular exercise, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Cold Shower / Bath, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Hyssop Powder, Shilajit Tonic, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Regular exercise, Shilajit Tonic
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Cold Shower / Bath, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Shilajit Tonic
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.Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Hyssop Powder, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
IMPROVES-FOCUSReduces scattered thoughts. Creates a steady mind. Includes herbs that relax (for Vata) and herbs that stimulate (for Kapha).Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Ginseng, Chinese, Hyssop Powder, Shilajit Tonic, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANGHerbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Cold Shower / Bath, Eleuthero Ginseng, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Hyssop Powder, Regular exercise, Sniff raw onions, chopped
BLOOD-MOVERBlood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Shilajit Tonic
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng
BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.DetoxicantBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, Shilajit TonicBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Shilajit Tonic, Sniff raw onions, chopped
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Ephedra (Ma Huang), Hyssop Powder, Sniff raw onions, chopped
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Cold Shower / Bath
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Sniff raw onions, chopped
RAJASICRajasic 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.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)
ETHERResembles ether or space (akasha) in quality - light, subtle, clear, soft.Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Hyssop Powder, Shilajit Tonic, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Shilajit Tonic, Sniff raw onions, chopped, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Cold Shower / Bath, Hyssop Powder, Shilajit Tonic, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Ginseng, Chinese, Hyssop Powder, Shilajit Tonic
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Sniff raw onions, chopped
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Hyssop Powder
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Brahmi - Gotu Kola
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Hyssop Powder, Shilajit Tonic, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Eleuthero Ginseng, Hyssop Powder, Shilajit Tonic, Sniff raw onions, chopped, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Ginseng, Chinese
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Shilajit Tonic, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Brahmi - Gotu Kola
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Shilajit Tonic
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Hyssop Powder
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.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Brahmi - Gotu Kola, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Regular exercise, Shilajit Tonic
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.Respiratory HealthBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Ephedra (Ma Huang), Ginseng, Chinese, Hyssop Powder, Shilajit Tonic, Sniff raw onions, choppedEnergy VitalityBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Shilajit TonicHeart Circulation BloodBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Ginseng, Chinese, Regular exercise, Sniff raw onions, choppedDigestionBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Ginseng, ChineseBrahmi - Gotu Kola
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING MIND-STRESS-SLEEPHELPFUL FOR*'Nerve-stimulant' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Bones MuscleNerve-stimulant Recipes Listed By StrengthBrowse By PopularityAbout 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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