Promotes-virility (Vajikarana, Vajikaran) - Foods & Herbs List
Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.INGREDIENTS WITH PROMOTES-VIRILITY QUALITY
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Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Flower / Bee Pollen, Ghee, Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Ghee, Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
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.Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Flower / Bee Pollen, Ghee, Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
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.Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Ghee, Honey, Mustard Seed, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Whole Wheat Flour
SATTVICSattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness.Almonds, Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Ghee, Pork, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Ghee, Sesame Seeds, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.FatsAlmond Milk, Almonds, Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Ghee, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, TahiniBuffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Ghee, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Tahini
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Almonds, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Flower / Bee Pollen, Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Mustard Seed, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Tahini
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Flower / Bee Pollen, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, Whole Wheat Flour
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Honey, Pork, Sesame Oil, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
ACIDIFYINGAn herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.Almonds, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Flower / Bee Pollen, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini
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.WhiteAlmond Milk, Buffalo Milk, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Eggs, Sesame Seeds, Tahini, White Flour (wheat)Egg Yolk, Eggs, Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Mustard Seed, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Almonds, Ghee, Honey, Sesame Seeds, Tahini
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Flower / Bee Pollen, Ghee, Mustard Seed
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Almonds, Flower / Bee Pollen
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Mustard Seed
CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.Mustard Seed
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Stinging Nettles
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.Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Ghee, Pork, Sesame Seeds, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Almonds, Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Ghee, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Tahini
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.Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Ghee, White Flour (wheat)
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Egg Yolk, Eggs, Honey, Mustard Seed, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Pork, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Buffalo Milk, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Pork, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Almond Milk, Coconut Oil, Ghee, Mustard Seed
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Mustard Seed
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Honey, Mustard Seed
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Honey, Stinging Nettles
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Honey
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.White Flour (wheat)
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butter (salted), Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Flower / Bee Pollen, Ghee, Honey, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Egg Yolk, Eggs, Flower / Bee Pollen, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Almonds, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Sesame Seeds
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Flower / Bee Pollen, Lamb's Quarters, Mustard Seed, Stinging Nettles
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Flower / Bee Pollen, Mustard Seed, Sesame Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Stinging Nettles
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Mustard Seed
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Mustard Seed
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.Ghee
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.Flower / Bee Pollen
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Coconut Oil, Mustard Seed, Sesame Oil
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH PROMOTES-VIRILITY QUALITY
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Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava
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.Amalaki, Bala, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Damiana, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Bala, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Damiana, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava, 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.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava
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, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Amalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Damiana, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Amalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Punarnava
CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.Amalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Shilajit Tonic
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
ADRENAL-TONICStrengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Oats, Fresh Milky 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.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Damiana, Shilajit Tonic
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Amalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Shilajit Tonic
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
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.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
SATTVICSattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness.Shilajit Tonic
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Damiana, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
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.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Ashwagandha, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Damiana, Shilajit Tonic
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Amalaki, Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Damiana, Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Shilajit Tonic
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Damiana, Shilajit Tonic
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Damiana, Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Damiana
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Shilajit Tonic
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Shilajit Tonic
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Damiana
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.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Damiana, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava, 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.Energy VitalityAmalaki, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Damiana, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Shilajit TonicHeart Circulation BloodAmalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), PunarnavaRespiratory HealthBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Belly breathing, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Breathing Exercises, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Punarnava, Shilajit TonicCleanse And DetoxBreath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Punarnava, Shilajit TonicDigestionBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)Bowel Poop EliminationBreath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Chyavanprash Nutritive JamAmalaki
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING REPRODUCTIVE-HEALTHHELPFUL FOR*'Promotes-virility' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationReproductive HealthWeight LossAbout 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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