Quenches-thirst (Trushna Nigrahana, Trushnahara) Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Quenches-thirst Recipes Quenches-thirst Ingredients Quenches-thirst Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING DIGESTIONINGREDIENTS WITH QUENCHES-THIRST QUALITY
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Reduces Acai, Banana, Buffalo Milk, Coconut Water, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Lime, Milk, Sorghum Molasses, Summer SquashAggravates TomatoReduces GrapefruitApple (cooked), Banana, Buffalo Milk, Cherry, Coconut Water, Cucumber, Grape, Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Lemon, Lime, Milk, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Tomato, Water
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Acai, Apple (cooked), Banana, Buffalo Milk, Cherry, Coconut Water, Cucumber, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Milk, Molasses, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, Sorghum Molasses
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Apple (cooked), Banana, Buffalo Milk, Cherry, Coconut Water, Grape, Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Jaggery, Lemon, Lime, Milk, Orange, Peaches, Strawberries, Summer Squash
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.Apple (cooked), Banana, Buffalo Milk, Cherry, Coconut Water, Cucumber, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Milk, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, Summer Squash
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.FruitsAcai, Apple (cooked), Banana, Cherry, Grape, Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, StrawberriesApple (cooked), Banana, Cherry, Cucumber, Grape, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, Strawberries, Tomato
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Cherry, Grapefruit, Jaggery, Lemon, Lime, Molasses, Orange, Pineapple, Sorghum Molasses, Strawberries, Tomato
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.Grape, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Molasses, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, Sorghum Molasses, Strawberries, Tomato
SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.Cherry, Grapefruit, Jaggery, Lemon, Molasses, Orange, Pineapple, Sorghum Molasses, Strawberries, Tomato
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Apple (cooked), Banana, Cherry, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Milk, Molasses, Sorghum Molasses
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Acai, Apple (cooked), Coconut Water, Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Lime, Milk, Summer Squash
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.Apple (cooked), Grape, Honey Dew, Lemon, Lime, Molasses, Peaches, Sorghum Molasses, Tomato
STOOL-SOFTENERAn herb that softens stool that is hard and difficult to pass. They are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Some foods are even stool softeners, such as warm milk with ghee.Vitamin CAcai, Banana, Grapefruit, Jackfruit, Orange, Pineapple, Strawberries, Summer Squash, TomatoAcai, Coconut Water, Cucumber, Honey Dew, Ice cube, Jackfruit, Lemon, Lime
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Acai, Cherry, Cucumber, Grape, Jackfruit, Pineapple, Strawberries
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Buffalo Milk, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Milk
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.Acai, Cherry, Grape, Grapefruit, Strawberries, Tomato
ANTIOXIDANTAn antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.Acai, Grape, Jaggery, Lemon, Lime, Strawberries
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.Acai, Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Pineapple
REFRESHINGStimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.Grape, Jackfruit, Tomato
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Buffalo Milk
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Ice cube
ANTIPYRETICReduces a fever / febrifuge.Jackfruit
HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.Apple (cooked), Banana, Cherry, Coconut Water, Grape, Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, Strawberries, Summer Squash
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Acai, Buffalo Milk, Coconut Water, Cucumber, Grape, Honey Dew, Ice cube, Jackfruit, Lime, Milk, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Water
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Cherry, Cucumber, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Summer Squash, Water
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Apple (cooked), Cucumber, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Peaches, Water
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Cherry, Jaggery, Lemon, Molasses, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, Sorghum Molasses
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Grapefruit, Ice cube, Molasses, Orange, Pineapple, Sorghum Molasses
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Banana, Buffalo Milk, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Milk
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Banana, Buffalo Milk, Coconut Water, Milk
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Jackfruit, Milk, Tomato
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Coconut Water, Jackfruit
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.Acai, Apple (cooked), Banana, Buffalo Milk, Cherry, Coconut Water, Grape, Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Milk, Molasses, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, Sorghum Molasses, Strawberries, Summer Squash, Tomato
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Acai, Apple (cooked), Cherry, Grape, Grapefruit, Honey Dew, Jaggery, Lemon, Lime, Molasses, Orange, Peaches, Pineapple, Sorghum Molasses, Strawberries, Tomato
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Cucumber, Grapefruit, Jaggery, Lemon, Molasses, Sorghum Molasses
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Acai, Jackfruit, Lemon, Strawberries
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Honey Dew, Milk, Summer Squash
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.Pineapple, Tomato
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Molasses, Sorghum Molasses
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Pineapple
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Banana, Cucumber, Lemon, Strawberries
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Summer Squash
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 QUENCHES-THIRST QUALITY
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Amalaki, Solomon's Seal
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.Amalaki, Solomon's Seal
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Amalaki, Solomon's Seal
REFRESHINGStimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.Amalaki, Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)
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, Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Amalaki, Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)
ANTIOXIDANTAn antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.Amalaki, Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)
ANTIPYRETICReduces a fever / febrifuge.Amalaki, Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)
HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Amalaki
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
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Amalaki
SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.Amalaki
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Amalaki
STOOL-SOFTENERAn herb that softens stool that is hard and difficult to pass. They are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Some foods are even stool softeners, such as warm milk with ghee.Amalaki, Solomon's Seal
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Amalaki
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Solomon's Seal
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Solomon's Seal
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Amalaki
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Amalaki
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Solomon's Seal
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Amalaki
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Amalaki
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.HELPFUL FOR*'Quenches-thirst' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Kidney Bladder UrinaryFrequent UrinationAbout 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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