Reduces-secretions (Stambhana, Stops-Discharges) Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective

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AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON REDUCES-SECRETIONS

Stops discharges & secretions (examples include sweat, vaginal discharge, diarrhea, urinary, nasal, etc). Commonly astringent or cooling remedies.

Discharge from a mucus membrane is also known as catarrh. Herbs that reduce sweating are also known as anhidrotic. Many herbs in this category work by stopping abnormal or excessive mucus production.

Mucus congestion may be caused by high Kapha / internal dampness, inflammation, infection, or allergies to food, mold, pollen, or drugs.

INGREDIENTS WITH REDUCES-SECRETIONS QUALITY

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

Reduces
Sage

Adrenal Tonic
ADRENAL-TONIC
Strengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.
SEE ALL 'ADRENAL-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

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

Sage

Immune Stimulant
IMMUNE-STIMULANT
Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.
SEE ALL 'IMMUNE-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

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

Sage

Lung Phlegm Damp
LUNG-PHLEGM-DAMP
In lung-phlegm-damp, the phlegm will be thicker and copius.
SEE ALL 'LUNG-PHLEGM-DAMP' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

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

Sage

Nerve Growth Tonic
NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC
Stimulate neurite / axon growth, promotes regeneration.
SEE ALL 'NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Neuroprotective
NEUROPROTECTIVE
Repairs / restores damaged nerves. Protects nerve health.
SEE ALL 'NEUROPROTECTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Opens Exterior
OPENS-EXTERIOR
Dilates capillaries in the skin (vasodilator). Synonym for diaphoretic.
SEE ALL 'OPENS-EXTERIOR' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Prana
PRANA
Prana 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.
SEE ALL 'PRANA' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Reduces Sweating
REDUCES-SWEATING
Suppresses sweating, often by cooling the metabolism, reducing blood flow to the skin, or closing pores.
SEE ALL 'REDUCES-SWEATING' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Hypertensive
HYPERTENSIVE
An herb that increases blood pressure.
SEE ALL 'HYPERTENSIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Relaxant Parturient
RELAXANT-PARTURIENT
Used when labor is stalled due to irregular, colicky or spasmodic contractions (hypertonic). Ensures full dilation of cervix.
SEE ALL 'RELAXANT-PARTURIENT' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Rosmarinic Acid
ROSMARINIC-ACID
Inhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.
SEE ALL 'ROSMARINIC-ACID' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

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

Sage

Uterine Stimulant
UTERINE-STIMULANT
Causes contractions in the uterus often by stimulating production of oxytocin. These herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy.
SEE ALL 'UTERINE-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Immune Calming
IMMUNE-CALMING
Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.
SEE ALL 'IMMUNE-CALMING' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Analgesic
ANALGESIC
Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.
SEE ALL 'ANALGESIC' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

Vulnerary
VULNERARY
An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).
SEE ALL 'VULNERARY' FOODS / HERBS

Sage

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH REDUCES-SECRETIONS QUALITY

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

Neutral (Tridoshic)
Geranium
Red Clover
Schisandra
Reduces
Cold Shower / Bath
Aggravates
Blue Cohosh
Reduces
Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
Calendula, Marigold
Dhataki
Ginkgo
Goldenseal
Guluchyadi Kashayam
Horsetail
Mugwort
Reduces
Rhodiola
White Oak Bark
Incomplete
Goldenrod
Sangre de drago

HELPFUL FOR*

'Reduces-secretions' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.

Poop
Diarrhea

TYPE: HERBAL_ACTION

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Reduces-secretions (Stambhana, Stops-Discharges) - Foods & Herbs ListCLASSIFICATION OF FOOD, HERBS, & LIFESTYLE

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON REDUCES-SECRETIONS

INGREDIENTS WITH REDUCES-SECRETIONS QUALITY

Reduces

Adrenal Tonic ADRENAL-TONIC Strengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals. SEE ALL 'ADRENAL-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

ADRENAL-TONIC

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

Immune Stimulant IMMUNE-STIMULANT Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu. SEE ALL 'IMMUNE-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

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

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Lung Phlegm Damp LUNG-PHLEGM-DAMP In lung-phlegm-damp, the phlegm will be thicker and copius. SEE ALL 'LUNG-PHLEGM-DAMP' FOODS / HERBS

LUNG-PHLEGM-DAMP

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

MUCOLYTIC

Nerve Growth Tonic NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC Stimulate neurite / axon growth, promotes regeneration. SEE ALL 'NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC

Nervine NERVINE Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature. SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

NERVINE

Neuroprotective NEUROPROTECTIVE Repairs / restores damaged nerves. Protects nerve health. SEE ALL 'NEUROPROTECTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

NEUROPROTECTIVE

Opens Exterior OPENS-EXTERIOR Dilates capillaries in the skin (vasodilator). Synonym for diaphoretic. SEE ALL 'OPENS-EXTERIOR' FOODS / HERBS

OPENS-EXTERIOR

Prana PRANA Prana 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. SEE ALL 'PRANA' FOODS / HERBS

PRANA

Reduces Sweating REDUCES-SWEATING Suppresses sweating, often by cooling the metabolism, reducing blood flow to the skin, or closing pores. SEE ALL 'REDUCES-SWEATING' FOODS / HERBS

REDUCES-SWEATING

Hypertensive HYPERTENSIVE An herb that increases blood pressure. SEE ALL 'HYPERTENSIVE' FOODS / HERBS

HYPERTENSIVE

Relaxant Parturient RELAXANT-PARTURIENT Used when labor is stalled due to irregular, colicky or spasmodic contractions (hypertonic). Ensures full dilation of cervix. SEE ALL 'RELAXANT-PARTURIENT' FOODS / HERBS

RELAXANT-PARTURIENT

Rosmarinic Acid ROSMARINIC-ACID Inhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid. SEE ALL 'ROSMARINIC-ACID' FOODS / HERBS

ROSMARINIC-ACID

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

Uterine Stimulant UTERINE-STIMULANT Causes contractions in the uterus often by stimulating production of oxytocin. These herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy. SEE ALL 'UTERINE-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

UTERINE-STIMULANT

Immune Calming IMMUNE-CALMING Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions. SEE ALL 'IMMUNE-CALMING' FOODS / HERBS

IMMUNE-CALMING

Analgesic ANALGESIC Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne. SEE ALL 'ANALGESIC' FOODS / HERBS

ANALGESIC

Vulnerary VULNERARY An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic). SEE ALL 'VULNERARY' FOODS / HERBS

VULNERARY

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

MOBILE

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

HOT

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

CLEAR

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

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

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

ASTRINGENT

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

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

ENERGY-VITALITY

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH REDUCES-SECRETIONS QUALITY

Neutral (Tridoshic)

Reduces

Aggravates

Reduces

Reduces

Incomplete

Anti Inflammatory ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems. SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Diuretic DIURETIC Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure. SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

DIURETIC

Analgesic ANALGESIC Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne. SEE ALL 'ANALGESIC' FOODS / HERBS

ANALGESIC

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

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Vulnerary VULNERARY An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic). SEE ALL 'VULNERARY' FOODS / HERBS

VULNERARY

Alterative ALTERATIVE Restores 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. SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

ALTERATIVE

Adrenal Tonic
ADRENAL-TONIC
Strengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.
SEE ALL 'ADRENAL-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

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

Immune Stimulant
IMMUNE-STIMULANT
Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.
SEE ALL 'IMMUNE-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

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

Lung Phlegm Damp
LUNG-PHLEGM-DAMP
In lung-phlegm-damp, the phlegm will be thicker and copius.
SEE ALL 'LUNG-PHLEGM-DAMP' FOODS / HERBS

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

Nerve Growth Tonic
NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC
Stimulate neurite / axon growth, promotes regeneration.
SEE ALL 'NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Neuroprotective
NEUROPROTECTIVE
Repairs / restores damaged nerves. Protects nerve health.
SEE ALL 'NEUROPROTECTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Opens Exterior
OPENS-EXTERIOR
Dilates capillaries in the skin (vasodilator). Synonym for diaphoretic.
SEE ALL 'OPENS-EXTERIOR' FOODS / HERBS

Prana
PRANA
Prana 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.
SEE ALL 'PRANA' FOODS / HERBS

Reduces Sweating
REDUCES-SWEATING
Suppresses sweating, often by cooling the metabolism, reducing blood flow to the skin, or closing pores.
SEE ALL 'REDUCES-SWEATING' FOODS / HERBS

Hypertensive
HYPERTENSIVE
An herb that increases blood pressure.
SEE ALL 'HYPERTENSIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Relaxant Parturient
RELAXANT-PARTURIENT
Used when labor is stalled due to irregular, colicky or spasmodic contractions (hypertonic). Ensures full dilation of cervix.
SEE ALL 'RELAXANT-PARTURIENT' FOODS / HERBS

Rosmarinic Acid
ROSMARINIC-ACID
Inhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.
SEE ALL 'ROSMARINIC-ACID' FOODS / HERBS

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

Uterine Stimulant
UTERINE-STIMULANT
Causes contractions in the uterus often by stimulating production of oxytocin. These herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy.
SEE ALL 'UTERINE-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Immune Calming
IMMUNE-CALMING
Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.
SEE ALL 'IMMUNE-CALMING' FOODS / HERBS

Analgesic
ANALGESIC
Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.
SEE ALL 'ANALGESIC' FOODS / HERBS

Vulnerary
VULNERARY
An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).
SEE ALL 'VULNERARY' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Analgesic
ANALGESIC
Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.
SEE ALL 'ANALGESIC' FOODS / HERBS

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

Vulnerary
VULNERARY
An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).
SEE ALL 'VULNERARY' FOODS / HERBS

Alterative
ALTERATIVE
Restores 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.
SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' 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).
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

Uterine Stimulant
UTERINE-STIMULANT
Causes contractions in the uterus often by stimulating production of oxytocin. These herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy.
SEE ALL 'UTERINE-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Antimicrobial
ANTIMICROBIAL
An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.
SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Hemostatic
HEMOSTATIC
An herb that stops bleeding.
SEE ALL 'HEMOSTATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Immune Calming
IMMUNE-CALMING
Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.
SEE ALL 'IMMUNE-CALMING' FOODS / HERBS

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

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Prana
PRANA
Prana 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.
SEE ALL 'PRANA' FOODS / HERBS

Neuroprotective
NEUROPROTECTIVE
Repairs / restores damaged nerves. Protects nerve health.
SEE ALL 'NEUROPROTECTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

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

Adrenal Tonic
ADRENAL-TONIC
Strengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.
SEE ALL 'ADRENAL-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Nerve Growth Tonic
NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC
Stimulate neurite / axon growth, promotes regeneration.
SEE ALL 'NERVE-GROWTH-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Immune Stimulant
IMMUNE-STIMULANT
Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.
SEE ALL 'IMMUNE-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Reduces Sweating
REDUCES-SWEATING
Suppresses sweating, often by cooling the metabolism, reducing blood flow to the skin, or closing pores.
SEE ALL 'REDUCES-SWEATING' FOODS / HERBS

Hypertensive
HYPERTENSIVE
An herb that increases blood pressure.
SEE ALL 'HYPERTENSIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Opens Exterior
OPENS-EXTERIOR
Dilates capillaries in the skin (vasodilator). Synonym for diaphoretic.
SEE ALL 'OPENS-EXTERIOR' FOODS / HERBS

Cold
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
SEE ALL 'COLD' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

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

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

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

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