Relieves-burning (Daha Prashamana Dahahara Dahaprashamana) Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Relieves-burning Recipes Relieves-burning Ingredients Relieves-burning Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON RELIEVES-BURNINGHerbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING BOWEL-POOP-ELIMINATIONINGREDIENTS WITH RELIEVES-BURNING QUALITY
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Cassava Root / Yuca, Ghee, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, 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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Summer Squash
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.Ghee, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Cassava Root / Yuca, Ghee, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Summer Squash, Water
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Cassava Root / Yuca, Ghee, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Oats / Oatmeal, Pumpkin
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Oats / Oatmeal, Pumpkin
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed
APPETITE-SUPPRESSANTSuppresses hunger without causing weight gain.Cabbage (cooked), Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin
RELAXES-EYESEases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Oats / Oatmeal
HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVEA class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The size of a stool stimulates peristalsis and the stool passes more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydrating.Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Jackfruit
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Cabbage (cooked), Ghee, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Ghee, Honey Dew, Oats / Oatmeal, 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.Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Hibiscus, Jackfruit
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Cassava Root / Yuca, Hibiscus, Oats / Oatmeal
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Cassava Root / Yuca, Jackfruit, Oats / Oatmeal
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Pumpkin
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.Poppy Seed
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Ghee, Hibiscus, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Summer Squash, Water
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Ghee, Honey Dew, Oats / Oatmeal, Summer Squash
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Cassava Root / Yuca, Ghee, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Cassava Root / Yuca, Jackfruit, Oats / Oatmeal, Pumpkin
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Ghee, Jackfruit, Poppy 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.Hibiscus, Summer Squash, Water
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Cabbage (cooked), Jackfruit, Pumpkin
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Cabbage (cooked), Water
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Cabbage (cooked), Pumpkin
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Cassava Root / Yuca
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Ghee, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Summer Squash
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Cabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Ghee, Honey Dew, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, 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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Hibiscus, Jackfruit, Poppy Seed
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Cabbage (cooked), Poppy Seed
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Cassava Root / Yuca
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Bowel Poop EliminationCabbage (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca, Ghee, Hibiscus, Oats / Oatmeal, Poppy SeedHibiscus
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 RELIEVES-BURNING QUALITY
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Reduces Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Shatavari GheeReduces Chandanadi TailaAmritarishta (Amrutharishtam), Chandanadi Taila, Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Clover, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Witch Hazel
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Red Clover, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam), Comfrey Root, Kutaja Bark, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ANTIMICROBIALAn 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.Chandanadi Taila, Kutaja Bark, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Witch Hazel
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Red Clover, Shatavari, Witch Hazel
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam), Chandanadi Taila, Kutaja Bark, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Clover
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.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
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.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Clover, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Kutaja Bark, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Clover, Shatavari
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Clover, Witch Hazel
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam), Kutaja Bark, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Witch Hazel
ANTIBACTERIALHerbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shatavari
RELAXES-EYESEases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Chandanadi Taila, Comfrey Root, Kutaja Bark, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Red Clover, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Witch Hazel
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Sitopaladi
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Kutaja Bark, Red Clover, Witch Hazel
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari Ghee
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.Kutaja Bark, Witch Hazel
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Kutaja Bark
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Kutaja Bark
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Comfrey Root, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Red Clover, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Sitopaladi
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Chandanadi Taila, Comfrey Root, Kutaja Bark, Red Clover, Witch Hazel
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam), Comfrey Root, Kutaja Bark, Shatavari
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Red Clover, Shatavari, Shatavari 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.Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam), Sitopaladi
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Witch Hazel
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Witch Hazel
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.Chandanadi Taila, Comfrey Root, Red Clover, Witch Hazel
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
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*'Relieves-burning' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationGeneral InflammationAbout 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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