Relieves-tension Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective

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AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON RELIEVES-TENSION

An herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.

INGREDIENTS WITH RELIEVES-TENSION QUALITY

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

Neutral (Tridoshic)
Apple (cooked)
Reduces
Molasses
Reduces
Poppy Seed
Sorghum Molasses
Reduces
Mustard
Mustard Powder
Mustard Seed
Reduces
Pumpkin
Reduces
Amaranth
Bok Choy
Cabbage (cooked)
Reduces
Popped Amaranth

Muscle Relaxant
MUSCLE-RELAXANT
Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.
SEE ALL 'MUSCLE-RELAXANT' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Pumpkin , Sorghum Molasses

Alkalizing
ALKALIZING
An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.
SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Poppy Seed , Pumpkin

Air
AIR
Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.
SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Popped Amaranth

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Molasses , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Pumpkin , Sorghum Molasses

Red Blood
RED-BLOOD
Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.
SEE ALL 'RED-BLOOD' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Molasses , Popped Amaranth , Sorghum Molasses

Relaxes Eyes
RELAXES-EYES
Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.
SEE ALL 'RELAXES-EYES' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Pumpkin

Warms Abdomen
WARMS-ABDOMEN
Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-ABDOMEN' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses

Brown

Apple (cooked), Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Molasses , Popped Amaranth , Pumpkin , Sorghum Molasses

Appetite Suppressant
APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT
Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.
SEE ALL 'APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Pumpkin

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

Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses

Stimulates Energy
STIMULATES-ENERGY
This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-ENERGY' FOODS / HERBS

Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses

Nerve Relaxant Grounding
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING
Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.
SEE ALL 'NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Pumpkin

Antispasmodic
ANTISPASMODIC
Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Poppy Seed

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

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Poppy Seed

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

Apple (cooked), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

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

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

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

Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked)

Calms Heart
CALMS-HEART
An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'
SEE ALL 'CALMS-HEART' FOODS / HERBS

Poppy Seed

Anxiolytic
ANXIOLYTIC
Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.
SEE ALL 'ANXIOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Poppy Seed

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

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Popped Amaranth

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

Apple (cooked), Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

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

Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses

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

Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses

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

Amaranth , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Popped Amaranth , Pumpkin

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

Apple (cooked), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

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

Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Poppy Seed , Pumpkin

Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Pumpkin

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

Poppy Seed

Oily
OILY
In 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.
SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

Poppy Seed

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Molasses , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Pumpkin , Sorghum Molasses

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

Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses

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

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

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

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
SEE ALL 'SOUR' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Molasses , Sorghum Molasses

Bland Negative Calorie
BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE
The term "bland taste" refers, in Chinese medicine, to food containing few macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy. These may be compared to negative calorie foods.
SEE ALL 'BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE' FOODS / HERBS

Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Pumpkin

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

Amaranth , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed

Crunchy
CRUNCHY
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
SEE ALL 'CRUNCHY' FOODS / HERBS

Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Poppy Seed

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

Amaranth , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Lunch Dinner

Amaranth , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Popped Amaranth , Poppy Seed , Pumpkin

Breakfast

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Popped Amaranth

Autumn Winter

Apple (cooked), Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Poppy Seed , Pumpkin , Sorghum Molasses

Spring

Amaranth , Bok Choy , Cabbage (cooked), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Popped Amaranth

Summer

Amaranth , Popped Amaranth

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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH RELIEVES-TENSION QUALITY

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

Neutral (Tridoshic)
Abdominal Massage
Chastetree Berry
Find a true source of hope
Frequent stretch / movement breaks
Laughter / Humor
Massage with Oils
Motherwort
Regular exercise
Self Massage
Reduces
Posterior Janu - Leg Marma Point (BL-40 Weizhong)
Shirodhara Treatment
Vata Shirodhara Oil
Reduces
California Poppy
Cramp Bark
KapiKacchu
Kava Kava
Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
Passionflower
Pitta Shirodhara Oil
Shatavari
Reduces
Ashwagandha
Dashamoola Powder
Dong Quai
Eleuthero Ginseng
Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy
Epsom Salt Bath
Hot Foot Soak
Hot Shower
Sit in the Sauna
Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath
Yogaraj Guggulu
Reduces
Gokshura
Reduces
Pennyroyal
Red Root
Reduces
Kapha Shirodhara Oil
Short inhale, long exhale
Incomplete
Red Peony

Muscle Relaxant
MUSCLE-RELAXANT
Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.
SEE ALL 'MUSCLE-RELAXANT' FOODS / HERBS

Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Chastetree Berry , Cramp Bark , Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Epsom Salt Bath , Frequent stretch / movement breaks , Gokshura , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , KapiKacchu , Kava Kava , Laughter / Humor , Massage with Oils , Motherwort , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Passionflower , Pennyroyal , Self Massage , Shirodhara Treatment , Sit in the Sauna , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath , Yogaraj Guggulu

Anxiolytic
ANXIOLYTIC
Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.
SEE ALL 'ANXIOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Cramp Bark , Dashamoola Powder , Eleuthero Ginseng , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Epsom Salt Bath , Find a true source of hope , Frequent stretch / movement breaks , KapiKacchu , Kava Kava , Laughter / Humor , Massage with Oils , Motherwort , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Passionflower , Posterior Janu - Leg Marma Point (BL-40 Weizhong), Self Massage , Shirodhara Treatment , Short inhale, long exhale , Sit in the Sauna , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath , Yogaraj Guggulu

Nerve Relaxant Grounding
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING
Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.
SEE ALL 'NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING' FOODS / HERBS

Abdominal Massage , Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Dashamoola Powder , Eleuthero Ginseng , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Find a true source of hope , Frequent stretch / movement breaks , Gokshura , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , Kava Kava , Massage with Oils , Motherwort , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Passionflower , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Self Massage , Shatavari , Shirodhara Treatment , Short inhale, long exhale , Sit in the Sauna , Vata Shirodhara Oil

Antispasmodic
ANTISPASMODIC
Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS

Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Chastetree Berry , Cramp Bark , Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Epsom Salt Bath , Gokshura , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , KapiKacchu , Kava Kava , Motherwort , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Pennyroyal , Posterior Janu - Leg Marma Point (BL-40 Weizhong), Red Peony, Sit in the Sauna , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath , Yogaraj Guggulu

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

Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Chastetree Berry , Cramp Bark , Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , Find a true source of hope , Gokshura , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , KapiKacchu , Kava Kava , Motherwort , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Passionflower , Pennyroyal , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Self Massage , Vata Shirodhara Oil , Yogaraj Guggulu

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

Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Chastetree Berry , Cramp Bark , Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Gokshura , Kava Kava , Motherwort , Passionflower , Pennyroyal , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Red Root , Sit in the Sauna , Vata Shirodhara Oil , Yogaraj Guggulu

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

Abdominal Massage , Dong Quai , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Epsom Salt Bath , Frequent stretch / movement breaks , Hot Foot Soak , Motherwort , Pennyroyal , Red Root , Regular exercise , Self Massage , Shirodhara Treatment , Sit in the Sauna , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath , Yogaraj Guggulu

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

Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Epsom Salt Bath , Frequent stretch / movement breaks , Gokshura , Kava Kava , Red Root , Self Massage , Sit in the Sauna , Yogaraj Guggulu

Antidepressant
ANTIDEPRESSANT
Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.
SEE ALL 'ANTIDEPRESSANT' FOODS / HERBS

Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Eleuthero Ginseng , Find a true source of hope , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , Laughter / Humor , Motherwort , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Passionflower , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Regular exercise , Vata Shirodhara Oil

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

Ashwagandha , Cramp Bark , Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , Kava Kava , Motherwort , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Red Root , Shatavari , Yogaraj Guggulu

Calms Heart
CALMS-HEART
An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'
SEE ALL 'CALMS-HEART' FOODS / HERBS

California Poppy , Dong Quai , Massage with Oils , Motherwort , Passionflower , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Self Massage , Shatavari , Shirodhara Treatment , Short inhale, long exhale , Vata Shirodhara Oil

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Ashwagandha , Dashamoola Powder , Gokshura , Massage with Oils , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Self Massage , Shatavari , Shirodhara Treatment , Vata Shirodhara Oil

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

California Poppy , Dashamoola Powder , Kava Kava , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Passionflower , Shatavari , Vata Shirodhara Oil

Relaxes Eyes
RELAXES-EYES
Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.
SEE ALL 'RELAXES-EYES' FOODS / HERBS

California Poppy , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Self Massage , Shatavari , Vata Shirodhara Oil

Stimulates Energy
STIMULATES-ENERGY
This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-ENERGY' FOODS / HERBS

Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , KapiKacchu , Regular exercise

Appetite Suppressant
APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT
Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.
SEE ALL 'APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT' FOODS / HERBS

Red Root

Warms Abdomen
WARMS-ABDOMEN
Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-ABDOMEN' FOODS / HERBS

Abdominal Massage

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

Ashwagandha , Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , KapiKacchu , Sit in the Sauna , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath , Yogaraj Guggulu

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

Abdominal Massage , Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Pennyroyal , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Red Root , Sit in the Sauna , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath , Yogaraj Guggulu

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

California Poppy , Cramp Bark , Gokshura , Motherwort , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Passionflower , Pennyroyal , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Posterior Janu - Leg Marma Point (BL-40 Weizhong), Red Peony, Red Root , Shatavari

Oily
OILY
In 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.
SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Gokshura , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , KapiKacchu , Kava Kava , Massage with Oils , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Self Massage , Shirodhara Treatment , Vata Shirodhara Oil

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Dashamoola Powder , KapiKacchu , Kava Kava , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Passionflower , Shatavari , Vata Shirodhara Oil

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

Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Epsom Salt Bath , Gokshura , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Pennyroyal , Sit in the Sauna , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath , Yogaraj Guggulu

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

Cramp Bark , Dashamoola Powder , Kava Kava , Motherwort , Passionflower , Pennyroyal , Red Root

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

Dashamoola Powder , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Pennyroyal , Sit in the Sauna

Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
SEE ALL 'GOOEY' FOODS / HERBS

Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Shatavari , Vata Shirodhara Oil

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

Passionflower

Toxic
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
SEE ALL 'TOXIC' FOODS / HERBS

Pennyroyal

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

Ashwagandha , Chastetree Berry , Cramp Bark , Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , Gokshura , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , KapiKacchu , Kava Kava , Motherwort , Passionflower , Pennyroyal , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Red Peony, Shatavari

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

Chastetree Berry , Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Foot Soak , Hot Shower , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , Kava Kava , Motherwort , Pennyroyal , Sit in the Sauna , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath , Vata Shirodhara Oil , Yogaraj Guggulu

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

California Poppy , Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Gokshura , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , KapiKacchu , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Passionflower , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Shatavari , Vata Shirodhara Oil , Yogaraj Guggulu

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

Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Chastetree Berry , Cramp Bark , Dashamoola Powder , Kava Kava , Motherwort , Passionflower , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Red Root , Yogaraj Guggulu

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

Cramp Bark , Dong Quai , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , Kava Kava , Passionflower , Pennyroyal , Pitta Shirodhara Oil

Resinous
RESINOUS
Resinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.
SEE ALL 'RESINOUS' FOODS / HERBS

Yogaraj Guggulu

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Dong Quai

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
SEE ALL 'SOUR' FOODS / HERBS

Red Peony

Mind Stress Sleep

Ashwagandha , California Poppy , Dashamoola Powder , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , KapiKacchu , Kava Kava , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Passionflower , Pennyroyal , Pitta Shirodhara Oil , Self Massage , Shirodhara Treatment , Vata Shirodhara Oil

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Ashwagandha , Dong Quai , Eleuthero Ginseng , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Frequent stretch / movement breaks , KapiKacchu , Massage with Oils , Oats, Fresh Milky Seed , Regular exercise , Sit in the Sauna , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath

Heart Circulation Blood

Dong Quai , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Epsom Salt Bath , Frequent stretch / movement breaks , Hot Foot Soak , Motherwort , Regular exercise , Sit in the Sauna , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath , Yogaraj Guggulu

Reproductive Health

Ashwagandha , Chastetree Berry , Gokshura , KapiKacchu , Motherwort , Pennyroyal , Red Peony, Shatavari

Respiratory Health

Dashamoola Powder , Dong Quai , Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Shower , Pennyroyal , Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

Dong Quai , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Kapha Shirodhara Oil , Massage with Oils , Self Massage , Sit in the Sauna

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

Ashwagandha , Eleuthero Ginseng , Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy , Shatavari , Sit in the Sauna

Digestion

Abdominal Massage , Pennyroyal , Shatavari

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Dandelion Mustard with Garlic & Thyme - Salad Dressing
Lemon Poppy seed & Blueberry Plantain Cake (Gluten Free)
Apricot & Dill Mustard Dressing
Postpartum Fenugreek Sweet Balls
Apple Chutney with Indian Spices
Barbecue Portobello Mushrooms
Poached Egg with Frisee & Walnuts
Tahini Molasses Smoothie with Cinnamon, Coconut & Dates - Anemia Tonic
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lingonberry Jam
Poppy Seed Sleepy Time Tea
Apple Cider with Spices
Mung Dal Kitchari (Vata Reducing)
Coconut Chutney with Mustard Seeds
Creamy Poppy Seed Potato Soup with Mushrooms
Curried Chick Pea with Collard Greens
Radish & Yogurt Raita
Mustard W/ Artichoke Hearts
Green Mangoes & Mustard
Cabbage Soup Diet
Baked Apple with Rosemary
Salmon Topped with Beet Horseradish Sauce, Bok Choy & Dill
Asparagus with Mustard & Tarragon
Ginger Dal
Apple Sauce with Ginger & Ghee
Coconut, Turmeric & Tomato Sambar Soup
Applesauce with Cinnamon, Ghee & Nutmeg
Red Cabbage & Vinegar
Beef Blood Builder with Molasses, Cloves & Orange Zest
Ginger Glazed Salmon with Dijon Mustard
Baked Apples in Spicy Apricot Sauce
Cinnamon Rye Berry Porridge with Prunes
Coconut Mint Chutney
Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup
Wild Persimmon Pudding
Beet Cleanse Soup (Borscht)
Pumpkin & Kale with Roasted Chestnut, Mushrooms & Chipotle
Fish, Pumpkin, & Chicory with Black Cumin & Fenugreek
Lemon Rice with Cashews, Peas, Ghee & Cumin
Cabbage Soup with Corn, Lima Beans & Dill
Spicy Pumpkin Chai
Pumpkin Cinnamon & Raisin Crisp
Popped Amaranth Energy Bar with Fruit & Nuts
Angel Hair Pasta in Pumpkin Sauce
Amaranth with Almonds, Apple & Raisins
Hot Cereal with Tamari, Ghee, Agave & Black Pepper
Star Anise & Cinnamon Black Bean Chili with Molasses & Chipotle
Honey Mustard Radishes
Roasted Pumpkin & Radish with Arugula, Cranberries, Coriander & Fresh Tarragon
Sweet Lime Pickle
Turkey Sausage with Parsley

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle through constitutional nutrition (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC

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AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON RELIEVES-TENSION

INGREDIENTS WITH RELIEVES-TENSION QUALITY

Neutral (Tridoshic)

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Muscle Relaxant MUSCLE-RELAXANT Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma. SEE ALL 'MUSCLE-RELAXANT' FOODS / HERBS

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Alkalizing ALKALIZING An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions. SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

ALKALIZING

Air AIR Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough. SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

AIR

Earth EARTH Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard. SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

EARTH

Red Blood RED-BLOOD Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels. SEE ALL 'RED-BLOOD' FOODS / HERBS

RED-BLOOD

Relaxes Eyes RELAXES-EYES Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver. SEE ALL 'RELAXES-EYES' FOODS / HERBS

RELAXES-EYES

Warms Abdomen WARMS-ABDOMEN Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism. SEE ALL 'WARMS-ABDOMEN' FOODS / HERBS

WARMS-ABDOMEN

Nutritive NUTRITIVE An herb that is strengthening and nourishing. SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

NUTRITIVE

Appetite Suppressant APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain. SEE ALL 'APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT' FOODS / HERBS

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

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

Stimulates Energy STIMULATES-ENERGY This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs. SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-ENERGY' FOODS / HERBS

STIMULATES-ENERGY

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Antispasmodic ANTISPASMODIC Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS. SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS

ANTISPASMODIC

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

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

BLOOD-MOVER

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

Calms Heart CALMS-HEART An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.' SEE ALL 'CALMS-HEART' FOODS / HERBS

CALMS-HEART

Anxiolytic ANXIOLYTIC Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines. SEE ALL 'ANXIOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

ANXIOLYTIC

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

LIGHT

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

CLEAR

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

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

DRY

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

EASY

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

COLD

Difficult DIFFICULT Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

DIFFICULT

Heavy HEAVY Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

HEAVY

Oily OILY In 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. SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

OILY

Sweet SWEET Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

SWEET

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

Acrid ACRID Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee. SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

ACRID

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

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

Muscle Relaxant
MUSCLE-RELAXANT
Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.
SEE ALL 'MUSCLE-RELAXANT' FOODS / HERBS

Alkalizing
ALKALIZING
An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.
SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

Air
AIR
Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.
SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

Red Blood
RED-BLOOD
Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.
SEE ALL 'RED-BLOOD' FOODS / HERBS

Relaxes Eyes
RELAXES-EYES
Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.
SEE ALL 'RELAXES-EYES' FOODS / HERBS

Warms Abdomen
WARMS-ABDOMEN
Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-ABDOMEN' FOODS / HERBS

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Appetite Suppressant
APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT
Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.
SEE ALL 'APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT' 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

Stimulates Energy
STIMULATES-ENERGY
This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.
SEE ALL 'STIMULATES-ENERGY' FOODS / HERBS

Antispasmodic
ANTISPASMODIC
Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' 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

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

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

Calms Heart
CALMS-HEART
An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'
SEE ALL 'CALMS-HEART' FOODS / HERBS

Anxiolytic
ANXIOLYTIC
Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.
SEE ALL 'ANXIOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

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

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

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

Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

Oily
OILY
In 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.
SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' 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

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' 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

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

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
SEE ALL 'SOUR' FOODS / HERBS

Bland Negative Calorie
BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE
The term "bland taste" refers, in Chinese medicine, to food containing few macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy. These may be compared to negative calorie foods.
SEE ALL 'BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE' FOODS / HERBS

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

Crunchy
CRUNCHY
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
SEE ALL 'CRUNCHY' FOODS / HERBS

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

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

Muscle Relaxant
MUSCLE-RELAXANT
Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.
SEE ALL 'MUSCLE-RELAXANT' FOODS / HERBS

Anxiolytic
ANXIOLYTIC
Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.
SEE ALL 'ANXIOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Antispasmodic
ANTISPASMODIC
Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' 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

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