Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON ROSMARINIC-ACIDInhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.INGREDIENTS WITH ROSMARINIC-ACID
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Basil, Chamomile, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Basil, Chamomile, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.Basil, Chamomile, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Basil, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANGHerbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.Basil, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Basil, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Basil, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Basil, Chamomile, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Basil, Chamomile, Marjoram, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Basil, Marjoram, Mint, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
PRANAPrana 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.Chamomile, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Basil, Chamomile, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme (fresh)
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Basil, Chamomile, Mint, Rosemary
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Basil, Marjoram, Rosemary, Thyme (fresh)
BLOOD-MOVERBlood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).Mint, Rosemary, Thyme (fresh)
VASODILATORA 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.Basil, Chamomile, Mint
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.Chamomile, Rosemary, Sage
EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.Basil, Chamomile
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Rosemary
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Chamomile
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDINGEncourages 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.Chamomile
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Basil, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Basil, Chamomile, Marjoram, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Basil, Chamomile, Mint, Rosemary, Sage
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Basil, Chamomile, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Basil, Mint, Thyme (fresh)
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Basil, Chamomile, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
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.Basil, Chamomile, Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme (fresh)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Basil, Chamomile, Marjoram, Rosemary, Sage
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Rosemary, Sage
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Rosemary
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH ROSMARINIC-ACID
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Catnip, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm, Motherwort, Rosmarinic Acid, Sage, Red, Shiso / Perilla
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Catnip, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm, Motherwort
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Catnip, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm, Motherwort
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Catnip, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm, Motherwort
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Catnip, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm, Motherwort
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.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm, Motherwort
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm, Sage, Red
VASODILATORA 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.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Motherwort, Sage, Red
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Motherwort, Sage, Red
BLOOD-MOVERBlood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Catnip, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Motherwort
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDINGEncourages 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.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANGHerbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.Motherwort
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm, Motherwort
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Catnip, Lemon Balm, Motherwort
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Catnip, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm, Motherwort
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Lemon Balm
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.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Motherwort
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Lemon Balm, Motherwort
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Sage, Red
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.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING IMMUNE-SYSTEMHELPFUL FOR*'Rosmarinic-acid' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Weight 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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