Stimulates-front-of-brain Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Stimulates-front-of-brain Recipes Stimulates-front-of-brain Ingredients Stimulates-front-of-brain Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAINCreates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING MIND-STRESS-SLEEPINGREDIENTS WITH STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN QUALITY
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Allspice, Coffee, Green Tea, Mint, Mustard Seed, Stevia
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Allspice, Coffee, Green Tea, Mint, Mustard Seed, Stevia
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Coffee, Green Tea, Mint, Mustard Seed, Stevia
UPWARDUpward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.Allspice, Green Tea, Mint, Mustard Seed
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Allspice, Green Tea, Mint, Mustard Seed
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.Allspice, Coffee, Mint, Mustard Seed
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Coffee, Green Tea, Mustard Seed, Stevia
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.Allspice, Green Tea, Mustard Seed, Stevia
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Green Tea, Mint, Mustard Seed
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.Coffee, Mint, Mustard Seed
OUTWARDOutward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.Allspice, Mint, Mustard Seed
CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.Allspice, Mint, Mustard Seed
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Coffee, Mustard Seed, Stevia
WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.Mustard Seed
BLOOD-MOVERBlood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).Mustard Seed
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Mint
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Allspice, Coffee, Green Tea, Mint, Mustard Seed, Stevia
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Allspice, Coffee, Green Tea, Mint, Mustard Seed, Stevia
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Allspice, Green Tea, Mint, Mustard Seed, Stevia
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Allspice, Coffee, Mustard Seed
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Coffee, Green Tea, Mint
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Coffee, Green Tea, Mint
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Stevia
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Coffee
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Allspice, Coffee, Green Tea, Mint, Mustard Seed
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.Allspice, Coffee, Green Tea, Mustard Seed, Stevia
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Allspice, Mint, Mustard Seed
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Allspice, Coffee, Mustard Seed
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Allspice, Green Tea, Stevia
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Green Tea
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.Stevia
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Mustard Seed
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Green Tea
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 STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN QUALITY
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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Reduced lemon juice, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
BLOOD-MOVERBlood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Reduced lemon juice, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
LUNG-TONICStrengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava
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.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Punarnava
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Reduced lemon juice
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
OUTWARDOutward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
UPWARDUpward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), 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.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
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.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Reduced lemon juice, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Reduced lemon juice
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Punarnava
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Reduced lemon juice, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Reduced lemon juice, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
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.Reduced lemon juice
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Respiratory HealthBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava, Reduced lemon juiceHeart Circulation BloodBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), PunarnavaDigestionBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Reduced lemon juiceBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Punarnava
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.Energy VitalityBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)HELPFUL FOR*'Stimulates-front-of-brain' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.About 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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