Stool-softener - Foods & Herbs List
Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON STOOL-SOFTENERAn herb that softens stool that is hard and difficult to pass. They are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Some foods are even stool softeners, such as warm milk with ghee.INGREDIENTS WITH STOOL-SOFTENER QUALITY
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Almond Butter, Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Beets, Ghee, Grape, Lemon, Lime, Mango, Peaches, Persimmons, Salt (Mineral Salt), Tamarind, Tomato
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Almond Butter, Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Avocado, Beets, Ghee, Grape, Honey Dew, Mango, Molasses, Peaches, Persimmons, Sorghum Molasses
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Allspice, Apple (cooked), Avocado, Beets, Ghee, Grape, Lemon, Lime, Mango, Peaches, Salt (Mineral Salt), Tomato
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Apple (cooked), Avocado, Ghee, Grape, Honey Dew, Lemon, Lime, Mango, Peaches, Persimmons, Salt (Mineral Salt), Tomato
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Almond Butter, Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Avocado, Beets, Ghee, Honey Dew, Mango, Molasses, Persimmons, Sorghum Molasses
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Beets, Ghee, Grape, Honey Dew, Lemon, Lime, Mango, Peaches
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.Almond Butter, Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Avocado, Beets, Ghee, Grape, Honey Dew, Mango, Peaches
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.Grape, Lemon, Lime, Mango, Molasses, Peaches, Salt (Mineral Salt), Sorghum Molasses, Tamarind, Tomato
SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.FruitsApple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Grape, Honey Dew, Lemon, Lime, Mango, Peaches, Persimmons, TamarindApple (cooked), Grape, Honey Dew, Lemon, Lime, Molasses, Peaches, Sorghum Molasses, Tomato
QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.Almond Butter, Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Grape, Honey Dew, Mango, Peaches, Persimmons, Tomato
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.Beets, Lemon, Lime, Mango, Molasses, Salt (Mineral Salt), Sorghum Molasses, Tomato
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, Beets, Lemon, Molasses, Salt (Mineral Salt), Sorghum Molasses, Tamarind, Tomato
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Allspice, Apple (cooked), Beets, Ghee, Lemon, Lime, Salt (Mineral Salt)
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Allspice, Lemon, Lime, Peaches, Salt (Mineral Salt), Tamarind
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Beets, Grape, Lemon, Lime, Persimmons
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.Grape, Honey Dew, Mango
DIURETICHerbs 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.Allspice, Beets, Grape
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Allspice, Lemon
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.Beets
STIMULANT-LAXATIVEStimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativAllspice, Apple (cooked), Avocado, Ghee, Grape, Honey Dew, Lemon, Lime, Peaches
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Allspice, Beets, Lemon, Mango, Molasses, Peaches, Salt (Mineral Salt), Sorghum Molasses, Tamarind
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Allspice, Apple (cooked), Beets, Lemon, Lime, Peaches, Salt (Mineral Salt), Tamarind
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Avocado, Ghee, Grape, Honey Dew, Lime, Persimmons
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Almond Butter, Avocado, Ghee, Mango, Persimmons, Tamarind
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Avocado, Beets, Lemon, Lime, Tamarind
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Almond Butter, Avocado, 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.Allspice, Molasses, Sorghum Molasses
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Avocado, Mango, Persimmons
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Tomato
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Apricot (dried)
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Almond Butter, Apple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Avocado, Beets, Ghee, Grape, Honey Dew, Mango, Molasses, Peaches, Persimmons, Sorghum Molasses, Tamarind, Tomato
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Apple (cooked), Grape, Honey Dew, Lemon, Lime, Mango, Molasses, Peaches, Sorghum Molasses, Tamarind, Tomato
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Allspice, Beets, Lemon, Molasses, Sorghum Molasses
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Allspice, Beets, Lemon, Persimmons, Tamarind
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Allspice, Salt (Mineral Salt), Tomato
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Allspice, Molasses, Sorghum Molasses
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Ghee, Honey Dew
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.Salt (Mineral Salt)
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Allspice
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.Bowel Poop EliminationApple (cooked), Apricot (dried), Beets, Ghee, Lemon, Lime, Peaches, Persimmons, Salt (Mineral Salt), TamarindHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH STOOL-SOFTENER QUALITY
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Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Gandharvahasthadi Thailam, Haritaki, Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam), Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement, Simhanad Guggulu Tablets, Triphala, Triphala Guggulu
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Simhanad Guggulu Tablets, Triphala, Triphala Guggulu, Vidanga
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam), Triphala, Triphala Guggulu
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam), Safed Musali, Shatavari
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam), Triphala, Vidanga
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.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Gandharvahasthadi Thailam, Simhanad Guggulu Tablets, Triphala, Vidanga
STIMULANT-LAXATIVEStimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativAmalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Safed Musali, Shatavari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam)
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.Haritaki, Triphala, Triphala Guggulu, Vidanga
DIURETICHerbs 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.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Safed Musali, Shatavari
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.Amalaki, Haritaki, Triphala
SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Shatavari
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki
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.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Triphala Guggulu
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Shatavari
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Amalaki
QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement
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.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam), Simhanad Guggulu Tablets, Triphala, Triphala Guggulu
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Simhanad Guggulu Tablets, Triphala Guggulu, Vidanga
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Gandharvahasthadi Thailam, Safed Musali
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.Amalaki, Safed Musali, Shatavari
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement, Safed Musali, Shatavari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Safed Musali, Shatavari
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Haritaki
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Triphala
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Triphala Guggulu
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Gandharvahasthadi Thailam, Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam), Simhanad Guggulu Tablets, Triphala Guggulu, Vidanga
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Amalaki, Haritaki, Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam), Simhanad Guggulu Tablets, Triphala, Triphala Guggulu, Vidanga
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Gandharvahasthadi Thailam, Safed Musali, Shatavari, Simhanad Guggulu Tablets
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Haritaki, Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam), Safed Musali, Shatavari, Simhanad Guggulu Tablets, Vidanga
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Triphala, Vidanga
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Simhanad Guggulu Tablets, Triphala Guggulu
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Shatavari
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.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.DigestionAbhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Haritaki, Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam), Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement, Shatavari, Triphala, VidangaBowel Poop EliminationAbhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Psyllium Seed Fiber Supplement, TriphalaAmalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
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 BOWEL-POOP-ELIMINATIONHELPFUL FOR*'Stool-softener' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.SkinReproductive HealthAbout 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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