Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON REBUILDS-FLUIDSHerbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.INGREDIENTS WITH REBUILDS-FLUIDS QUALITY
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Cassava Root / Yuca, Cherry, Coconut Water, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Mango, Mulberry, Oyster, Persimmons, Salt (Mineral Salt), Strawberries, Water
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Cassava Root / Yuca, Cherry, Chickweed, Coconut Water, Goji Berry, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Mango, Oyster, Persimmons
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Cherry, Goji Berry, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Mango, Mulberry, Oyster, Persimmons
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Cherry, Coconut Water, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Strawberries, Water
QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.Cherry, Chickweed, Coconut Water, Grape, Honey Dew, Jaggery, Mango, Strawberries
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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Cherry, Coconut Water, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Mango
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.Cherry, Coconut Water, Goji Berry, Grape, Honey Dew, Mulberry, Persimmons, Strawberries
LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.Cassava Root / Yuca, Cherry, Grape, Mango, Persimmons, Salt (Mineral Salt), Strawberries
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Oyster, Salt (Mineral Salt)
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.Cassava Root / Yuca, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Mango, Persimmons
HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVEA class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydrCherry, Grape, Jaggery, Mango, Mulberry, Strawberries
RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.Cassava Root / Yuca, Cherry, Grape, Mango, Mulberry, Strawberries
ANTIOXIDANTAn antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickweed, Coconut Water, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Persimmons
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Cassava Root / Yuca, Cherry, Chickweed, Grape, Jackfruit, Strawberries
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Cherry, Chickweed, Goji Berry, Grape, Jaggery, Mulberry
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.Goji Berry, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Chickweed, Grape, Jaggery, Persimmons, Strawberries
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.Goji Berry, Grape
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Strawberries
SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.Chickweed
HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickweed, Coconut Water, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Mulberry, Persimmons, Strawberries, Water
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Cassava Root / Yuca, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Mango, Oyster, Persimmons
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Cherry, Coconut Water, Grape, Honey Dew, Mulberry, Strawberries
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Cherry, Jaggery, Mango, Salt (Mineral Salt)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Cassava Root / Yuca, Coconut Water, Mango, Persimmons
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Chickweed, Salt (Mineral Salt), Water
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Cherry, Chickweed, Water
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Coconut Water, Jackfruit, Oyster
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.Chickweed, Goji Berry
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Chickweed
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.Jackfruit
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Cassava Root / Yuca, Cherry, Coconut Water, Goji Berry, Grape, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Mango, Mulberry, Oyster, Persimmons, Strawberries
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Cherry, Grape, Honey Dew, Jaggery, Mango, Mulberry, Strawberries
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Cassava Root / Yuca, Jackfruit, Mulberry, Persimmons, Strawberries
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Chickweed, Oyster, Salt (Mineral Salt)
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickweed, 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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Chickweed, Jaggery
BITTERBitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.Salt (Mineral Salt)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Strawberries
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Jackfruit
ENERGY-VITALITYIncludes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH REBUILDS-FLUIDS QUALITY
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Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Pitta Massage Oil, Red Clover, Safed Musali, Vata Massage Oil
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Pitta Massage Oil, Red Clover, Safed Musali
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Safed Musali, Schisandra
ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Safed Musali, Vata Massage Oil
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, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Pitta Massage Oil, 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.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Schisandra, Vata Massage Oil
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Amalaki, Jujube, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Schisandra
HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Codonopsis (dang shen), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Clover
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.Amalaki, Pitta Massage Oil, Red Clover, Vata Massage Oil
SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.Codonopsis (dang shen), Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vata Massage Oil
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Amalaki, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Pitta Massage Oil
REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Pitta Massage Oil
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.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
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.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Schisandra
ADRENAL-TONICStrengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vata Massage Oil
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Schisandra
LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Vata Massage Oil
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
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.Amalaki
QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.Amalaki
ANTIOXIDANTAn antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.Amalaki, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Clover, Safed Musali
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Schisandra, Vata Massage Oil
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Safed Musali, Vata Massage Oil
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.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Safed Musali
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Safed Musali
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Red Clover
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Schisandra
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Jujube, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Clover, Safed Musali, Schisandra
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Jujube, Schisandra
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Amalaki, Red Clover, Schisandra
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Safed Musali
BITTERBitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.Red Clover
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.Potassium Salt (Salt Substitute)
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vata Massage Oil
ENERGY-VITALITYIncludes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.Amalaki, Pitta Massage Oil, Red Clover, Vata Massage Oil
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Respiratory HealthChyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)Amalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Vata Massage Oil
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 HEART-CIRCULATION-BLOODHELPFUL FOR*'Rebuilds-fluids' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Reproductive HealthBlood and CirculationLifestyleRebuilds-fluids Recipes Listed By StrengthBrowse By Popularity
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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