Testosteronic Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Testosteronic Recipes Testosteronic Ingredients Testosteronic Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON TESTOSTERONICAndrogenic. Stimulates testosterone.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING REPRODUCTIVE-HEALTHINGREDIENTS WITH TESTOSTERONIC QUALITY
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Reduces Burdock Root (Gobo)Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
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.Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
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.Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
HAIR-GROWTH-TONICAn herb or formula that encourages healthy hair growth.Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
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.Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
ANTILITHICAn herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek
HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Burdock Root (Gobo), Stinging Nettles
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.Fenugreek
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Stinging Nettles
URINARY-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.Stinging Nettles
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.Stinging Nettles
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Stinging Nettles
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Burdock Root (Gobo)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Burdock Root (Gobo)
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Burdock Root (Gobo), Fenugreek, Stinging Nettles
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Fenugreek
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Stinging Nettles
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Burdock Root (Gobo)
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.Burdock Root (Gobo)
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Fenugreek
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 TESTOSTERONIC QUALITY
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Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Ashwagandha Ghee, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Gokshura, Rhodiola, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
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.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Ashwagandha Ghee, Damiana, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Ginseng, Chinese, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Ashwagandha Ghee, Damiana, Rhodiola, Saw Palmetto
PROGESTERONICProgeserone is the pregnancy hormone. It raises body temperature (Pitta), and suppresses menstruation. It is generally more extroverted.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Rhodiola
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
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.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Ashwagandha Ghee, Gokshura, Vidari
BUILDS-SEMENHerbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Ashwagandha, Damiana, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
URINARY-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Eleuthero Ginseng, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
MUSCLE-TONICHerbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.Ashwagandha, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, American, Ginseng, Chinese, Rhodiola
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.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Rhodiola
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.Ashwagandha, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
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.Ashwagandha, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.Ashwagandha, Eleuthero Ginseng, Saw Palmetto
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Eleuthero Ginseng, Vidari
HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.Ashwagandha
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Gokshura
ANTILITHICAn herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.Eleuthero Ginseng
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Saw Palmetto
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.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Damiana, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto
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.Ashwagandha, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Saw Palmetto
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Gokshura, Rhodiola, Vidari
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Damiana, Ginseng, Chinese, Rhodiola
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Vidari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Gokshura, Rhodiola
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Ashwagandha Ghee, Ginseng, Chinese, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Ashwagandha, Damiana, Rhodiola, Saw Palmetto
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Rhodiola, Saw Palmetto
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Damiana, Saw Palmetto
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.Vidari
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.Rhodiola
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Reproductive HealthAshwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Damiana, Ginseng, Chinese, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, VidariAshwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Rhodiola
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.HELPFUL FOR*'Testosteronic' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Bones MuscleWeak musclesIntakeMaleMind Stress SleepWeakness / DebilityAbout 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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