Tonic (Rasayana, rasayani) Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Tonic Recipes Tonic Ingredients Tonic Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON 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.Tonics usually target a specific organ, tissue, or system ie: brain, muscle or respiratory tonic. The ideal tonic is typically warm, and nourishing. Even better are tonics that nourish anabolic hormones (damiana). Yang tonics focus more on stimulating. Yin tonics focus more on nourishing. Avoid the tendency to call every helpful herb a tonic - as this renders the term meaningless and vague. OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING ENERGY-VITALITYINGREDIENTS WITH TONIC QUALITY
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Aggravates Corn OilReduces Beef, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Goji Berry, Jaggery, Lamb, Olive Oil, Pork, Rabbit, Safflower Oil, Sesame Seeds, Tahini, YogurtAlmond Milk, Almonds, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Canola Oil, Carrot, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Corn Oil, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Egg Yolk, Eggs, Figs, Flax Oil, Ghee, Goji Berry, Grape, Grape Seed Oil, Hemp Seed, Honey, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Lamb, Lamb's Quarters, Milk, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Pork, Quinoa, Rabbit, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Soy Bean Oil, Spelt Flour, Stinging Nettles, Sunflower Oil, Tahini, Tempeh, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Almond Milk, Almonds, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Canola Oil, Carrot, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Corn Oil, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Egg Yolk, Eggs, Figs, Flax Oil, Ghee, Grape, Grape Seed Oil, Hemp Seed, Honey, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Lamb, Lamb's Quarters, Milk, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Pork, Quinoa, Rabbit, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Soy Bean Oil, Spelt Flour, Stinging Nettles, Sunflower Oil, Tahini, Tempeh, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
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.Almonds, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Corn Oil, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Egg Yolk, Eggs, Figs, Ghee, Goji Berry, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Jicama, Lamb, Milk, Olive Oil, Pork, Quinoa, Rabbit, Safflower Oil, Sesame Seeds, Spelt Flour, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles, Sunflower Oil, Tahini, Tempeh, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.FatsAlmond Milk, Almonds, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Canola Oil, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Corn Oil, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Flax Oil, Ghee, Grape Seed Oil, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Milk, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Pork, Rabbit, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Soy Bean Oil, Sunflower Oil, TahiniBeef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buffalo Milk, Canola Oil, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Corn Oil, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Flax Oil, Ghee, Hemp Seed, Milk, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Pork, Rabbit, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Soy Bean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Tahini, Yogurt
FATFat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Figs, Ghee, Grape, Honey, Honey Dew, Jaggery, Milk, Quinoa, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Spelt Flour, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles, Whole Wheat Flour
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.Almonds, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Lamb, Lamb's Quarters, Milk, Pork, Quinoa, Rabbit, Sesame Seeds, Spelt Flour, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, Tempeh, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Almond Milk, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Canola Oil, Coconut Oil, Corn Oil, Figs, Flax Oil, Ghee, Grape, Grape Seed Oil, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Milk, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Sunflower Oil, Tahini, Yogurt
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Almond Milk, Almonds, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Ghee, Grape Seed Oil, Hemp Seed, Jaggery, Milk, Quinoa, Sesame Seeds, Spelt Flour, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Almonds, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Carrot, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Dates (dried), Goji Berry, Grape, Jaggery, Lamb, Pork, Quinoa, Rabbit, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles, Tahini
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.Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Ghee, Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Beef, Canola Oil, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Eggs, Grape Seed Oil, Honey, Lamb, Milk, Pork, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Spelt Flour, Sunflower Oil, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
ACIDIFYINGAn herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.Beef, Corn Oil, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Honey, Jaggery, Lamb, Lamb's Quarters, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Pork, Rabbit, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Almond Milk, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Dates (dried), Ghee, Goji Berry, Grape, Honey Dew, Sesame Oil, Yogurt
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.WhiteAlmond Milk, Buffalo Milk, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Eggs, Jackfruit, Jicama, Milk, Quinoa, Sesame Seeds, Spelt Flour, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), YogurtAlmonds, Beef, Dates (dried), Eggs, Ghee, Honey, Jackfruit, Lamb, Pork, Quinoa, Rabbit, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Tahini
MUSCLE-TONICHerbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.Almonds, Beef, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Egg Yolk, Jackfruit, Lamb, Milk, Sesame Seeds, Tahini, Tempeh
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.Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Grape, Jackfruit, Quinoa, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Almonds, Dates (dried), Grape, Jackfruit
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Dates (dried), Hemp Seed
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Grape
NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.Hemp Seed
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.Almond Milk, Almonds, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Corn Oil, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Egg Yolk, Eggs, Ghee, Hemp Seed, Lamb, Milk, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Pork, Rabbit, Safflower Oil, Sesame Seeds, Spelt Flour, Tahini, Tempeh, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Almonds, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Canola Oil, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Corn Oil, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Flax Oil, Ghee, Hemp Seed, Jackfruit, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Pork, Rabbit, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Soy Bean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Tahini
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.Almond Milk, Almonds, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Dates (dried), Figs, Ghee, Grape, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jicama, Milk, Quinoa, Spelt Flour, Sunflower Oil, White Flour (wheat)
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Beef, Corn Oil, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Honey, Jaggery, Lamb, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles, Tahini
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Beef, Buffalo Milk, Cream of Wheat, Eggs, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Milk, Pork, Rabbit, Spelt Flour, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, Yogurt
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Cream of Wheat, Egg Yolk, Jackfruit, Milk, Pork, Rabbit, Spirulina, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Almond Milk, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Coconut Oil, Ghee, Grape, Hemp Seed, Honey Dew, Quinoa, Spelt Flour
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Dates (dried), Honey, Stinging Nettles, Tempeh
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Goji Berry, Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Spirulina
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Honey, Spirulina
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Honey
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.White Flour (wheat)
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Almond Milk, Almonds, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Egg Yolk, Eggs, Figs, Ghee, Goji Berry, Grape, Hemp Seed, Honey, Honey Dew, Jackfruit, Jaggery, Jicama, Lamb, Milk, Pork, Quinoa, Rabbit, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Spelt Flour, Tahini, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Bone Marrow / Fat, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Lamb's Quarters, Pork, Sesame Seeds, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Bone Marrow / Fat, Honey, Jackfruit, Jicama, Lamb's Quarters, Stinging Nettles, Tempeh
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Almonds, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Hemp Seed, Sesame Seeds
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Jaggery, Lamb's Quarters, Olive Oil, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Ghee, Honey Dew, Milk
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.Mustard Oil, Sesame Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Lamb
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Carrot, Coconut Oil, Sesame Oil
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Yogurt
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.Autumn WinterAlmond Milk, Almonds, Beef, Bone Marrow / Fat, Buffalo Milk, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Coconut Butter, Coconut Cream, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Oil, Cream of Wheat, Dates (dried), Egg Yolk, Eggs, Ghee, Goji Berry, Hemp Seed, Jicama, Lamb, Milk, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Pork, Rabbit, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Spelt Flour, Stinging Nettles, Tahini, Tempeh, White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour, YogurtHERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH TONIC QUALITY
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Reduces Almond Oil, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bhringaraj, Black Cohosh, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Codonopsis (dang shen), Kudzu root, Maca, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Skullcap, Solomon's Seal, VidariReduces Ashwagandha, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, St. John's WortReduces GokshuraReduces Kapha Shirodhara OilAlmond Oil, Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Bala Taila, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Gokshura, Kudzu root, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil, 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.Almond Oil, Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Bala Taila, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Ginseng, Chinese, Gokshura, Maca, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Solomon's Seal, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bhringaraj, Bibhitaki, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Saw Palmetto, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil
NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.Ashwagandha, Bala Taila, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Schisandra, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Skullcap, Vidari
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.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Gokshura, Maca, Saw Palmetto, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Almond Oil, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Bala, Bala Taila, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Eleuthero Ginseng, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Vidari
MUSCLE-TONICHerbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.Almond Oil, Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Bala, Bala Taila, Bhringaraj, Black Cohosh, Eleuthero Ginseng, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Black Cohosh, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Rhodiola, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vata Massage Oil
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, Bala, Bala Taila, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bhringaraj, Black Cohosh, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vata Shirodhara Oil
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Black Cohosh, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Skullcap, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Amalaki, Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Bhringaraj, Codonopsis (dang shen), Eleuthero Ginseng, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava, Rhodiola
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.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Skullcap, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Arishta, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Almond Oil, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Shankhapushpi, St. John's Wort
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.Bhringaraj, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Kudzu root, Schisandra, Vidari
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.Black Cohosh, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Vidari
BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPHPlasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.Kapha Shirodhara Oil
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Almond Oil, Amalaki, Anantamul, Bala, Bhringaraj, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Gokshura, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pau d'arco, Punarnava, Rhodiola, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Skullcap, Solomon's Seal, Vidari
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Almond Oil, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala Taila, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kudzu root, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saw Palmetto, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara 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.Almond Oil, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Black Cohosh, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Kudzu root, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Skullcap, Vata Shirodhara Oil
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Ashwagandha, Bibhitaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Maca, Saw Palmetto, Schisandra, Vata Massage Oil
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bhringaraj, Bibhitaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Punarnava, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, St. John's Wort
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Bala, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Solomon's Seal, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Bibhitaki, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava, Rhodiola, Schisandra
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Bhringaraj, Bibhitaki, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Punarnava, St. John's Wort
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Maca, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Bibhitaki, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Solomon's Seal
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Amalaki
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Almond Oil, Anantamul, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bhringaraj, Bibhitaki, Black Cohosh, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Ginseng, Chinese, Gokshura, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kudzu root, Maca, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saw Palmetto, Schisandra, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Solomon's Seal, Vata Shirodhara Oil, Vidari
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bhringaraj, Black Cohosh, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Gokshura, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Maca, Pau d'arco, Rhodiola, Shankhapushpi, Shatavari, Skullcap, St. John's Wort
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Anantamul, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Bhringaraj, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Eleuthero Ginseng, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Maca, Punarnava, Rhodiola, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Saw Palmetto, Skullcap, Vata Shirodhara Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Bibhitaki, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Rhodiola, Saw Palmetto, Schisandra, St. John's Wort
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Amalaki, Bhringaraj, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Rhodiola, Schisandra
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Black Cohosh, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, 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.Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, 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.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Black Cohosh
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Maca, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Punarnava, Rhodiola, 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.Energy VitalityAmalaki, Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Maca, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vata Massage Oil, VidariMind Stress SleepAshwagandha, Bala, Bhringaraj, Ginseng, Chinese, Hawthorne Berry & Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vata Massage Oil, Vata Shirodhara OilReproductive HealthAshwagandha, Ashwagandha Ghee, Bala, Black Cohosh, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Ginseng, Chinese, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, VidariAmalaki, Bhringaraj, Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic, Cypress Essential Oil - 1/3 oz, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Vata Massage Oil
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HELPFUL FOR*'Tonic' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.BonesHair loss / Balding, Lean muscles, Muscles heavy / tired, Thin, brittle nails, Thin, lanky, slim with thin musclesLifestyleLong workdayMind Stress SleepCreative, imaginative, Dizzy / Light-headed, Fatigue / tired, Light sleeper, Short bursts of energy, Weakness / DebilityReproductive HealthAbortion (Past, Recent or Considering), Currently pregnant, Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence), Infertility, No period, Peri-Menopausal, Post Menopausal, Premature Ejaculation, Vaginal drynessRespiratory HealthRinging earsAbout 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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