Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON UTERINE-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.INGREDIENTS WITH UTERINE-TONIC QUALITY
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Dates (dried), Grape, Parsley (Fresh), Rose Petals, Soy Milk, Yam
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.Dates (dried), Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Rose Petals, Tofu
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Dates (dried), Grape, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Tofu
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.Dates (dried), Grape, Soy Milk, Tofu, Yam
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.Dates (dried), Grape, Soy Milk, Tofu, Yam
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Dates (dried), Grape, Parsley (Fresh), Yam
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, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Soy Milk
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Dates (dried), Grape, Rose Petals
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.Dates (dried), Grape, Rose Petals
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Grape, Rose Petals, Tofu
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Grape, Rose Petals, Soy Milk
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Dates (dried), Tofu, Yam
GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.Dates (dried), Rose Petals
PROMOTES-FERTILITYAn herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).Rose Petals
HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.Rose Petals
PROGESTERONICProgeserone is the pregnancy hormone. It raises body temperature (Pitta), and suppresses menstruation. It is generally more extroverted.Dates (dried)
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Grape
NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.Parsley (Fresh)
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Dates (dried), Grape, Rose Petals, Soy Milk, Tofu, Yam
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Dates (dried), Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Tofu
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Dates (dried), Soy Milk, Tofu, Yam
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Grape, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Yam
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Rose Petals
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Tofu
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Parsley (Fresh)
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Dates (dried), Grape, Rose Petals, Soy Milk, Yam
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Rose Petals, Tofu
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh)
BITTERBitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.Tofu
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.Grape
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Rose Petals, Tofu
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Tofu
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 UTERINE-TONIC QUALITY
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Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Draksha Digestive Tonic, Gravel Root, Manjistha, Marshmallow Root Powder, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Shepherd's Purse, Witch Hazel
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Gokshura, Gravel Root, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Partridge Berry, Witch Hazel
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Anantamul, Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Ashwagandha, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Gokshura, Gravel Root, Manjistha, Marshmallow Root Powder, Partridge Berry, Saw Palmetto, Shepherd's Purse, 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.Anantamul, Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Chastetree Berry, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
PROMOTES-FERTILITYAn herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).Ashwagandha, Chastetree Berry, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Partridge Berry, Rose Hips, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Gokshura
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Partridge Berry, 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.Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Jasmine Flower, Marshmallow Root Powder, Musta, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, 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, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Chastetree Berry, Nirgundi, Rose Hips, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
PROGESTERONICProgeserone is the pregnancy hormone. It raises body temperature (Pitta), and suppresses menstruation. It is generally more extroverted.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Gokshura, Partridge Berry
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Ashoka, Chastetree Berry, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips, Shepherd's Purse, Vidari, Witch Hazel
HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.Anantamul, Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Ashwagandha, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Vidari
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.Ashwagandha, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Rose Hips, Witch Hazel
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Rose Hips
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.Rose Hips
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.Anantamul, Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Haw, Cramp Bark, Gokshura, Gravel Root, Jasmine Flower, Marshmallow Root Powder, Musta, Partridge Berry, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari, Witch Hazel
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Cramp Bark, Gravel Root, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Musta, Partridge Berry, Shepherd's Purse, Witch Hazel
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Ashwagandha, Blue Cohosh, Dong Quai, Manjistha, Saw Palmetto
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Ashwagandha, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari 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.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Dong Quai, Manjistha, Witch Hazel
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Marshmallow Root Powder, Shatavari, Vidari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Gokshura, Rose Hips
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Jasmine Flower, Shepherd's Purse
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Musta
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Gravel Root
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Anantamul, Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Partridge Berry, Shatavari, Shepherd's Purse
BITTERBitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Black Haw, Chastetree Berry, Cramp Bark, Gravel Root, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Musta, Partridge Berry, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips, Saw Palmetto, Shepherd's Purse, Witch Hazel
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Anantamul, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Dong Quai, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Marshmallow Root Powder, Rose Hips, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Anantamul, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Dong Quai, Gravel Root, Jasmine Flower, Musta, Saw Palmetto
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Black Cohosh, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Jasmine Flower, Saw Palmetto, Witch Hazel
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.Blue Cohosh, Dong Quai
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Reproductive HealthAshoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, VidariKidney Bladder UrinaryAnantamul, Blue Cohosh, Gokshura, Gravel Root, Marshmallow Root Powder, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Saw PalmettoWomens HealthAshoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari GheeAnantamul, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
ENERGY-VITALITYIncludes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.Dong Quai, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Rose Hips, Witch Hazel
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Ashwagandha, Dong Quai
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 REPRODUCTIVE-HEALTHHELPFUL FOR*'Uterine-tonic' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Reproductive HealthUterine-tonic Recipes Listed By StrengthBrowse By PopularityAbout 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 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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