Uterine-tonic Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Uterine-tonic Recipes Uterine-tonic Ingredients Uterine-tonic Herbs & Supplements 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.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING REPRODUCTIVE-HEALTHINGREDIENTS WITH UTERINE-TONIC QUALITY
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Reduces Rose PetalsDates (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, 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.Dates (dried), Tofu, Yam
GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.Rose Petals, Tofu
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Dates (dried), Grape
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.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)
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).Dates (dried)
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.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)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.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 is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.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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Reduces Saw PalmettoAggravates Blue CohoshReduces GokshuraReduces Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Draksha Digestive Tonic, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Musta, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips, Witch HazelAshoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Draksha Digestive Tonic, Manjistha, Marshmallow Root Powder, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, 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, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Witch Hazel
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Anantamul, Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Gokshura, Manjistha, Marshmallow Root Powder, 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, Ashwagandha, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Marshmallow Root Powder, Musta, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, Vidari
GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.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.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, Chastetree Berry, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, 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.Anantamul, Ashoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Haw, Chastetree Berry, Gokshura, 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).Ashoka, Chastetree Berry, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips, Shepherd's Purse, Vidari, Witch Hazel
HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, 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, 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.Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Gokshura
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Anantamul, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Haw, Cramp Bark, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Marshmallow Root Powder, Musta, 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, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Musta, Witch Hazel
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Ashwagandha, Dong Quai, 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.Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Ashwagandha, Blue Cohosh, Dong Quai, Saw Palmetto
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.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.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.Jasmine Flower
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Rose Hips
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.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, Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Cramp Bark, Dong Quai, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Shatavari
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Ashoka, Ashwagandha, Black Haw, Chastetree Berry, Cramp Bark, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Musta, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips, Saw Palmetto, Witch Hazel
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Anantamul, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Dong Quai, 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.Black Cohosh
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Reproductive HealthAshokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Ashwagandha, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Manjistha, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Rose Hips, Shatavari, Shatavari Ghee, VidariWomens HealthAshoka, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Black Cohosh, Chastetree Berry, Shatavari, Shatavari GheeKidney Bladder UrinaryBlue Cohosh, Gokshura, Marshmallow Root Powder, Raspberry Leaf Tea, Saw PalmettoJasmine Flower, Manjistha, Rose Hips, Witch Hazel
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HELPFUL FOR*'Uterine-tonic' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Reproductive HealthAbortion (Past, Recent or Considering), Bright red menstrual blood, C-Section, Dry / light period, Endometriosis, Heavy Period, Hysterectomy, Infertility, Irregular Menstrual Cycle, Long menstrual cycle, Miscarriage (Past), No period, Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps, Pale menstrual blood, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Peri-Menopausal, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Post Menopausal, Uterine Fibroids, Vaginal dryness, Vaginal Inflammation, Yellow vaginal dischargeAbout 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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