Wakes-you-up (Sanjnasthapana) Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Wakes-you-up Recipes Wakes-you-up Ingredients Wakes-you-up Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING MIND-STRESS-SLEEPINGREDIENTS WITH WAKES-YOU-UP QUALITY
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Coffee, Grapefruit, Mustard Seed, Orange, Pineapple, Red Leaf Lettuce, Stevia
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Coffee, Grapefruit, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Orange
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Coffee, Horseradish, Mustard Seed, Pineapple, Wasabi
OUTWARDOutward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.Coffee, Mustard Seed, Stevia
STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAINCreates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.Red Leaf Lettuce, Stevia
PRANAPrana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.Jackfruit, Pineapple
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Horseradish, Wasabi
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Mustard Seed
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Stevia
LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Stevia
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.Red Leaf Lettuce
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.Coffee
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Coffee, Grapefruit, Horseradish, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Orange, Pineapple, Raw Sugar, Stevia, Wasabi
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Coffee, Grapefruit, Horseradish, Mustard Seed, Orange, Red Leaf Lettuce, Stevia, Wasabi
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Coffee, Horseradish, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Orange, Pineapple, Wasabi
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Coffee, Grapefruit, Horseradish, Mustard Greens, Orange, Red Leaf Lettuce, Wasabi
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Grapefruit, Horseradish, Mustard Seed, Orange, Pineapple, Wasabi
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Horseradish, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Red Leaf Lettuce, Stevia, Wasabi
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Apple (raw), Jackfruit, Raw Sugar, Red Leaf Lettuce, Stevia
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Jackfruit, Raw Sugar, Salmon
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Apple (raw), Coffee
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Jackfruit, Salmon
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.Coffee
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.Coffee, Grapefruit, Horseradish, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Red Leaf Lettuce, Stevia, Wasabi
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Apple (raw), Grapefruit, Jackfruit, Orange, Pineapple, Raw Sugar, Salmon, Stevia
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Horseradish, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Pineapple, Wasabi
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Coffee, Horseradish, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Wasabi
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Apple (raw), Jackfruit, Red Leaf Lettuce, Stevia
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Coffee, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed
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.Pineapple
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Mustard Seed
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH WAKES-YOU-UP QUALITY
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Neutral (Tridoshic)AmalakiReduces Reduced lemon juiceReduces Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), GuaranaIncompleteEucalyptus Essential OilAmalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Guarana, Reduced lemon juice, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Amalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Amalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
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.Amalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Reduced lemon juice, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAINCreates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Guarana
BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Guarana
PRANAPrana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Reduced lemon juice
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eucalyptus Essential Oil, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Guarana
OUTWARDOutward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.Amalaki, Eleuthero Ginseng, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Amalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng
LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Amalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng
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, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
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, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.Amalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel, Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eucalyptus Essential Oil, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Reduced lemon juice, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Bitter Orange Peel, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Guarana, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Bitter Orange Peel, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Reduced lemon juice
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Amalaki, Eucalyptus Essential Oil
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Eleuthero Ginseng, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Amalaki
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Bitter Orange Peel, Eleuthero Ginseng, Guarana, Reduced lemon juice, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Bitter Orange Peel, Eleuthero Ginseng, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Amalaki, Bitter Orange Peel, Reduced lemon juice
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Bitter Orange Peel, Reduced lemon juice, Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Bitter Orange Peel, Eucalyptus Essential Oil
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.Amalaki
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Energy VitalityAmalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eleuthero Ginseng, External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)Heart Circulation BloodAmalaki, Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)Respiratory HealthBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Reduced lemon juiceDigestionBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama), Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama), External Breath (Bahya Pranayama), Reduced lemon juiceAmalaki, Eleuthero Ginseng
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*'Wakes-you-up' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Blood and CirculationLow energyAbout 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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