Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON WARMS-ABDOMENWarms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.INGREDIENTS WITH WARMS-ABDOMEN QUALITY
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Alcohol, Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Egg Yolk, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Lamb, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Wasabi
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Alcohol, Beef, Beets, Celery Root, Egg Yolk, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Tahini, Wasabi
RAJASICRajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.Alcohol, Beef, Celery Root, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Egg Yolk, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Molasses, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses, Wasabi
WARMS-CHESTWarms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.Apple (cooked), Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Egg Yolk, Garlic (raw), Lamb, Molasses, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Tahini
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Apple (cooked), Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Egg Yolk, Lamb, Molasses, Salmon, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Tahini
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Apple (cooked), Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Cloves, Egg Yolk, Lamb, Salmon, Shrimp, Tahini
NERVE-RELAXANT-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. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.BrownApple (cooked), Beef, Cloves, Horseradish, Lamb, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses, WasabiAlcohol, Celery Root, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Wasabi
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Alcohol, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Mustard Seed, Wasabi
OUTWARDOutward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.Apple (cooked), Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Egg Yolk, Garlic (raw), Lamb, Molasses, Sorghum Molasses
RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.Beef, Cloves, Lamb, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses
WARMS-EARSStimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.Alcohol, Beets, Buckwheat, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Alcohol, Apple (cooked), Beets, Cloves, Garlic (raw), Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Celery Root, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Mustard Seed, Wasabi
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANGHerbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.Cloves, Mustard Seed
CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.Cloves, Mustard Seed
BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Apple (cooked)
INWARDInward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.Alcohol, Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Egg Yolk, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Lamb, Molasses, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Tahini, Wasabi
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Alcohol, Apple (cooked), Beets, Celery Root, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Wasabi
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Alcohol, Beets, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Daikon Radish, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Mustard Greens, Parsnip, Wasabi
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Celery Root, Daikon Radish, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Molasses, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses, Wasabi
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Alcohol, Apple (cooked), Celery Root, Cloves, Horseradish, Mustard Seed, Wasabi
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Apple (cooked), Celery Root, Horseradish, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Wasabi
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Beef, Egg Yolk, Lamb, Salmon, Shrimp, Tahini
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Beef, Egg Yolk, Salmon, Shrimp, 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.Beef, Egg Yolk, Parsnip, Tahini
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Beef, Salmon, Shrimp
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Buckwheat, Celery Root, Daikon Radish
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Alcohol
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Apple (cooked), Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Egg Yolk, Lamb, Molasses, Parsnip, Salmon, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Tahini
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Beets, Celery Root, Cloves, Horseradish, Molasses, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Sorghum Molasses, Wasabi
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Cloves, Daikon Radish, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Molasses, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses, Wasabi
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Buckwheat, Celery Root, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Mustard Greens, Mustard Seed, Wasabi
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Celery Root, Cloves, Garlic (raw), 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.Alcohol, Apple (cooked), Molasses, Sorghum Molasses
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Buckwheat, Celery Root, Daikon Radish, Parsnip
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.Beets, Buckwheat, Cloves
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Mustard Seed
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Buckwheat
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 WARMS-ABDOMEN QUALITY
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Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Damiana, Hingvastak Churna, Trikatu
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Hingvastak Churna, Trikatu
APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Hingvastak Churna, Trikatu
BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Damiana
NERVE-RELAXANT-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. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
HERBAL-WINEArishtas and asavas have lower alcohol content than tinctures. Because of fermentation, they are sour, sweet, drying and astringent.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Hingvastak Churna, Trikatu
CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.Hingvastak Churna, Trikatu
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANGHerbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Trikatu
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Trikatu
INWARDInward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.Trikatu
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Trikatu
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Trikatu
RAJASICRajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Damiana, Hingvastak Churna, Trikatu
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Hingvastak Churna, Trikatu
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Trikatu
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Trikatu
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Damiana
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.Trikatu
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Damiana
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Damiana, Hingvastak Churna, Trikatu
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Damiana, Hingvastak Churna
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.Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic, Trikatu
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic, Damiana
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Hingvastak Churna
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Damiana
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Damiana
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 DIGESTIONAbout 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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