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AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON WARMS-ABDOMEN

Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.

INGREDIENTS WITH WARMS-ABDOMEN QUALITY

View By: Dosha Herbal Action Biocharacteristics (energetics) Taste System Meal Season

Neutral (Tridoshic)
Apple (cooked)
Reduces
Alcohol
Beef
Beets
Egg Yolk
Lamb
Molasses
Tahini
Aggravates
Parsnip
Reduces
Salmon
Shrimp
Sorghum Molasses
Reduces
Cloves
Garlic (raw)
Mustard
Mustard Powder
Mustard Seed
Wasabi
Reduces
Buckwheat
Celery Root
Daikon Radish
Horseradish
Mustard Greens

Fire
FIRE
Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.
SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Beef , Beets , Buckwheat , Celery Root , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Egg Yolk , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Lamb , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Parsnip , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Wasabi

Rajasic
RAJASIC
Rajasic 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.
SEE ALL 'RAJASIC' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Beef , Beets , Celery Root , Egg Yolk , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Parsnip , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Tahini , Wasabi

Warms Chest
WARMS-CHEST
Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-CHEST' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Beef , Celery Root , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Egg Yolk , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses , Wasabi

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Beef , Beets , Buckwheat , Celery Root , Egg Yolk , Garlic (raw), Lamb , Molasses , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Tahini

Brown

Apple (cooked), Beef , Cloves , Horseradish , Lamb , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses , Wasabi

Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Celery Root , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Parsnip , Wasabi

Outward
OUTWARD
Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.
SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Buckwheat , Celery Root , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Beef , Beets , Buckwheat , Egg Yolk , Lamb , Molasses , Salmon , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Tahini

Warms Ears
WARMS-EARS
Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-EARS' FOODS / HERBS

Beef , Cloves , Lamb , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Parsnip , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses

Internal Detoxicant
INTERNAL-DETOXICANT
Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Apple (cooked), Beets , Celery Root , Cloves , Garlic (raw), Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Buckwheat , Celery Root , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Parsnip , Wasabi

Blood Mover
BLOOD-MOVER
Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

Beets , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

Nerve Relaxant Grounding
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING
Encourages 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.
SEE ALL 'NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Beef , Beets , Buckwheat , Cloves , Egg Yolk , Lamb , Salmon , Shrimp , Tahini

Muscle Relaxant
MUSCLE-RELAXANT
Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.
SEE ALL 'MUSCLE-RELAXANT' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Beets , Buckwheat , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses

Vasodilator
VASODILATOR
A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.
SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Beets , Cloves , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

Dispel Cold Tonify Yang
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG
Herbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.
SEE ALL 'DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG' FOODS / HERBS

Celery Root , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Cloves , Daikon Radish , Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

Burns Toxins
BURNS-TOXINS
An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.
SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS

Cloves , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Carminative
CARMINATIVE
Stimulates 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.
SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Cloves , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Cloves

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Beef , Beets , Buckwheat , Celery Root , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Egg Yolk , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Lamb , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Parsnip , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Tahini , Wasabi

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Apple (cooked), Beets , Celery Root , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Parsnip , Wasabi

Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

Celery Root , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses , Wasabi

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Beets , Buckwheat , Celery Root , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard Greens , Parsnip , Wasabi

Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Apple (cooked), Celery Root , Cloves , Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Celery Root , Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

Beef , Egg Yolk , Lamb , Shrimp , Tahini

Oily
OILY
In 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.
SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

Beef , Egg Yolk , Salmon , Shrimp , Tahini

Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

Beef , Egg Yolk , Parsnip , Tahini

Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
SEE ALL 'GOOEY' FOODS / HERBS

Beef , Salmon , Shrimp

Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

Buckwheat , Celery Root , Daikon Radish

Toxic
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
SEE ALL 'TOXIC' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

Apple (cooked), Beef , Beets , Buckwheat , Celery Root , Egg Yolk , Lamb , Molasses , Parsnip , Salmon , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Tahini

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

Beets , Celery Root , Cloves , Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Parsnip , Sorghum Molasses , Wasabi

Acrid
ACRID
Harsh and unpleasant with a biting quality. Frequently hot & bitter. Examples include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses , Wasabi

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Buckwheat , Celery Root , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

Aromatic
AROMATIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Celery Root , Cloves , Garlic (raw), Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
SEE ALL 'SOUR' FOODS / HERBS

Alcohol , Apple (cooked), Molasses , Sorghum Molasses

Bland Negative Calorie
BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE
The term "bland taste" refers, in Chinese medicine, to food containing few macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy. These may be compared to negative calorie foods.
SEE ALL 'BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE' FOODS / HERBS

Celery Root , Daikon Radish , Parsnip

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
SEE ALL 'ASTRINGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Beets , Buckwheat , Cloves

Musky
MUSKY
Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.
SEE ALL 'MUSKY' FOODS / HERBS

Garlic (raw), Lamb

Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
SEE ALL 'SALTY' FOODS / HERBS

Egg Yolk , Shrimp

Heart Circulation Blood

Beets , Buckwheat , Garlic (raw), Lamb , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Salmon

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
SEE ALL 'ENERGY-VITALITY' FOODS / HERBS

Beef , Buckwheat , Lamb , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Salmon , Shrimp

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Buckwheat

Lunch Dinner

Celery Root , Daikon Radish , Egg Yolk , Lamb , Parsnip , Shrimp

Autumn Winter

Alcohol , Apple (cooked), Beef , Beets , Buckwheat , Cloves , Egg Yolk , Lamb , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Parsnip , Shrimp , Sorghum Molasses , Tahini

Spring

Beets , Celery Root , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Wasabi

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH WARMS-ABDOMEN QUALITY

View By: Dosha Herbal Action Biocharacteristics (energetics) Taste System

Neutral (Tridoshic)
Abdominal Massage
Reduces
Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic
Reduces
Balarishta- Vitality Tonic
Reduces
Chitrak
Hingvastak Churna
Reduces
Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
Reduces
Damiana
Trikatu

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Abdominal Massage , Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Chitrak , Damiana , Hingvastak Churna , Trikatu

Nerve Relaxant Grounding
NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING
Encourages 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.
SEE ALL 'NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING' FOODS / HERBS

Abdominal Massage , Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Balarishta- Vitality Tonic , Damiana

Appetizer
APPETIZER
Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.
SEE ALL 'APPETIZER' FOODS / HERBS

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Hingvastak Churna , Trikatu

Burns Toxins
BURNS-TOXINS
An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.
SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Hingvastak Churna , Trikatu

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic , Damiana , Hingvastak Churna

Muscle Relaxant
MUSCLE-RELAXANT
Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.
SEE ALL 'MUSCLE-RELAXANT' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

Herbal Wine
HERBAL-WINE
Arishtas and asavas have lower alcohol content than tinctures. Because of fermentation, they are sour, sweet, drying and astringent.
SEE ALL 'HERBAL-WINE' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

Dispel Cold Tonify Yang
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG
Herbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.
SEE ALL 'DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG' FOODS / HERBS

Hingvastak Churna , Trikatu

Carminative
CARMINATIVE
Stimulates 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.
SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Hingvastak Churna , Trikatu

Vasodilator
VASODILATOR
A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.
SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Chitrak , Trikatu

Internal Detoxicant
INTERNAL-DETOXICANT
Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Trikatu

Blood Mover
BLOOD-MOVER
Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

Abdominal Massage , Trikatu

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Chitrak

Rajasic
RAJASIC
Rajasic 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.
SEE ALL 'RAJASIC' FOODS / HERBS

Trikatu

Fire
FIRE
Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.
SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

Trikatu

Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Trikatu

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Chitrak , Damiana , Hingvastak Churna , Trikatu

Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Hingvastak Churna , Trikatu

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

Abdominal Massage , Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Trikatu

Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic , Chitrak , Trikatu

Oily
OILY
In 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.
SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic , Damiana

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Chitrak

Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

Trikatu

Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

Damiana

Cold
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
SEE ALL 'COLD' FOODS / HERBS

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Balarishta- Vitality Tonic , Chitrak , Damiana , Hingvastak Churna , Trikatu

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic , Chitrak , Damiana

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

Aromatic
AROMATIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Damiana , Hingvastak Churna

Acrid
ACRID
Harsh and unpleasant with a biting quality. Frequently hot & bitter. Examples include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Trikatu

Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
SEE ALL 'SALTY' FOODS / HERBS

Hingvastak Churna

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
SEE ALL 'ASTRINGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Damiana

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
SEE ALL 'SOUR' FOODS / HERBS

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic

Musky
MUSKY
Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.
SEE ALL 'MUSKY' FOODS / HERBS

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

Digestion

Abdominal Massage , Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Hingvastak Churna , Trikatu

Reproductive Health

Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic , Damiana

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
SEE ALL 'ENERGY-VITALITY' FOODS / HERBS

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic , Damiana

Bowel Poop Elimination

Abdominal Massage , Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Damiana

OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING DIGESTION

TYPE: EXPERIENCE

Warms-abdomen Recipes Listed By Strength

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Pickled Beets with Cloves
Dandelion Mustard with Garlic & Thyme - Salad Dressing
Apricot & Dill Mustard Dressing
Parsnip Homefries with Chard & Fennel
Salmon Topped with Beet Horseradish Sauce, Bok Choy & Dill
Beef Blood Builder with Molasses, Cloves & Orange Zest
Tahini Molasses Smoothie with Cinnamon, Coconut & Dates - Anemia Tonic
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lingonberry Jam
Daikon, Carrot & Garlic Sweet Pickle
Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon
Roast Lamb & Vegetables with Mint Pistachio Cream Sauce
Parsnip Fries with Chipotle Mayo
Glogg Swedish Mulled Wine
Tahini Soup with Saut�ed Onions, Garlic & Tomatoes
Celery, Beet & Carrot Juicing
Ginger Glazed Salmon with Dijon Mustard
Poached Egg with Frisee & Walnuts
Apple Cider with Spices
Apple Chutney with Indian Spices
Postpartum Fenugreek Sweet Balls
Roasted Beet Puree with Lemon & Coriander
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini & Spring Greens
Curried Chickpea with Carrots
Beet, Horseradish, Fennel & Dandelion Salad with Chickpea
Parsley & Cilantro Chimichurri Pesto
Scalloped Parsnip & Rosemary
Homemade Fire Cider
Fava Bean Salad (Foul Mudammas)
Pickled Beets with Garlic, Ginger & Lemon Zest
Coconut Chutney with Mustard Seeds
Radish & Yogurt Raita
Green Mangoes & Mustard
Shrimp, Plantain & Spinach Soup with Chickpea
Omelette with Kale, Beets & Goat Cheese
Ginger Dal
White Bean & Artichoke Puree with Lemon, Thyme & Olive Oil
Asparagus with Mustard & Tarragon
Red Lentil Dal
Syrian Garlic Sauce with Roast Beet & Tahini (Mutabal Shawandar)
Plantain Cake with Shrimp and Garlic (Gluten Free)
Rosemary Lamb Kofta with Tahini Sauce
Oatmeal with Cloves, Cardamom & Maple Syrup
Homemade Hummus
Stinging Nettles with Hemp Seed, Ginger & Coconut Oil
Pickled Garlic
Coconut, Turmeric & Tomato Sambar Soup
Liver Cleanse Salad with Artichoke, Garlic, Radish, & Red Wine Vinegar
Yogurt with Honey & Cinnamon
Apple Sauce with Ginger & Ghee
Mustard W/ Artichoke Hearts
Roasted Pears & Raisins
Lebanese Whipped Garlic Sauce (Toum) with Thyme, Coriander & Paprika
Applesauce with Cinnamon, Ghee & Nutmeg
Celery Root Steamed in Turmeric, Fresh Basil & Fennel
Tahini, Goat's Milk & Date Smoothie
Baked Apple with Rosemary
Roasted Pumpkin & Radish with Arugula, Cranberries, Coriander & Fresh Tarragon
Mung Dal Kitchari (Vata Reducing)
Parsnip, Potato & Carrot Soup with Turmeric
Curried Chick Pea with Collard Greens
Chickweed Pesto
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Tahini
Sweet Potato Fries & Red Pepper Hummus
Pineapple & Daikon Salsa with Rosemary, Green Chili, & Raw Onion
Tahini Salad Dressing with Cumin & Honey
Sweet Potato, Daikon, & Goji Berry Miso Soup
Baked Apples in Spicy Apricot Sauce
Cinnamon Rye Berry Porridge with Prunes
Thyme, Lemon & Horseradish Zinger with Turmeric
Tahini & Honey Rice Crispy Squares
Mulled Spiced Wine
Warming Love Truffle with Chocolate, Cinnamon, Chili & Rose Petals
Roasted Almonds in Tahini Date Sauce
Turkey Sausage with Parsley
Cinnamon & Anise Chai Blend
Coconut Mint Chutney
Roasted Beets in a Balsamic Glaze
Pumpkin Seed Anti-Parasite Recipe
Wild Persimmon Pudding
Beets & Greens with Coconut
Spicy Pumpkin Chai
Salmon Quinoa Burger
Lemon Rice with Cashews, Peas, Ghee & Cumin
Scrambled Tofu with Asparagus & Parsnip
Beet Cleanse Soup (Borscht)
Daikon Fries with Mint
Kitchari for the American Kitchen
Watermelon & Grated Raw Beet Salad
Winter Tea Blend
Lemongrass Milk Chai with Mint
Carrot Ginger Soup with Parsnips & Collard Greens
Honey Mustard Radishes
Beef with Peas & Potatoes
Grilled Eggplant Steaks in Mint Pistachio Cream Sauce
Cranberry Wasabi Daikon Slaw
Velvet Beet Puree with Chopped Yam
Sweet Beet Paste with Fennel, Cardamom & Ginger
Beet Soup with Lemon Juice & Parsley
Cashew Cream Sauce with Shiitake, Tarragon & Thyme
Sweet Beet & Mint Soup
Mashed Parsnip & Sweet Potatoes
Baked peaches with Vanilla, Nutmeg & Cloves
Baked Sweet Potato with Lime, Sour Cream, & Crunchy Chickpeas
Coconut Beet Soup
Buckwheat Tea Cake with Orange Zest & Raspberry
Walnut Butter with Cinnamon, Cloves & Coriander
Shrimp with Seaweed & Brazil Nuts Thyroid Tonic
Sweet Potato Wrapped in Kale Drizzled with Tahini
Cilantro & Pepita Pesto
Carob, Tahini & Honey Dessert Tonic
Tahini & Honey Cereal
Mung Dal Kitchari (Kapha Reducing)
Tahini Milk and Honey
Thai Red Curry Paste
Star Anise & Cinnamon Black Bean Chili with Molasses & Chipotle
Horseradish with Apple
No Bake Coconut Tahini Cookies
Sweet Lime Pickle
Barbecue Portobello Mushrooms
Cold Sesame Cucumber & Tofu Noodle Bowl
No Bake Paleo Pumpkin Ginger Cookies
Clove, Cardamom & Sugar Spice Mix
Dandelion & Daikon Sautee with Turmeric & Garlic
Sweet & Savory Holiday Spice Blend
Buckwheat Bran Muffin with Applesauce & Walnuts

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Warms-abdomen - Foods & Herbs ListCLASSIFICATION OF FOOD, HERBS, & LIFESTYLE

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AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON WARMS-ABDOMEN

INGREDIENTS WITH WARMS-ABDOMEN QUALITY

Neutral (Tridoshic)

Reduces

Aggravates

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Fire FIRE Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry. SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

FIRE

Rajasic RAJASIC Rajasic 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. SEE ALL 'RAJASIC' FOODS / HERBS

RAJASIC

Warms Chest WARMS-CHEST Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent. SEE ALL 'WARMS-CHEST' FOODS / HERBS

WARMS-CHEST

Earth EARTH Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard. SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

EARTH

Diaphoretic DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin. SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

DIAPHORETIC

Outward OUTWARD Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating. SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS

OUTWARD

Nutritive NUTRITIVE An herb that is strengthening and nourishing. SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

NUTRITIVE

Warms Ears WARMS-EARS Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears. SEE ALL 'WARMS-EARS' FOODS / HERBS

WARMS-EARS

Internal Detoxicant INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system. SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Diuretic DIURETIC Herbs 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. SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

DIURETIC

Blood Mover BLOOD-MOVER Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters). SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

BLOOD-MOVER

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Muscle Relaxant MUSCLE-RELAXANT Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma. SEE ALL 'MUSCLE-RELAXANT' FOODS / HERBS

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Vasodilator VASODILATOR A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area. SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

VASODILATOR

Dispel Cold Tonify Yang DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG Herbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation. SEE ALL 'DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG' FOODS / HERBS

DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG

Digestive DIGESTIVE Herbs that encourage healthy digestion. SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

DIGESTIVE

Burns Toxins BURNS-TOXINS An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them. SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS

BURNS-TOXINS

Carminative CARMINATIVE Stimulates 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. SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

CARMINATIVE

Nervine NERVINE Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature. SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

NERVINE

Hot HOT Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

HOT

Clear CLEAR Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

CLEAR

Mobile MOBILE Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity. SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

MOBILE

Liquefied LIQUEFIED Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs. SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

LIQUEFIED

Easy EASY Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly. SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

EASY

Light LIGHT Lightness is identified by reduced weight. SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

LIGHT

Heavy HEAVY Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

HEAVY

Oily OILY In 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. SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

OILY

Difficult DIFFICULT Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

DIFFICULT

Gooey GOOEY Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion. SEE ALL 'GOOEY' FOODS / HERBS

GOOEY

Dry DRY Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

DRY

Toxic TOXIC A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. SEE ALL 'TOXIC' FOODS / HERBS

TOXIC

Sweet SWEET Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

SWEET

Bitter BITTER Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying. SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

BITTER

Acrid ACRID Harsh and unpleasant with a biting quality. Frequently hot & bitter. Examples include radish, turnip, and coffee. SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

ACRID

Pungent PUNGENT Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper. SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Fire
FIRE
Resembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.
SEE ALL 'FIRE' FOODS / HERBS

Rajasic
RAJASIC
Rajasic 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.
SEE ALL 'RAJASIC' FOODS / HERBS

Warms Chest
WARMS-CHEST
Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-CHEST' FOODS / HERBS

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Outward
OUTWARD
Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.
SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Warms Ears
WARMS-EARS
Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-EARS' FOODS / HERBS

Internal Detoxicant
INTERNAL-DETOXICANT
Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

Diuretic
DIURETIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Blood Mover
BLOOD-MOVER
Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).
SEE ALL 'BLOOD-MOVER' FOODS / HERBS

Muscle Relaxant
MUSCLE-RELAXANT
Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.
SEE ALL 'MUSCLE-RELAXANT' FOODS / HERBS

Vasodilator
VASODILATOR
A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.
SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Dispel Cold Tonify Yang
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG
Herbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.
SEE ALL 'DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG' FOODS / HERBS

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Burns Toxins
BURNS-TOXINS
An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.
SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS

Carminative
CARMINATIVE
Stimulates 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.
SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Nervine
NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

Oily
OILY
In 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.
SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
SEE ALL 'GOOEY' FOODS / HERBS

Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

Toxic
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
SEE ALL 'TOXIC' FOODS / HERBS

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

Acrid
ACRID
Harsh and unpleasant with a biting quality. Frequently hot & bitter. Examples include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Aromatic
AROMATIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
SEE ALL 'SOUR' FOODS / HERBS

Bland Negative Calorie
BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE
The term "bland taste" refers, in Chinese medicine, to food containing few macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy. These may be compared to negative calorie foods.
SEE ALL 'BLAND-NEGATIVE-CALORIE' FOODS / HERBS

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
SEE ALL 'ASTRINGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Musky
MUSKY
Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.
SEE ALL 'MUSKY' FOODS / HERBS

Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
SEE ALL 'SALTY' FOODS / HERBS

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
SEE ALL 'ENERGY-VITALITY' FOODS / HERBS

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric 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.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS