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Reported by John Immel Asheville, NC
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AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

INGREDIENTS WITH WARMS-CHEST QUALITY

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

Reduces
Alcohol
Beef
Egg Yolk
Molasses
Reduces
Sorghum Molasses
Reduces
Allspice
Cayenne Pepper
Cinnamon
Cloves
Crystallized Ginger
Garlic (raw)
Ginger (Dried)
Mustard
Mustard Powder
Mustard Seed
Rosemary
Scallions (Raw)
Turmeric
Wasabi
Reduces
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 , Allspice , Beef , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Egg Yolk , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Sorghum Molasses , Turmeric , 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 , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Crystallized Ginger , Egg Yolk , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Sorghum Molasses , Wasabi

Spleen Tonic
SPLEEN-TONIC
An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.
SEE ALL 'SPLEEN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Ginger (Dried), Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Sorghum Molasses , Turmeric

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

Alcohol , Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Turmeric

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

Alcohol , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Wasabi

Air
AIR
Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.
SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Ginger (Dried), Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Turmeric

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

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Turmeric , 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

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Turmeric , Wasabi

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 , Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Turmeric , Wasabi

Warms Abdomen
WARMS-ABDOMEN
Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-ABDOMEN' 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

Alkalizing
ALKALIZING
An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.
SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Egg Yolk , Ginger (Dried), Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Turmeric

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

Cayenne Pepper , Cinnamon , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Turmeric , Wasabi

Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Wasabi

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants 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.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

Cayenne Pepper , Cinnamon , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Scallions (Raw), Wasabi

Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Cinnamon , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw)

Clears Sinuses
CLEARS-SINUSES
Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.
SEE ALL 'CLEARS-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS

Allspice , Daikon Radish , Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Scallions (Raw), Wasabi

Antispasmodic
ANTISPASMODIC
Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Cloves , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Turmeric

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 , Allspice , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Sorghum Molasses

Warms Head
WARMS-HEAD
An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-HEAD' FOODS / HERBS

Allspice , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Sorghum Molasses

Bronchodilator
BRONCHODILATOR
An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.
SEE ALL 'BRONCHODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Daikon Radish , Turmeric

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

Alcohol , Allspice , Beef , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Egg Yolk , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Sorghum Molasses , Turmeric , Wasabi

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

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Sorghum Molasses , Turmeric , Wasabi

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

Alcohol , Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Turmeric , Wasabi

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

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Crystallized Ginger , Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Turmeric , Wasabi

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

Alcohol , Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , 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 , Celery Root , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard Greens , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Turmeric , Wasabi

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

Celery Root , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Ginger (Dried), Turmeric

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

Beef , Cinnamon

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

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

Beef , Egg Yolk

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

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

Alcohol

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

Allspice , Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Wasabi

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

Allspice , Celery Root , Cloves , Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw), Sorghum Molasses , Turmeric , Wasabi

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Allspice , Cloves , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Scallions (Raw), Sorghum Molasses , 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

Allspice , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Cloves , Garlic (raw), Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Scallions (Raw)

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

Beef , Celery Root , Cinnamon , Egg Yolk , Molasses , Scallions (Raw), Sorghum Molasses

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

Allspice , Cinnamon , Cloves , Rosemary

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

Alcohol , 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

Resinous
RESINOUS
Resinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.
SEE ALL 'RESINOUS' FOODS / HERBS

Rosemary

Crunchy
CRUNCHY
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
SEE ALL 'CRUNCHY' FOODS / HERBS

Scallions (Raw)

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

Garlic (raw)

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

Egg Yolk

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 , Turmeric

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

Beef , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Bone Joint

Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed

Cleanse And Detox

Celery Root , Daikon Radish , Mustard Greens , Scallions (Raw)

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

Turmeric

Autumn Winter

Alcohol , Allspice , Beef , Cinnamon , Cloves , Crystallized Ginger , Egg Yolk , Ginger (Dried), Molasses , Mustard , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Rosemary , Sorghum Molasses , Turmeric

Spring

Cayenne Pepper , Celery Root , Daikon Radish , Garlic (raw), Horseradish , Mustard , Mustard Greens , Mustard Powder , Mustard Seed , Scallions (Raw), Wasabi

Browse Warms-chest Recipes

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH WARMS-CHEST QUALITY

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

Reduces
Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)
Epsom Salt Bath
Hot Bath
Hot Shower
Inhale Steam
Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink
Wild Ginger
Reduces
Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
Osha
Incomplete
Eucalyptus Essential Oil

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

Epsom Salt Bath , Eucalyptus Essential Oil , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Osha , Wild Ginger

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants 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.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

Epsom Salt Bath , Eucalyptus Essential Oil , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Osha , Wild Ginger

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Eucalyptus Essential Oil , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Wild Ginger

Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Eucalyptus Essential Oil , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Osha

Bronchodilator
BRONCHODILATOR
An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.
SEE ALL 'BRONCHODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Osha

Antispasmodic
ANTISPASMODIC
Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Eucalyptus Essential Oil , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Wild Ginger

Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Osha , Wild Ginger

Warms Head
WARMS-HEAD
An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-HEAD' FOODS / HERBS

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Eucalyptus Essential Oil , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Inhale Steam , Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower

Clears Sinuses
CLEARS-SINUSES
Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.
SEE ALL 'CLEARS-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS

Epsom Salt Bath , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Osha , Wild Ginger

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

Epsom Salt Bath , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Wild Ginger

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Wild Ginger

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

Epsom Salt Bath , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Osha , Wild Ginger

Air
AIR
Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.
SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Wild Ginger

Spleen Tonic
SPLEEN-TONIC
An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.
SEE ALL 'SPLEEN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

Wild Ginger

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

Wild Ginger

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Eucalyptus Essential Oil , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Osha , Wild Ginger

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Osha , Wild Ginger

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Eucalyptus Essential Oil , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Osha , Wild Ginger

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

Epsom Salt Bath , Hot Bath , Hot Shower , Inhale Steam , Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

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

Eucalyptus Essential Oil , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Osha , Wild Ginger

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Osha , Wild Ginger

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Wild Ginger

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

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Eucalyptus Essential Oil , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Inhale Steam , Wild Ginger

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

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Osha

Resinous
RESINOUS
Resinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.
SEE ALL 'RESINOUS' FOODS / HERBS

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Heart Circulation Blood

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath

Immune System

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

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

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Mind Stress Sleep

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

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

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath

OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING RESPIRATORY-HEALTH

TYPE: EXPERIENCE

Warms-chest Recipes Listed By Strength

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Dandelion Mustard with Garlic & Thyme - Salad Dressing
Spiced Milk & Honey Lung Tonic
Pickled Beets with Cloves
Beef Blood Builder with Molasses, Cloves & Orange Zest
Apricot & Dill Mustard Dressing
Glogg Swedish Mulled Wine
Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon
Plantain Yule with Chocolate Chips & Cranberry, Topped with Rosemary Meringue
Pineapple & Daikon Salsa with Rosemary, Green Chili, & Raw Onion
Curried Chickpea with Carrots
Tahini Molasses Smoothie with Cinnamon, Coconut & Dates - Anemia Tonic
Lemon Rosemary Tea
Thyme, Lemon & Horseradish Zinger with Turmeric
Almond Sesame & Anise Sweet Treat (Sellou)
Roast Lamb & Vegetables with Mint Pistachio Cream Sauce
Cinnamon Rye Berry Porridge with Prunes
Daikon, Carrot & Garlic Sweet Pickle
Curried Chick Pea with Collard Greens
Coconut, Turmeric & Tomato Sambar Soup
Celery Root Steamed in Turmeric, Fresh Basil & Fennel
Omelette with Kale, Beets & Goat Cheese
Mulled Spiced Wine
Corn Spiced with Cumin & Coriander
Red Lentil Dal
Poached Egg with Frisee & Walnuts
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lingonberry Jam
Postpartum Fenugreek Sweet Balls
Holiday Spice Blend - Churna
Wild Persimmon Pudding
Papaya Sprinkled with Ginger & Lime
Mung Dal Kitchari (Vata Reducing)
Potato & Cauliflower with Tomato & Cumin
Vegan Cauliflower Hot Wings
Lymphatic Cleanse with Turmeric, Oregano & Fenugreek Tea with Aloe vera
Bee Pollen, Banana & Mango Smoothie with Turmeric
Black Bean Chocolate Smoothie
Skin Warming Tea with Turmeric, Celery & Black Cumin
Spicy Pumpkin Chai
Ginger Dal
Apple Sauce with Ginger & Ghee
Spicy Fish & Rye Soup with Cranberry & Rosemary
Instant Pot Kitchari
Cold Sesame Cucumber & Tofu Noodle Bowl
Turkey Sausage with Parsley
Cinnamon & Anise Chai Blend
Barbecue Portobello Mushrooms
Homemade Fire Cider
Honey & Spice Throat Coat
Yogurt with Honey & Cinnamon
Banana with Ghee & Cinnamon
Roasted Pears & Raisins
Almond Coconut Fudge
Pumpkin Cinnamon & Raisin Crisp
Apple Chutney with Indian Spices
Dates Stuffed with Ginger & Almonds
Asparagus with Mustard & Tarragon
Rustic Peach Sorbet with Rosemary Oil
Green Mangoes & Mustard
Mustard W/ Artichoke Hearts
Coconut Chutney with Mustard Seeds
Radish & Yogurt Raita
Ginger Hazelnut Savory Chocolate Truffle
Cauliflower & Bitter Melon with Turmeric, Parsley, & Garlic
Lemon Rice with Cashews, Peas, Ghee & Cumin
Xocolatl - Spicy Aztec Hot Chocolate
Parsley & Cilantro Chimichurri Pesto
Dandelion & Daikon Sautee with Turmeric & Garlic
Fish Soup with Turmeric, Fresh Basil & Lime
Sweet Potato with Pumpkin Spice & Mustard Seed
Chai Spice Tea Blend
Pumpkin Seed Anti-Parasite Recipe
Beet, Horseradish, Fennel & Dandelion Salad with Chickpea
Salmon Topped with Beet Horseradish Sauce, Bok Choy & Dill
Ginger Glazed Salmon with Dijon Mustard
Lebanese Whipped Garlic Sauce (Toum) with Thyme, Coriander & Paprika
White Bean & Artichoke Puree with Lemon, Thyme & Olive Oil
Baked Apple with Rosemary
Kapha Balancing Tea with Cinnamon & Dill
Raw Soaked Oatmeal with Pumpkin Seeds and Apricots
Morning Broth with Ghee, Lime, Salt & Spices
Rosemary Lamb Kofta with Tahini Sauce
No Bake Paleo Pumpkin Ginger Cookies
Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup
Star Anise & Cinnamon Black Bean Chili with Molasses & Chipotle
Kitchari for the American Kitchen
Cardamom Cherry Pie
Winter Tea Blend
Gold Milk
Mung Dal Kitchari (Kapha Reducing)
Cinnamon Oatmeal with Almonds & Milk
Roasted Pumpkin & Radish with Arugula, Cranberries, Coriander & Fresh Tarragon
Oatmeal with Cloves, Cardamom & Maple Syrup
Popped Amaranth Energy Bar with Fruit & Nuts
Pickled Beets with Garlic, Ginger & Lemon Zest
Spirulina, Banana, Honey, Cinnamon Smoothie
Applesauce with Cinnamon, Ghee & Nutmeg
Watermelon & Cayenne Pepper
Grapefruit with Honey, Ginger & Cardamom
Green Tea Mood Lifter with Sage, Rosemary, Basil & Stevia
Lemongrass Carrot Soup
Tofu Coconut Curry with Asparagus & Basil
Fava Bean Salad (Foul Mudammas)
Tahini, Goat's Milk & Date Smoothie
Banana Cristo Smoothie
Walnut Butter with Cinnamon, Cloves & Coriander
Barley with Cinnamon & Raisins
Parsnip, Potato & Carrot Soup with Turmeric
Banana Ice Cream with Almonds
Liver Cleanse Salad with Artichoke, Garlic, Radish, & Red Wine Vinegar
Rosemary Mushroom Gravy
Stinging Nettles with Hemp Seed, Ginger & Coconut Oil
Pickled Garlic
Red Wine Barley Soup with Rosemary & Mushrooms
Celery, Beet & Carrot Juicing
Oat Flour Waffles with Almond Milk & Ghee
Pistachio Pancakes with Cardamom
Chickweed Pesto
Turmeric & Cumin Rescue Tea
Oatmeal with Dates & Almonds
Almond Milk Chai / Smoothie
Turmeric Shot with Apple, Ginger & Cayenne
Sweet Potato, Daikon, & Goji Berry Miso Soup
Sweet Potato Fries & Red Pepper Hummus
Buckwheat Bran Muffin with Applesauce & Walnuts
Warming Love Truffle with Chocolate, Cinnamon, Chili & Rose Petals
Salty Miso Soup with Pork & Ginger
Green Raw Date Balls
Persian Pomegranate Walnut Stew (Fesenjan)
Baked Sweet Potato with Lime, Sour Cream, & Crunchy Chickpeas
Roasted Almonds with Coconut & Raisins
Virgin Hot Toddy
Lemongrass Milk Chai with Mint
Apple Cider with Spices
Coconut Butter with Ginger, Honey & Raisins
Buttermilk Curry with Cumin, Mustard Seed & Ghee
Yams & Mushrooms with Cinnamon & Rosemary
Daikon Fries with Mint
Honey Mustard Radishes
Cranberry Wasabi Daikon Slaw
Mushroom Swiss Chard Frittata with Rosemary
Roasted Beet Puree with Lemon & Coriander
Sweet Potato & Chipotle Quesadillas
Mashed Potatoes with Rose Petals, Nutmeg, & Cinnamon
Maple Cream Walnut Cookies
Roasted Almonds in Tahini Date Sauce
Coconut Mint Chutney
Sweet Lime Pickle
Sour Tamarind Chutney
Horseradish with Apple
Baked Apples in Spicy Apricot Sauce
Coconut-Pecan Marmalade
Cauliflower Crostini Garnished with Kale, Tomato, & Onions
Baked peaches with Vanilla, Nutmeg & Cloves
Simple Plantain Pancake (Gluten Free)
Angel Hair Pasta in Pumpkin Sauce
Almond Date Shake with Cinnamon
Scrambled Tofu with Asparagus & Parsnip
Cilantro & Pepita Pesto
Homemade Hummus
Chicken Liver & Cinnamon Soup
Chai Spiced Yogurt
Orange Millet Pancake
Spicy Mango Smoothie
Sesame Seed Treats with Ginger & Ghee
Grilled Eggplant Steaks in Mint Pistachio Cream Sauce
Mung Dal, Coconut & Cilantro Kitchari (Pitta Reducing)
Artichoke & Arugula Salad with Thyme & Red Bell Pepper
Wild Rice with Cranberry & Almonds
Coconut Oil & Maple Syrup Popcorn
Grape Juice Chai with Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric
Scalloped Parsnip & Rosemary
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Tahini
Figs with Ginger
Plantain Cake with Shrimp and Garlic (Gluten Free)
Curried Plantains Quesadilla
Tofu Scramble with Kale, Fennel & Tomato
Beef with Peas & Potatoes
Lemon & Spice Weight Loss Tea
Moroccan Chicken Soup with Almonds & Raisins
Shiitake, Tarragon & Thyme with Cashew Cream Sauce
Sweet Potato & Spicy Pecan Crisp
Chicken Liver Pate
No Bake Coconut Tahini Cookies
Sweet Potato Beet Hashbrowns with Scallions
Spicy Green Lassi (Borhani)
Bananas with Date Sauce
Clove, Cardamom & Sugar Spice Mix
Okra with Coconut Milk
Gluten Free Pizza Crust Made from Zucchini, Cheese, and Egg
Potatoes with Spinach Soup
Rice pudding with Raisins & Cinnamon

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

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

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON WARMS-CHEST

INGREDIENTS WITH WARMS-CHEST QUALITY

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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

Spleen Tonic SPLEEN-TONIC An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues. SEE ALL 'SPLEEN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

SPLEEN-TONIC

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

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

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

DIAPHORETIC

Air AIR Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough. SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

AIR

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

DIGESTIVE

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

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

Warms Abdomen WARMS-ABDOMEN Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism. SEE ALL 'WARMS-ABDOMEN' FOODS / HERBS

WARMS-ABDOMEN

Alkalizing ALKALIZING An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions. SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' FOODS / HERBS

ALKALIZING

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

Cardiac Stimulant CARDIAC-STIMULANT Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area. SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Expectorant EXPECTORANT Expectorants 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. SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

EXPECTORANT

Decongestant DECONGESTANT An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes. SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

DECONGESTANT

Clears Sinuses CLEARS-SINUSES Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing. SEE ALL 'CLEARS-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS

CLEARS-SINUSES

Antispasmodic ANTISPASMODIC Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS. SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS

ANTISPASMODIC

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

Warms Head WARMS-HEAD An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head. SEE ALL 'WARMS-HEAD' FOODS / HERBS

WARMS-HEAD

Bronchodilator BRONCHODILATOR An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma. SEE ALL 'BRONCHODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

BRONCHODILATOR

Anti Inflammatory ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems. SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

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

HOT

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

MOBILE

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

CLEAR

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

LIGHT

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

EASY

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

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

DRY

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

GOOEY

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

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

HEAVY

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

DIFFICULT

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

TOXIC

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

PUNGENT

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 Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee. SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

ACRID

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

Spleen Tonic
SPLEEN-TONIC
An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.
SEE ALL 'SPLEEN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

Air
AIR
Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.
SEE ALL 'AIR' FOODS / HERBS

Digestive
DIGESTIVE
Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.
SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' 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

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

Warms Abdomen
WARMS-ABDOMEN
Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-ABDOMEN' FOODS / HERBS

Alkalizing
ALKALIZING
An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.
SEE ALL 'ALKALIZING' 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

Cardiac Stimulant
CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants 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.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS

Clears Sinuses
CLEARS-SINUSES
Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.
SEE ALL 'CLEARS-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS

Antispasmodic
ANTISPASMODIC
Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' 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

Warms Head
WARMS-HEAD
An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.
SEE ALL 'WARMS-HEAD' FOODS / HERBS

Bronchodilator
BRONCHODILATOR
An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.
SEE ALL 'BRONCHODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' 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

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

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

Resinous
RESINOUS
Resinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.
SEE ALL 'RESINOUS' FOODS / HERBS

Crunchy
CRUNCHY
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
SEE ALL 'CRUNCHY' 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

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

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

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

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants 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.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' 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

Decongestant
DECONGESTANT
An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.
SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS