Warms-ears Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Warms-ears Recipes Warms-ears Ingredients Warms-ears Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON WARMS-EARSStimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING HEART-CIRCULATION-BLOODINGREDIENTS WITH WARMS-EARS QUALITY
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Aggravates ParsnipBasil, Beef, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Lamb, Molasses, Mustard Oil, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Beef, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Molasses, Mustard Oil, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses
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.BrownBeef, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Lamb, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Sorghum MolassesBeef, Cloves, Lamb, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses
WARMS-ABDOMENWarms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.Beef, Lamb, Molasses, Mustard Oil, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Basil, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.Beef, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
WARMS-CHESTWarms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.Beef, Lamb, Molasses, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Basil, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Seed, Parsnip
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Basil, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Seed, Parsnip
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Beef, Lamb, Molasses, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Sorghum Molasses
ACIDIFYINGAn herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Oil, Mustard Seed
VASODILATORA 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.Basil, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Seed
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Basil, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Seed
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Basil, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Seed
BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Basil, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Seed
UPWARDUpward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.Basil, Cloves, Mustard Seed
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Basil, Cloves, Mustard Seed
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANGHerbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.Basil, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried)
APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.Mustard Seed
EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.Basil
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Basil, Beef, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Lamb, Molasses, Mustard Oil, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Basil, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Basil, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Seed, Parsnip
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Beef, Lamb, Mustard Oil, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Shrimp
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Basil, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Seed
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Beef, Mustard Oil, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Shrimp
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.Basil, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Peanut Butter, Peanuts
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Basil, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Seed
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Beef, Parsnip, Peanut Butter, Peanuts
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Basil, Parsnip
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Peanut Butter, Peanuts
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Basil, Cloves, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Parsnip, Sorghum Molasses
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Basil, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Ginger (Dried), Mustard Oil, Mustard Seed
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Beef, Lamb, Molasses, Parsnip, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Cloves, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Basil, Cloves, 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.Peanut Butter, Peanuts
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.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.Cloves
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Lamb
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Shrimp
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Mustard Seed
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH WARMS-EARS QUALITY
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Reduces Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
WARMS-CHESTWarms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANGHerbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
VASODILATORA 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.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
UPWARDUpward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Wild Ginger
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Wild Ginger
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.Wild Ginger
SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Wild Ginger
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
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.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Wild Ginger
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
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.About 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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