Warms-head Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Warms-head Recipes Warms-head Ingredients Warms-head Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON WARMS-HEADAn herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING HEART-CIRCULATION-BLOODINGREDIENTS WITH WARMS-HEAD QUALITY
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Reduces Sorghum MolassesReduces Daikon RadishAllspice, Basil, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Pork, Sorghum Molasses
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Allspice, Cloves, Daikon Radish, 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.Allspice, Basil, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Allspice, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Allspice, 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, Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Allspice, Basil, Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
RELIEVES-TENSIONAn herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.Basil, Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Allspice, Cloves, 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.Allspice, Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
CLEARS-SINUSESCleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.Cloves, Daikon Radish
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Mustard Seed
FLUSHES-MEMBRANESHerbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.Allspice, Basil, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Allspice, Basil, Daikon Radish, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Allspice, Basil, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Allspice, Basil, Cloves, Mustard Seed
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Basil, Daikon Radish
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Basil, Daikon Radish
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Pork
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.Pork
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Pork
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Pork
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Allspice, Basil, Cloves, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Allspice, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Sorghum Molasses
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Allspice, Basil, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Allspice, 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.Molasses, Pork, Sorghum Molasses
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Allspice, Cloves
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Pork
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Daikon Radish
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.Mustard Seed
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH WARMS-HEAD QUALITY
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Reduces Inhale SteamReduces BibhitakiBibhitaki, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Bibhitaki, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam
DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.Bibhitaki, Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam, Kapha Shirodhara Oil
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam
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), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam
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), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower
CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam
CLEARS-SINUSESCleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.Bibhitaki, Epsom Salt Bath, Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam
FLUSHES-MEMBRANESHerbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Hot Bath, Kapha Shirodhara Oil
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Epsom Salt Bath, Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil
RELIEVES-TENSIONAn herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.Bibhitaki, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam, Kapha Shirodhara Oil
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bibhitaki, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Bibhitaki, Epsom Salt Bath, Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Bibhitaki, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Bibhitaki, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Kapha Shirodhara Oil
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.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale Steam, Kapha Shirodhara Oil
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), Inhale Steam, Kapha Shirodhara Oil
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Bibhitaki, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kapha Shirodhara Oil
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Bibhitaki, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Kapha Shirodhara Oil
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.Respiratory HealthBibhitaki, Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath, Hot Shower, Inhale SteamHeart Circulation BloodDeodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru), Epsom Salt Bath, Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot BathHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Hot Bath
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.Kapha Shirodhara Oil
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).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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